Recipients

Yesenia Arias 
Hometown: Guymon, Okla. 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Azarael Arias and Ana Arias 

Blakely Baker 
Hometown: Sherwood 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Phillip Baker and Miranda Baker 

Breckyn Ballard 
Hometown: Pottsville 
Major: Psychology 
Parents: Robin and Ron Ballard 

Corbin Beard 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Susan and Sean Beard 

Natasha Branch 
Hometown: Pottsville 
Graduate Program: Student Affairs Administration 
Spouse: Jerry Branch 

Jace Bridges 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: History 
Parents: Maurice Bridges and Suzanne Bridges 

Nathan Brown 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Human Resources Management 
Parents: Amy and Marcus Brown 

Tess Butler 
Hometown: Hot Springs 
Major: Music 
Parent: Lisa Butler 

Jacqueline Diaz-Lopez 
Hometown: Berryville 
Major: Political Science and International Studies 
Parents: Alma and Juan Diaz 

Allicen Fight 
Hometown: Van Buren 
Major: Middle Level Education 
Parents: Renae and David Fight 

Alyssa Gattis 
Hometown: Subiaco 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Ashley and Marshall Gattis 

Diana Gonzalez 
Hometown: Fort Smith 
Major: Nursing 
Parents: Araceli Gonzalez and Antonio Gonzalez 

Paula Gonzalez Prado 
Hometown: Maracaibo, Venezuela 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parents: Roney Gonzalez and Karina Prado 

Alyssa Gray 
Hometown: North Little Rock 
Major: Criminal Justice 
Parents: Anthony Gray and Karon Gray 

Ivy Guzman 
Hometown: Lima, Peru 
Major: Broadcast Journalism 
Parents: Patricia Branch and Miguel Guzman 

Ally Hays 
Hometown: Ballwin, Mo. 
Major: Marketing Strategies and Business Data Analytics 
Parents: Lisa and Jeff Hays 

Maggie Hemmert 
Hometown: Bentonville 
Major: Nursing 
Parent: Tiffany Hemmert 

Brooke Holt 
Hometown: Hackett 
Major: Biology 
Parents: Stephanie and Alan Holt 

Ihuoma Ilechukwu 
Hometown: Anambra State, Nigeria 
Graduate Program: Emergency Management and Homeland Security 
Parents: Augustina and Hyacinth Anyanwu 
Spouse: Chino Ilechukwu 

Olivia Johnson 
Hometown: Pottsville 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parents: Amanda and Ronald Johnson 

Krystal Kendrick 
Hometown: Dover 
Graduate Program: K-12 Special Education 
Spouse: Jonathan Kendrick 
Parents: Kim and Don Williams 

Alli Beth King 
Hometown: Rison 
Major: Communications 
Parents: Kim Kaye and Davy King 

Bryson Lewis 
Hometown: Paris 
Major: Criminal Justice 
Parents: Carolyn and James Lewis 

Margarita Lopez 
Hometown: Siloam Springs 
Major: Journalism 
Parents: Brenda and Jose Lopez 

Lynnlee Mitchell 
Hometown: Lavaca 
Major: Middle Level Education 
Parents: Michelle and George Mitchell 

Hunter Norris 
Hometown: Conway 
Major: Mathematics 
Parent: Lara Norris 

Emily Nye 
Hometown: Alma 
Major: English Education 
Spouse: Keegan Nye 

Jarely Ramirez 
Hometown: Bryant 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Soledad Mendiola and Jorge Ramirez 

Kaitlyn Rebidue 
Hometown: Cabot 
Major: Music Education 
Parents: Mary and Jon Rebidue 

Zurab Sabakhtarishvili 
Hometown: Tbilisi, Georgia 
Major: Computer Science 
Parents: Ana Gogishvili and Kakha Sabakhtarishvili 

Mohammad Sanjari 
Hometown: Rasht, Iran 
Graduate Program: Information Technology 
Parent: Behdis Manzouri 

Madison Starks 
Hometown: Bigelow 
Major: English 
Parents: Kristi and Jeff Starks 

Autumn Stoll 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Social Studies Education 
Parents: Darci and Mark Stoll 

Hannah Stone 
Hometown: Clarksville 
Major: Political Science, Sociology and Criminal Justice 
Parents: Tanja and Brett Stone 

Archie Stovall 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Graphic Design 
Parents: Adam Stovall and Ashley Hodge 

Noah Sumler 
Hometown: Memphis, Tenn. 
Major: Music 
Parents: Christine and Delreco Sumler 

Stephanie Swatzel 
Hometown: Fillmore, Calif. 
Graduate Program: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Gene Morin and Carol Sayers Ballat 

Brittany Thomas 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Graduate Program: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Carol and Gary Thomas 

Jae Thomas 
Hometown: Bryant 
Major: Biology 
Parents: Johnna and Patrick Thomas 

Coley Turner 
Hometown: Alpena 
Major: Fisheries and Wildlife Science 
Parent: LaShell Turner 

Marquis Vasquez 
Hometown: Conway 
Major: Music Education 
Parents: Mark Vasquez and Quincy Jackson 

Makenzie Addis 
Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. 
Major: Psychology 
Parents: Sheri and Dallas Addis 

Iris Alvarado 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Emergency Management 
Parents: Iris and Miguel Alvarado 

Andrea Amador 
Hometown: Batesville 
Major: International Studies and Political Science 
Parents: Juan Amador Villanueva and Irma Gonzalez de Amador 

Rafael Andrade 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Major: Agriculture Business-Animal Science 
Parents: Laura and Eduardo Andrade 

Blake Andrews 
Hometown: Pottsville 
Major: Electrical Engineering 
Parents: Robbie Andrews and Lezley Andrews 

Nihal Anwar 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Finance 
Parents: Dr. Anwar Bhuiyan and Sabrina Anwar 

Stephen Baker 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Genney and Jason Baker 

McKenzie Blanchard 
Hometown: Siloam Springs 
Major: Communication-Speech Option 
Parents: Allison and Justin Blanchard 

Kaitlyn Bryant 
Hometown: Hattieville 
Major: Hospitality Administration 
Parents: Kristin and Jason Bryant 

Grace Carpenter 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Chevon and Don Carpenter 

Alaini Carrington 
Hometown: Fayetteville 
Major: Agriculture Business and Management 
Parents: Aubrey Carrington and Melissa Carrington 

Theresa Fritschie 
Hometown: Fort Smith 
Major: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Bethany Fritschie-Threlkeld and John Threlkeld 

Kristin Hardy 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Psychology 
Parents: Tracy and Michael Fisher 

Brock Jacobs 
Hometown: Maumelle 
Major: Digital Marketing and Business Management 
Parents: Tanya Langley and Stephen Jacobs 

Laurence Jacobs 
Hometown: Maumelle 
Major: Business Data Analytics 
Parents: Tanya Langley and Stephen Jacobs 

Faith Johnson 
Hometown: Dover 
Major: Recreation and Park Administration-Therapeutic Recreation 
Parents: Monica and David Raney 

Jordan Johnson 
Hometown: Hot Springs 
Major: Health and Physical Education 
Parents: Will Johnson and Tosha Helms 

Kennedi Kelley 
Hometown: Royal 
Major: Art Education 
Parent: Gene Kelley and Carla J. Kelley 

Amber King 
Hometown: Strawberry 
Major: Public Relations-Communications 
Parents: Ginger and Jimmy King 

Mark Kuykendall 
Hometown: Fort Smith 
Major: Finance 
Parent: Devon Adamson 

MeKinzie Kyle 
Hometown: Mena 
Major: Public Relations-Journalism and Communication 
Parent: Sonya Kyle 

Lindsay Lewis 
Hometown: Paragould 
Major: Criminal Justice 
Parents: Malissa and Dwayne Lewis; Kathy and James Warren 

Averi Massey 
Hometown: Lincoln 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Olivia and Kevin Barenber 

Lesly Mendez 
Hometown: Little Rock 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Brendi and Rolando Mendez 

Dylan Moore 
Hometown: Baraboo, Wis. 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Deb and Scott Moore 

Anna Neal 
Hometown: Salem 
Major: Agricultural Education 
Parents: Denise and Wayne Neal 
Spouse: Dawson Barnett 

Erica Parsons 
Hometown: Branch 
Major: Agricultural Education 
Parents: Taunya and Eric Parsons 

Abby Phillips 
Hometown: Altus 
Major: Health Information Management 
Parents: Amanda and Jon Pruitt; Todd Phillips 

Terrance Reynolds 
Hometown: Quitman 
Major: Recreation and Park Administration-Sports Management 
Parent: Missy Reynolds 

Elizabeth Riney 
Hometown: Blossom, Texas 
Major: Electrical Engineering 
Parents: Shanna and Kevin Riney 

Teddy Robertson 
Hometown: Conway 
Major: Psychology 
Parents: Brian Robertson and the late Melissa Robertson 

Olivia Rowe 
Hometown: Paragould 
Major: English and English Education 
Parents: Shellei and Shad Rowe 

Abby Shelnut 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Agriculture Business-Pre-Veterinary 
Parents: Jason Shelnut and Julie Kniep 

Allison Shelnut 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Graphic Design 
Parents: Jason Shelnut and Julie Kniep 

Allee Southerland 
Hometown: Benton 
Major: Agriculture Business-Pre-Veterinary 
Parent: Jana McDonald-Southerland 

Brianna Sparks 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Karen and Rodney Sparks 

Kariel Thornton 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Kysia and Chris Thornton 

Courtney Webb 
Hometown: Choctaw 
Major: Graphic Design 
Parents: D.L. Webb and Jennifer Webb 

Mac Wheeler 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: History 
Parents: Monte Wheeler and Shelly Wheeler 

Megan Bell 
Hometown: La Paz, Mexico 
Graduate Program: Multimedia Journalism 
Parents: Theodore Ralph Bell and Maria Soledad Torres 

Parker Benton 
Hometown: Quitman 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parent: Chris Benton 

Meredith Boogaart 
Hometown: Fayetteville 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Jennifer and Jeff Boogaart 

Lora Brown 
Hometown: Rogers 
Major: Emergency Management and Criminal Justice 
Parent: Melinda Brown 

Jorden Burgess 
Hometown: Shirley 
Major: Rehabilitation Science and Psychology 
Parents: Michelle and Todd Burgess 

Daniel Childers 
Hometown: Russellville 
Graduate Program: Health Informatics 
Parents: Janet Hudson and Donnal Hudson 

Ruby Dean 
Hometown: Muldrow, Okla. 
Graduate Program: Educational Leadership 
Parent: The late Ruby Cox and the late James Cox 

Grace Driver 
Hometown: Garland, Texas 
Graduate Program: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Kelly and Mark Driver 

Jersie Few 
Hometown: Waterloo, Ill. 
Major: Spanish Education 
Parents: Steven Few and Connie Few 

Kaylee Freeman 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Biology 
Parent: Kara Rohr 

Cymber Henderson 
Hometown: Siloam Springs 
Major: Professional Studies 
Parents: Troy Henderson and Charlotte Henderson 

Morgan Hitt 
Hometown: Hot Springs 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parents: Lena and Danny Hitt 

Maddi Holloway 
Hometown: Alma 
Major: English 
Parents: Regina and Glen Holloway 

Jayli Holt 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Niki and Nate Schwartz; Jason Harrison 

Anselm Ibeh 
Hometown: Obowo, Nigeria 
Graduate Program: Emergency Management and Homeland Security 
Parents: Everestus Ibeh and Margaret Ibeh 

Sara Jackson 
Hometown: Hartford 
Major: Agriculture Business (animal science option) 
Parents: Lisa and Roger Jackson 

Macie Johnson 
Hometown: Bauxite 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Melody and Stephen Johnson 

Gannon Keddie 
Hometown: Greenwood 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Marka and Eric Keddie 

Trey Keddie 
Hometown: Greenwood 
Major: Marketing Strategy 
Parents: Marka and Eric Keddie 

Melissa Kennedy 
Hometown: Hot Springs 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parent: Aaron Sexton 

Claire Kerr 
Hometown: Kingfisher, Okla. 
Graduate Program: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Angela and Richard Kerr 

Billy Lindsey 
Hometown: Clarksville 
Major: Health and Physical Education 
Parents: Kelly Muldoon and Eddie Lindsey 

Megan McGinnis 
Hometown: Van Buren 
Major: Psychology and Music 
Parents: Leigh and Steven McGinnis 

Shayla Miller 
Hometown: Nashville 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parents: Becke and Bobby Miller 

Diana Nava 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Biology (biomedical option) 
Parents: Marcelina Nava and Juan Morales 

Shelby Newsom 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Business Education 
Parents: Becky and Rusty Nichols 
Fiancé: Quinton Thornton 

Kaylin Parker 
Hometown: Star City 
Major: Electrical Engineering (biomedical option) 
Parents: Rachel Ka Hing Parker and David Parker 

Amber Parnell 
Hometown: Sterlington, La. 
Major: Biology (biomedical option) 
Parents: Katherine and Richard Parnell 

Heather Proctor 
Hometown: Hector 
Major: Health Information Management 
Parents: Christie and Dale Proctor 

Brittany Shannon 
Hometown: Clinton 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parents: Laura and Danny Shannon 

Sarah Smith 
Hometown: Rogers 
Major: Music Education 
Parents: Mark Smith and Karen Highfill 

Zoe Stokes 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Major: Middle Level Education 
Parents: Kristy and Cody Davis; Traci and Shannon Stokes 

Harold Stover 
Hometown: Mount Ida 
Major: Music Education 
Parents: Yvonne Stover and the late Harvey Stover 

Elizabeth Turner 
Hometown: Charleston 
Major: Graphic Design 
Parents: Amy and Tom Turner 

Gerardo Urdaneta Rincon 
Hometown: Maracaibo, Venezuela 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Marly and Mario Urdaneta 

Glendon VanSandt 
Hometown: Kansas, Okla. 
Major: Recreation and Park Administration (natural resources option) 
Parents: Andrea VanSandt and David VanSandt 

Kaitlynn Vue 
Hometown: Rogers 
Major: Digital Marketing 
Parent: Koula Vang 

Kaitlyn Wright 
Hometown: Camden 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 
Parents: Sandi and Tim Wright 

Hanyang Zhang 
Hometown: Guangzhou, China 
Major: Business Data Analytics 
Parents: Wenxiao Zhang and Shumei Liu 

Addison Beckham 
Hometown: Hartford 
Major: Agricultural Business (Public Relations) 
Parents: Mark Beckham; Fonda and Forrest Montgomery 

Mattie Boortz 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: Management/Marketing and Business Education 
Parents: Kelly and Kevin Boortz 

Lauren Brown 
Hometown: Harrison 
Major: Biochemistry 
Parents: Vicki and James Brown 

Alexandria Cisco 
Hometown: Green Forest 
Major: Political Science and International Studies 
Parents: Jennifer and Ray Mosier 

Haley Cox 
Hometown: Bentonville 
Major: Economics/Finance and Management/Marketing 
Parents: Suzanne and Kyle Cox 

Brett Davies 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: Biology 
Parents: Elizabeth and Richard Davies 

Kara Dickens 
Hometown: Cedarville 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Gail and Rodney Dickens 

Alyssa Dougan 
Hometown: Hope 
Major: Secondary Social Studies Education 
Parents: Tanya and Shearidon Dougan 

Halie Eastham 
Hometown: Cabot 
Major: Biology (Biomedical Option) 
Parents: Charlotte and Michael Eastham 

Tommy Raegan English 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Major: Political Science and Communications 
Parents: Patricia and Thomas English 

Hailey Falies 
Hometown: Richardson, Texas 
Major: Biochemistry 
Parents: Kristen and Luc Falies 

Natasha Golden 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Journalism and Communication 
Parents: Mike Golden and Nicole Golden 

Maci Grady 
Hometown: Newport 
Major: Health Information Management 
Parents: Tammi and Shane Grady 

Amanda Hampton 
Hometown: Murrieta, Calif. 
Major: English and Creative Writing 
Parents: Terri and Dennis Hampton 

Callie Harper 
Hometown: Farmington 
Major: Nursing 
Parents: Jana and Jay Harper 

Destiny Harris 
Hometown: Little Rock 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parent: Rachel Jackson 

Brittney Keys 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Major: Biology (Biomedical Option) 
Parents: Charla and James Keys 

Emily Lisenbey 
Hometown: Plainview 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Jennifer and Stacy Lisenbey 

Colton Little 
Hometown: Gentry 
Major: Broadcast Journalism and Communications 
Parents: Melissa and Brian Little 

Jacob Loomis 
Hometown: Bryant 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Gina and Vick Loomis 

Oriana Montoya 
Hometown: Cabot 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Shelley Montoya and Nicolas Montoya 

Dakota Mooney 
Hometown: Clinton 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Brandy and Chad Mooney 

LaBrian Phillips Jr. 
Hometown: Little Rock 
Major: Hospitality Administration 
Grandparent: Veda Cunningham 

Ansley Simmons 
Hometown: Mena 
Major: Biology (Biomedical Option) and Psychology 
Parents: Jennifer and Scotty Simmons 

Sophe Sligh 
Hometown: Hot Springs 
Major: Nursing 
Parents: Jan and Bryan Sligh 

Emilee Smith 
Hometown: Rogers 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Mark Smith and Karen Highfill 

Ely Soto 
Hometown: Springdale 
Major: Marketing and Management 
Parents: Maria Sonia Ruiz and Nicolas Soto 

Noelle Sweder 
Hometown: Woonsocket, R.I. 
Major: Student Affairs Administration 
Parents: Deborah and Timothy Steen 

Greydon Turner 
Hometown: Grapevine, Texas 
Major: Economics/Finance and Business Management 
Parent: Renee Turner 

Halle Woker 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Psychology and Criminology 
Parents: Angela and Jim Woker 

Sydney Blackwell 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Alma 
Major: Middle Level Education 
Parents: Shilo and Kelly Blackwell 

Cateon Burnside 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Harrison 
Major: Biomedical Biology 
Parents: Rana and Jon Burnside 

Jacqueline Charette 
Classification: Graduate Student 
Hometown: Newaygo, Mich. 
Major: College Student Personnel 
Parents: Mary Anne and Peter Charette 

Onyinye Chime 
Classification: Graduate Student 
Hometown: Asaba, Nigeria 
Major: English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Option) 
Parent: Veronica Chime 

Kristen Davis 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Nursing 
Parents: Dana and Kirk Warren; Tracy and Clay Davis (father) 
Fiance: Jacob White 

MaKenzie Douglas 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Clarksville 
Major: Sociology and Criminal Justice 
Parents: Kim and Neal Douglas 

Danielle Duggan 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: De Queen 
Major: Management and Marketing 
Parents: Donna and Gregory Duggan 

Shelby Fitts 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Conway 
Major: Hospitality Administration 
Parents: Laura and Joe Fitts 

Bailey Fowler 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Farmington 
Major: Management and Marketing 
Parents: Joyce and Steven Fowler 

Bailey Greenwood 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Des Arc 
Major: Speech Communication and Broadcast Journalism 
Parents: Amy and Jerry Greenwood 

Alida Gutierrez 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Dardanelle 
Major: Health Information Management 
Parents: Rosa and Ignacio Gutierrez 

Rebecca Hatcher 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Subiaco 
Major: Business Data Analytics 
Parents: Evelyn and Mark Hatcher 

Holly Haynes 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Clarksville 
Major: Psychology 
Parents: Stephanie and Ralph Haynes 

Katherine Hefley 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: Economics and Finance 
Parents: Rhonda and Randy Hefley; Regina and Steve Lawson 

Michael Ikwuyum 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Makurdi, Nigeria 
Major: Electrical Engineering 
Parent: Obande Francis Ikwuyum 

Makayla Jones 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Van Buren 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parents: Erin and Cort Williams 

Grishma Khatri 
Classification: Graduate Student 
Hometown: Takoradi, Ghana 
Major: Applied Sociology 

Rebekah Love 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Farmington 
Major: History 
Parents: Brenda and Brad Love 

Jacob Colton McChristian 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Ozark 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Carmie and James McChristian 

Brayden Meador 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: English and Creative Writing 
Parents: Marsha and Tony Meador 

Lorrel Passmore 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Huntington 
Major: Political Science 
Parents: Stephanie and Gary Passmore 

Summer Pauley 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Hope 
Major: Psychology and Sociology 
Parents: Mandy Hermenitt and Jason Pauley 

Jessie Reed 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Greenwood 
Major: Psychology and Early Childhood Education 
Parents: Tammy and Stephen Reed 

Samantha Rendon 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Charleston 
Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice 
Parent: Peggy Jones 

Abbygayle Riff 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Valley Springs 
Major: History and Cultural and Geospatial Studies 
Parents: Shari and Roger Riff 

Betsie Rodriguez 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Russellville 
Major: English Education 
Parents: Fredy Rodriguez and Nelida Guzman 

Abiola Sasore 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Dunleer, Ireland 
Major: Rehabilitation Science 
Parent: Dorcas Sasore 

Madeline Spanel 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Heber Springs 
Major: Biomedical Biology 
Parent: Christa Chambers 

Hattie Standridge 
Classification: Graduate Student 
Hometown: Sulphur, Okla. 
Major: College Student Personnel 
Parents: Kathy and Kirk Standridge 

Trey Starks 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Bigelow 
Major: Journalism 
Parents: Kristi and Jeff Starks 

Payton Youngblood 
Classification: Senior 
Hometown: Green Forest 
Major: Elementary Education 
Parents: Kristy and Brannon Youngblood 

Maliha Aniqa, senior, Russellville, biomedical sciences; daughter of Sabrina Anwar and Anwar Bhuiyan. 

Bailey Bunch, junior, Mena, health and physical education; daughter of Laura and Joe Bunch. 

Charley Jo Chesney, senior, Lonoke, mathematics and economics and finance; daughter of Melisa and Glenn Chesney. 

Mason Cline, senior, Springdale, psychology; son of Tami and Murry Cline. 

Aaron Collier, senior, Charleston, biomedical sciences; son of Anita and Terry Collier. 

Carly Copeland, senior, Lamar, elementary education; daughter of Donna and Jody Copeland. 

Alysha Daley, graduate student, Council Bluffs, Iowa, college student personnel; daughter of Denise Daley-Dix. 

Morgan Davis, senior, Paris, business education; daughter of Rhonda and Jason Davis. 

Marisa Drevenak, senior, St. Louis, Mo., biomedical sciences; daughter of Michele and John Drevenak. 

Allison Edwards, senior, Perryville, political science, criminal justice and broadcast journalism; daughter of Leslie and Allen Edwards. 

Kekeli Eklou, senior, Libreville, Gabon, business data analytics; daughter of Tele Eklou and Kodjovi Eklou. 

Caleb Eubanks, graduate student, Wilmar, college student personnel; son of Janine and Darren Eubanks.    

Justin Gunderman, senior, Plumerville, political science; son of Kathy and Norbert Gunderman. 

Mallory Heft, senior, Charleston, biomedical sciences; daughter of Tara and Mark Heft. 

Sydnie Henson, senior, Fort Smith, communication; daughter of Stacy and Craig Henson. 

Natari Irvin, senior, Jacksonville, professional studies; daughter of Natasha Jones. 

Olivia Karnes, senior, West Fork, rehabilitation science; daughter of Tracy Anderson and John Karnes. 

Kyler Keddie, senior, Greenwood, management and marketing and economics and finance; son of Marka and Eric Keddie. 

Kaylee Lawrence, senior, Bauxite, management and marketing; daughter of Kathy and Mark Lawrence. 

Harrison Lester, senior, Clinton, biomedical sciences; son of Susan Ward. 

Blair Miller, senior, Rison, rehabilitation science; daughter of Youlonda and Brian Miller. 

Wyatt Norris, senior, Springdale, management and marketing; son of Sheila Norris. 

Khalil Oumimoun, senior, Casablanca, Morocco, computer science; son of Fatima and Hammou Oumimoun. 

LiMarcus Palmer-Danzie, senior, Dermott, education; son of Veronica Danzie-Burnett. 

Kirsten Reid, senior, Texarkana, Texas, health information management; daughter of Linda and Kenneth Reid. 

Brianna Robinson, senior, Little Rock, rehabilitation science; daughter of Lesli Robinson. 

Annabel Rowlands, senior, Wigan, England, health and wellness science; daughter of Ann and Gary Rowlands. 

Graycen Russell, senior, Lonoke, rehabilitation science; daughter of Renee and Keith Perkins; wife of Kyle Russell. 

Maggie Silva, senior, Hackett, nursing; daughter of Michelle and Joe Silva. 

Hannah Simmons, senior, Subiaco, English; daughter of Sarah and Kurtis Simmons. 

Jayson Simmons, senior, Little Rock, emergency management; son of Tommie and Jay Simmons. 

John Sisco, senior, Greenwood, biomedical sciences and psychology; son of Cathy and Jim Sisco. 

Meeka Smith, junior, Muldrow, Okla., instrumental music education; daughter of Samone Sivilay and Brady Smith. 

Hannah Standridge, senior, Jacksonville, vocal music education; daughter of Rhonda and Gordon Shellito; wife of Kenneth Standridge. 

Sydney Stone, senior, Clarksville, psychology, sociology and criminal justice; daughter of Tanja and Brett Stone. 

Emily Torrealba, senior, Arlington, Texas, mechanical engineering; daughter of Cindy and Eduardo Torrealba. 

Megan Tucker, senior, Fort Smith, business data analytics and management and marketing; daughter of D’Wan and Paul Tucker. 

Madison Vigil, senior, Ozark, business education; daughter of Katrina and Chris Vigil. 

Mitchell Williams, junior, Bentonville, management and marketing and economics and finance; son of Sheryl and Tim Williams. 

Brooklyn Woodworth, senior, Harrison, biomedical sciences; daughter of Dana and Shawn Stark. 

Turki Alkhaldi, senior, Russellville, geology; son of Mohammed Alkhaldi. 

Mohammad Alsurouri, senior, Saudi Arabia, electrical engineering; son of Jamila Hanif. 

Emily Shain Amos, senior, Paragould, music education; wife of Colton Amos. 

Will Anderson, senior, Hindsville, management and marketing; son of Nicky Anderson. 

Kristin Andrews, senior, Piedmont, Kan., psychology and sociology; daughter of Jennifer and Brian Andrews. 

Kaila Bowen, senior, Springdale, math education; daughter of Tina and Scott Bowen. 

Mollie Brewer, senior, Fayetteville, management and marketing; daughter of Pennie and Scott Brewer. 

Gabbi Calabrese, senior, Harrison, English and creative writing; daughter of Sam Calabrese. 

Hailey Canada, graduate student, Ozark, college student personnel; daughter of Katrina and Chris Vigil and wife of Samuel Canada. 

Melissa Carmack, senior, Charleston, nursing; daughter of Janet and Mike Carmack. 

Maranda Coffey, senior, Little Rock, sociology; daughter of Monica Hayes. 

Amanda Condon, senior, Texarkana, emergency management. 

Savannah Dye, senior, Russellville, political science; daughter of Georgia Kersh-Dye and James Dye. 

Emily Free, senior, Beebe, management and marketing; daughter of Christy and Jeff Free. 

Kaelyn Greer, senior, Sherwood, rehabilitation science; daughter of Debbie Hall and Jason Greer. 

Jaelyn Herrera, senior, Fort Smith, rehabilitation science; daughter of Maria Osura and Jose Herrera. 

Allison Holloway, senior, Alma, rehabilitation science; daughter of Regina and Glen Holloway. 

Blake Hurley, senior, Clarksville, management and marketing; daughter of Trish and Bobby Hurley. 

Lauren Keck, senior, Farmington, art education; daughter of Carla and Alex Keck. 

Alyssa Kool, senior, Plano, Texas, biology and agriculture business (pre-veterinary medicine); daughter of Cheryl and Russell Kool. 

Seth Mays, senior, Mansfield, political science; son of Charla and Brent Mays. 

Seth McCammon, senior, Sherwood, political science; son of Laura and Quint McCammon. 

Brooke Miller, senior, Bigelow, psychology; daughter of Jennifer and Tony Miller. 

Fabiana Monte, graduate student, Sao Paulo, Brazil, college student personnel; daughter of Maria Hosana da Silva Viegas. 

Collin Moore, senior, Greenwood, economics and finance and management and marketing; son of Amy Snell. 

Monique Morris, senior, Bastrop, La., rehabilitation science; daughter of Angela and Willie Morris. 

Malik Oliver, senior, Russellville, hospitality administration; son of Karen Oliver. 

Zach Paquet, senior, Rogers, communication; son of Rosie and Roy Paquet. 

Amber Quaid, graduate student, Bigelow, multimedia journalism; wife of Roger Dale Quaid II. 

Ty Reasnor, senior, Cashion, Okla., mechanical engineering; son of Felicia and Kenneth Reasnor. 

William Reyes, senior, Rogers, information systems; son of Santos and Jose Reyes. 

Daniel Adolfo Rivera, senior, San Diego, Venezuela, geology; son of Evelyn Rivera and Jose Rivera. 

Matthew Smith, senior, Hermitage, agriculture business; son of Wynoka and Ronnie Smith. 

Anna Stark, graduate student, Duncan, Okla., college student personnel; daughter of Kelly and Arnold Nelson. 

Jillian Swain, senior, Branch, nursing; daughter of Pam and Monty Ball and wife of Blake Swain. 

Chandler Tackett, senior, Benton, computer science; son of Alana and Chris Tackett. 

Katie Tran, senior, Greenwood, economics and finance and management and marketing; daughter of Jaime and John Tran. 

Lantwan Traylor, senior, Mount Pleasant, Texas, sociology and psychology; son of Lavetra Traylor and William Traylor Jr. 

Will Welch, senior, agricultural education, Harrison; son of Jennifer and Mark Welch. 

Ariyana Woodson, senior, McGehee, psychology; daughter of Peggy and D.J. Woodson. 

Tamara Bell (Senior, La Paz, Mexico) 

Bell is the daughter of Ted Bell and Marisol Torres. She will graduate from Arkansas Tech with a degree in management and marketing in May 2017. 

Megan Bryant (Junior, Rogers) 

Daughter of Mindy and Ramon Sinclair, Bryant is married to James Bryant. She is on pace to graduate from ATU with a degree in rehabilitation science and psychology in May 2018. 

Lauren Bryan (Senior, Russellville) 

Bryan will graduate from ATU with a degree in health and physical education in May 2017. She is married to Ian Bryan. 

Maro Croff (Senior, Alma) 

Croff will graduate with a degree in health and wellness in May 2017. His parents are Maro Croff and Jacqueline Croff. 

Joli Dupy (Senior, Wood River, Ill.) 

Daughter of Jill and Jeff Dupy, Dupy will graduate with a degree in journalism in May 2017. 

Cynthia Esiaka (Graduate Student, Lagos, Nigeria)

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Williams Esiaka, Esiaka will graduate with a master degree in college student personnel in May 2017. 

Melanie Finley (Senior, Beebe) 

Finley graduated with a degree in emergency management and criminal justice in December 2016. Her parents are Kaye and Joe Bill Finley. 

Taylor Garrett (Graduate Student, Plumerville) 

Garrett will graduate with a master degree in English in May 2017. His parents are Melissa and Johnny Garrett. 

Brian Gattis (Senior, Ozark) 

Son of Wendi and Brian Gattis, Gattis will graduate with a degree in communication and journalism in May 2017. 

Erica Goss (Senior, Mena) 

Goss will graduate with a degree in hospitality administration in May 2017. Her parents are Julie and David Daniels and Heather and Eric Goss. 

Qassye Hall (Senior, Russellville) 

An English and creative writing major, Hall will graduate in May 2017. Her parents are Amber Hall and Jimmie Hall. 

Cody Hardgrave (Senior, Clarksville) 

Hardgrave is the daughter of Misty and Ben Hardgrave. She will graduate in May 2017 with a degree in biology. 

Alaina Harpenau (Senior, Russellville) 

Harpenau will graduate with a degree in management and marketing in May 2017. Donna and Al Harpenau are her parents. 

Kevin Hemphill (Senior, Murfreesboro, Tenn.) 

Son of Crylia and Kevin Hemphill, Hemphill will receive his degree in biomedical sciences in May 2017. 

Whitney Hicks (Senior, Monticello) 

Hicks’ parents are Bonnie and Kevin Hicks. She graduated with a nursing degree in December 2016. 

Aysia Jackson (Senior, West Memphis) 

Jackson’s parents are Samuel John Jackson Jr. and Schwantell Arberry. She will graduate with a degree in psychology in May 2017. 

Kelsey Jenkins (Senior, Benton) 

Jenkins is the daughter of Kim and Robert Jenkins. She will receive her nursing degree in May 2017. 

Camille Jordan (Senior, Little Rock) 

Erika T. Jordan is her mother. Jordan will receive her degree in communication in May 2017. 

Patrick Kamerling (Senior, Fort Smith) 

Kamerling’s mother is Kim Kamerling. He will graduate with a degree in management and marketing in May 2017. 

Emma Kinsey (Senior, Centerton) 

Kinsey is the daughter of Jamie and Brian Kinsey. She will earn her degree in rehabilitation science in May 2017. 

Brooks Laffoon (Senior, Russellville) 

Eric Laffoon and Christi Emmerling are her parents. Laffoon will graduate in May 2017 with a degree in biomedical sciences. 

Kyle McCabe (Senior, Atkins) 

Kathy McCabe is his mother. McCabe will receive his degree in sociology and psychology in May 2017. 

Katherine Nunez (Senior, Rogers) 

Elba and Luis Nunez are her parents. Nunez graduated with a degree in sociology and psychology in December 2016. 

Tahmid Shantanu (Senior, Dhaka, Bangladesh) 

Muhammad Ishaque Mian and Ferdousi Sultana are his parents. Shantanu will receive his degree in sociology in May 2017. 

Mason Sims (Senior, Alma) 

Bridgett Shelton is Sims’ mother. He will earn a psychology degree in May 2017. 

Sydney Skaggs (Senior, Russellville) 

Her parents are Jill Skaggs and Rick Skaggs. She is majoring in psychology, sociology and criminal justice and will graduate in May 2017. 

Brittney Smith (Graduate Student, Stuttgart) 

Smith’s parents are Charles Smith and Stacy Coleman. She will receive a master degree in college student personnel in May 2017. 

Alexa Sotomayor (Senior, Russellville) 

Tammie and Al Sotomayor are her parents. Sotomayor completed her nursing degree in December 2016. 

Patrick Sparks (Senior, Berryville) 

Son of Marjie Sparks and Andrew Sparks, Sparks will graduate in May 2017 with a degree in management and marketing as well as economics and finance. 

Anna St. John (Senior, Monticello) 

Daughter of Carl and Scott St. John, she will receive her accounting degree in May 2017. 

Vandella Suico (Senior, The Woodlands, Texas) 

Daughter of Val and Meliva Suico, she will graduate with a degree in psychology in December 2017. 

Lindsey Triplett (Senior, Damascus) 

Haven Brock (Junior, Haskell) 

Brock is the daughter of Casson and Eric Brock. She will graduate from Arkansas Tech with a degree in early childhood education in spring 2017. 

Terrionna Brockman (Senior, Morrilton) 

Daughter of LaVette Chambers, Brockman will graduate from Arkansas Tech in spring 2016 with a degree in graphic design and a minor in Spanish. 

Hayden Carlton (Senior, Lamar) 

Carlton’s parents are Debbie and John Carlton. He will graduate with degrees in mechanical engineering and nuclear technology in fall 2016. 

Toni Cody (Senior, Sulphur Springs, Texas) 

Amber and Stuart Cody are her parents. Cody will graduate from Tech in spring 2016 with a degree in middle level education and specialization in math and science. 

Allison Congleton (Senior, Sheridan) 

Congleton’s parents are Debbie Lamont and Lee Congleton. She graduated in fall 2015 with a degree in nursing. 

Caitlin Dean (Senior, Bentonville) 

Daughter of Brenda and Doug Dean, Dean will graduate from Arkansas Tech in fall 2016 with an early childhood education degree. 

Luke Dooly (Senior, Charleston) 

Dooly is the son of Terri and Lane Dooly. He will graduate with a degree in economics and finance in spring 2016. 

Leslie Dunmire (Senior, Greenwood) 

Judy and Jay Dunmire are her parents. Dunmire will graduate in spring 2016 with a degree in biology with the biomedical option. 

Morgan Earp (Senior, Van Buren) 

Earp is the daughter of Jenni Earp. She will graduate with a degree in political science in spring 2016. 

Dylan Edgell (Senior, Pottsville) 

Son of Dawn and Doug Edgell, he will graduate from Arkansas Tech in spring 2016 with a double major of management and marketing and economics and finance. 

Tyler Emerson (Senior, Sheridan) 

Emerson’s parents are Toni and Dennis Emerson. He will graduate with a degree in emergency management in spring 2016. 

Elvys Ferrufino (Junior, Dardanelle) 

Ferrufino is the son of Olga Mejia. He will graduate from Arkansas Tech in spring 2017 with a degree in biology. 

Jocelyn Flores (Senior, Fayetteville) 

Flores’ parents are Guadalupe and Raul Flores. She will graduate from Arkansas Tech in fall 2016 with a degree in communication. 

Suede Graham (Senior, Clarksville) 

Graham is the son of mother Bobbie Walker, stepfather Craig Walker and father Dale Graham. He will graduate from Tech in spring 2016 with a degree in music. 

Evan Gray (Senior, Hector) 

Gray’s parents are Kenny Gray and Stacy Martin. He will receive his degree in hospitality administration in fall 2016. 

Chris Hoover (Senior, Van Buren) 

Hoover is the son of Kathy Hoover. Summer 2016 is his date of graduation from Tech with a degree in emergency management. 

Katie Huff (Senior, Springdale) 

Huff is the daughter of Patty and Jeff Huff. She will graduate with a degree in health and physical education in fall 2016. 

Samantha Hurlburt (Senior, Farmington) 

Charles Hurlburt and Rebecca Hurlburt are her parents. Hurlburt will graduate in spring 2016 with a degree in middle level education. 

Kyle Jones (Senior, Russellville) 

Jones is the son of Gail Jones. He will receive his wellness science degree in spring 2016. 

Taylor Loggins (Senior, Marshall) 

Debbie and Randy Loggins are his parents. Loggins will graduate from Tech with a degree in nursing in spring 2016. 

Dillon Miller (Senior, Rison) 

Miller’s parents are Youlonda and Brian Miller. He will receive his degree in management and marketing in spring 2016. 

Elijah Moreno (Senior, Hot Springs) 

Moreno is the son of Tamme and Eliseo Moreno. He will receive his psychology degree in spring 2016. 

Kelsey Nilsen (Senior, Rogers) 

Nilsen’s parents are Susan and Eric Nilsen. She will graduate in spring 2016 with a degree in management and marketing. 

Tulsi Patel (Senior, Morrilton) 

Patel is the daughter of Alka and Bhavesh Patel. She will earn her graphic design degree in spring 2016. 

Ashleigh Pettit (Senior, Mountain Home) 

Pettit’s parents are Anita and Doug Pettit. She graduated from Tech in fall 2015 with a degree in psychology. 

Xintong Ren (Senior, Nanjing, China) 

Ren is the daughter of Ping Wang and Le’an Ren. She will graduate with degrees in computer science and mathematics in spring 2016. 

Hailey Robinson (Senior, Okmulgee, Okla.) 

James Robinson and Marsha Robinson are her parents. Robinson will receive degrees in communication and sociology in spring 2016. 

Audra Schluterman (Senior, Greenwood) 

Schluterman’s parents are Debbie and Randy Schluterman. She will graduate in spring 2016 with a nursing degree. 

Zachary Schwartz (Senior, Cedarville) 

Schwartz is the son of Laura and David Schwartz. He will earn his biology degree with a biomedical option in spring 2016. 

Emely Sierra (Senior, Danville) 

Edis and Jose Sierra are her parents. Sierra will graduate with degrees in management and marketing and Spanish in spring 2016. 

Bethany Skaggs (Senior, Greenwood) 

Skaggs is the daughter of Tina and Kelvin Skaggs. She will receive degrees in management and marketing and economics and finance in fall 2016. 

Julia Smith (Senior, Dover) 

Smith’s parents are Melanie and Donald Ragsdale and Stephanie and John Smith. She graduated in fall 2015 with a degree in psychology. 

Laura Elizabeth Bean (Yellville, AR)

Chloe Joan Cox (North Little Rock, AR)

Katherine Paige Cox (North Little Rock, AR)

Jessica Rachelle Dean (Alma, AR)

Talesia Marie Ealy (Menifee, AR)

Amy Michelle Fairbanks (Magazine, AR)

Kaitlin Renee Frazier (Danville, AR)

Kimberly SueAnn Fryar (Dover, AR)

Jordan Rae Garcia (Van Buren, AR)

Molly Elizabeth Gibson (Atkins, AR)

Hannah Allison Gore (Vilonia, AR)

Juli Misty Grantham (Little Rock, AR)

Sara Elizabeth Hoover (Bentonville, AR)

Kenneth Randall Jones (Morrilton, AR)

Emily Louann Kaufman (Hattieville, AR)

Hayley Johanna Paquet (Rogers, AR)

Jessica Michelle Pate (Springdale, AR)

Karaline Elyce Paul (Monticello, AR)

Rachel Jo Pipkin (Russellville, AR)

Karen Mariah Ricketts (Charleston, AR)

Stephanie Amanda Schmitt (Mountain Home, AR)

Andrea Lynn Sims (Waldron, AR)

Adrian James Speck (Dardanelle, AR)

Kelly Nicole Tamburo (Greenwood, AR)

Chrissy Mai Xiong Vang (Havana, AR)

Hailey Michelle Vigil (Ozark, AR)

Samuel Jacob Williams (Greenwood, AR)

 Alemán Chona, Maria A. (San Cristobal, Venezuela)

Collier, Annabeth C. (Charleston, AR)

Ferguson, Bryan Jame (Russellville, AR)

Good, Maggie R. (Harrison, AR) 

Hotary, Ashli Brianna (Fayetteville, AR)

Newman, Rachel Elaine (Lavaca, AR)

Schluterman, Ivy Denae (Subiaco, AR)

Veazey, Piper Caitlin (Brinkley, AR)

Bahsoon, Lauren Darlene (Fort Smith, AR)

Cox, Allyson Danielle (Murfreesboro, AR)

Floyd, Morgan Louise (Russellville, AR)

Greer, Alicia Lynn (Bentonville, AR)

Ibarra, Carlos Jr. (Atlanta, TX)

Paletskih, Kevin Alex (Russelville, AR)

Simmons, Allen Michael (Herrington, KS)

Vu, Matthew Minh (Fort Smith, AR)

Casey, Sarah Ann (Deer, AR)

Deatherage, Timothy W. (Clinton, AR)

Foster, Allison Kate (Camden, AR)

Griffin, Kody Wayne (Chimes, AR)

Love, Jessica Kayla (St. Paul, AR)

Parker, Jessica Elaine (Palmer, Alaska)

Strahan, George Thomas (White Hall, AR)

Westbrook, Patrick Kelton (Gainesville, TX)

Coleman, Ashton E. (Jacksonville, AR)

Du, Xiaohan (Baoding, China)

Gachot, Rhylie Morgan (Heber Springs, AR)

Hodgson, Claire (Russellville, AR)

McCann, Lauren M. (Cordova, TN)

Robertson, Cailin Brook (Charleston, AR)

Tinerella, Hillary Ida (Chicago, IL)

Whitlow, Lynsie Jean (Alma, AR)

Antoon, Elixabeth Claire

Clark, Abbey Elizabeth

Foster, Crystal Nicole

Houser, Kenneth Perry

Jones, Autumn Kelly

Lairamore, Chelsea Marie

McNew, Nancy Lee

Pennington, Rachel E.

Santos, Natalia Pereira

Sparks, Amanda Kaye

Ward, Allison Marie

Wilson, Mandy Rae, 

Axon, Kathryn Elizabeth

Cook, Lindsey Erin

Gordon, Amanda Jane

Hulgan, Kelsey Elizabeth

Jones, Mary Elizabeth, 

Layes, Lindsey Renee

Medley, William Lamar

Reynolds, Marissa Kayle

Sheets, Amy Elizabeth

Suggs, Kristin Nicole

Ward, Kathryn Diane

Wyllia, Clay Allen

Bennett, Callie Lee

Falkenstein, Lindsey E.

Hansen, Kylee Noelle

Humphreys, Daniel David

Kelley, Joshua Andrew

Lockwood, Kortney D.

Mullins, Hunter Downs

Reynolds, Mason Alan

Singleton, Caitlyn Lane

Tran, Vincent Minh

Waters, Dacen Clay

Bush, Hannah Grace

Ferguson, Jessica M. 

Holland, Caitlin Elizabeth

Jackson, Shane Adam

Kennedy, James A. 

Nicholson, Katherine D. 

Reynolds, Sarah Jo

Smith, Brooke Nicole

Verkamp, Alyssa Leigh

Watts, William Craig

Acord, Amber Rachelle

Blevins, Lacey Lee Faye

Busch, Kaylyn Ann

Gonzalez, Shelby Ann

Hoffman, Jonathan Cecil

Loy, Cassie Michelle

Norman, Roger Allan, Jr.

Sola, Steven uincy

Watts, Ellen Elizabeth

Barnes, Kristen Nicole

Brimer, Kaley Elizabeth

Carlton, Janessa Lynn

Gray, Tennie Morgan

Koch, Christina Margaret

McKinney, Derick Ray

Parker, Matthew Thomas

Terrell, Christopher A.

Williams, Dustin Mills

Bates, Regina Alexandria

Brown, Elliot Graham

Dicken, Katelyn Richelle

Harrison, Lyndsey Nicole

Krost, Kevin A.

McKinzie, Samantha W. 

Ross, Stephanie Renee

Vanderpoll, Lacey Renee

Williamson, Nathan Allen

Btterton, Jessica Leigh

Burgener, Kala Lee

Farrell, Corey Jefferies

Hodgson, Benjamin JoAarron

Moseby, Chantel

Schmitt, James Kurt

Vest, Alli Rebecca

Youngblood, Sara Ann