UMHB News

Cosy Sheridan with T.R. Ritchie in Concert

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor presents award-winning songwriters Cosy Sheridan and TR Ritchie in concert Saturday, February 25th, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Hughes Recital Hall of Presser Hall on the UMHB campus.

Between them Sheridan and Ritchie have won most of the major songwriting contests in the country, including the Kerrville Folk Festival, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, the Sisters Folk Festival, the Napa Valley Folk Festival, the Silverton Folk Festival and the Snowbird Mountain Festival in Utah.

Frequently traveling together but also performing as solo artists they have toured for the past 20 years, singing their songs in coffeehouses and concert halls, at festivals and in living rooms across the United States.

Sheridan has been called "one of the era's finest and most thoughtful singer-songwriters.” A storyteller as well as a songwriter, she weaves children’s fables into metaphors of modern adulthood. Her modern renditions of mythology have won her fans and praise from the press. The Cornell Folksong Society wrote: “Sheridan is frank, feisty, sublimely and devilishly funny. She fuses myth with modern culture; Persephone with Botox.”

In 1994 Sheridan wrote and produced a one-woman-show entitled “The Pomegranate Seed – an Exploration of Appetite, Body-Image and Myth” which she performs at colleges around the country.

Ritchie, who learned his musical chops as a street singer in Seattle’s Pike Street Market in the early 80’s, is a master of understated yet powerful imagery in his songs. Dubbed a “classic folk troubadour” by Performing Songwriter magazine, Ritchie’s roots-influenced music has a timeless appeal. This past July he was invited to accompany Alexandra Cousteau and her Blue Legacy crew of photographers and writers on a trip though Cataract Canyon to add a musical perspective to the National-Geographic-sponsored expedition. The crew filmed him singing “Let This Mighty River Roll,” his song for Glen Canyon.

Sheridan and Ritchie met at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1992, and moved to Moab in 1994. In 2008 they co-founded the Moab Folk Camp, a folk and acoustic camp for adults and high school students that takes place each November before the Moab Folk Festival.

Tickets to the show are $10.00. Admission is free with UMHB student I.D. For more information, call the Conservatory of Music (254) 295-4686.

Wind Ensemble in Concert

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Department of Music is proud to present the UMHB Wind Ensemble in Concert, Monday, February 27, at 7:30 in W.W. Walton Chapel on the UMHB campus. This performance will feature works by Percy Grainger, Eric Whitacre, Shelly Hanson, William Schuman, and David Maslanka.

Opening the concert, the Wind Ensemble will present Grainger’s rollicking setting of an English Morris Dance, “Shepherd’s Hey.” Composed in 1918, this folk music setting is believed to be one of the first works for military bands to include piano in its orchestration.

Whitacre’s “The Seal Lullaby” is an enchanting lullaby that was originally conceived as part of a soundtrack for an animated motion picture based on Rudyard Kipling’s The White Seal. Unfortunately, this stirring melody never made it to the silver screen as DreamWorks decided “to make Kung Fu Panda instead.”

Shelly Hanson’s “Dances with Winds” is a three movement work for a chamber ensemble of thirteen winds and two percussionists. Each movement highlights folk tunes from three very different European regions: Macedonia, Ireland, and Serbia. This 18-minute work for winds is part of the Cochran Chamber Commissioning Project.

William Schuman, a native New Yorker, originally wrote “Chester” as the third movement of the New England Triptych. He developed and extended the orchestral version, making “Chester” into an overture for band. The tune on which this composition is based was born during the American Revolution, appearing in 1778 in a book of tunes and anthems composed by William Billings (1746 - 1800). It was subsequently adopted by the Continental Army and sung around campfires or played by fifers on the march. The music and words expressed the burning desire for freedom which sustained the colonists through the difficult years of the Revolution.

The performance will conclude with David Maslanka’s “Give Us This Day: Short Symphony for Wind Ensemble.” This two movement work, whose title is taken from the Lord’s Prayer, finds its inspiration from a Buddhist philosophy. After reading a book by the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Tich Nhat Hanh, Maslanka was inspired to write music that embodied the idea that “a future for the planet is only possible when individuals become deeply mindful of themselves.” Maslanka states that “writing music, and working with people to perform music, are two of those points of deep mindfulness. Music makes the connection to reality, and by reality I mean a true awakeness and awareness.” The music of the slower first movement is deeply searching, while that of the highly energized second movement is at times both joyful and sternly sober. The short symphony ends with a modal setting of the choral melody Vater Unser in Himmelreich (Our Father in Heaven), no. 110 from the 371 Four-part chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach.

This performance is free and open to the public.

UMHB Opera/Music Theatre Present Spring Showcase

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – Thursday March 8, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Opera/Music Theatre will culminate their long year with a work-shop presentation of a variety of staged scenes from Carmen, La Cenerentola, Hansel and Gretel, Lakme, Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro. The showcase will begin at 7:30 p.m. in W.W. Walton Chapel on the UMHB campus.

The showcase will include experimental usage of screens and video projectors. It is under the direction of George Hogan, Director of the UMHB Opera/Music Theatre and Opera Cru programs. He is assisted by Penny Hogan, Associate Director of Opera/Music Theatre, and Nelda Milligan, Opera/Music Theatre accompanist. Student performers include Krista Ash, Katrina Bernhard, Kailyn Campbell, Josiah Davis, Sam Davis, Haide Gonzales, Jessica Gonzales, Tasha Jefferson, Elizabeth Pasichnyk, and Sarah Sanderford.

This event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss hearing these wonderful voices perform great music under some new visual effects.

Ryan Klopack Crowned Mr. Crusader Knight 2012

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor presented the nineteenth annual Crusader Knights contest Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18. Ryan Klopack (Mr. Junior Class) was named this year’s Mr. Crusader Knight. He was also the recipient of the Campus Choice award for his video.

Crusader Knights began in 1993 as a fundraiser led by and for the Senior Class. Men are selected by campus organizations to compete for the title of “Mr. Crusader Knight.” The men are judged on their unique video skit, group dance, individual walk and ability to answer interview questions. The winner is crowned and dubbed Mr. Crusader Knight by the university president.

This year’s theme was “Heartthrobs.” There were 21 contestants in total. Other finalists were: first runner up Braxton Tucker, second runner up Jonathan Kendal, third runner up Alec Lloyd and fourth runner up Beau Styne.

Specialty awards were also given to a few of the competitors. Styne was recognized by his competitors with the Timothy Award, which celebrates the contestant who is most Christ-like and uplifting. Jon Michael Toler produced the Judges’ Choice Video. Taylor Holleyman won Best Interview, and Christian Hernandez was awarded Best Strut.

Master Plan Projects in the News

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 -0600

See news clip here: YNN (You News Network) reports on the statues of Campus Master Plan projects.

A master plan for the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton is finally turning into reality.

Tuesday, the Belton City Council approved a zoning request that will move forward construction of a brand new stadium and student union.

"As we have grown as we have become a little bit larger, larger enrollment, we've gotten to a point where we're ready to do this," UMHB Vice President of Administration Steve Theodore said.

For the past 15 years, the Belton Independent School District allowed the university to use its football stadium.

The new stadium, which will have a capacity of 8,000 to 10,000 fans, raised some questions at the meeting. Belton Mayor Jim Covington said he’s worried about game day traffic.

"The majority of the council believes the traffic plan now is adequate,” he said. “If it gets to having 10,000 people at the venue, it's obviously not going to be, but we average 3,000 to 4,000.”

By the end of the meeting, with no public comments opposing the request, the council approved the new zoning in a 5-to-1 vote.

The new stadium and student union is part of a larger $100 million campus master plan approved by the board of trustees last year.

"Now is a great time to build, and provide these cutting edge resources for our students,” Theodore said.

The stadium and student union is estimated to cost about $50 million.

There’s also work underway on a new performing arts center and nursing building. Funding for those projects are paid for through gifts, grants, debt and funds set aside for improvements.

The stadium and student union are expected to be completed by fall of 2013.

One Voice Concert

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – Thursday, February 23, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s One Voice will give a special concert in Hughes Recital Hall in Presser Hall on the UMHB campus. The group will be performing pop and jazz numbers including “And So It Goes” and “In the Mood,” as well as some sacred repertoire and a new composition by the director Matt Crosby. The performance is sure to lift those winter blues!

College of Christian Studies hosts forum event

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas—In recognition of Black History Month the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies will host a special forum Thursday, February 9, at noon in the Shelton Auditorium of the Mabee Student Center on the UMHB campus.

George Harrison, Director of Digital Media Services/Cultural Affairs, will be making a presentation entitled “Glory, Glory Hallelujah -The Joy and Cost of Choosing Jesus -The Untold Story.”

This presentation will feature the evolutionary development, contributions, and history of the Black church and its music. It will follow a movement that has its origin rooted in America’s past.

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

Artist to speak at gallery exhibit

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas—Arturo Alonzo Sandoval will speak about his artwork this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Arla Ray Tyson Art Gallery in the Townsend Memorial Library.

Sandoval is a fiber artist whose experimental techniques and expressive interpretations have earned him an international reputation. He often uses recycled twentieth century industrial materials.

His experimental sown digital printed vinyl material in the series “Circling Back” will close this Friday.

UMHB Opera Theatre presents double bill

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas—The UMHB Opera Theatre directed by George Hogan will present a double bill of Little Red Riding Hood’s Most Unusual Day and Rita, a comedic love triangle set in the Wild West. The show will feature a guest performance by Matthew Mirabella. Performances will be Friday, February 10th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cultural Activities Center (3011 North 3^rd) in Temple. For tickets call the CAC Box Office at (254) 773-9926. Tickets are free to UMHB employees and students. For everyone else, the costs below apply:

Adults:................................... $15

Seniors/Students:................... $10

Groundbreaking held for new stadium and student union

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas—Friday, February 3, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held a special groundbreaking to kick off construction of its new football stadium and student union building. The event was attended by an estimated 500 people, including university officials, trustees, representatives of Turner Construction Company and the architectural firm Populous, faculty, staff and students. Guests were welcomed by the pep band, cheerleaders and members of the Crusader football team in uniform.

University President Randy O’Rear started the event by tracing some of the history of the UMHB football team, which in its 14 years of existence, has won or shared 9 American Southwest Conference championship titles and hosted more than 200 All-American players.

“Our football program has a proud past and enthusiastic goals for the future, but there has been one thing missing: a home stadium to call our own,” O’Rear said. “Today we begin a new chapter in the history of Cru Football.”

Vice President of Student Life Byron Weathersbee discussed the role that the new student union would play in the lives of Mary Hardin-Baylor students. He described it as a place where young men and women could meet on common ground to build relationships and discuss everything in their lives.

“A building like this is a unifying force that brings students together, not only with one another but with faculty, staff, alumni, and guests,” Weathersbee said. “It provides a forum for divergent viewpoints and creates and environment where everyone feels welcome.”

Head Coach Pete Fredenburg was joined at the podium by coaches and players from the last decade and a half of UMHB football. He looked back on his first meeting with Dr. Jerry Bawcom and athletic director Ben Shipp to discuss starting a football program at the university.

“At that point they didn’t have helmets, they didn’t have uniforms, but they had a dream,” Fredenburg said.

For the first time ever, the university broadcast the groundbreaking live on the web. The live stream was available on UMHB Facebook page (http://Facebook.com/maryhardinbaylor).

The new 10,000 capacity stadium and student union building will be built near the center of the campus on University Drive, adjacent to the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center. By locating the complex near the Mayborn Center (which houses the university’s arena) and nearby intramural fields, the university will create a “student activity zone” surrounded by student residence halls and apartments.

“The building of these two projects is not only an accomplishment, but also a commitment,” O’Rear said, “a commitment to keep recruiting, keep growing and keep working toward our goal of becoming the university of choice for Christian higher education in the Southwest.”

The combined cost of the student union building and the football stadium is expected to be more than $50 million. The timeline for the project calls for the complex to be completed by fall 2013.

UMHB preparing for groundbreaking of new stadium and student union

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas-- A groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s new football stadium and student union building will be held on Friday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m.

UMHB trustees will gather alongside representatives of Turner Construction Company and the architectural firm Populous, students, faculty and staff to ceremonially break ground on the lower parking lot south of the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center on University Drive. For the first time ever, friends of UMHB can view the proceedings live on the university’s Facebook page.

The new 8,000-10,000 capacity stadium and student union building will be built near the center of the campus on University Drive, adjacent to the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center. By locating the complex near the Mayborn Center (which houses the university’s arena) and nearby intramural fields, the university will create a “student activity zone” surrounded by student residence halls and apartments.

“Our goal,” said President Randy O’Rear, “is to encourage students to become involved in many facets of campus life by placing these activity areas within easy walking distance of where our students live. We know that students who become involved in campus life are more likely to persist in their studies and graduate; we want our campus to be a place where our students are involved both in and out of the classroom in activities that help them learn and grow as we prepare them for successful lives of leadership and service.”

The combined cost of the student union building and the football stadium is expected to be more than $50 million. The timeline for the project calls for the complex to be completed by fall 2013.

2012 Sees Highest Spring Enrollment on Record

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has seen the largest spring enrollment in its 166-year history, according to the official eighth-day enrollment figures.

The official enrollment for spring 2012 is 2,854 students – up 129 students from the total of 2,725 students in spring of 2011. Spring enrollment includes 2,527 undergraduate students, 247 graduate students, and 80 doctoral students.

According to Gary Lamm, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the record spring enrollment can be attributed to a number of factors, including having had a record enrollment during the fall semester.

This spring’s registration represented a few other records for UMHB. Students registered for more hours than any spring semester before them. There are also more students living on campus than during any spring in UMHB history.

The record number of students living on campus was bolstered by the opening of Farris Hall in the fall. Farris Hall is an 82,750-square-foot apartment complex with 163 beds. Nearly half of UMHB’s undergraduate students live on campus.

UMHB was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. It is a private, Christian university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The university is known for its personal attention to students and for high academic standards.

The mission of UMHB is to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. Academic excellence, personal attention, broad-based scholarship, and a commitment to a Baptist vision for education distinguish UMHB’s Christ-centered learning community.

Cru Film Hosts Project Kick-Off Event

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas –The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Film Program will hold a Spring 2012 Cru Film Project Kick-Off event on Monday, January 30, at 5:00 p.m. in the Brindley Auditorium of York Science Hall on the UMHB campus.

The basic purpose of UMHB student film productions is to provide students and associates with hands-on experience in the process of producing films from script to screen. The goal is to prepare students to work on film sets and productions in the real world.

This script-to-screen process begins in the UMHB screenwriting course in which each student pens a short screenplay. UMHB faculty members select screenplays for production. This spring’s selection is, “The Walk” (working title) written by Kelsey Broussard. Senior Chris Collins has been named the Student Director. Elizabeth Hauser will serve as Editor.

“The Walk” is about a young woman who has grown up with an absentee father. As her own wedding approaches, she discovers that while her earthly father may disappoint her, her heavenly father never will.

Anyone interested in being involved in the film as either a cast or crew member is welcome. Auditions are open to all and will be held Monday, February 6, starting at 4:00 p.m. in Brindley Auditorium. Along with several speaking parts, extras of all ages are needed.

For further information, contact Dr. Diane Howard at (254) 295-4685, or Assistant Professor Donna Teel at (254) 295-4017.

Construction company and groundbreaking announced for stadium and student union

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas--The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced today that Turner Construction Company has been hired to build the new football stadium and student union building planned for the Belton campus. Turner will construct the 8,000-10,000 capacity stadium simultaneously with the student union building, which will anchor the visitors’ side of the stadium.

Founded in 1902, Turner is a recognized leader in the construction field, with Texas regional offices in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The company has a long history in sports facility construction, beginning in 1909 with the company’s first major sports project, the Promenade for Harvard Stadium. Turner has since provided services for numerous professional and collegiate stadiums, ballparks, and arenas. Among their more notable projects have been Madison Square Garden (both the original construction and the recent renovation), the redevelopment of Soldier Field in Chicago, and the construction of the new Yankee Stadium. During 2010, Turner completed $7.4 billion of construction worldwide, with more than $400 million in Texas.

“We are excited to partner with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on this project,” says Gary Birdsall, vice president of Turner Construction Company. “The stadium and the student union building offer us the opportunity to utilize both our sports and higher education experience and provide the university with first-class facilities.”

Turner is the second prominent firm to be associated with the UMHB project; in March of last year, the university hired the architectural firm Populous to design the new stadium complex. The Populous name is well known in sports circles as the designer of prominent, award-winning stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. As the concept developed to construct the stadium as an interlocking component with the student union building, the university asked Populous to design the three-story student union as well as the stadium.

Lead architect for the UMHB project has been Earl Santee, AIA, whose portfolio of projects includes the new Yankee Stadium, Target Field in Minneapolis, Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, the Mile High Stadium renovation in Denver, Nelson Wolff Stadium in San Antonio, and new ballparks for the universities of North Carolina and South Carolina. Santee became involved in the UMHB project through discussions with a friend of the university, Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, Jr., who worked with Santee on the creation of Minute Maid Park and other projects over the last 15 years.

The new stadium and student union building will be built near the center of the campus on University Drive, adjacent to the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center. By locating the complex near the Mayborn Center (which houses the university’s arena) and nearby intramural fields, the university will create a “student activity zone” surrounded by student residence halls and apartments.

The combined cost of the student union building and the football stadium is expected to be more than $50 million. The timeline for the project calls for the complex to be completed by fall 2013.

A groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of the new complex will be held on Friday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. UMHB trustees and representatives from Turner Construction and Populous will gather with students, faculty, staff, and friends from the local communities to break ground on the lower parking lot south of the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center on University Drive; the public is invited to attend.

Chapel Features David Murphy of the Texas Rangers

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – David Murphy, outfielder for the Texas Rangers, will be the guest speaker at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor on Wednesday, January 18, at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the W. W. Walton Chapel.

“One of the things we are trying to do with Chapel,” Vice President for Student Life Byron Weathersbee said, “is to bring in speakers who are living out their ministry in a variety of vocations.”

Murphy is part of the I am Second movement, which brings together actors, athletes, musicians and everyday people who have made a commitment to live their lives for Christ.

“The game of baseball should be my ministry,” Murphy said in a video on the I am Second website. “Why not use every opportunity to spread the Word?”

“I pray during the national anthem at each game,” Murphy continued. “I prayed that I would be playing for His glory and not mine.”

Murphy, a native Texan from Houston, has been a professional baseball player since being picked up by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2003 draft. He spent the better part of three seasons making his way through Single and Double-A teams before being promoted to the big leagues in 2006. Just over two weeks after his major league debut, Murphy hit is first MLB home run against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium.

Less than a year later, Murphy was traded by Boston to the Texas Rangers. He has been with the team ever since. He has been a key player in both the 2010 and 2011 post seasons, which saw the Rangers reach the World Series for only the first and second times in franchise history.

Murphy’s career batting average is .280, and he has hit a total of 58 career home runs. He is also credited with 258 career runs batted in.

“It would be great if everyone knew me as David Murphy, the All-Star, or David Murphy, the World Series Champion, but I’ve set my priorities straight,” Murphy said. “I’d love to be looked at as David Murphy, Man of God.”

After his appearance in Walton Chapel, Murphy will be sharing a special lunch with the Cru baseball team.

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Students listed on the Provost and Dean’s Honor Rolls

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced that 275 students have been listed on the fall 2011 Provost’s Honor Roll. To receive this recognition a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.

In conjunction with this, 445 students were named on the Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2011. To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.5 – 3.849 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

The following is the UMHB Provost Honor Roll for Fall 2011

Abilene

Landra Jane Davidson, Kainon Hunter Irons

Allen

Meghan Elizabeth Groat, Miranda Rose Moon

Alvarado

Jerah Leshell Stanford

Angleton

Kaysie Lynn Creech, Katie Elizabeth Fuqua

Aransas Pass

Mary Kathryn Johnston

Arlington

Gregory Scott Wiernas, Nia Elizabeth Williams

Athens

Seth Parker Stephens

Austin

Johanna Michelle Barlett, Brooke Beasley , Katie Maureen Bonneau, Emily Amanda Keahey, Amanda Grace Kile, Ashley Renee Mitchell, Jessica N. Pedersen

Bartlett

Cassandra Lynn Hinz

Bedford

Beau B Styne

Belton

Bethany M. Anderson, Jennifer Ellen Bevington, Chelsea Lauren Bownds, Kennedy C. Brown, Shawn Phillip Cain, Rachel Luree Doyle, Ethan M Dutton, Timothy Gaskell , Darla Rene Gregory, Lauren Nicole Knight, Yessenia Martinez , Kristin J. Mercer, Mathew Zack Potter, Nicolyn H. Purcella, Abigail Dawson Smith, Ami E. Sultemeier, Andrea Noel Sweet, Lauren Rebekah Theodore, Molly Wahlquist , Lotar Hasani Walace, Kathryn Lee Weber, Kristina Graece Zufall

Benbrook

Karissa Marie Simons

Bluff Dale

Kaitlyn Rhee Roberts

Brady

Amber Michele Brown

Brazoria

Caitlin Leigh Hyer

Brenham

Katherine Ann Sackreiter, Jamie Elizabeth Sikes

Brownsboro

Zachary Bailey

Brownsville

Daniela Loera

Burkburnett

Meredith Kay Jones

Burleson

Brittany Michelle Williams

Canton

Sarah Elizabeth Norrell

Castroville

Carmen Christine Maciel

Cedar Park

Luke A. Cielonko, Nicole L. Hurst, Leah C. Rich, Brittany Nicole Zamora

Celina

Connor Patrick Buchanan

Clifton

Traci Beth Bekkelund, Rachel N Fink, Daniel Edwin Horstman

Clute

Chelsea Rachelle Sikes

Coleman

Slade Roy Stevenson

College Station

Ashlee Nicole Bilbo, Jacob Bond Brenton, Megan Elizabeth Duffard

Comstock

Taylor Bowen Creamer

Conroe

Katelyn J. Killian

Copperas Cove

Susann Edith Eirosius, Alyssa Lorraine Perea

Corsicana

Emily Kate Brunton

Cypress

Jonathan David Davis, Margo Arleen Portales, Ashley Elizabeth Teague

Dallas

Hannah Beth Eaton, Lindsay Clay Gibson

Decatur

Jacqualyn Cheryl Jones

Desoto

Heather R. Bullock

Dilley

Kimberly Delynn Demaree

Dublin

Jessica Shelby Allen

Eddy

Victoria Estelle Vazquez

Euless

Catherine Louise Eamma

Flint

Matthew Glenn Peterson

Flower Mound

Rachel Nicole Love

Forney

Brittany Nicole Davis

Fort Hood

Laura Elizabeth Kasel, Jennifer Elizabeth Knutson, Brianna Rene Velarde

Fort Worth

Trevor Wayne Ash, Kathryn Elise Hamilton, Rachel Danielle Johnson, Tawnie J. Moore, Ciara A. Prailey

Fredericksburg

Jessica Lynne Hoermann

Garden Ridge

Maizey Rachel Cardy, Nathaniel Thomas Outland

Garland

Sarah Elizabeth Gregory, Abigail Mary Jo Thames

Gatesville

Joseph Allen-Arlington Barr, Aaron M. Hunter, David R. Meyer

Georgetown

Shannon Kay Bearden, Aimee Michelle Fruge, Elizabeth Renae Hauser, Evan Douglas Kaye, Kelly Jo Murphy, Travis Daniel Reynolds, Hadia Yammine

Granger

Pamela Rose Stuchly

Hallettsville

Janelle May Daman

Harker Heights

Brittany Cheyenne Blank, Desiree Maxine Dennull, Iona Dell Gazzola, Melissa Ann Knowles, Maria Barker Martin, Kristyn Ashley Ruth Rhorick, Victoria Catherine Stewart, Sarah Elizabeth Tipton, Brittany Nicole Worley

Haskell

Ashlee M Short

Hewitt

Jennifer Michelle Bancale

Hilltop Lakes

Corey Steven Halliburton, Jessica Renee Halliburton

Holland

Cameron Lee Doskocil

Houston

Zoe Anne Foster, Mary J. Haddad, Stephanie N. Harris, Kristina Liu , Allison Lillie Toy

Huffman

Kolton James Keith

Katy

Katherine C. Davis, Andy George McAteer, Zacharye Sharif Mustafa, Kirsten Noel Pogue, Estefani Natalie Ramos, Marin M. Robinson, Elizabeth Gail Stefanski, Stephanie E. Taylor

Kerens

Lauren Denise Layfield

Killeen

Jessica Nicole Barr, Kimleda K'tee Bates, David Ohm Bertrand, Tanya Marie Brunk, Nina Marie Cardenas, Melodye Anne Dzamba, Latonya Davis Hayden, April Mautrice Littleton, Elizabeth Lopez , Jeffrey Michael Marrs, Mia Lea Martinez, Kristin Ashley McDaniel, Jamay Latisha Michael, William Harvison Peters, Cortney Lynn Poncik, Brenda Michelle Stephenson

Kingwood

Kristen K. Cain, Carson Marie Roper

Kyle

Jackie E. Fuller

Lago Vista

Elyse D. Beebe, Lindsay Ann Jackson

Lake Jackson

Kyle Troy White

Lampasas

Jeff Farrar Lowe, John William McDonald, Vonzella Underwood

Leander

Katelin Nicole Barth

Lewisville

Craig William Pepper, Erica Nicole White

Lexington

Hillary Patience Salazar

Liberty Hill

Gwendolyn Sue Barnard, Tyler L. Carpenter

Lorena

Kaitlyn B. Zettler

Lott

Sarah B. Mackie

Luling

Loren Michelle Cowan

Magnolia

Magan Allissa Currie

Mansfield

Chad A. Manns

Marble Falls

Emily Patricia Lane

Mc Gregor

Chelsie Leanne Ellison

Mesquite

Elise Michelle Butler

Midlothian

Kendra Lenae Horton, Lauren Brooke Morgan, Bethany Elizabeth Van Zandt

Mineral Wells

Mark Thomas Jones

Montgomery

Kathryn Suzanne Coker

Moody

Matthew Ross Sterling

Murphy

Marina G. Dewberry

New Braunfels

Rebekah Faye Aguirre, Niccolette Tanner Krause, Hannah Rae Sekula

New Waverly

Bethany Michelle Franz

Nolanville

Shawn Michael Veach, LeeAnn Sadie White

Pearland

Sarah Elissa Payne

Pflugerville

Gabriel Abli Dunham, Kristi Diane Sharp

Pilot Point

Hannah Ruth Ford

Porter

David Michael Gilbert

Quitman

Haley Brooke Krause

Richardson

Allyson Carole Burkhard, Trenton Tucker Redington

Richmond

Morgan Haley Baker

Robinson

Hayley Anna Ainsworth, Kathryn Anne Maze, Shelby Rachel Newman

Rockwall

Bailey Morgan Walker

Round Rock

Matthew T. Cranford, Peregrine Quashie-Idun , Amalie G. Vance, Deandria Marie Williams

Rowlett

Ellen Driskill Buhrow

Salado

Michelle Nicole Johnson, Emily Lauren Phillips

San Antonio

Emily S. Holzman, Justin Loy Judkins, Jennifer Ruth Loyd, Morgan Moslow , Claire Patrice Postell, Drew Derek Roicki, Samara Renee Williams

San Marcos

Danielle Elizabeth Mitchell

Schertz

Sarah E Murphy

Seguin

Brooklyn Taylor Eikenburg

Spring

Jenna Rene Hansen, Stacy Rae Syring

St. Hedwig

Gerhard Andrew Stuebben

Surgarland

Kelsey Paige Knox

Taylor

Rebecca Almazan Felix

Temple

Erika Melendez Alverio, Caroline H. Brown, Kathryn Grace Brown, Chelesea Seymone Carter Burk, Alysa Reyna Curtis, Jordan Geralann Evans, Arlene Galvan , Andrew Steven Gibson, Brittney Ann Hanson, Denise Rochelle Hatch, Erin Rebekah Hattemer, Krystal Dawn Hawk, Jordan Whitney Henderson, Maria Elizabeth Inman, Shannon Dawn Kruse, Skye Noelle Lewing, Ana Maria Lopez , Brandi Maree Mordan, Erica Deanne Mueller, Elizabeth Ann Pasichnyk, Kathryn Maire Pasichnyk, Libby Ruth Pinkert, Carrie Ann Ramos, Kirkpatrick McCord Seals, Kevin Speer , Jacqueline R. Stone

Thorndale

Maia Bayens Richter

Tomball

Holly Anne Estes, Lauren Ann Frey

Trinity

Ethan Mitra

Universal City

Tyler J. McMahon

Victoria

Jessica Simone Moreno

Waco

Alannah Michelle Domangue, Joshua Tanner Holt, Randy Justen Ingram, Virginia Ruth Locke

Waxahachie

Megann Eleese Backus

Weatherford

Nathaniel M. Forester, Kate Lynn McCollum

Whitney

Aaron G. Massey

Willis

Katelyn Alexis Holm

Out of State Students

Kihei, Hawaii

Rachel Ashley Flemming

Scott, Louisiana

Jasmine Terrell-Marie Austin

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Kelsie Rose Finn

Franklin, Tennessee

Rebecca Lynn Widmer

Brush Prairie, Washington

Michael Spencer Turner

Out of Country Students

Peoples Republic, China

XiaoJie Ge , Xiaoge Xiu

The following is the Dean’s Honor Roll for Fall 2011

Albany

Jeremy Michael Corbin

Aledo

Taylor Kaye Tyre

Allen

Ryan Courtney Castleman, Brandi Nichole Manthei

Andrews

Kyler Richard Gilbreath

Arlington

Landon Scott Hebison, Brittney Marie King

Austin

Courtney A Bargsley, Alma Caitlin Bolger, Marnie K. Cannon, Tanner David Clarke, Eva E Dedow, Alexandra Lynn Holmes, Allison Anne McInturff, Kristen Faith O'Dell, Patrick Ryan Onderick, Shaina Michelle Ryan, Vanessa Ann Sanchez

Axtell

Miranda Michelle Shorter

Bastrop

Bethany Ladelle Greeson, Connor Presley Ray, Jon-Collin Michael Ross

Baytown

Bethany A. Pittman

Bedias

Terrance William Livingston

Belton

Kristie Leigh Atelek, Garrett Allen Barber, Marjorie Valentine Bates, Brittany Winter Brown, Caleb Dwayne Camp, Kacey Lynn Carabajal, Holly Ann Costello, Samuel Wade Davis, Danielle Lynn Dunagan, Andy C Evans, Daniel Randy Gerdin, Frank William Hagaman, Hayley Nicole Hardt, Alexis Rochelle Harris, Angel Nicole Kemmerer, Taylor Ashley Kleshick, Kallie Nicole Lahey, Benjamin W Lee, William Trevor Ligon, Matthew Ryan Martinez, John Wayne Maynard, Lauren Michelle McKee, Paul Anthony Medina, LaToya Renee Moore, Taylor Brooke O'Rear, Lei Peng , Sean Christopher Rinehart, Jessica Lee Schneider, Chelsea Brooke Seaton, Heather Ann Snider, Kyleigh Elizabeth Thurman, Ricardo Villanueva , Jessica Noelle Whitley

Benbrook

Krystal Leigh Draper, Brittany Renee Price

Boling

Michael C Mullins

Brady

Julia LeAnne McDonald

Brenham

Robert Tyler Agnew, Adam James Carley, Alan Joseph Richard, Brooke Nicole Steele

Brownsville

Taylor Ford Barnard, Seth Thomas Dickinson

Bryan

Yvonne Michelle Gonzalez, Joshua William Pownall

Burnet

Matthew Ernest Wines

Cameron

Debra Jeanette Elliott, Zachary James Young

Canyon

Tracie Layne Byrd

Cedar Creek

Matthew D. Topliff

Cedar Park

Amanda Lynne Brawner, Kathryn A. Cielonko, Amberly A. Clay, Marisa L Fannin, Tara Michelle Gebhardt, Casey Alexis Havrilla, Aaron Mark Miller, Madison Abby Prado, Stephen William Webster

Channelview

Jacqueline Ellen Beach, Elizabeth Pena

Cisco

Sunni Wells

Clarendon

Bailey Beth Starnes

Clarksville

Coby A. Duren

Cleburne

Jade Adriana Blair

Cleveland

Alyssa M. Hollie

Clifton

Kathryn Alisse Asikis, Amanda Marie Pate, Cara Nicole Scott

College Station

Taylor J. Bird, Jennifer M Meyer, Kellee Len Shearer

Comfort

Shkynah Rose Adame

Conroe

Sarah Rachel Lewis, Audrey Elizabeth Ohendalski, Michelle Marie Walker

Cooper

Hayley Jordan Shaffer

Coppell

Courtney Erin Gerome

Copperas Cove

Christen Marie Barnum, Kristi Lee Bradfute, Roy Christopher Collins, Nicole A. Johnson, Angel Medina , Tasha Michiko Quinones

Corpus Christi

Nicholas Corbin Butler, Aryon Brandon Edwards, Jake A Sims

Corsicana

Courtney Alice Wigley

Cuero

Nicolette Irene Wiesman

Cypress

Victoria Ann Maydwell, Michael Aaron Teague, James Tulley Williams

Dallas

Allison L. Kelley, Joshua Keith McKenzie

Dawson

Austin Merrifaye McCormick

Desoto

Keenan Michael Mullins

Dripping Springs

Clint F. Holtzendorf, Madeleine Lee Wilkins

Duncanville

Meredith Anne Davis

Eagle Pass

Arnulfo Cardenas

Eustace

Nicole Kimberlyn Ballenger

Fairfield

Kory Thomas Jumper, Haley Marie Plemons

Flint

Jennifer Susan Settles

Fort Hood

Whitney Anne Buckley, Keisha Krystle Alexis Coll-Johnson, Miriah Jane Martinez

Franklin

Rebecka Lynn Diamond

Fredericksburg

Hillary Marie Halderman

Frisco

Sarah M. Shoemaker

Frost

Samuel Prentice Stroder

Gainesville

Kassidy Carol Harper

Ganado

Leah Katherine Wishert

Garland

Elizabeth N. McElyea, Jenna Marie Womack, Sarah Michael Wright

Gatesville

Micaela Marisa Moreno, Erika Kay Paulson, Keegan Seth Pena

Georgetown

Abigail Odessa Doss, Shannon Marie McGorty, Sean Edward Prendergast, Reid G. Williams

Gilmer

Jonathan Michael Hanson

Graham

Melanie D. Gatlin

Grapevine

Lisa DeAnn Bumgardner

Harker Heights

Nicholas Buechi , Emily C. Ceballos, Ashley Nicole Davis, Angela Renee Gentry, Dominique Jacquelene Lewis, Cecil Anne Lherisson, Jason Thomas Smith, Curtis John Vaculik

Harper

Caitlin B. Bollier

Henderson

Jessica D. Rivas

Hewitt

Matthew Thomas Williams

Highland Village

Jordan Nicole Giesen

Holland

Laura Brooke Butler, Kathryn Anne Groseclose

Houston

Reinaldo Andres Araujo, Ariel Shaniece Carter, Melanie Nicole Estes, Alena Anne Finigan, Michelle Elizabeth Lopez, Britni L. Marburger, Macy Michelle Moore, Elise A. Rojo, Laura Danell Sotiropoulos, Meredith Ashley Steffen, Benjamin Edward Taylor, D' yauna Kantrel Tharp, Lucila Noemi Torres, Tanisha Sho'na Waddell, Timothy Kevin Yan

Huffman

Kelsey Shae Janis, Kanan Randal Keith

Huntsville

Rebekah L. Ray

Hutto

Abby Kathleen Criswell

Jarrell

Blair Robinson Barkley, Patrick William Kinne, Christine Marie Marrero, Laura Ann Shubert

Johnson City

Cody D. Smith

Jonesboro

Megan Taylor

Jonestown

Drew Frank Donahue, Luke Allen Donahue

Katy

Jennifer Lee Ander, Katherine T. Bateman, Parker Lewis Beck, Jeremy J. Bowler, Jessica Nicole Gutierrez, Seth David Lynn, Carolyn J. Rice, Laura N Sellers

Keller

Keri Breann Gulick, Jessica Leigh Hardin, Matthew John Mabie

Kemah

Michael Aaron Beach

Kempner

Jamie M. Dye, Frank R James, Laura Michelle Metcalf, Katie Marie Mumford

Kerrville

Kelsey Lynn Broussard, Mattison Patricia Chandler, Megan Leigh Hargrave

Killeen

Marissa Lynn Betts, Brittney Nicole Dabney, Starr Yi de Treville, Michael Patrick Devlin, Johnny Espinoza , Celia Lashawn Evans, Sarah M. Fields, Patricia Sue Haynes, Johnathan Michael Heller, Lacey Jalyn Holle, Sara Elizabeth Holton, Scott Raymond Lantis, Merlyn May Maciborski, Rebekah Marie Martin, Sadie M. Meador, Keilani Spring Middleton, Mignon Patrice Phillips, William Joseph Price, Erica Suzanne Ratke, Erica Marina Richardson, Michelle Maria Rodgers, Vonetta Latrice Ross, Dana Monique Royster, Nicolle Elaine Santiago, Alix St. Felix , Constance Alyse Sundeen, Nicollette Jere' Westfield

Kingsland

Sabrina Leigh Ivey

Kingwood

Karissa Leigh Brown, Kimberly Glynn Jones, Stephanie Ariadna Varley

Krum

Kristen Shelby Kimmel

La Vernia

Christopher Brian Joshlin

Lake Jackson

John Raymond Williams

Lampasas

Stayton Brock Lindeman, Molly Ann Rogers

Lancaster

Rebekah Ann Maclin

League City

Marie Noel Stephensen

Leander

Hannah Sage Adams, Mary Emily Allen, Katelyn M Kretzer, Blake Edward Lander, Lindsay Susan Salomons, Jenessa Renae Strain

Lewisville

Michelle Rae Joynes, Bridget Dawn Sauer

Liberty Hill

Haley Elizabeth Calvin, Josh Garrett Kondoff

Lindale

Renee Leann Nelson

Linden

Stanton James Holland

Little River Academy

Shelby R. Ashley, Kelli Elizabeth McClain, Dylon Jennings Miller

Llano

Jill Ann Parson

Lometa

Taylor Brianne Bradley

Longview

Caitlyn Elyse Dobbs

Lorena

Stacey Marie Perez

Louise

Brady McCall Engelmohr, Katherine Alyce Johnson

Lufkin

Paul David Jeremiah Porter

Luling

Kaitlyn Dianne Teafatiller

Magnolia

Hannah Elizabeth Frey, Brittany Heather Montgomery, Sarah Jeannine Stadler, Laura Beth Stringer

Marshall

Jeremy William Wigington

Maypearl

Holli Ashlyn Stanford

McGregor

Krystal M McMahan, Leslie Dawn Sheffield

McKinney

Samantha Denise Hardcastle, Savannah Desiree Hardcastle

Meridian

Misha Lee Simmons

Mesquite

Ashton Laurel Ellegood, Carley Nelson

Midlothian

Anna C. Payne

Midway

Sabrina Nachole Ozio

Milford

Derek Tramain Williamson

Moody

James Ryan Motloch

Nacogdoches

Kelsey Mercedes Kunk

Nevada

Macy Jordan NeSmith

New Braunfels

Rebecca Elizabeth Byrd, Chelsea Kaylen McDougal, Andre Tyler Sierra

New London

Brandon L. Jackson

North Richland Hills

Sarah Rachel Breslaw, Jacob Riley Davis, Kristen Colleen McCraw

Olney

Chelsea Ann Hooten

Ovilla

Aubrey Lyn Carroll, Michael R McQuaid, Kalico Alyse Moffett

Pearsall

Luke Arthur Wells

Pflugerville

Christine Pamela Eastman, Kabutey Ebeheakey , Michael Gregory Hicks, Joshua William Porter, Dulce Iveth Vargas

Plano

George Thomas Hazelton, Amanda Renee Myers, Hope Elizabeth Underwood

Port Neches

Justin R Rippy

Princeton

Andy Rene Lopez, Sarah Rank

Rancho Viejo

Anissa Renee Garcia

Red Oak

Lori Anne Ridgeway, Jasmine Shanta Simmons

Roanoke

Ariel A. Sheffield

Robinson

Hannah Elizabeth White

Rockwall

Daunte Marquel Crawford, Melissa Paige Donham, Don Klayton Estes, Esther Ruth Gibbs, Audrey Christine Hale, Stephanie Giselle Quesada, Stacey Michelle Ray

Rosharon

Elecia F. Wilson

Round Rock

Aubri Lynn Clements, Jennifer Whitney Cox, Haide Lugo Gonzalez, Rachel Anna Jeske, Joshua Michael Kirwin, Thomas J. Pierce, Kaitlyn Elaine Sanders, Carmen R. Scalise, Sanjay Samuel Vedamanikam, Ryan Winfrey , Collin Thomas Zahler

Royse City

Corbin Bre Ann Simmons, Evan Paul Ward

Salado

Katie Elizabeth Finch, Kyle Kirk Floyd, Brandon J. Heller

San Antonio

Rachel Ellen Jaster, Andrew M. Lilly, Nicholas Francisco Morales, Douglas A Peak, Aaron Landry Powell, Kayla Kristen Reddout, Rachel Sarah Schofield, Andrew Warren

Schertz

Samantha Kay Thomas

Seagraves

Kassidy Lane Harris

Seguin

Alicia Marie Hastings, Katelyn Marie McKinzey

ShoreAcres

Jacob David Stamps

Sonora

Cash Wilson Jennings

Spring

Camber N. Comeaux

Sugar Land

Rebekah Lauren Bogaard

Sunray

Tyrel Wade Dooley

Sweeny

Elizabeth Anne Barnett

Taylor

Pearlie Marie Gault

Telegraph

Dillon Kade Mogford

Temple

Mana Zuyeali Agbonghae, Keturah Sirrae Anthony, Cameron Cline Arnett, Christopher David Ayer, Alexander Davenport Ball, Jillian Claire Blair, Ricky Edward Brenek, Lauren Ashley Brown, Shelby Renee Chaddick, Paige Kendall Corral, Rodney Lamar Duckett, Isabel Paola Enciso, Megan Joyce Fuxa, Diana Berumen Garcia, Kristen Anne Graham, Nicole Marie Hagen, Cody Lee Hannon, Amanda Marie Hoelscher, Marina Inocencio , Bailey K Jemeyson, Brittany Marcille-Kiana Jones, Kimberly Christine Kellogg, Jaclynn Lauren Koinm, Jennifer Ashleigh Krueger, Alec Emory MacLaughlin, Cheyenne Nicole Malovets, Lauren Nicolle McKenzie, Megan Michelle Moore, Rona Li NeLums, Michelle Elizabeth Newton, Julie Ann Olivares, Garrett Michael Perez-Rodriguez, Allen Wesley Rostovich, Nancy A Santos, Brandon D. Stegmeyer, Andrea Elsie van der Hoek, Mandi Marie Watts, Katherine M. Webb

The Colony

Ariel Elizabeth Kemmerer

The Woodlands

Laurice Lowry Butler, Nathaniel John Fagnant

Tomball

Seth Thomas Michaelson, Julia Sawyer Theesfeld

Troy

Jennifer Lee Calhoun

Tyler

Elissa Thompson

Valley Mills

Maegon Rene Sauer

Waco

David Mark Bailey, Kristi Phniece Clark, Diana Elaine Fadal, Brenda Hernandez , Ashleigh Marie Humphrey, Joanna Roxann Jhant, Yexin Jiang , Julianne C Owen, Mary Katherine Parrish, Katie Ann Pettit

Waxahachie

Brittany Renee Haines, Charles Francis Wright

Wellman

Randall J Garza

West

Sherry Lynn Anness

Whitney

Tiffany Brooke Williamson

Willow Park

Jacquie Justyne Case

Woodway

Christa Michelle Hobbs

Wylie

Kirstyn Beth Goodman

Out of State Students

Prescott, Arizona

Brianne Elise McNeeley

Fremont, California

Kara Michele Cornelio

San Pedro, California

Jenna Sheree Magness

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Brittany Nicole Stai

Littleton, Colorado

Stephanie L Bloodworth

Deltona, Florida

Matthew Ryan Lee

Niceville, Florida

Amanda Lee Karschnick

Oswego, Illinois

Myranda Alyssa Corral

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

David Bennett Batchelor

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kristen Elaine Kitchen

Sanford, North Carolina

Allie Kristine Baker

Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Karl Baker

Ossining, New York

Josiah Thomas Davis

Belpre, Ohio

Kevin Edward Cox

Hubbard, Oregon

Austin James Doucet

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Daniel Martin Mock

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Evan James Duncan

Everett, Washington

Dailene LeVina Brown

Out of Country Students

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Isaiah Russell Minick

Spring Registration 2012

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 -0600

Belton, Texas – Registration for classes at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6 in the Sanderford Administrative Complex. Registration will be processed as outlined below. Students may register for classes and complete schedule changes during these periods.

Thursday, January 5

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All Students

Friday, January 6

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All Students

Both day and evening classes will begin on Monday, January 9. Late registration will be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The UMHB bookstore will be open during registration allowing students to purchase textbooks and supplies.

For more information, contact the UMHB Registrar’s Office 295-4510.

2011 Fall Commencement

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor fall Commencement was held on Friday, December 9, in the Bell County Expo. This was the university’s 155th graduating class. 204 students were awarded degrees. Of these, 169 received baccalaureate degrees and 35 received master’s degrees.

Student awards given during the ceremony included the Provost Medal for highest overall GPA, which went to Brandi Maree Mordan of Temple. The Loyalty Cup for the student who is most representative of the ideals, traditions and spirit of the university went to Brianna Beth Edwards of Baytown. The President’s Award for meritorious service went to Amanda Lynn Brawner of Cedar Park.

Graduates in alpha order by city:

Abilene

Ramon Vasquez Aguirre III-BBA-Finance

Angleton

Kendal Elise Gersbach-BSN-Nursing

Austin

Emily Amanda Keahey-BA-Mass Communication/Public Relations/English; Vanessa Ann Sanchez-BSN-Nursing; Roger David Sanchez, Jr.-BS-Sport Management

Bastrop

Jessica Lynn McMahon-BSN-Nursing

Baytown

Brianna Beth Edwards-BA-Christian Ministry

Belton

Heather Lynn Ables-BS-History; Brittany Marie Beltran-BA-Theology and Philosophy/Psychology; Brenson Charles Bristow-BS-Sport Management; Kacey Lynn Carabajal-BSN-Nursing; Elizabeth Ann Carrier-BSN-Nursing; Linda Gay Castleberry-BA-EC-6 Generalist; Cynthia Ivy David-BSN-Nursing; Scarlett Edwards-BSN-Nursing; Daniel Louis Gebhart-BBA-Accounting; Carlton David Hall, Jr.-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies; Melesia Elaine Hudson-BS-Exercise Science; Aaron Christopher Jackson-BS-Exercise Science; Brittney Elise Mauk-BS-Psychology; Aaron Michael McBride-BBA-Accounting; Mary Lou Minor-BS-Psychology; Nicole Eve Norelli-BS-Biology; Lisbeth Ann Pribble-BFA-Art; Daniel Hugo Ruezga-BA-Computer Graphics Design; Franklin Allen Smith-BA-Christian Ministry; Kyleigh Elizabeth Thurman-BS-Business Systems; Marcus Richard Volz-BS-Biology; Nichalos Dean Warren-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies

Brady

Julia LeAnne McDonald-BA-EC-6 Generalist

Brazoria

Heather Renee Shoopman-BSN-Nursing

Breckenridge

Rebecca Lafon Everett-BS-Exercise and Sport Science

Brownsville

Francisco Alejandro Gutierrez-BBA-International Business

Buda

Brett Winston Garrett-BBA-Management

Cameron

Bethany Jane Doskocil-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies

Cedar Park

Amanda Lynne Brawner-BSN-Nursing; Katie Lynn Cook-BSN-Nursing; Emily Noelle Cooper-BSN-Nursing; Kyla K. Williams-BA-Computer Graphics Design

China Spring

Betsy Ellen Petitt-BSN-Nursing; Derrick James Williams-BPS-Professional Studies

Clifton

Tyler Stanford Burke-BS-Sport Management

College Station

Kellee Len Shearer-BBA-Marketing/Management

Conroe

Cody O'Neal Harvey-BS-Exercise and Sport Science

Copperas Cove

Angel Medina-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies; Alyssa Lorraine Perea-BSN-Nursing; Amanda Elizabeth Ronne-BS-Exercise Science; Lisa Marie Witte Strong-BSW-Social Work

Corsicana

Emily Kate Brunton-BS-EC-6 Generalist

Crawford

Meghan Elizabeth Goff-BA-Psychology

Cypress

Austin Daniel Teague-BBA-Marketing

Dallas

Heath Westcott Hughes-BA-Information Systems

Eddy

Jessica Anne Hagan-BSN-Nursing

Fair Oaks Ranch

Micha Anne McLelland-BSN-Nursing

Fairview

Bethany Ann Hoekstra-BA-EC-6 Generalist

Flint

Matthew Glenn Peterson-BBA-Management/Marketing; Sarah LeeAnn Wagner-BA-Mass Communication/Public Relations

Florence

Lawren Raquel Ramos-BA-Psychology

Fort Worth

Trevor Wayne Ash-BS-Computer Science; Rachel Danielle Johnson-BA-EC-6 Generalist; Innocent Imani Mirambi-BSN-Nursing

Gatesville

Raeven Nicole Baize-BSN-Nursing; Aaron Matthew Hunter-BS-Exercise and Sport Science; Angela Amelia O'Neill-BSN-Nursing

Georgetown

Alicia Inez Faulkner-BSN-Nursing; Rebecca Almazan Felix-BA-EC-6 Generalist; Ellen Mackenzie O'Meara-BSN-Nursing; Daniel Paul White-BS-Exercise Science

Granger

Pamela Rose Hammack Stuchly-BS-History

Hamilton

William Samuel Hall-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies; Brandi Rachelle Nichols-BSN-Nursing

Harker Heights

Phillip Wayne Bowman-BA-History; Matthew Patrick Gately-BS-Biology/Business Administration; Iona Dell Gazzola-BFA-Art; Marcellus Tyrell Harris-BA-Psychology; Evalyn C. Lee-BSN-Nursing; Cassy LeeAnn Olvera-Nordness-BA-Performance Studies; Brittany Nicole Worley-BA-EC-6 Generalist

Holland

Kathryn Anne Groseclose-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies

Houston

Reinaldo Andres Araujo-BS-Computer Science; Rachelle Danae Clakley-BSN-Nursing; Amanda Kristyne Gigante-BA-Psychology; Lauren Elizabeth Rister-BA-Psychology

Huffman

Ellen Kathleen Brown-BA-History

Hurst

Emily Gail Killough-BSN-Nursing

Hutto

Jon Michael Adamson-BS-Exercise and Sport Science

Irving

Khadra H. Mohamed-BSN-Nursing

Jarrell

Jessica Elisabeth Brown-BSN-Nursing; Brandi Michelle McDonald-BSN-Nursing; Ashley Marie Wilson-BA-Sociology

Kempner

Laura Michelle Metcalf-BSN-Nursing

Kerens

Brett Wayne McGee-BS-History

Kerrville

Megan Leigh Hargrave-BA-Communication

Killeen

Ashley Elizabeth Allen-BSN-Nursing; Ashley Renee Davis-BA-Political Science; Rochelle Charisse DeVastey-BA-Psychology; Justin Barrett Fenton-BS-Biology; Amber Michele Gonzalez-BSN-Nursing; Jonathan Ray Longworth-BA-History; Adina Nichole Martin-BS-Biology; Carmen Veronica Mayberry Batista-BSN-Nursing; Jamay Latisha Michael-BS-Biology; Keilani Spring Middleton-BA-Performance Studies; Jennifer Arlette Miller-BSN-Nursing; Jonathan Nieves-BA-Computer Science; Mary Annette Salinas Ramos-BS-Biology; Erica Suzanne Ratke-BA-English Language Arts & Reading; Rebecca Lynn Reed-BFA-Art; Lisa Diann Seibert-BSN-Nursing; Elizabeth Raphael Sillasen-BS-Exercise Science; Krystal Renee Simpson-BBA-Accounting; Brenda Michelle Austin Stephenson-BS-Interdisciplinary Studies; Ivan Sorel Uscanga-BSN-Nursing; Jennifer Marie Valdez-BSN-Nursing; Shae Lavon Vaughn-BSN-Nursing; Petra Wyche-BSN-Nursing

Lago Vista

Lauryn Elizabeth McCoy-BA-Performance Studies

Lockhart

David Michael Moore-BBA-Finance

Magnolia

Paige Nicole Getz-BSN-Nursing

Mart

Ryan Ray Kyle-BS-Exercise Science

McGregor

Karen Renee Goff-BPS-Professional Studies; Leslie Dawn Sheffield-BSN-Nursing

Moody

Matthew Ross Sterling-BS-Computer Science

New Ulm

Jake Winston Mayfield-BBA-Management

North Richaland Hills

Sarah Rachel Breslaw-BA-Computer Graphics Design

Palestine

Benjamin Javoyl Beckworth-BS-Computer Science; William Zachary Dunnam-BBA-Management

Pflugerville

Chrisella Collins-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies

Plano

George Thomas Hazelton III-BA-Communication

Red Oak

Ryan Thomas Boyd-BS-History; Lori Anne Ridgeway-BA-Political Science

Rockdale

Kristin Elaine Urban-BSN-Nursing

Rockwall

Sara Kathryn Lewis-BA-English Language Arts & Reading

Round Rock

Deandria Marie Williams-BA-English Language Arts & Reading

Salado

Clayton Thomas Aker-BCM-Christian Ministry; Emily Lauren Phillips-BS-EC-6 Generalist

San Antonio

John Michael Jimenez-BS-Exercise Science; Kayla Kristen Reddout-BA-Computer Graphics Design; Rachel Sarah Schofield-BSN-Nursing

San Marcos

Grant Charles Starey-BSN-Nursing

Shenandoah

Samantha Leigh-Ann Johnson-BSN-Nursing

Spring

Jenna Rene Hansen-BFA-Art, Visual Comm emphasis

Temple

Rachel LeAnn Baca-BS-Exercise and Sport Science; Ricky Edward Brenek-BBA-Economics; Kathryn Grace Brown-BM-Music Education; Chelesea Seymone Carter-BA-English; Julia Elaine Conine-BSN-Nursing; Marshall Everett Coots-BS-Psychology; Delana Ahren Engelhardt-BA-History; Diana Berumen Garcia-BA-EC-6 Generalist; Aaron Michael Grill-BBA-Finance; Nicole Marie Hagen-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies; Krystal Dawn Hawk-BS-History; Jordan Whitney Henderson-BS-EC-6 Generalist; Maria Elizabeth Inman-BA-EC-6 Generalist; Bailey Kathleen Jemeyson-BSN-Nursing; George Ryan Johnson-BSW-Social Work; Petar McNiel-BS-Computer Science; Brandi Maree Mordan-BSN-Nursing; Erica Deanne Mueller-BSN-Nursing; Eleccia Concordia Murrell-BSN-Nursing; Dane Friedrich Peither-BS-Biology; Kayla Elizabeth Ross-BA-English; Felicia Chante Smith-BS-Sociology; Brittney Michelle Wilson-Bost-BIS-Interdisciplinary Studies

The Woodlands

Amy Jeanette Trimble Chandler-BSN-Nursing

Troy

Courtney Renee Macal-BS-Interdisciplinary Studies

Valley Mills

Ryan David Ledlow-BBA-Marketing /Economics; Terry Bleeker Raley-BS-Education 4-8 Science

Westhoff

Colton Michael White-BA-Christian Studies

Wharton

Jeremy Aaron Salinas-BS-Computer Science

Willow Park

Jacquie Justyne Case-BS-Psychology

Woodway

Krystal Lynn Noyola-BSN-Nursing

Out of State Graduates:

Huntington Beach, California

Sara Lynne Nickerson-BSN-Nursing

Valdosta, Georgia

Shelby Kyntara Foster-BA-Psychology

Master’s degree students in alpha order by city:

Austin

Charlotte Marie Blair-MBA-Business Administration; Lindsey Anne Liles-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Kay Susanne Mailander-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bartlett

Nicholas Lee Brown-MBA-Business Administration; Deborah Hill Garcia-M Ed-Curriculum and Instruction

Belton

Ruby Christine Bowen-MBA-Business Administration; Sue Marie Coon-M Ed-Administration of Intervention Programs; Jared Scott Freels-MS Ed-Exercise and Sport Science; Matthew Steven Kelly-MA-Marriage & Family Christian Counseling; Jared Dewayne McClure-M Ed-Educational Administration; Jose Enrique Morin, Jr.-M Ed-Educational Administration

Eddy

Kyle Ryan Allbright-MA-Academic Specialization

Florence

Rebecca Katherine Searfoss-M Ed-Curriculum and Instruction

Holland

Tammy Kay Baca-M Ed-Educational Psychology

Killeen

Dane'll Shuquana Leigh-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Maritza Martinez-MS Ed-Exercise and Sport Science; Jennifer Suzanne Moore-MS Ed-Exercise and Sport Science; Richard Lee Smart-MS Ed-Exercise and Sport Science

McGregor

Leslie Erin Dannhaus-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Richmond

Matthew Charles Zipprian-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Round Rock

Ted E. Neil-MS-Information Systems

Temple

Chelsea Ann Abercrombie-MBA-Business Administration; Thomas Adam Chimenti-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Rosa Alvarez LeRoy-M Ed-Educational Administration; Charles Ryan Thielepape-MA-Marriage & Family Christian Counseling; Faith Elizabeth Webster-MA-Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Woodway

William Menefee Gorman-MA-Marriage & Family Christian Counseling

Out of country graduates:

Beijing, China

Kun Zheng-MBA-Business Administration

Andhra Pradesh, India

Sri Chaitanya Chalamala-MS-Information Systems; Anusha Dandaboina-MS-Information Systems; Vinodini Gutha-MS-Information Systems; Lydia Kolli-MS-Information Systems; Margret Theresa Mallela Daiva-MS-Information Systems; Jyothirmayee Paspulati-MS Ed-Exercise and Sport Science; Narendar Reddy Vemula-MS-Information Systems; Sara Yasmeen-MS-Information Systems

UMHB Scott & White College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony-Fall 2011

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 -0600

Belton, Texas –The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Scott and White College of Nursing held its traditional pinning ceremony on December 8, 2011 in the W. W. Walton Chapel on the university campus. Fifty-one nursing graduates participated in the pinning ceremony. Joining them at the ceremony were their families, friends, and classmates. Dr. Sharon Souter, Dean of the College of Nursing, presided over the evening. The graduates were pinned by Luanne Gantt and Dr. Ann Crawford, nursing faculty. The pin that each received is unique and has been the same design since the first class graduated from Scott and White Training School in 1904.

The Tau Epsilon chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society Induction was conducted during the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Eighteen BSN graduates were inducted.

The benediction was given by Rachel Schofield, a graduate. During the pinning program, outstanding graduates were recognized and given awards. Brandi Mordan of Temple, Texas and Vanessa Sanchez of Austin, Texas, received the Clinical Excellence Award. Brandi Mordan, Temple, Texas received the Academic Excellence Award. The Purple Heart Award was given to Kacey Lynn Carabajal, Cuero, Texas, and the Golden Cross Award was presented to Rachel Schofield, San Antonio, Texas. The recipient of the Laura Cole Award was Kacey Lynn Carabajal of Cuero, Texas. This award was established in 1972, in honor of the late Anna Laura Cole who was Director of Nursing from 1933-1969 at Scott & White Hospital and was designed to recognize the graduate who has demonstrated leadership in organizational activities, community spirit and above average performance in nursing.

The graduates and their families attended a reception at Shelton Theatre following the Pinning Ceremony.

UMHB Fall Commencement Set

cwoodward@umhb.edu — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 -0600

Belton, Texas – The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor fall Commencement will be held in the Bell County Expo (301 W Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513) at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9.

This is the university’s 155^th graduating class. An estimated 212 students will be awarded degrees. Of these, 176 will receive baccalaureate degrees and 36 will be awarded master’s degrees.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, chartered in 1845, is one of the oldest, most reputable universities in Texas. UMHB is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best universities, according to U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges.

The university remains committed to providing students with small classes and personal attention in both graduate and undergraduate degrees. The student population is just over 3,100 with more than 1,500 students residing on campus. UMHB has an excellent reputation for helping students prepare for and find successful careers by providing field-based training, developing employer-internship programs, and assisting students in career opportunities. The university has a student to faculty ratio of sixteen to one.