Howard Payne University presented degrees to 116 students during its Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2020 graduates, held in late August. HPU’s spring Commencement ceremony was postponed until the end of the summer due to safety concerns related to COVID-19.
Degrees were presented to graduates by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. The Commencement address was delivered by Dr. Antonio Josué Miranda, president of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas. Dr. Miranda is campus pastor and the director of the graduate programs at Stark College and Seminary in Corpus Christi and also serves as pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista in Robstown.
Students must have a 3.55-3.69 grade-point average to graduate Cum Laude; a 3.70-3.84 GPA to graduate Magna Cum Laude; and a 3.85-4.0 GPA to graduate Summa Cum Laude.
Allen
Cole Patrick Bené, Bachelor of Science in biology
Kelly D’Ann Lindquist, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Alvin
Bryan Lee Bourque, Bachelor of Music in church music and worship
Taylor Grace Davis, Bachelor of Music in music education all-level certification, Summa Cum Laude
Alvord
Cooper Alan Hering, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry
Arlington
Linda Bui, Master of Business Administration
Cade Joseph Varrichio, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Austin
Angelica Carolyn Ramirez, Bachelor of Science in biology
Joshua Tomas Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Luke Peter Victor, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Bellville
Haylee Nichole Williams, Bachelor of Arts in practical theology and in communication studies (public and media)
Brady
Shelby Layn Smart, Bachelor of Arts in family studies
Brownwood
Skyler Don Andrews, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (system development), Cum Laude
Brandon Allen Badgeley, Master of Business Administration
Riley Jackson Bell, Master of Business Administration
Brooklyn Brinn Britton, Bachelor of Arts in history and in English
Brad Elliot Erskin, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Jessica Faith Hardy, Master of Business Administration
Aaron Rey Jimenez, Bachelor of Arts in English language arts (high school)
Marleyna Kennedy Murray, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, Summa Cum Laude
Hannah Jean Netherton, Bachelor of Science elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Kory Scott Owen, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Tamera Joy Ryan, Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
Destiny Cheyenne Sharp, Bachelor of Science in social work
Shannon Shae Sheehan, Bachelor of Arts in English and in theatre arts (all-level certification)
Brayden Don Towell, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (multimedia)
Bulverde
Madelyn Joy Deviney, Bachelor of Arts in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and in English, Summa Cum Laude
Burleson
Vanessa Lynn Castañeda, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Burnet
Jordan Elisabeth Hahn, Bachelor of Arts in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, English and social science (global studies), Summa Cum Laude
Chandler
Paulo Bryant Flores, Bachelor of Science in chemistry (biochemistry)
Madison Rianna Neal, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Cisco
Brandon Charles McGibeny, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Tonya Gayle Thompson, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (personal trainer)
Comanche
Rachel Nicole Lilley, Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Corpus Christi
Ethan Gerald Cerna, Bachelor of Science in biology
Dallas
Alfredo Lozano, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Marshall Randell Mann, Master of Business Administration
Dayton
Amber Marie Ontiveros, Bachelor of Science in biology
DeRidder, Louisiana
Shawneece Lynae’ Jones, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Dermott
Tanner Cole Jennings, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Devine
Krystal Sullivan Ramsay, Master of Business Administration
Dripping Springs
Adan Rene Dominguez, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Early
Samantha Ann Marie Barnard, Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Hunter Lee Coffee, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Magna Cum Laude
Jennifer Nicole Sepeda, Bachelor of Science in biology
El Paso
Melory Jerry Carter, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Rodolfo Miguel Castro, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite)
Adam David Drake, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (youth ministry)
Damone Hopewell, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite)
Joanne Jurado, Master of Business Administration
Victoria Maldonado, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration and in Christian studies (composite)
Pedro Alejandro Preciado, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Laura Serrano, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite)
Nicole Frances Wilson, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Emory
Harlei Jewell Struck, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Fort Hood
Kyle Aneury Figueroa, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (system development)
Fort Worth
Ty Alan Wright, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Cum Laude
Frisco
Reagan Alexandra Ridlehuber, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Cum Laude
Glenn Heights
Dairon Alexander Houston, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Granbury
Madison Deverle Miller, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Grand Prairie
Gabriella Marie Diaz De Leon, Bachelor of Arts in communications (public and media)
Haltom City
Dayane Gutierrez, Master of Business Administration
Howe
Lindsey Brooke Krueger, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental), Summa Cum Laude
Huntsville
Caprica Danyelle Brooks, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Kathleen Diane Cravey, Bachelor of Arts in communications (public and media), Cum Laude
Hutto
Noah Nathanael Acord, Master of Arts in youth ministry
Katy
Anastasia Alexis Willis, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Cum Laude
Kyle
Stephen Kyle Wright, Master of Business Administration
Lake Charles, Lousisiana
Kinsey Joy Cornner Colegrove, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood –
grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Lavon
Hudson Everett Smith, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Little Elm
Danielle Ketter, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and psychology (general), Summa Cum Laude
Llano
Justin Christopher Hughes, Bachelor of Science in engineering science, Cum Laude
Lubbock
Travis John Bailey, Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Jamie C.G. Garrett, Bachelor of Arts in practical theology
May
Sarah Abigail Brown, Bachelor of Arts in art (all-level certification), Summa Cum Laude
Hannah Elizabeth Potter, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Mesquite
Cindy Alexandra Gutierrez, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Kendall Jerrod Moore, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Midway, Arkansas
David Mauricio Manolof, Bachelor of Science in social work, Cum Laude
Jessica Lynn Swonger , Bachelor of Arts in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, psychology (general) and social science (jurisprudence), Summa Cum Laude
Mount Pleasant
Paul Isaac Chandler, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Maci Ann Dorsey, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6) Magna Cum Laude
New Braunfels
Rebecca Lynn Fresne, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration, Summa Cum Laude
Michael Paul Hadley, Master of Business Administration
Koulton Charles Hall, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration
Sheila Murphy , Master of Business Administration
Michael Donald Nunn , Master of Business Administration
Clara Gibbs Seelhammer, Master of Business Administration
Samuel Douglas Soape, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration
Marcus Valadez Solis, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, criminal justice
Lindsey Regan Tumlinson, Bachelor of Arts in social work
Palestine
Gabriel Johnson Means, Bachelor of Science in engineering science
Pearl City, Hawaii
Foga’a Elizabeth Solomona-Afoa, Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Pflugerville
Sarah Maree Ramos, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Phoenix, Arizona
Dominic Jacob DeNardo, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Plantersville
Austin Michael Killgore, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (system development)
Red Oak
Brendyn Keith Porter, Bachelor of Arts in music (voice)
Round Rock
Seth Allan Brody, Bachelor of Science in biology
Penny Rose Stehlik, Bachelor of Arts in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science (global studies), Summa Cum Laude
Rowlett
Rachel Elise Carpenter, Bachelor of Arts in the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and Biblical languages, Summa Cum Laude
San Angelo
Kristin Leeann Haman, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
San Antonio
Jordan Terrell Beasley, Master of Business Administration
Jacob T. Braxton Bowren, Bachelor of Arts in theatre
DeVante Donald, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (system development)
Nicholas William Stolt, Bachelor of Science in business administration
San Marcos
Andrew Cruz Idrogo, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration
Rhonda Linn Shooshan, Master of Business Administration
Schertz
Jada Shirelle Jones, Bachelor of Science in biology
Seguin
Carol Sue Aramendia, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite), Summa Cum Laude
Stephenville
Shadd Carson Cole, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Topeka, Kansas
Jayde Miyuki-Ann Miyamoto , Bachelor of Science in business administration, Magna Cum Laude
Tuscola
Lillie Cheyenne McDonald, Bachelor of Arts in practical theology, Cum Laude
Waxahachie
Samuel Travis Bosher, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Weatherford
Colton Don Horton, Master of Business Administration
Wylie
Abigail Louise Fraser, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Zephyr
Kashtyn Kael Eoff, Bachelor of Arts in social work
