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Martin University Graduates 69 Students, One of Largest Commencements

Mark Mosley receives his B.S. in liberal arts from Father Boniface Hardin. Mosley also received the Perseverance Award.

On Sunday, May 7, 2006, 52 undergraduate and 17 graduate degrees were given at Martin University's commencement ceremony - one of the largest graduating classes to come out of Martin University in its 29 year history.

"Commencement at Martin is truly remarkable," said Father Hardin, president of Martin University. "We may have fewer graduates than many universities, but our Gathertorium was packed with friends and family showing their support. Many of these students never thought they would receive a college degree. It was a special day and the community knew it."

The graduates' names, degrees, and respected awards are listed below.

Bachelor's Degrees

  • Reginald M. Ash, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Amos Baker, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Perseverance Award
  • Charity Baker, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Perseverance Award
  • Claudia J. Banks, Bachelor of Arts, Music-Voice, John Gates Award
  • Freddie Banks, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies
  • Jonnie B. Bey, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Stacie J. Beverly, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
  • Shelotta Lenae Bright, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
  • Melanie M. Brownlow-Covington, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
  • Michael J. Bryant, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Jackie Carpenter-Conway, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
  • Diana Coe, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
  • Carrie J. Dillard-Trammel, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude
  • Talethia R. Dixon, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude
  • Nettie Doumbouya, Bachelor of Science, Biology
  • Blanche LeChel Edwards, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies
  • Charlene Jennifer Fletcher, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude
  • Sarah E. Garmany, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Leatha Rhea Award
  • Charlene C. Gilbert-Gammon, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Henry Marshall Taylor Award
  • Yvonne Hasell, Bachelor of Science, Genetic Counseling
  • Kristy Herron, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Donald F. Hollowell, Sr., Bachelor of Science, Insurance, Cum Laude
  • Robyn Reneé Jackson, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Sharon D. Jett, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
  • Andrea Joi Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Computer Technology, Summa Cum Laude
  • Lisa A. Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Shelida D. Kerr, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Sharon Carmany Laws, Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude
  • James H. Lightford, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude
  • Frank Lockhart, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Sociology
  • Linda Lovelace-Fields, Bachelor of Science, Sociology
  • Yolonda Marie Madison, Bachelor of Science, Social Science
  • JacQuetta Mann, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Cum Laude
  • Leonard A. Manuel, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Religious Studies, Perseverance Award
  • Angela Yvette Martin, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Thomas B. Meggs, III, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Kurtland Moore, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Mark Mosley, Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts, Perseverance Award
  • Shawn A. Owens, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
  • W. Shavon Phipps, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude
  • Regenea S. Pippin, Bachelor of Science, Sociology
  • Kasey Lynn Short, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
  • Carlotta Stepp-Bean, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Cum Laude
  • Denessa R. Stone, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude
  • Mack Maroney Strong, Bachelor of Science, Social Science, Vice President’s Award
  • LaTosha Studvent, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Lois Whisler, Bachelor of Science, Genetic Counseling
  • James R. White, Jr., Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
  • Pearl A. White, Bachelor of Science, Human Services, Magna Cum Laude, Academic Dean’s Award
  • Jodie Lynn Wilcox, Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Cum Laude
  • Wayne Wilder, Bachelor of Science, Biology
  • Demeada D. Williams, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Master's Degrees

  • Riva A. Bowman, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Clarissa D. Bradford, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Darrell D. Brown, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Shannon M. Dickerson, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Tyanne Laneé Hampton, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Courtney K. Hardy, Master of Arts, Urban Ministry Studies
  • Dorothy Herron, Master of Arts, Urban Ministry Studies, Ralph Dowe Award
  • Dr. Kathy Lichtenwalter, Master of Science, Community Psychology, Vision Award
  • Gregory L. Maxie, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • John L. Mize, Master of Science, Community Psychology, President’s Award
  • Carlos E. Shrewsbury, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Elaine M. Sullivan, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Terrance C. Thomas, Master of Arts, Urban Ministry Studies
  • Guirlene J. Thomas-Durosier, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Kwentor Onochie Uwechue, Master of Science, Community Psychology
  • Darryl K. Webster, Master of Arts, Urban Ministry Studies
Blanche LeChel Edwards celebrates receiving her B.A. in religious studies.

Talethia R. Dixon is ear-to-ear after receiving her B.A. in early childhood education.