Table of Contents 2 – The History of Gardner-Webb University 2 – The Purpose of Gardner-Webb University 3 – Academic Regalia 4 – Honors and Recognition 2013 Graduate Programs Ceremony 5 – Graduate Programs Graduates 2013 GOAL and Graduate Programs Ceremony 17 – Traditional Undergraduate and GOAL Graduates 26 – National Honor Societies 27 – Marshals 28 – Administrative Senior Staff Associate/Assistant Provosts Deans Senior Faculty Members 29 – Board of Trustees 30 – Honorary Degrees 31 – Special Recognition 32 – Invitation from Alumni Relations* * A special invitation for all new Gardner-Webb University Graduates and their Families
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Table of Contents 2 – The History of Gardner-Webb University
2 – The Purpose of Gardner-Webb University
3 – Academic Regalia
4 – Honors and Recognition
2013 Graduate Programs Ceremony
5 – Graduate Programs Graduates
2013 GOAL and Graduate Programs Ceremony
17 – Traditional Undergraduate and GOAL Graduates
26 – National Honor Societies
27 – Marshals
28 – Administrative Senior StaffAssociate/Assistant ProvostsDeansSenior Faculty Members
29 – Board of Trustees
30 – Honorary Degrees
31 – Special Recognition
32 – Invitation from Alumni Relations*
* A special invitation for all new Gardner-Webb University Graduates and their Families
A Brief History of Gardner-Webb UniversityOn December 2, 1905 the Boiling Springs High School was chartered as a result of an initiative
sponsored by the Kings Mountain Baptist Association (Cleveland County) and the Sandy Run Baptist
Association (Rutherford County). Three years later, the first campus structure, the Huggins-Curtis
building, was completed.
In response to the changing educational needs of the area, the institution was transformed in 1928
into the Boiling Springs Junior College. The Great Depression created many obstacles for the College,
but its survival was secured by the sacrifices of many loyal supporters. One such instance occurred in
1932 when the school contracted with teachers to run the College on the condition that the teachers
pay all expenses for food, books, supplies, heat, water, and lights and then accept for their own pay
what was left from fees and gifts. There were at least two occasions in the 1930’s when trustees made
motions to close the school. The proposals failed (once by a single vote) and the college survived.
Shortly thereafter, North Carolina Governor, O. Max Gardner, began devoting his energy, time, and
wealth to strengthening and guiding the college. On June 15, 1942 the trustees voted to change the
name to Gardner-Webb Junior College in honor of Gardner and his wife Fay Webb-Gardner. During the
following year, the institution embarked on a $300,000 financial campaign. At the conclusion of this
initiative, the trustees announced that the school was debt-free.
Enrollment stood at 1300 when Gardner-Webb was granted senior college status in 1969. In 1971, the
first graduates of Gardner-Webb Senior College received their Bachelor’s degrees. During this same year,
the Christian Service Organization was established to provide scholarships to students preparing for
ministry.
The institution became a pioneer in distance learning in 1978 with the establishment of the GOAL
(Greater Opportunity for Adult Learners) Program. In 1980, the first Master’s Degree program was
offered - a Master’s of Arts in Education with concentrations in early childhood, middle school, and
physical education.
In 1991, Gardner-Webb was recognized by the John Templeton Foundation as a character building
school. The School of Divinity was established in 1992, with the initial group of students enrolling in
Spring 1993. Two other significant events occurred during 1993 - the school changed its name to
Gardner-Webb University and the Master of Business Administration program began in earnest.
The University began offering its first doctoral program in 2001 - the first graduates with the Doctor
of Ministries degree received their diplomas at the May 2004 commencement ceremonies. A second
doctoral degree program, the EdD in Educational Leadership, was added in 2004. The Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree was added in the Summer of 2010 and the Physician Assistant Studies program was
added in 2013.
The Purpose of Gardner-Webb UniversityGardner-Webb, a private Christian, Baptist-related University, offers a comprehensive academic
experience that introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the diverse world of ideas and to
the people who think them, challenging students spiritually and intellectually and equipping them not
only for professional success but for lives marked by empathy, compassion and a commitment to
service on the broadest scale, Pro Deo et Humanitate (For God and Humanity).
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Academic RegaliaAcademic Regalia, as we know it, traces its origins to the Middle Ages, first to the church and later to
the guilds. The apparel is little changed in design, colors, and symbolism. The earlier forms of caps, gowns,
and hoods served not only to declare the wearer’s rank and station, but also to provide warmth in cold,
drafty halls.
Since 1895, most colleges and universities in the United States have subscribed to a uniform code of
academic dress designed to show the various degrees, the courses of study and the institutions conferring
the degrees.
Gowns – usually black; the distinguishing mark is the sleeve:
Bachelor – a long pointed sleeveMaster – an oblong sleeve open at the wristDoctor – a bell-shaped sleeve with three velvet bars.
Hoods – lined with silk in colors identifying the institution granting the degree. The color of the velvetedge indicates the discipline in which the degree was earned:
Agriculture Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business Drab
Dentistry Lilac
Economics Copper
Education Light Blue
Engineering Orange
Fine Arts, Architecture Brown
Forestry Russet
Journalism Crimson
Law Purple
Library Science Lemon
Medicine Green
Mental Health Counseling Light Blue
Music Pink
Nursing Apricot
Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray
Pharmacy Olive Green
Philosophy Dark Blue
Physical Education Sage Green
Public Administration (including Foreign Service) Peacock Blue
Public Health Salmon Pink
Science Golden Yellow
Social Work Citron
Theology Scarlet
Veterinary Science Gray
Mortarboard and Tassel – the black mortarboard may be worn with each type of gown. Those holding
doctoral degrees may wear gold tassels; others usually wear black. Some colleges and universities
prescribe velvet tams with gold tassels for those with doctorates. 3
Honors and RecognitionGraduation Honors
To be eligible for baccalaureate honors, the student must have completed a minimum of 64 hours at
Gardner-Webb. Based on the Gardner-Webb cumulative GPA, the top 12% of the graduates in each of the
following programs will be recognized: Arts and Sciences (DAY); Arts and Sciences (GOAL); Business
(DAY); and Elementary Education/Physical Education. Of this total, approximately 17% will be designated
as summa cum laude, 33% magna cum laude, and 50% cum laude. Associate degree candidates with an
overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 are awarded honors recognition.
Honor graduates wear gold cords as part of their academic regalia. The specific level of honor
recognition will be announced as the diploma is awarded.
Alpha Chi (Traditional Undergraduate Program) ACAX is a national organization for students in all disciplines who place in the top 10% of the junior and
senior classes. Membership in Alpha Chi (AC) is the highest academic honor available to students at
Gardner-Webb University.
Alpha Sigma Lambda (GOAL Program) ASLAlpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society is devoted to the advancement of scholarship and to the
recognition of nontraditional students continuing their higher education. Its purpose is to honor superior
scholarship and leadership in adult students.
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Gardner-Webb University10:00 a.m.
Graduate ProgramsGraduation Ceremony
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Commencement CeremonyMonday, The Sixteenth of DecemberLutz-Yelton Convocation CenterTen O’clock in the Morning
A. Frank Bonner, PresidentPresiding
The PreludeSelected Music
The Gardner-Webb University OrchestraPatricia C. Sparti, Conducting
Professor of Music, Chair, Department of Music
The ProcessionalFanfare for the Common Man Aaron CoplandPomp and Circumstance #1 in D Major, Op. 39 Edward Elgar
The Academic ProcessionalThe University Mace BearerThe Faculty MarshalsThe Candidates for DegreesThe University FacultyThe Chief MarshalThe Platform Participants
The Ringing of the Bell Nathan RobertsVice President, Alpha Chi
Opening Remarks A. Frank BonnerPresident
The Invocation Angela L. RobersonMaster of Science in Nursing
Union, SC
The National Anthem Key/SmithLed by Tracy C. Jessup
Vice President for Christian Life and Service and Senior Minister to the University
The Greetings from the Trustees C. Neal Alexander, Jr., ’84Chair, Board of Trustees
Denver, NC
The Greetings from the Alumni Association Board of Directors Matthew B. Walters, ’08Major Gifts Officer
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Scripture ReadingOld Testament Proverbs 3: 5-6 Shoufen A. JacobsonNew Testament Philippians 4: 8-9 Doctor of Education
Qingdao, China
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The Special Music“Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” arranged by Alice Parker
The Gardner-Webb University ChoirPaul J. Etter, Professor of Music, Conducting
The Introduction of the Commencement Speaker A. Frank Bonner
Gilmer BlackburnWise, VA
The Conferring of the Honorary Doctorate A. Frank BonnerC. Neal Alexander, Jr.
Gilmer BlackburnDoctor of Humane Letters
The Conferring of DegreesPresented by Ben C. Leslie
Provost and Executive Vice President
C. Earl LeiningerAssociate Provost for Arts and Sciences
Frances Bailey BurchAssociate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies
Conferred by A. Frank Bonner
The Alma Mater Hammett-HammettLed by Tracy C. Jessup
The Benediction Ben C. Leslie
The RecessionalNicolai Rimsky-Korsakov “Procession of the Nobles” from MladaWhen the Caisons Go Rolling Along Gen. Edmund L. GruberOlympic Fanfare John Williams
The audience is requested to remain standing until the graduates have exited the arena.
Rebecca Priest Lauren M. IsomInterpreter for the Deaf Captionist
*The international flags displayed at today’s commencement ceremony represent the home countries of various members of the graduating class and the student body at large. 7
International Master of Business Administration
Melinda Jones Shew Mount Airy, NC
Master of Accountancy
Sharon L. Bernard Charlotte, NCJeff Birdsong Chapel Hill, NCTracy Eileen Bryne Florence, SCRobert Louis Butler Gaffney, SCGladys Andrea Castro Charlotte, NCGerald Wetherington Floyd Raleigh, NCCharles Graeub, III Jamestown, NCAlyssa Ayn Kemmerer Parkton, NCJulian Lee Statesville, NCAngela Rae Lewis Mocksville, NCAnna Elisabeth Millwood Blacksburg, SCJamie Reeder Nance Asheboro, NCDoristine Sade Norris Gaffney, SCMatthew P. Parsells Oak Ridge, NCPranay Suthar Charlotte, NCHeather Lee Walters Cheraw, SC
Master of Business Administration
Kenneth Leroy Bergeman Matthews, NCMelissa Anne Brannock King, NCRashonda Brian Inman, SCLouis Samuel Brown, Jr. Gastonia, NCNicole Crayton Nottingham, MDDaniel Reed Hudson Rutherfordton, NCTonya Rae Keller Spartanburg, SCMichael Keith Lane Shelby, NCJoseph Louis Laurent Shelby, NCLauren Nicole Link Lincolnton, NCPedro Henrique Santos Lopes Gaffney, SCChadwick Lawson Marett Gaffney, SCMichael Dale McGugan High Shoals, NCPriscilla Mellon Mooresboro, NCElizabeth Michelle Perry Rock Hill, SCRashanda Toykia Phillips Gaffney, SCKristen Langley Poarch Kings Mountain, NCSeyller Nicole Robertson Matthews, NCLilnetria Mertice Robinson Lyman, SCJohn Jackson Royster Shelby, NCSamuel Nathan Staton Rutherfordton, NCErica Natasha Thompson Inman, SCJudy Edwards Weddle Mount Airy, NC
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Master of Divinity
Elizabeth Sloan Barnard Intercultural Studies Statesville, NCTerry Obrian Feaster Pastoral Care and Counseling Chester, SCOnnica Ray Gildersleeve Christian Education Charlotte, NCThomas Stevenson Gillespie Missiology Lowell, NCHaley Elizabeth Grau Pastoral Care and Counseling Duncan, SCMartha Hilton Haigler Pastoral Care and Counseling Charlotte, NCDwayne Harris Pastoral Care and Counseling Charlotte, NCNastoshea Cherea Jefferson Christian Education Spartanburg, SCBurke Jones Missiology Newland, NCRobert Costa Lodwick Pastoral Ministries Swannanoa, NCPedro Henrique Santos Lopes Pastoral Ministries Gaffney, SCChadwick Lawson Marett Pastoral Ministries Gaffney, SCElizabeth McIntosh Nichols Pastoral Care and Counseling Gaffney, SCLaura Ashley Nelson Pastoral Care and Counseling Ballwin, MORachel Cornelius Phillips Pastoral Ministries Hickory, NCFrances R. Webber Christian Education Shelby, NCWilie Maceo Williams Christian Education Statesville, NC
Master of Arts
Matthew Dillion Adams Executive Leadership Studies Benson, NCEmily Louise Allmon Elementary Education Lowell, NCCynthia Dawn Anderson Executive Leadership Studies Garner, NCLauren Mae Annas Elementary Education Pine Hall, NCKevin John Ash Executive Leadership Studies Ellenboro, NCSheri Taylor Ashley Executive Leadership Studies Lincolnton, NCChristopher Lamont Bandy Executive Leadership Studies Charlotte, NCHillaby Aisha Bannister Elementary Education Charlotte, NCSandy McCray Barnes Executive Leadership Studies Wilson, NCTheresa Jacobs Batts Executive Leadership Studies Holly Ridge, NCJennifer Wilder Baucom Elementary Education New London, NCMark Beasley Executive Leadership Studies Thomasville, NCLaura Hollar Beck Middle Grades Education Hudson, NCLorie Christine Bell Executive Leadership Studies Locust, NCSherrie Elaine Bell Elementary Education Gastonia, NCTeresa Griffin Bess Executive Leadership Studies Salisbury, NCSusan Dixon Bird Executive Leadership Studies Albemarle, NCAmy Phillips Bishop School Counseling Boiling Springs, SCGinger Carpenter Black Elementary Education Lincolnton, NCJeanne Black Middle Grades Education Star, NCShawn Christian Black Executive Leadership Studies Leland, NCMiranda Nicole Borders Executive Leadership Studies Blacksburg, SCDenise Borrelli Executive Leadership Studies Simpsonville, SCPhylicia Anne Bowman School Counseling Boiling Springs, SCAlexandra Davis Bradley School Counseling Shelby, NCLindsay Jo Scearce Brake Executive Leadership Studies Jamestown, NC 9
Angela Renae Brewington Middle Grades Education Autryville, NCCynthia Dee Brock Elementary Education Trinity, NCKelly H. Brock Executive Leadership Studies Midland, NCLaura Kathryn Brown Elementary Education Kings Mountain, NCMonica Sofia Bruce Executive Leadership Studies Kernersville, NCBrittney Nicole Bryant Elementary Education Rocky Mount, NCConsuelo Renae Bryant Executive Leadership Studies Goldsboro, NCTyler Buchanan Executive Leadership Studies Charlotte, NCLouanna Bishop Buck Executive Leadership Studies Rocky Mount, NCKyra L. Bumgarner Elementary Education Forest City, NCTara Lee Burgess Elementary Education Oakboro, NCJennifer Dawn Busch Executive Leadership Studies Taylorsville, NCBarbara Jo Butryn Executive Leadership Studies Kernersville, NCAmanda Witherspoon Byrd Executive Leadership Studies Newton, NCMarc Anthony Calderone Executive Leadership Studies Salisbury, NCChristina Allees Campbell Middle Grades Education Raeford, NCBeau Zachariah Cannon Executive Leadership Studies Charlotte, NCCarol Anne Blackburn Canter Executive Leadership Studies Wilkesboro, NCSean Patrick Carberry Elementary Education Pineville, NCCristy Anne Carpenter Elementary Education Emerald Isle, NCLynn Martin Carpenter Elementary Education Locust, NCCrystal Skye Carter Elementary Education Burlington, NCKayla Faith Cash Middle Grades Education Gaffney, SCMelinda Morgan Cassone Elementary Education Fayetteville, NCToni Bridgeman Cato Executive Leadership Studies Greenville, SCRonnie Alfred Caviness, II Executive Leadership Studies Winston Salem, NCAnn Larvette Cherry Executive Leadership Studies New Bern, NCLetitia Renee Cherry Middle Grades Education Wilson, NCMaria Lynn Cherry School Counseling Gastonia, NCDanielle Nichole Chubb Elementary Education Fort Mill, SCHope Elaine Clapp Executive Leadership Studies King, NCJulie Marie Cline Elementary Education Mount Holly, NCBradley Andrew Clodfelter Executive Leadership Studies Winston Salem, NCChristiana Josephine Coburn Executive Leadership Studies Charlotte, NCDeran Michael Coe Executive Leadership Studies Wake Forest, NCAngela Renee Combs Executive Leadership Studies Albemarle, NCTraci N. Condrey Elementary Education Lexington, NCTabatha Peek Conley Executive Leadership Studies Cornelius, NCAngelique Strub Corrado Middle Grades Education Carthage, NCShelly Gordon Craven Elementary Education Thomasville, NCKaren Crummie Crawford Executive Leadership Studies Maury, NCKristen Anne Crider Elementary Education Kernersville, NCMegan McLain Croke Elementary Education Winston Salem, NCKenyatta Shanarecqua Davenport Elementary Education Charlotte, NCAnya Clotea Davis Middle Grades Education Wilmington, NCMary Elizabeth Davis Executive Leadership Studies Denton, NCPatrick Todd Davis Executive Leadership Studies Hickory, NCStacey Latrice Davis Elementary Education Dudley, NCMelody Ellis Deang Executive Leadership Studies Thomasville, NCFrances Deleon Middle Grades Education Charlotte, NC10
Master of Arts/Education Specialist - Mental Health Counseling
Courtney Butler Boiling Springs, NCNatalie Nevins Clark Shelby, NCLatasha Nicole Duzant Spartanburg, SCAna Prato Kelley Spartanburg, SCRobert Costa Lodwick Swannanoa, NCElizabeth McIntosh Nichols Gaffney, SCAngela Boyce Ross Shelby, NCLisa York Thompson Shelby, NC
Master of Science in Nursing
TiAngela Brock Austin Asheville, NCAngela Ford Barnett Wellford, SCRyan Michael Camp Boiling Springs, SC 15
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Dana Lynn Dalton Laurel Fork, VALatasha Gooden Boiling Springs, SCLeighann Victoria Hipps Maryville, TNRamona Hovey Asheville, NCOlivia Marie Jenkins Crumpler, NCLaurie Ann Jones Taylors, SCCheryl Larkin Logan Hickory, NCAngela Lawson Roberson Union, SCNanda English Rogers Concord, NCTonja Carole Gillis Schroder Arden, NCCarlin Jessica Keener Smith Canton, NCMelissa Renee Holland Wilson Pisgah Forest, NCSharon Clark Wilson Pinehurst, NC
Doctor of Ministry
Terry P. Floyd Empowering Clinical Staff to Provide Spiritual Care for Patients and Family Members with a Life-Limited Illness Under Hospice Cleveland County Care Cowpens, SC
Doctor of Education
Morgan Vassey Blanton Investigating Summer Reading Loss: A Mixed-Methods Study of Parent Development and Home-Based Summer Reading Shelby, NC
Donna McLamb Cotton Elementary Teacher Use of Formative Assessment Wilkesboro, NC
Shoufen Ailee Jacobson A Comprehensive Evaluation of a K-5 Chinese Language Immersion Program Charlotte, NC
Michael Orlando Jones Program Evaluation of Alternative Schools in North Carolina: A Companion Dissertation Matthews, NC
Tonya Senne McDonald The Charter School Experience: Autonomy in Practice York, SC
Perry Demangio Mills, Sr. Program Evaluation of Alternative Schools in South Carolina: A Companion Dissertation Columbia, SC
Adam Myers Beginning Teachers' Experiences Working in a Low-Performing School with a Non-District Affiliated New Teacher Support Coach Charlotte, NC
Jodi Lynn Weatherman Mentor Programs and the Impact on School Connectedness Ronda, NC
La'Ronda Long Whiteside The Impact of the One-to-One Laptop Initiative on Teacher Perceptions of Instructional Delivery and Student Engagement in Middle School Mathematics Rutherfordton, NC
Rebecca Elaine Wilson Teacher Reflection: A Phenomenological Study Huntersville, NC
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Gardner-Webb University3:00 p.m.
Traditional Undergraduate and GOAL ProgramsGraduation Ceremony
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Commencement CeremonyMonday, The Sixteenth of DecemberLutz-Yelton Convocation CenterThree O’clock in the Afternoon
A. Frank Bonner, PresidentPresiding
The PreludeSelected Music
The Gardner-Webb University OrchestraPatricia C. Sparti, Conducting
Professor of Music, Chair, Department of Music
The ProcessionalFanfare for the Common Man Aaron CoplandPomp and Circumstance #1 in D Major, Op. 39 Edward Elgar
The Academic ProcessionalThe University Mace BearerThe Faculty MarshalsThe Candidates for DegreesThe University FacultyThe Chief MarshalThe Platform Participants
The Ringing of the Bell Nathan RobertsVice President, Alpha Chi
Opening Remarks A. Frank BonnerPresident
The Invocation Crystal Lynne JohnsonBachelor of Science in Nursing
Wilkesboro, NC
The National Anthem Key/SmithLed by Tracy C. Jessup
Vice President for Christian Life and Service and Senior Minister to the University
The Greetings from the Trustees C. Neal Alexander, Jr., ’84Chair, Board of Trustees
Denver, NC
The Greetings from the Alumni Association Board of Directors Mary Beth Martin, MBA ’13Major Gifts Officer
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Scripture ReadingOld Testament Proverbs 3: 5-6 Amelia Catherine BolickNew Testament Philippians 4: 8-9 Bachelor of Music
Gastonia, NC
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The Special Music“Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” arranged by Alice Parker
The Gardner-Webb University ChoirPaul J. Etter, Professor of Music, Conducting
The College of Adult Education and Distance LearningAcademic Award Presentation Barbara G. Cox
Associate Vice President for Adult Education and Distance Learning
The Recognition of Student Awards Ben C. Leslie
Senior Scholastic Achievement Provost and Executive Vice President
Most Outstanding Female Graduate Medal
Most Outstanding Male Graduate Medal
The Introduction of the Commencement Speaker A. Frank Bonner
Gilmer BlackburnWise, VA
The Conferring of DegreesPresented by Ben C. Leslie
C. Earl LeiningerAssociate Provost for Arts and Sciences
Frances Bailey BurchAssociate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies
Conferred by A. Frank Bonner
The Alma Mater Hammett-HammettLed by Tracy C. Jessup
The Benediction Stefka G. Eddins Professor of Chemistry, Chair of the Faculty
The RecessionalNicolai Rimsky-Korsakov “Procession of the Nobles” from MladaWhen the Caisons Go Rolling Along Gen. Edmund L. GruberOlympic Fanfare John Williams
The audience is requested to remain standing until the graduates have exited the arena.
Stephanie Oliver Chris LanhamInterpreter for the Deaf Captionist
*The international flags displayed at today’s commencement ceremony represent the home countries of various members of the graduating class and the student body at large.
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Bachelor of Science
Margarita Del Carmen Aleman Accounting Statesville, NC
Conner Curtis Scarborough Health/Wellness High Point, NC
Carson Zachary Sears Business Administration Suwanee, GA
Ashley Renee Sigmon Accounting Mount Holly, NC
Julie Lynn Sliwinski Health/Wellness Marietta, GA
Lauren Ashley Smith Physical Education & Health Ed Powder Springs, GA
Caroline E. Staton Accounting Rutherfordton, NC
Brandi Renee Stephenson Elementary Education Forest City, NC
Zeke D. Stephenson Psychology Rutherfordton, NC
Adam Grant Suggs Biology Kannapolis, NC
Mildred Rutherford Swepson Human Services Marion, NC
Aaron Archer Swiggett Sport Management Efland, NC
Adrienne Monee Swinton Human Services Hickory, NC
William Ryan Swoveland Criminal Justice Rutherfordton, NC
Rebecca Brenon Toney Biology Bostic, NC
Mark Philip Turner International Business Louisville, KY
Erin E. Van Buren Elementary Education Charlotte, NC
Susan Mary Walker Human Services Shelby, NC
Jeremy Randall Wall Criminal Justice King, NC
Shelley Mabe Ward Human Services Walnut Cove, NC
Michael Jerome Watkins Human Services Charlotte, NC
Dennis Allen White Computer Information Systems Hamlet, NC
Summer Dawn Whitley Criminal Justice Albemarle, NC
Avajean Meadows Wickes Business Administration Hickory, NC
Julie Kristin Wiggins Human Services Statesville, NC
Dustin Edward Williams Business Administration Lenoir, NC
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Shelly Nicole Withrow Human Services Newland, NC
Sheila Woods Business Administration Dillon, SC
Oscar Wooten, IV Criminal Justice Harrisburg, NC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alexandria Black Clover, SCStephen Whitney Bryan Shelby, NCAmy Renee Cassano ASL Clover, SCCasey Charmane Hamby Lewisville, NCPamela Edgerton Hamilton Rutherfordton, NCMartha Ann Harrelson Boonville, NCSharon Darlyn Harrison AC Winston Salem, NCDonna Lynn Hewitt Mooresboro, NCWanda Jenkins Forest City, NCCrystal Lynne Johnson ASL Wilkesboro, NCCarissa L. Jones Hendersonville, NCIvey Mcgregor Knight Fountain Inn, SCCatherine Cox Leichter Chesnee, SCSylvia Brawley Lilly Mooresville, NCLogan Allen McDowell Connelly Springs, NCEllie Ann Messer Monroe, NCAshlee Nicole Moss Swannanoa, NCPaul William Mosteller Greensboro, NCSarah Payne Nobles Gastonia, NCMary Lynn Peeler Gaffney, SCTerrie M. Shadburn Pacolet Mills, SCKaren Matthews Smith Boonville, NCHeather Dawn Stamey Hickory, NCMyra Upchurch Westbrooks Gaffney, SCLynette Smith Whitley Mount Pleasant, NCStanley Richard Yeargin, Jr. Gaffney, SC
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Cyquainda Yalonda Daily Shallotte, NC
Bachelor of Music
Amelia Catherine Bolick Gastonia, NCBradley Scott Camp Gaffney, SCSamantha Grant Cole Shelby, NCDaniel Scott Jackson Cary, NCJacob Michael Keller Morganton, NCRebecca Ann Nelson Matthews, NC
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Bachelor of Arts
Jonathan Randall Banner Theatre Arts Conover, NCJessica Ann Carter American Sign Language Buford, GAPatrick James Colgan French Phoenix, MDCaitlyn Cullen AC American Sign Language Pineville, KYCanaan Micah Grier Discipleship Studies Charlotte, NCJessica Marie Hibbard Journalism Waxhaw, NCExavier Howard Johnson Sociology Van Nuys, CAAdam Knutsson-Sundblad Sociology Sagogangen, SwedenDeAnna Leigh Loudermilk American Sign Language Mooresville, NCStephen Jeffrey Maynard Sociology Andrews, NCChristopher James Murray Communication Studies Bostic, NCMicah Powers Philosophy and Theology Monroe, NCAndrew David Slesinger AC Communication Studies Charlotte, NCKevin Matthew Summitt Youth Discipleship Studies Stanley, NCStephen Tyler Thomas Discipleship Studies Belmont, NCJacob Walker Willis Communication Studies Lexington, SC
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CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL
GARDNER-WEBBUNIVERSITYGRADUATES!
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MembershipsNational Honor Societies
Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre Arts) – No Graduates for December 2013
Beta Beta Beta (Biology)Stetson Pharis Kaufman, Sarah N. Patterson
Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling) Amy Phillips Bishop, Phylicia Anne Bowman, Alexandra Davis Bradley, Courtney Butler, Maria Lynn Cherry,Natalie Nevins Clark, Whitney Roberson Ferrell, Denisha Marie Frances Hagan, Ana Prato Kelley, Robert Costa Lodwick, Lori A. Means, Lisa York Thompson
Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration)Flora Lynn Heatherly, Kayla Nicole Heavner, Steven Michael Kern, Reggie Van Ledford, Kristen Langley Poarch, Micah Daniel Rivera
Gamma Sigma Epsilon (Chemistry) Sarah Patterson
Kappa Delta Pi (Education)Meghan Lynn Allum, Theresa Jacobs Batts, Sherrie Elaine Bell, Sharron Courtney Boggs Williams, Cynthia Dee Brock, Brittney Nicole Bryant, Louanna Buck, Danielle Marie Calabrese, Shannon Eggers Fussell,Elizabeth Moore Garner, Rose B. Gieseking, Lorrie Ann Gouge, Amanda Dawn Hutchins, Douglas R. Massengill, Jr.,Anstarie Sessoms McKinnon, James Dennis Mcnab, Jr., Rebecca Ann Nelson, Katherine Jenkins Prevette,Karen Lee Robbins, Carolyn Willis Smith, Terri Dobbins Springer, Erin E. Van Buren, Yvette Abrams Washington,Robin Nanette Webster
Pi Delta Phi (French)Mark Phillip Turner
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) – No Graduates for December 2013
Psi Chi (Psychology) Haylee Champion, Courtney Newton
Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish) – No Graduates for December 2013
Sigma Tau Delta (English)Amelia Bolick, Courtney Newton, Billy Salyers
Sigma Theta Tau-Phi Upsilon (Nursing) BSN - Martha Ann Harrelson, Mary Peeler, Myra Upchurch WestbrooksMSN - Dana Lynn Dalton, Ramona Carrejo Hovey, Cheryl Larkin Logan, Angela Lawson Roberson, Sharon Clark Wilson
Sigma Zeta (Math and Science) Stetson Pharis Kaufman, Sarah N. Patterson
Theta Alpha Kappa (Religious Studies and Theology)Haylee Champion
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MarshalsFaculty
Dr. Sue Camp, Professor of Business AdministrationDr. Carolyn Billings, Professor of Music
Dr. Tom Jones, Professor of Biology; Associate Dean of the Honors ProgramDr. Janie Carlton, Professor of Nursing
Alpha Chi10:00 a.m.Nathan Roberts*Addison Rae AbeeKristin Nicole AllisonHannah Lee BlaylockRebecca Lee Eckard
3:00 p.m.Nathan Roberts*Kristin Nicole AllisonHannah Lee BlaylockRachael Elisabeth Bradley
Non-Academic National Honor OrganizationsNational Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) No Graduates for December 2013
University-Sponsored OrganizationsGraduates in Executive Management Program (GEM) No Graduates for December 2013
Presidential Associates Amelia Catherine Bolick
Student Alumni Council (SAC) No Graduates for December 2013
University Honors Program No Graduates for December 2013
Reaching for Ones Potential for Excellence (ROPE)No Graduates for December 2013
Megan Denise GrindstaffKevin Alexander MillsStephanie Kaye PooleHeather Ruth Winn
Savannah Nicole BurnsRebecca Lee EckardMegan Denise GrindstaffKevin Alexander Mills
* Alpha Chi Vice President
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Administrative Senior StaffA. Frank Bonner, President
Ben C. Leslie, Provost and Executive Vice President
Stefka G. Nikolova Eddins, Chair of the Faculty, Professor of Chemistry
Charles S. Burch, Vice President for Athletics
Mike W. Hardin, Vice President for Administration
Jeffrey L. Tubbs, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Distance Learning
Tracy C. Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Service and Minister to the University
Delores M. Hunt, Vice President and Dean of Student Development
Monte K. Walker, Vice President for Advancement
Ralph “Scoot” Dixon, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Glenda S. Crotts, Senior Assistant to the President
Associate/Assistant ProvostFrances Bailey Burch, Associate Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies
C. Earl Leininger, Associate Provost for Arts and Sciences
C. Douglas Bryan,Associate Provost for Academic Services
DeansAnthony I. Negbenebor, Dean of the Godbold School of Business
Robert W. Canoy, Dean of the School of Divinity
Sharon Starr, Dean of the School of Nursing
David M. Carscaddon, Dean of the School of Psychology and Counseling
Mary Roby, Dean of Libraries
Allen Douglas Eury, Dean of the School of Education
Jeffrey Rogers, Dean of the Graduate School
Gregory J. Davenport, Dean, Physician Assistant Studies
James W. Thomas, Dean of the School of Performing and Visual Arts
Senior Faculty MembersSue C. Camp, Professor of Business Administration (1976) *
Carolyn A. Billings, Professor of Music (1979) *
Tom Jones, Professor of Biology; Associate Dean of the Honors Program (1980) *
Janie Carlton, Professor of Nursing (1982) *
Glenn Bottoms, Professor of Economics and Management Information Systems (1983)
Susan Bell, Professor of Art (1986)
Earl Godfrey, Professor of Business Administration (1988)
Marcia Miller, Professor of Nursing (1977)
* will serve as faculty marshals for today’s commencement ceremony
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2012 – 2016Wesley W. Barkley, ’00, Newton, NC
David C. Brinkley, Kings Mountain, NC
Robert E. Cribb, ’74, Atlanta, GA
Max J. Hamrick, Boiling Springs, NC
Carole Roberts-Carvajal, D.D.S.,’93, Forest, VA
Tony Tench, Shelby, NC
Philip E. Turner, D.D.S., Shelby, NC
Thomas L. Warren, Hickory, NC
H. Gene Washburn, ’52, L.H.D., ’02, Boiling Springs, NC
TRUSTEE EMERITABettye A. Moore, Boiling Springs, NC
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRC. Lorance Henderson, L.H.D., Morganton, NC
Gardner-Webb University2013 Board of Trustees
Chairman of the Board C. Neal Alexander, Jr., ’84 Denver, NC
Vice Chairman of the Board Frank A. Stewart Gastonia, NC
Secretary Ronald R. Beane, ’54 Lenior, NC
Treasurer John J. Godbold Rock Hill, NC
Attorney Fred A. Flowers, J.D. Shelby, NC
2009 – 2013Franklin V. Beam, Shelby, NC
Ronald R. Beane, ’57, Lenoir, NC
Adelaide A. Craver, J.D., Shelby, NC
William M. Eubanks, M.D., Troutman, NC
George R. Gilliam, ’76, College Park, GA
C. Lorance Henderson, L.H.D., Morganton, NC
James E. Robbins, Forest City, NC
John E. Roberts, ’49, L.L.D., Litt.D, L.H.D., Greenville, SC
E. Harvey Rogers, Jr., ’78, D.Min., Mooresville, NC
Bob D. Shepherd, ’94, D.Div., Morganton, NC
Carl M. Spangler, Jr., ’52, Shelby, NC
2011 – 2015Dennis R. Axelson, Racine, WI
Hoyt Q. Bailey, L.H.D., Shelby, NC
R. Alton Cadenhead, Charlotte, NC
Grady S. Duncan, Belmont, NC
Teresa Hamrick Huggins, Boiling Springs, NC
Steve M. Simpson, ’71, Raleigh, NC
Stanley W. Spence, D.Min.’06, Lincolnton, NC
Lisa C. Tucker, ’81, Concord, NC
Maurice York, ’96, Columbia, SC
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Gardner-Webb Honorary Degrees (61)May 1971 Lloyd Cleveland Bost HumanitiesSept 1971 Johnny R. Cash HumanitiesMay 1972 John Labon Fraley Humanities
Vance Houston Havner DivinityRoyce Patrick Spangler HumanitiesNorman Adrian Wiggins Laws
May 1973 Zenon Clayton Raymond Hansen HumanitiesJames Lineberry Jenkins (posthumously) Divinity
May 1974 Wofford Benjamin Camp HumanitiesCharles Quitman Carter DivnintyJames Orville Terrell Humanities
Dec 1974 Gene Lee Watterson DivinityMay 1976 Thomas Robert Mullinax Divinity
Mae Cline Stroup HumanitiesAug 1976 John Emmett Martin, Jr. Science
Burrell Ellis Morris DivinityErnest Carl Upchurch Divinity
May 1977 Charles I. Dover Humane LettersCecil L. Gilliatt Humane Letters
May 1978 Hargrove Bowles, Jr. HumanitiesJerry R. Potter Divinity
May 1979 C. Lorance Henderson HumanitiesMay 1980 Sir John King HumanitiesAug 1980 Forest Feezor DivinityMay 1983 Max Linnens DivinityAug 1983 Alex Booth DivinityMay 1985 Linda Morrison Combs HumanitiesAug 1985 Sara Ann Hobbs DivinityMay 1986 Hobart C. Smith HumanitiesSept 1986 Earl Scruggs HumanitiesMay 1987 John Elgin Roberts HumanitiesAug 1988 Marquerite W. Noel HumanitiesMay 1990 W. Wyan Washburn HumanitiesMay 1991 Edwin S. Coates Humanities
Noriaki Okajima Business AdministrationMay 1992 Fay Webb-Gardner (posthumously) Humanities
O. Max Gardner, Sr. (posthumously) HumanitiesMay 1994 Bob D. Shepherd DivinityAug 1994 Gordon Weekly HumanitiesMay 1995 Davi d Gomes DivinityMay 1997 George Blanton, Jr. Humanities
M. Lansford Jolley HumanitiesAug 1997 Mikhail Ovchinnikov Humanities
H. Fields Young, III HumanitiesMay 1998 Daniel Wesley Moore, Jr. (posthumously) Humanities
J. L. Suttle, Jr. HumanitiesAug 1998 Samuel A. Raper, Sr. DivinityMay 1999 Hoyt Quattlebaum Bailey HumanitiesMay 2000 Paul H. Broyhill HumanitiesAug 2000 Walter H. Dalton Humane LettersAug 2001 Gregory T. Mathis DivinityMay 2002 H. Gene Washburn Humane LettersMay 2003 Wade R. Shepherd, Sr. Humane LettersMay 2004 Martha Mason Humane LettersMay 2006 C. Earl Leininger HumanitiesMay 2009 Ronald Vincent Rash Humane LettersDec 2012 John Jackson Hunt Humane LettersDec 2012 Randall L. Marion Humane LettersDec 2012 Emmett Harvey Rogers DivinityAug 2013 Carolyn C. Tucker Humane LettersAug 2013 Robert B. Tucker Humane Letters
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Special RecognitionWe would like to express our appreciation to the following members of
THE GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY CHOIR:Paul J. Etter, Associate Professor of Music, Conducting
(THE CHOIR IS MADE UP OF GWU STUDENTS)Travis Archie, Amelia Bolick, Bradley Camp, Alex Clontz, Darrell Currence, Katie Duncan,
Chelsea Hathaway, Brittany Infranco, Matthew Kiggen, Mary Grace Knotts, Andrea Malinowski,
Jay Jay Ponton, Andrew Price, Rachel Sams, Zach Smith, Matthew Wyatt
and also to the members of
THE GRADUATION ORCHESTRADr. Patricia C. Sparti, Chair, Music Department of the School of Performing and Visual Arts
and Professor of Music, Conducting
FluteSam Stowe
Natasha PulichhuisenKatie Duncan
OboeCandace Schmidt
ClarinetMatt WhitfieldJessica Powell
Brandon Thomas
TubaColt CooperTyler Scruggs
Violin 1Sharon Lawrence
Violin 2Sarah GaskinsIsaac Shigemi
ViolaMatthew WyattDavis Westbrook
HornBrittany Thomas Jeremiah HambyChris GeorgeChris Griffin
