SAVANNAH STATE
UNIVERSITY

lux et Uerttas;

Saturday, May Ninth, Two Thousand and Nine

Ten O'Clock A. M.

Tiger Arena

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia

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Mission Statement

The University's mission is to graduate students prepared to perform at higher levels of
economic productivity, social responsibility, and excellence in their chosen fields of endeavor
in a changing global community. The educational goal is realized through program
offerings in the College of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences, and the College of Sciences and Technology, which lead to baccalaureate, and
master's degrees.

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History of Savannah State University

On November 26, 1890, enabling legislation was passed by the Georgia General Assembly to establish
a school for the education and training of colored students, which was to operate as a part of the
University of Georgia. One hundred and nineteen years later, the college has become Savannah State
University, the oldest public historically black university in Georgia.

A preliminary session of the new college was held in the Baxter Street School Building in Athens,
Georgia, with Richard Robert Wright, Sr., as principal. On October 7, 1891, the new college,
named the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths, moved to its present location in
Thunderbolt, Georgia. Wright was president and there were live faculty members: Loring B. Falmer,
A.B.; Frank Cobb, A.B.; Alexander Ashton; Reverend Leigh B. Maxwell, A.B.; Reverend James M.
Simms, proctor and steward; and Decatur Suggs, vice-president.

The university awarded its first baccalaureate degree to Richard R. Wright, jr., in 1898. He went on
to become the first black man to receive the Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania
(1911), and later to become the president of historic Wilberforce University. During Wright's tenure
as president (1890-1921), President William McKinley (1898) and President William Howard Taft
(1912) visited the campus and spoke to students and faculty in the Peter W Meldrim Hall.

Cyrus Gilbert Wiley, class of 1899, and the first alumnus to become president of the university (1921-
1926), followed Wright. Benjamin F Hubert, who came to Georgia State College from Tuskegee
Institute, served as president from 1926-1947. It was during his tenure that the college became a full-
time degree granting institution, without high school and normal programs, and became a member
of the University System of Georgia (1932). The name of the college was changed to Georgia State
College in 1932. In 1950, the name of the college was changed to Savannah State College and in
1996, the name was changed to Savannah State University.

The Significance Of The Academic Mace

Observing the centuries-old convocation procedures, each Marshal in the Savannah State University
Academic Procession carries an official mace, which is indicative of the power, dignity, and magisterium
vested in the University. The mace is a club-shaped staff that originated in the Middle Ages as
a weapon. Eventually, it gained a ceremonial character and is presently employed most often by
legislative forums and academic enterprises.

The official mace and stand of Savannah State University were designed and made from mahogany
wood by Dr. Ernest S. Brown, Associate Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering Technology.

The University motto is "Lux Et Veritas" (Light and Truth).

Academic Regalia

Modern academic dress has evolved from a type of apparel prescribed by English Medieval Universities
to distinguish their schools from the lay person in dress at a time when everybody wore robes or gowns.
When American colleges and universities desired to adopt some suitable system of academic apparel a
half century ago, it seemed best to agree on some definite system which all might follow. Accordingly,
this attire has consisted of the cap, the gown, and the hood, the latter two now differing according to
the degree the wearer has received.

The modern cap, in academic dress, has the same design for all degrees: black and square-shaped
with a tassel hanging from the center. However, the color of the tassel usually differentiates the field
of study for which the degree was granted, the gold tassel being worn by doctors or by presidents of
colleges and universities; but it may be added that the black tassel is correct for all degrees.

The gown, unlike the cap, differs appreciably in design according to the degree conferred on the
wearer. The gown for the bachelor's degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The
gown for the master's degrees, worn open or closed, has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, like the
others. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is
square cut, and the front part has an arc cut away. The doctor's gown, worn open or closed, has long
sleeves faced with velvet; three bars of velvet are midway the sleeves. The trimmings of the doctor's
gown may be black or the color associated with the field of study.

The hood, while not an article of dress, is however, the most distinctive feature of the academic
attire. It is a black, crow-shaped badge or adornment with an oval opening and worn down the back.
It enables one to quickly determine not only the degree held by the wearer but also the college or
university from which he is graduated. The colors lining the hood and the size and the shape of the
hood make this distinction. The bachelor's and master's hoods are three feet and three and a half feet
in length, respectively; the doctor's hood is four feet in length and is made with a wide panel. Hoods
may be worn for only those degrees actually held by the wearers.

Members of the governing body of a college or university, and they only, whatever their degrees may
be, are entitled to wear doctor's gowns (with black velvet), but their hoods may be only those of
degrees actually held by the wearers or those especially prescribed for them by the institution.

In some colleges and universities, it is customary for the president, chancellor, or chief officer to wear
a costume similar to that worn by the head of a foreign university.

The chief marshal may wear a specially designed costume approved by the institution.

For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctor's gowns, edging of hoods, and tassels of caps,
the color associated with different subjects as prescribed by the revised American Intercollegiate
Code is as follows:

Arts, Letters, Humanities White Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray

Business Drab Philosophy Dark Blue

Economics Copper Physical Education Sage Green

Education Light Blue Public Administration Peacock Blue

Law Purple Science Golden Yellow

Library Science Lemon Social Work Citron

Music Pink Theology Scarlet

At Savannah State University, the lining of the hood has an orange chevron on a blue background to
represent school colors. A faculty member wears the color of his alma mater.

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Donnie L. Cochran | United States Navy Captain (Retired)

Commencement Speaker

Donnie L. Cochran grew up on a farm near Pelham, Ga., where
fundamental values and a genuine work ethic were instilled in him
by his parents. Mr. Cochran is a 1976 graduate of Savannah State,
earning a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology and a
Commission in the United States Navy. Mr. Cochran is currently
employed at Coca Cola Aviation Department as the group manager,
Flight Operation Support, and as a captain on the Gulf Stream V
aircraft. Prior to joining Coca Cola, Mr. Cochran worked for United
Parcel Services (UPS) as a flight training supervisor and as a captain
onboard the Boeing 727 aircraft.

Mr. Cochran joined the civilian aviation industry in December 2000 with experience gained
from his 24-year aviation career with the U. S. Navy. His Navy career included duty as a fighter
pilot, flying the RF-8 and F-14A from the decks of the aircraft carriers USS Nimitz, USS Coral
Sea, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Enterprise and the USS Ranger. Mr. Cochran's distinguished career
also included two tours with the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue
Angels. In 1985, he was selected as the first African-American pilot to fly with the Blue Angels,
and in 1994, he became the first African-American pilot to command the Blue Angels. During
his tours as a Blue Angel pilot, he flew over 2,200 hours in more than 300 air shows before
over 30 million spectators throughout the United States and Canada. He has also served as the
professor of Naval Science at Florida A & M University with cross-town enrollment for students
at Florida State universities. During his final assignment he served as the deputy commander,
Navy Recruiting Command, second in command of over 7,000 people at over 1,500 locations
around the nation and abroad. He is a command pilot with ratings and experience in nine types
of aircraft and over 5,450 hours of flight time.

Mr. Cochran's other academic achievements include graduating from Troy State University with
a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management. He is also a graduate of the United States
Air Force Air War College with a diploma in National Security and International Studies.

Mr. Cochran has received many awards and honors including the Distinguished Graduate Award
from Savannah State University, Black Engineer of the Year for 1989, the Legion of Merit Medal,
(3) Meritorious Medals, Navy Commendation Medal, Air Medal and numerous other awards
and honors.

Mr. Cochran is married to the former Emarvanay Dexter of Plant City, Fla. They have
four children.

Order of Procession

The Chief Marshal

The Class Marshals

Candidates for Master's Degrees

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

Faculty Emeriti

The Faculty

The Presidential Party

The academic regalia, the academic processional, and the ceremonial program are part of
an ancient tradition of learning. This tradition is a unified, solemn occasion at which only
applause is appropriate.

The audience is asked to refrain from any other form of expression and to reserve
celebrations until the program is concluded.

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Order of Exercises

Earl G. Yarbrough Sr., Ph.D., President

Presiding

Prelude

*Academic Procession

Inspirational Reading

"Lamo"

"War March of the Priests"

Selection

Introduction of Platform Guests
and Introduction of Speaker

Commencement Address

Presentation of Awards

President's Second Mile Award

Selection

Presentation of Candidates

for the Master of

Business Administration Degree

Presentation of Candidates

for the Master of

Public Administration Degree

Presentation of Candidates
for the Master of
Social Work Degree

Presentation of Candidates
for the Master of Science in
Urban Studies Degree

Presentation of Candidates
for the Master of Science in
Marine Sciences Degree

"Thou Art God!"

'Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit"

Handel
Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Felix Mendelssohn
Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Professor Chad Faries

Department of Liberal Arts

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Savannah State University

arr. by John Ness Beck

Savannah State University Concert Choir

Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.

Captain Donnie L. Cochran

United States Navy (Retired)

Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.

arr. by William Levi Dawson

Savannah State University Concert Choir
Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Dr. Chellu S. Chetty

Dean, Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research

Dr. Chellu S. Chetty

Dr. Chellu S. Chetty

Dr. Chellu S. Chetty

Dr. Chellu S. Chetty

Order of Exercises

Conferring of Master's Degrees Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.

Assisted by Dr. Chellu S. Chetty, Dr. Gloria Shearin, English Professor, Liberal Arts and Mrs. Linda Crossman, Registrar

Introduction

of Undergraduate Deans

Presentation of Candidates

for the Baccalaureate Degree

College of Business Administration
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Sciences and Technology

Dr. Mary C. Wyatt

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Mostafa H. Sarhan, Dean

Dr. Jane M. Gates, Dean

Dr. Kuppuswamy Jayaraman, Acting Dean

Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.

Assisted by the Academic Deans, Dr. Gloria Shearin, English Professor, Liberal Arts and Mrs. Linda Crossman, Registrar

President's Charge to the Graduates
Alumni Induction

Presentation of Army Reserve Officers
Training Corps Candidates for Commissioning

Commissioning of Officers

Reading the Commissioning Document

Administering the Oath of Office
A.R.O.T.C

Alma Mater*

Motivational Closing Thought

Recessional**

Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.

Mr. Ryan Tomblin, Immediate Past Southern Region Vice President
Savannah State University National Alumni Association

Major Marion Johnson

Department Head Army ROTC Savannah
Assistant Professor for Military Science, US Army

Major Marion Johnson

Major Marion Johnson

Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Professor Chad Faries

"Pomp and Circumstance"

Sir Edward Elgar
Professor Nan Poole Spicer, Organist

Savannah State College Hymn

Original words and music by J. Randolph Fisher and Hillary Hatchett

Let us give thanks and praises to

Our Alma Mater, S.S. U.

Thine honor, pride, and eminence,

We raise in prayerful reverence.

Guide us still from day to day,

Be Thou mindful lest we lose our way;

Help us know that life, short or long,

Means unceasing work for weak and strong.

*The audience is requested to stand.

**The audience is requested to sit and to remain seated until the recession has exited.

Refrain

Where Savannah meets the sea,

Where grassy plains and palms abound,

Where the Flow 'rs are gems of loveliness,

There S.S. U. is found.

We adore each beauteous scene and hall,

Our all we pledge to Thee!

In our hearts we '11 build a shrine for You

We hail Thee, S.S.U.!

Lyrical Revision by Ms. LaGina M. Frazier

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Graduates
college of business administration

Master of Business Administration

Grayzel Lavone Ellison | Savannah State University
Jovon Marquies Green | Georgia Southern University

Gina Renee Smith | Savannah State University
Katina Patrice Stewart | Savannah State University

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Master of Public Administration

LaTeisha Shanel Barnett | Savannah State University

Gloria McCune Drain | Jackson State University

Juana Latrell Henderson | Armstrong Atlantic State University

Zenobie Anika Purnell I Wesleyan College

Latisha Yvette Thomas | Georgia State University

Master of Social Work

Amber Marie Barnes | Georgia Southern University

Chandriah Renee Bell | Savannah State University

Marcy Collett Berry | Georgia College & State University

Charmer Houser Brazier | Knoxville College

Tabatha Shinkia Crawford | Savannah State University

! Summer Rogers Faulk | Mercer University

Ardra Joyce Norman | Augusta State University

Carmin Nicole Nowlin | Florida A &. M University

Joan Lee Oxley | Georgia Southern University

LeJay Shamir Parker | Winston Salem State University

LaKisha Yvette Tarver | Fort Valley State University

Lachyrll Contongi Taylor | Warner Southern College

Tenise LaToya Tillman | Fayetteville State University

Ashley Dale Tuttle | Savannah State University

Stephen Pernell Veal | Georgia College & State University

Terry Marquis Walton | Savannah State University

Leah Elaine Whaley-Holmes | Bennett College

Master of Science in Urban Studies

Jon Michael Lattimore | Savannah State University
Carry Jana Smith | Middle Tennessee State University

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

Master of Science in Marine Sciences

Marvin Mason Mace III | Savannah State University
Tracey Melissa Modeste | Savannah State University

! In Absentia

Undergraduates

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Accounting

**Victoria L. Burch | Augusta, Georgia *Erica Zonobia Varner | Savannah, Georgia

Megan Denyse Jones | Hardeeville, South Carolina ***Darian Jovon Wilder | Guyton, Georgia

! Lydia Riddle Lockett | Pooler, Georgia Lyshanna Lertell Williams | Savannah, Georgia

Tawana Pearl Parker | Savannah, Georgia *LaQuandra Malta via Woods | Augusta, Georgia
*Vernon Taylor Jr | Savannah, Georgia

Computer Information Systems

Keith Solomon Bevans | Nassau, Bahamas
*Katrina E. Brown | Savannah, Georgia
O'Bryan R. Clemons | Spartanburg, South Carolina
Canton J. Gardenshire | Savannah, Georgia
Michael Dquan Gleaton | Savannah, Georgia

*Darrell Keith Baldwin Jr | Sandersville, Georgia
Danny Nathaniel Brown | Stone Mountain, Georgia
Kesha Renee Carswell I Irwinton, Georgia
Bernard C. Coleman | Largo, Florida
Grover Edward Collins | Savannah, Georgia
*Dalisha A. Crowder | Covington, Georgia
*Xavia Monique Daniels | Savannah, Georgia
Mikita LeTece Debose-Porter I Anchorage, Alaska
*Chamara Lenea Franklin | Marietta, Georgia
Crystal Banika Gordon | Covington, Georgia

Sharice Evette King | Savannah, Georgia
! Rondrick Otis Parker | Hardeeville, South Carolina
Lavinia Denise Warrens | Brunswick, Georgia
Arkeisha Shawnta Woods | Washington, Georgia

Management

**Marilyn Shields Jackson | Savannah, Georgia
**Myleka Patrice Jenkins | Lithia Spring, Georgia
John David Lipscomb | Riverdale, Georgia
Shayna Nicole Norah | Mahleton, Georgia
*Laurina Shardae Saunders | Jonesboro, Georgia
*Barbara Uta Schrock-Sturch | Savannah, Georgia
Isaiah M. Stephens | Athens, Georgia
Gregory Vandez Watkins | Macon, Georgia
*Jessica Danielle Wilson | Savannah, Georgia
*Kaprina LeShay Zachary I Decatur, Georgia

Marketing

*LeeAnistain Bashiru Brownlee I Savannah, Georgia ***Lemaro Roget Thompson | Savannah, Georgia

Shanna Nicole Copeland | Savannah, Georgia Amber Nicole West | Oglethorpe, Georgia

* Autumn Marie Hines | Savannah, Georgia Chardean Letitia Wilkerson | Augusta, Georgia

Christopher Duwayne Milan | Indianapolis, Indiana *Felecia Jamese Wyatt | Decatur, Georgia

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Behavior Analysis

Candice Simone Allen | Atlanta, Georgia
DeQuincey Marquette Brown | Augusta, Georgia
Zackary Mario Clark | Riceboro, Georgia
Jennifer LaTonya Dorsett | Riverdale, Georgia
Qiana Shaunte Glasper I Stone Mountain, Georgia
Amber Carshell Johnson | Avera, Georgia
Shmika Shrae Jones | Indianapolis, Indiana
**Kristie Zierjack Lee | Nahunta, Georgia

*Brandi Nicole Bolden | Los Angeles, California
Carlos Marcel Davis | Hinesville, Georgia
Brooke Renee Gentry | Hephzibah, Georgia
Dorsenia Amanda Hendrix | Savannah, Georgia
Christopher Devar Linton | Jacksonville, Florida

**Takima Shannay Pounds | East Dublin, Georgia
*Brittany Charney Sawyers | Pooler, Georgia
Casee Suzanne Smith | Waycross, Georgia
***Tirrany JaNice Thurmond | Statham, Georgia
*Cierra Tajmir Watson | Jefferson, Georgia
Stephen R. Williams | Riverdale, Georgia
Jasmin Danielle Woodson | Augusta, Georgia

Criminal Justice

*Joshua Tramaine Hayes Marshall | Lyons, Georgia
**Charlene Marie Peebles | Savannah, Georgia
Melvin Christopher Scott | Savannah, Georgia
Robert J. Taylor III | Macon, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude

**Magna Cum Laude

*Cum Laude

! In Abseniia

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Undergraduates

English, Language & Literature

Mykia Shante Beckham | College Park, Georgia
**Jada Nicole Holsey | Jacksonville, Florida
Nicole Adelle Lord | Rego Park, New York
April Renee Moye | Charlotte, North Carolina

**Tracie Rae Burrows I Wailuku, Hawaii

*Jeria Teresa Arthur | Covington, Georgia
*Brian Anthony Bailey | Oglethorpe, Georgia
Xavier A. Beard | Hephzibah, Georgia
David Benjamin Boston | Stockbridge, Georgia
Kiona Inyas Cameron | Atlanta, Georgia
Michelle Alicia Campbell | Lithonia, Georgia
**Startecia Lashawnte Cotton | Jonesboro, Georgia
Michael A Dunlap | Lithonia, Georgia
***Windi J. Floyd j Savannah, Georgia
Nathan Franklin Gibbs | Lithonia, Georgia
**Malisa Shonee Gipson I Hampton, Georgia
*Falion Ti-East Jackson | Lithonia, Georgia
Gregory ONeal Jackson II | Missouri City, Texas

Political Science

Latasha Renee Norfleet | Pooler, Georgia
Chiquinn Nicole Williams | Atlanta, Georgia
Ashley Marie Woods | Savannah, Georgia

History

Glen Nathan Wormley Jr | Culpeper, Virginia

Mass Communications

Para Sharde Malden | Jonesboro, Georgia
Tiffany Marie McClendon | Albany, Georgia
*Jessica Nicole McCune | Dublin, Georgia
Mischa K. Morton | Savannah, Georgia
Demario Antione Ridley | Atlanta, Georgia
Jennifer Nicole Robinson | Garden City, Georgia
*Sharisma Rhea Sawyer | Nassau, Bahamas
Tristan Rhamel Smith | Stone Mountain, Georgia
***Khaleela Inez Turay | Savannah, Georgia
*Davida Elizabeth Walker | Savannah, Georgia
Erin Pattrice Wells | Chesapeake, Virginia
*Ebony Neeki Williams | Savannah, Georgia

Danielle Rose Brown | Lithonia, Georgia

Selvyn Phillip Arthur Hawkins Jr | Providenciales, Turks

and Caicos Islands
***Jeremy Elijah Herren | Griffin, Georgia
Iris Ledona King | Macon, Georgia

Norman Jean Mitchell | Tybee Island, Georgia
*Tequilla Janisse Pittman I Savannah, Georgia
LaToya Denae Porter | Macon, Georgia
Chantaria Sade Christian Sherman | Byron, Georgia
*Michelle Suella Swanston | Kinghill, Virginia

*Victoria Marie Allen | Allenhurst, Georgia
LaTora Shunikeya Bell | East Point, Georgia
Sierra Jovan Benning | Augusta, Georgia
*Bridgette Bernadette Dennis | Savannah, Georgia
Brandon Taddessa Emerson | Savannah, Georgia
*Antoinette Vivian Frazier | Savannah, Georgia
Quinetta LaFaye Johnson | Thomasville, Georgia

*Jamarr Larue Rayne | Wilmington, Delaware
***Melvina Katrina Robinson | Atlanta, Georgia
**Kiana N. Smith | Conyers, Georgia
Malissa Renee Thornton | Lithonia, Georgia
*Shaira Jovan Willard | Wadley, Georgia

Social Work

Erica Samantha Taylor | Savannah, Georgia
*Christopher James Weatherly | Savannah, Georgia
Amy Lyn Wilder | Savannah, Georgia
*Faylencia Quan Woodfork I Savannah, Georgia

Sociology

**Marshell Lindsay Keaton | Vienna, Georgia
**Tracey Denise Oliver-McCombs | Savannah, Georgia
Ian Quantez Montfort | Smyrna, Georgia
Melanie LeShawn Robinson | Savannah, Georgia
*DeAsia J. Singleton | Savannah, Georgia
Bridgette Nicole Wilson | Augusta, Georgia
*Miranda LaShay Wright | Brunswick, Georgia

Shachet Phynique Jordan | Waynesboro, Georgia

Visual and Performing Arts

*Patrick O'Neal Barnes | Savannah, Georgia Latonya UcheDannika Sampson | Ellenwood, Georgia

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude ! In Absentia

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Undergraduates

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

**Rena Juah Bartee | Bethlehem, Georgia

Precious Jewel Byam | Lobeco, South Carolina

LaTecia Marie Crawford | Savannah, Georgia

CALisha Gianeia Crowder I Covington, Georgia

*Ashley LaShon Cummings I Savannah, Georgia

**Maria Cecilia DaCunha | Freeport Grand Bahamas Island,

Bahamas
Chrismar Y. Drakes | Savannah, Georgia
Latoya Silawnta Gaulden I Fitzgerald, Georgia
*Tomul Theron Howard | Mableton, Georgia
Kelli Mishell Jenkins | Savannah, Georgia

*Janet Vontrice Cowins I Augusta, Georgia
Idoreyin Enoh I Stone Mountain, Georgia

Biology

Jessica E. Jones | Savannah, Georgia

Dustin Jamez Lemons | Griffin, Georgia

*Kelson Luma I Austell, Georgia

Mariesha Shemel McCray | Moultrie, Georgia

Donza Marquita McGruder | Augusta, Georgia

Eduardo Guillemo Mejias I Montgomery Village, Maryland

*Edwinna Chenelle Patterson | Athens, Georgia

Bernice Marie Rogers | Baxley, Georgia

Marshellyica Agneshia Wells | Walthourville, Georgia

**Kenneth Bernard Williams | Macon, Georgia

Tangela Kendratta Willis | Loganville, Georgia

Chemistry

**Althea Anna Fields | Riceboro, Georgia
*Sidney Vernard Jones | Savannah, Georgia

Civil Engineering Technology

India Shaunte-Tonia Calhoun | Savannah, Georgia Jennifer Leigh Hall | Mableton, Georgia

Jonathan Eady | Savannah, Georgia Shamice Ambria James | Columbus, Georgia

*Simone Denis Francis | Nassau, Bahamas

Computer Science Technology

Jimell Marque Chatman | Milledgeville, Georgia Michael Dwayne Perkins II | Savannah, Georgia

Ann M. Johnson | Pooler, Georgia *Robert David Ramsdale | Ontario, Canada

Terry Eugene Nolton Jr | Macon, Georgia Phillip David Scott | Warner Robins, Georgia

Electronics Engineering Technology

Durrell Montrey Lyons | Savannah, Georgia

Environmental Science

Ryan Jon Conyers | Hephzibah, Georgia Catrindya Evonda Williams | Savannah, Georgia

*Tanita Rochell Johnson | Augusta, Georgia

Marine Science

**Sanya Shanique Compton I Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Jameson Ian Beebe Paige | Savannah, Georgia

West Indies Cynthia Latoya Smith | Augusta, Georgia

! Charles Ray Hooper I Fresno, California

Cornelius Donte Jones | Dublin, Georgia
Dante Jumarko Jordan | College Park, Georgia
Joaquin Antwoin Morris | Macon, Georgia

Mathematics

*Natasha Leaha-Sheretta Patterson | Athens, Georgia
*Rogderick Dewayne Worthy | Savannah, Georgia

NOTE: Appearance of name on any list in this program must not be considered as conclusive evidence of graduation. Persons who
have met all requirements for a particular degree and whose names appear on the lists in this program will receive the degree indicated.

***Summa Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude *Cum Laude ! In Absentia

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Honor Graduates

Windi J. Floyd
Jeremy Elijah Herren
Melvina Katrina Robinson

Summa Cum Laude

(3.75 - 4.00)

Khaleela Inez Turay

Lemaro Roget Thompson
Tirrany JANice Thurmond
Darian Jovon Wilder

Magna Cum Laude
(3-4 - 3-74)

Rena Juah Bartee
Victoria L. Burch
Tracie Rae Burrows
Sanya Shanique Compton
Startecia Lashawnte Cotton
Marie Cecilia Dacunha
Althea Anna Fields
Malisa Shonee Gipson
Jada Nicole Holsey

Marilyn Shields Jackson
Myleka Patrice Jenkins
Marshell Lindsey Keaton
Kristie Zierjack Lee
Tracey Denise McCombs
Charlene M. Peebles
Takima Shannay Pounds
Kiana N. Smith
Kenneth Bernard Williams

Cum Laude

(3-0 - 3-39)

Victoria Marie Allen
Jeria Teresa Arthur
Brian Anthony Bailey
Darrell Keith Baldwin
Patrick O'Neal Barnes
Brandi Nicole Bolden
Katrina E. Brown
LeeAnistain Bashiru Brownlee
Janet Vontrice Cowins
LaTecia Marie Crawford
DaLisha A. Crowder
Ashley LaShon Cummings
Xavia Monique Daniels
Bridgette Bernadette Dennis
Jennifer LaTanya Dorsett
Simone Denise Francis
Chamara Lenea Franklin
Antoinette Vivian Frazier
Autumn Marie Hines
Tomul Theron Howard
Falion Ti-East Jackson
Tanita Rochell Johnson
Sidney Vernard Jones
Kelson Luma
Joshua Tramaine Marshall

Jessica Nicole McCune
Edwinna Chenelle Patterson
Natasha Leaha-Sheretta Patterson
Tequilla Janisse Pittman
Robert David Ramsdale
Jamarr Larue Rayne
Laurina Shardae Saunders
Sharisma Rhea Sawyer
Brittany Charney Sawyers
Barbara Uta Schrock-Sturch
DeAsia J. Singleton
Michelle Suella Swanston
Vernon Taylor
Erica Zonobia Varner
Davida Elizabeth Walker
Cierra Taimir Watson
Christopher James Weatherly
Shaira Jovan Willard
Ebony Neeki Williams
Jessica Danielle Wilson
Faylencia Quan Woodfork
Laquqndra Malta via Woods
Rogderick Dewayne Worthy
Miranda LaShay Wright
Felecia Jamese Wyatt

Kaprina LeShay Zachary

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