CENTRAL — More than 300 graduates received their associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees during three ceremonies at Southern Wesleyan University in Central.
Each ceremony began with a processional along Wesleyan Drive, as students, anticipating their new degrees, were led by the City of Greenville Pipes and Drums, playing “Scotland the Brave.” The musical aspect of this celebration continued inside with inspirational music from the University Singers.
“The heart of the university’s mission and purpose is most evidenced through the teaching and mentoring the students receive from our faculty,” said Todd Voss, university president, in his opening remarks. “The scholarship and commitment of our faculty to their students and their faith in Christ in the classroom and throughout the learning process is the substance of this university and what we strive to fulfill.”
The commencement speaker was Rev. Ken Dupin, who has served as a pastor in The Wesleyan Church for 31 years and is a research fellow at Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center. In 2008, Dupin founded N2Care, a result of his Ph.D. research and his passion for issues affecting the aging population. N2Care’s team under Dupin’s leadership created the MEDCottage, an innovation the media has affectionately called the “granny pod.”
Dupin shared about how in midlife he began observing successful people. He found a common denominator was that they have experienced times of sacrifice somewhere in their lives.
“Sacrifice generates passion. No change is greater than your willingness to make a sacrifice, but if there is no sacrifice, you end up blaming other people for your mediocrity. Whatever your dream is today, dream it. Don’t be afraid to sacrifice. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the opportunity,” concluded Dupin.
Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss presented Dupin an honorary doctorate for his achievements.
Students graduating from the university’s traditional program participated in a ceremony May 10, while students enrolled in the adult evening program participated in two ceremonies May 11. Each ceremony took place in the auditorium of Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center.
Southern Wesleyan University graduates included:
In South Carolina
Anderson
Nolan Black, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Andrew Debo, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brenda Dutton, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Meagan James, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Amanda Jones, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Travis Peacock, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Mo Seay, Master of Business Administration; Ricos Wright, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Central
Amy Agosti, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Dawn Bright, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Chloe Bryant, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Wayne Evans, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Sofia Gomez, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Stephanie Lee, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Nicolas Luque Cifuentes, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Thomas Parham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Aimee Springer, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Clemson
Veronica Clampitt, Bachelor of Arts in English; Amanda Robinson, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science; Ashley Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Jared Wigington, Bachelor of Arts in English.
Easley
Bambi Anthony, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Derek Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Linda Caraway, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Cory Dodgens, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Chris Everhart, Associate of Science in Business; Mark Haller, Master of Business Administration; Timothy Hiott, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Stacy Huff, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Erica James, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Todd Jones, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; A.J. Millis, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Nathaniel Nauss, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kelley Norwine, Master of Ministry; Justin Patterson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Mike Revis, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kristen Ridley, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Hayley Smith, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Amy White, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Megan Williams, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Quincy Williams, Bachelor of Science Business Management; Kelli Willimon, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Christopher Willis, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science.
Honea Path
Jonathan Martin, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
La France
Samantha McCraw, Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Liberty
Emily Cothran, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Derrick Craft, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Terry Patterson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Phillip Powell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Tassie Prezzia, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Rachel Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Sarah Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Daniel Swords, Bachelor of Science Business Administration; Joseph Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science; Erica Winkler, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.
Pelzer
RicaRose Conover, Master of Business Administration; Pam DeYoung, Associate of Science in Business; Jennifer McCurley, Bachelor of Science in Special Education.
Pendleton
Kristen Hughes, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Neva Knotts, Associate of Science in Business; Bradley Peay. Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Dystinie Russell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kathryn Schall, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Brandon Webb, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Pickens
Matt Blackwell, Bachelor of Science in Pre Medicine/Dentistry; Patty Carr, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Bart Cone, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science; Carlin Grant, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Wes Hendricks, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Margaret Holder, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Carrie Howard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brandon Looper, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Joseph Morgan, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kendall Ray, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Katie Stillwell, Bachelor of Science in Social Science; Jennifer Trotter, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.
Piedmont
Laura Young, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.
Six Mile
Randy Hammers, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Melissa Parker, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.
With regional education centers conveniently located across South Carolina, as well as fully online programs for select degrees, Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.
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