By Felley Lawson 
OBU News Bureau

ARKADELPHIA — Ouachita Baptist University conferred degrees on 360 graduates during its 135th Spring Commencement held Saturday, May 14, on the front lawn of Cone-Bottoms Hall. Graduates received Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science degrees, as well as post-baccalaureate certificates for those completing a Dietetic Internship. 

Of this year’s 162 honor graduates, 32 graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher; and 17 of those graduated with a 4.0 GPA. There were 63 magna cum laude graduates (3.75 GPA); and 67 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). 

Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, led Commencement exercises and delivered the Commencement address, in keeping with Ouachita tradition. Candidates for graduation were presented by Dr. Stan Poole, Ouachita’s vice president for academic affairs, who noted two significant milestones for the university. 

The 19 nursing degree recipients include graduates of Ouachita’s distinctive RN-to-BSN dual enrollment completion program in partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock, as well as those who completed the university’s online RN-to-BSN program. Every student in the cohort passed the NCLEX, the exam required to become a licensed nurse, on the first attempt.  

Poole also said that graduates who received a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis are Ouachita’s first master’s degree recipients since 1991. This inaugural cohort of ABA graduates began their program in May 2020 and completed degree requirements in August 2021.  

Ouachita’s Arkansas graduates include the following, in order of hometown: 

Alexander, Ark. – Mikaela Monahan graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/strategic communications and multimedia journalism. 

Alma, Ark. – Garrison Jensen graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in middle school education; Madison McGhee graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications & media/strategic communications, communications studies and integrated communications; Chelby Mitchelle graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Will Montgomery graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Amity, Ark. – Hannah Dwiggins graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. 

Arkadelphia, Ark. – Jack Burnham graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance; Josh Burnham graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance; Haylee Cook graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Charity Curlin graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Erica Dixon graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design; Madi Frazier graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders; John Michael McCollett graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and business administration/entrepreneurship; Blanca Rodriguez graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship; Mikayla Williams graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design; Kiki Youmans graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.  

Bauxite, Ark. – Libby Thompson-Mattox graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Beebe, Ark. – Celeste Pinkerton graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in community & family services.  

Bella Vista, Ark. – Allison Martin graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.  

Benton, Ark. – Maddie Bailey graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science; Jessa Bryant graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education; Kaitlyn Campbell graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science; Madison Crow graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management and marketing; Rylie Davis graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences; Sydney Donaldson graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders; Dani Frick graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts; Hunter Gautreaux graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management and sport management and kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration; Suzette Handwork graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Nick Herrington graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and history; Tehya Hinkson graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and education; Griffin Hopkins graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology; Cloe Humphry graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music degree in worship arts; Dane Jester graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology; Bri Penn graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Hannah Pinkerton graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Bailey Redden graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/visual media & film; Regan Ryan graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education; Katelyn Still graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in instrumental education.  

Bentonville, Ark. – Erica Chapman graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management and marketing; Ben Inmon graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry and biblical studies; Victoria Martin graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology; Brett Mills graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration; Lacey Pettigrew graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology.  

Bismarck, Ark. – Kassidy Falco graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing.  

Blytheville, Ark. – Abigail Anderson graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting.  

Bonnerdale, Ark. – Corbin Bostian graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and computer science.  

Bono, Ark. – Mallory Shelton graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Branch, Ark. – Layton Shaw graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education and physics/mathematics.  

Brookland, Ark. – Bethany Colbert graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing.  

Bryant, Ark. – Thomas Brenton graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration; Katelin Cotton graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in worship ministry and Spanish; Gracen Goudy graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/strategic communications and integrated communications; Ellie Hooten graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art and education; Jonah Mears graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics and applied mathematics; Mason Nelson graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science; Josie Pringle graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education.  

Cabot, Ark. – Sydney Bufford graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology; Cora Saddler graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish; Matthew Stanley graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/sport management.  

Camden, Ark. – Drew Crutchfield graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Lucas McCann graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology and Christian ministry; Sabrina Russell graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies; Noah Worley graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting.  

Caraway, Ark. – Karlee Sanders graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in choral education. 

Conway, Ark. – Harry Jeffrey graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology; Holly Jones graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/marketing; Lauren Kinley graduated cum laudeMay 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and finance; Hannah Martin graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and business administration/management; Candace Moix graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting; Abby Morris graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition & dietetics; Allyson Oliver graduated magna cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and political science; Lori Page graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Jack Pillow graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance; K.D. Smith graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology; Hope White graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in community & family services.  

Crossett, Ark. – Gregory Junior graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/pre-professional studies.  

Danville, Ark. – Michaela Papasan graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Des Arc, Ark. – Gracen Hambrick graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Diaz, Ark. – Latina Robinson graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship.  

El Dorado, Ark. – Dawson Goodwin graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and philosophy; Jake Hunter graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies; Madison Jackson graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance; Buck McKnight graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology and Christian ministry; Monica Smith graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Kate Vernon graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education.  

Eureka Springs, Ark. – Ashlynn Lockhart graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre.  

Fayetteville, Ark. – Paige Fett graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry, biblical studies, and Christian missions; Jessie Golden graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship; Nathan Jones graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies; Angelica Montes graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship; Alyssa Price graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics/mathematics and secondary education; Connie Schade graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Eli Schroeder graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science; Lindsey Stroope graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing. 

Fordyce, Ark. – Jack Brent graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics.  

Fort Smith, Ark. – Bennett Hasley graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology; Lakota Kasworm graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Mitchell Waite graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/visual media & film, integrated communications and strategic communications; Marly Welborn graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. 

Glenwood, Ark. – Tristyn Campbell graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and finance; Haddon Smead graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and secondary education.  

Greenbrier, Ark. – Carrie Jo Harville graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders. 

Greenwood, Ark. – Lexie Castillow graduated magna cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching.  

Hampton, Ark. – Lauren Reams graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders.  

Harrison, Ark. – Chris McCuistion graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/sports media and multimedia journalism. 

Heber Springs, Ark. – Pierce Mitchum graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/sport management.  

Hope, Ark. – Parker Madlock graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design and political science.  

Hot Springs Village, Ark. – Elysian Majeske graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology.  

Hot Springs, Ark. – Charley Capps graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Bailey Case graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry; Lauren McCann graduated magna cum laudeMay 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology; Garner Schroeder graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish; Erica Wilmath graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/strategic communications.  

Huntsville, Ark. – Ashlee Marlow graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education.  

Jonesboro, Ark. – Ethan Elkins graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry; Molly Maddox graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders; Victoria Mayfield graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education; Noah McCallum graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology; Michelle Phillips graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and secondary education; Ben Scarbrough graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology; Rachael Wilson graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Junction City, Ark. – Terrell Gibson graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration.  

Little Rock, Ark. – Abby Blankenship graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/strategic communications and communications studies; Ben Blocker graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics; Cross Brandon IV graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music industry; Mary Grace Cahalan graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders; Cori Clower graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences; Josie Collins graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and sociology; Elizabeth Dawson graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre; Matthew Evans graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design; Rileigh Fielder graduated magna cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/entrepreneurship; Mallory Gatson graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/integrated communications; Austin Guymon graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history; Caleb Henry graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management; Julianna Jones graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition & dietetics; Emma Kelley graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration; Bethany Long graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Andrew McDonald graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and business administration/sport management; Sean McKinney graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition & dietetics; Whitleigh Montgomery graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Zoar Moreno graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; John Peyton graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences; Maggie Pinkston graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education; Landon Salman graduated August 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry; Kally Smith graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Avery Spradlin graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Brianna Swinton graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Kierra Taylor graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration; Bailey Terrell graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Taryn Toles graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in instrumental education; Tom Tran graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance; Carter Wade graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting and finance and business administration/entrepreneurship and marketing; Athen Wilkerson graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/entrepreneurship and marketing; Victoria Williams graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Franco Zuniga graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Magazine, Ark. – Kaylee Pickartz graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Magnet Cove, Ark. – Ruthie Petersen graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  

Magnolia, Ark. – Thomas Harrington graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Mansfield, Ark. – Mia Harper graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Maumelle, Ark. – Katie Sanders graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Peyton Smith graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies and theology.  

Mayflower, Ark. – Jordan Henry graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies.  

Mount Ida, Ark. – Caleb Woodfield graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching and education.  

Murfreesboro, Ark. – Lainy Alexander graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/pre-professional studies; Ethan Kuntz graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music industry. 

Nashville, Ark. – Alexa Copeland graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in instrumental education; Gage Kropf graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/exercise science; Madi Miller graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching and education; Sadie Prejean graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

North Little Rock, Ark. – Andrew Boatman graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics; Cailey Maples graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Ben Morris graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering physics; James Renshaw graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management; Michal Vaden graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Kayla Whittington graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and biology.  

Ozark, Ark. – Hunter Jackson graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and secondary education.  

Paragould, Ark. – Isabella Wood graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology.  

Paris, Ark. – Huber graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship.  

Paron, Ark. – Hannah Herrington graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Pea Ridge, Ark. – Zoë Jennings graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders.  

Pine Bluff, Ark. – Kaitlyn Bolton graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/marketing, management, and sport management; Johnathon Callum graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/pre-professional studies; Aaron Koen graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/biblical studies.  

Pottsville, Ark. – Emma Gregory graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in studio art.  

Prairie Grove, Ark. – Megan Chambers graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Prescott, Ark. – Kiyair Webb graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing.  

Quitman, Ark. – Rue Ragsdale graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing.  

Rison, Ark. – Jaelle Morrison graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders.  

Rogers, Ark. – Mandie Gray graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Colin McWhorter graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/management.  

Roland, Ark. – Robyn Blaylock graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.  

Searcy, Ark. – Kristen Holeyfield graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology; Anna Roussel graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications & media/strategic communications and integrated communications.  

Shannon Hills, Ark. – Molly Hunter graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship.  

Sherwood, Ark. – Chassidy Barnes graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology; Ashleigh Batte graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship.  

Siloam Springs, Ark. – Sam Youmans graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music industry.  

Smackover, Ark. – Beau Burson graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/recreation & sports administration.  

Sparkman, Ark. – Sidney Pigott graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.  

Springdale, Ark. – Graycie Bohannan graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and secondary education; Joseph Carson graduated August 2021 with a Bachelor of Music degree in worship arts; Katelyn Harris graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian studies/Christian ministry and biblical studies; Reagan Neal graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.  

Texarkana, Ark. – Amanda Almand graduated May 2022 with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate degree in dietetic internship; Melissa Brown graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in choral education; Makenna Handy graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre; Madeline Harris graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Reid Jenkins graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Victoria Leverett graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and communications & media/strategic communications; Emily McMaster graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication sciences & disorders; Bailee Stevens graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis; Melody Stotts graduated December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in middle school education.  

Van Buren, Ark. – Paul Harwood graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology; Katie Moore graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/integrated communications and sports media.  

Vilonia, Ark. – Ethan Gasaway graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching.  

Walnut Ridge, Ark. – Bailey Ellison graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts; Will Weir graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and kinesiology & leisure studies/teaching.  

Warren, Ark. – Michael Hayden Lassiter graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance.  

White Hall, Ark. – Matthew Branch graduated magna cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications & media/sports media and strategic communications; Caroline Evans graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing; Michaelyn Ferrell graduated summa cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration/marketing and communications & media/strategic communications; Jazmyn Parker graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education; Clara Taylor graduated cum laude May 2022 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in choral education.  

Wynne, Ark. – Cannon Fisher graduated May 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition & dietetics; Emma Lawyer graduated cum laude December 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre; Brooke Martin graduated August 2021 with a Master of Science degree in applied behavior analysis.