Howard Payne University recently recognized 32 students named to the 2016 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”

Nominees must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students who have been noted for their academic abilities, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to HPU and potential for future achievement.

“We’re very proud to honor these students for their exceptional achievements,” said Dr. Magen Bunyard, vice president for student life and dean of students.

Those recognized were:

Amarillo

Xavier McFalls, senior exercise and sport science major

Bangs

Callie Adams, senior exercise and sport science major

Victoria Hardin, senior psychology major

Boerne

Isaac Sommers, junior English and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major

Brownwood

Tammy Arreola, senior exercise and sport science major

Katie Ash, junior technology applications (high school grade 8 – 12) major

Doug Hurt, senior criminal justice major

J.T. Hurt, Master of Arts in Youth Ministry student

William Rumfield, senior exercise and sport science major

Cedar Park

Emily Peisker, senior studio art major

Cibolo

Ruth Davis, senior athletic training major

De Soto

Kelsan Wolverton, senior cross-cultural studies major

Sharon Wolverton, senior elementary education major

Dripping Springs

Elliott Gray, senior elementary education major

Early

Abraham Cooper, senior music performance and chemistry major

Ferris

Olivia Belsher, senior elementary education major

Florence

Luis Robles, senior criminal justice major

Fredericksburg

Chandler Condra, senior management major

Georgetown

Michael Bailey, senior criminal justice major

Rachel Mahagan, senior management major

Gunter

J Bailey, senior social science and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major

Kerrville

Jimmy Abbatiello, junior communication major

Lytle

Jaclyn Bonner, junior communication major

May

Amber Shipman, senior elementary education major

Miles

Caitlin Wood, senior political science and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major

Nocona

Rebecca Nicole Hamilton, senior elementary education major

Perryton

Keaton Fletcher, senior biology major

Richardson

Ivyanne Nichols, senior political science and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major

San Angelo

Kristin Haman, senior athletic training major

Seguin

Vanessa Marquez, senior social work major

Waskom

Diana Rebeca Puente, senior political science and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major

Weatherford

Morgan Ashmore, senior communication major