Brescia University Class of 2021

Brescia University awarded degrees at the Owensboro Sports Center on May 8, 2021. The following students received degrees as indicated:

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master of Science in Management (M.S.M)

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Scholarly Honors

Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.5

Magna Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.7

Summa Cum Laude – cumulative grade point average of 3.9

+Honors College, Alpha Chi, and/or Phi Alpha Honor Society

Kentucky

Alvaton

Dylan Scott Beckham, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics (Cum Laude)

Bardstown

+Toni Renee Keeling, B.A. in History with English minor (Cum Laude)

Beaver Dam

Nicholas R. McKenney, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics

Makenzie Grace Moore, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Management

Benton

Leslie Amelia Duran, A.S. in Business       

Beverly

+Meredith Hallie Asher, M.S.W.

Bowling Green

Brandon Scott Stacker, B.S. in Special Education: Emphasis in Learning Behavior Disorders, Teacher Certification in P-12 and Social Studies 5-8 (Magna Cum Laude)

Jacob Landon Matthew Bostick, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Cadiz

Kyle Mason Bleidt, B.A. in Social Studies, Teacher Certification Grades 8-12

Calhoun

Kathryn Elizabeth Gray, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Robbi Danielle Morris, B.S. in Psychology

Central City

Alexis Leshe Drumheller, B.S. in Psychology with Art minor (Magna Cum Laude)

Kendall Whitaker, B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Law Studies

Clay

Fabian Orlando Torres, B.S. in Biology

Cloverport

+Paytience Adair Ferguson, B.A. in Graphic Design (Summa Cum Laude)

Corydon

Michaela B. Kamuf, B.S. in Business

Cynthiana

Melony Ann Dunaway, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Dixon

Kaylee Grace Moore, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Elizabethtown

Ke’mya Jones, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Elkton

Alicia Anna Nicole Salazar, B.S. in Integrated Studies:  Emphases in Education and Psychology

Fordsville

Calli Elizabeth Rusher, B.S. in Accounting

Fort Thomas

+Ruth Ann Mae Barth, B.S. in Psychology with Spanish minor (Summa Cum Laude)

Greenville

+Madison Simms, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Cum Laude)

Alexis P. Jessup, B.S.W in Social Work        

Jerriann Elizabeth Troutman, B.S.W in Social Work

Hardinsburg

Matthew Taylor Tate, B.A. in Theology (Manga Cum Laude)

Andrea Barra Sheroan, B.S.W in Social Work

Hawesville

Leah Jo Schwindel, B.S.W in Social Work

Hazard

+Andrea Dione Melton, M.S.W.

Henderson

William Parker Brown, B.S.W in Social Work

Sonya Ray, B.S.W in Social Work

Kyle A. Robinson, M.S.M.

Hopkinsville

+Ashley Nicole Beamon, M.S.W.

Horse Branch

Erika Alcoser, B.S. in Psychology (Cum Laude)

Jeffersontown

Mikayla Lorraine Toon, B.A. in Art with History minor

Leitchfield

+Miranda Kay Boaz, B.A. in Social Studies with History minor, Teacher Certification Grades 8-12 (Summa Cum Laude)

Lewisport

Mary Faye Smith, A.A. in Human Services

Lisvet Ochoa, A.S. in Health Science                   

Lexington

Arydian M. Eko, M.S.W.

Louisville

Aijah Lashay Claycomb, A.S. in Business

Brienna L. Taylor, B.A. in English: Emphasis in Professional Writing

Jessica Lauren Molestina, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Jordan Mikayla White, B.S.W in Social Work

Madisonville

DaMontae Barnhill, B.S. in Business

Brittany Christine Lear, B.S. in Psychology (Cum Laude)

Melanie Grace Dragoo, M.B.A.

Landon Giles Holt, M.S.W.

Marion

Courtney Beverly, B.S. in Psychology

Cassidy ReShea Moss, B.S. in Biology

Mayfield

Grant Eugene Jackson, B.S. in Computer Science

Morganfield

Steven James Zehr, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics (Cum Laude)

Owensboro

Caitlyn Elizabeth Bell, A.A. in Integrated Studies: Emphasis in Mathematics and History

Avery Chappell, A.S. in Business

Noah B. Douglas, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Alex Foster, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Brenden Gene King, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Kristopher Matthew Luck, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Elizabeth Marie Esparza, B.A. in Art Education, Teacher Certification Grade P-12 (Cum Laude)

Traci Lynn Renfrow, B.A. in Graphic Design (Cum Laude)

Heidi Denise Reyes, B.A. in Political Science

Hunter Sparks, B.A. in History

Joseph Kyle Allen, B.S. in Biology

Austin T. Brown, B.S. in Business

Matthew Ryan Eaggleston, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Human Resource Management

Hassan Green, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics

Austin L. Hamilton, B.S. in Agricultural Business

Haley Huerta, B.S. in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude)

Larkin Nicole Johnson, B.S. in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)

Kelsey Elizabeth-Ann Kimmell, B.S. in Elementary Education, Teacher Certification P-5 and Spanish (Summa Cum Laude)

+Emily Catherine Lyons, B.S. in Psychology (Cum Laude)

Leah Mackenzie Sergeant, B.S. in Psychology

Shawnda Richelle Stanley, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Cum Laude)

+Mary H. Sumlut, B.S. in Biochemistry (Summa Cum Laude)

+Micah Angelica Swift, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Magna Cum Laude)

Kimberly Ann Taylor, B.S. in Business

+Madison Alexandra Taylor, B.S. in Elementary Education, Teacher Certification in P-5 (Summa Cum Laude)

Letina M. Warren, B.S. in Accounting (Cum Laude)

Courtney Lynne Weedman, B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders with Psychology minor (Magna Cum Laude)

+Anna Marie Hua Atkinson, B.S.W in Social Work with Psychology minor (Summa Cum Laude)

Peter Joseph Mattingly, B.S.W in Social Work

+Aimee C. Rudd, B.S.W in Social Work

+Crystal Gail Stevens, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Lee Ann Catron, M.B.A.

James F. Lebold III, M.B.A.

Yitong Liu, M.B.A.

Reito Cecilia Moree, M.B.A.

Nicole B. Murphy, M.B.A.

Katherine Porter, M.B.A.

Jason Anthony Toth, M.B.A.

Stephanie Elaine Wechtenhiser, M.B.A.

Carolina Campos-Glover, M.S.W.

+Nicole Cooke-Frost, M.S.W.

+Ashley Armstrong Everly, M.S.W.

Paducah

William James Edward Bell, B.S. in Accounting

Raceland

+Brandi Nicole Morris, M.S.W.

Slaughters

+Noah Brayden Cunningham, B.S. in Biology (Magna Cum Laude)

Sturgis

Katelyn Mallory Buzzard, M.S.W.

Tollesboro

Tiffany Danielle Teegarden, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Vine Grove

Bailey Noelle Caster, A.A. in Liberal Arts

Alabama

Fort Mitchell

Deidra Burke, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Hueytown

+Ashley Webb Gibson, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Vernon

+Krystal Serpas, M.S.W.

 

California

Folsom

Sarah Bacsi Larson, B.S.W in Social Work

Hesperia

+Regina Romo, M.S.W.

Murrieta

Camila Marie Briceno, B.S.W in Social Work

San Carlos

Alex Roberto Pennes, B.S. in Business

Susanville

+Natasha L. Cote, M.S.W.

 

Colorado

Colorado Springs

Essence Mann, B.A. in English: Emphasis in Professional Writing with Music minor

 

Connecticut

North Stonington

+Britni Leah Baer Gagne Fox, M.S.W.

 

District of Columbia

Washington

Simone-Alex M. Risdon, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Social Work, Psychology, and Nursing

 

Florida

Orlando

Lauren Wells, A.S. in Health Science

Naples

+Annette B. Zamora, M.S.W.

Georgia

Athens

Lorel Lawrence, B.S. in Psychology

Augusta

Anna Elizabeth Dunn, M.S.W.

Calhoun

Tiffany De Souza, B.S.W in Social Work

Columbus

Stasha Fowler, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Conyers

Nancy Johnson, B.S.W in Social Work

Hampton

+Tyneisha L. Taylor, M.S.W.

 

Hawaii

Honolulu

Daijah Escobar, M.S.W.

Illinois

Champaign

+Sophia C. Marick, B.S.W in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)

Grayslake

+Angelita Clark, M.S.W.

McLeansboro

Raegan Marie Halley, A.S. in Engineering Studies

Midlothian

+Katie Ann Clifford, M.S.W.

Springfield

Lydia Michl Sommer, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Indiana

Crown Point

Lashayia Holman, M.S.W.

Evansville

Bertha Alicia Melendres, B.A. in Theology: Emphasis in Pastoral Studies (Magna Cum Laude)

Autumn Tonkins, B.A. in Art

MiKayla Allene Chinn, B.S. in Computer Sciences

Grandview

Justice Dawn Taylor, B.S. in Special Education: Emphasis in Learning Behavior Disorders, Teacher Certification in P-12 and Elementary Education P-5 (Cum Laude)

Jasper

Milton Fernando Garcia, B.S. in Business

Hannah Leigh Colvin, M.S.W.

Oakland City

+Jordan Michelle Blemker, B.S. in Secondary Mathematics, Teacher Certification in 8-12 (Summa Cum Laude)

Sheridan

Catherine Gibson, B.A. in Political Studies with Pre-Law Studies minor

St. Meinrad

Josiah Kimiri Kimani, A.S. in Health Science

Tell City

+Lynnann H. Harding, B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Iowa

Keokuk

Alyssa Hope Devericks, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Louisiana

Winnfield

DeAnna Moller, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Maryland

 Oakland

Breanna Mae Chambliss, M.S.W

 

Michigan

Baldwin

Shawn L. Washington, B.S.W in Social Work

Roscommon

Kristopher Toy, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Psychology and Social Work

 

Minnesota

 Brook Park

Brooke Lynn James, B.S.W in Social Work

Rochester

Amy Jo Barker, B.S.W in Social Work

St. Cloud

Cassandra Lynn Bauman, M.S.W.

 

Missouri

Belton

+Jennifer Lynn Cochran, M.S.W.

Caruthersville

Maria Guadalupe Ibarra, B.S.W in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)

Korissa Taylor, B.S.W in Social Work

Mississippi

Columbus

+Shannon Leigh Ellis, M.S.W,

 

Montana

Great Falls

Gerald Oscar Fredrick Brooking, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Social Work and Psychology

Kalispell

Amanda Elizabeth Warren, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Nevada

Boulder City

Beth J. Hester, M.SW.

Reno

Eilynn Garcia, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

 

New Hampshire

Goffstown

+Candace Callahan Wilson, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

North Haverhill

+Stacey Lynne Fontaine-Stearns, M.S.W.

New Jersey

Bridgewater

Alessandra DelPrincipe, B.S.W in Social Work

New York

Brooklyn

Lourdes Torres Amato, B.S.W in Social Work

Buffalo

Kissena S. Frazier, M.S.W.

Oswego

Valerie E. Baxter, A.A. in Human Services

Rochester

Jennifer L. Tortora, B.S.W. in Social Work

Washingtonville

Yessica Amadis, B.S.W. in Social Work

 

North Carolina

Brevard

Amanda Lynn Dyer, B.S.W in Social Work

Charlotte

Sarah Elizabeth Wisdom-Simelani, B.S.W. in Social Work

Thurmond

+Kayla Mae Gentry, M.S.W.

 

Ohio

Blue Ash

Anna Orszynska, M.S.W.

Cincinnati

Kathryn Michelle Long, M.S.W.

Cleveland

Rhonda K. Janey, M.S.W.

Coshocton

Andrea Maxine Garrett, B.S.W in Social Work

Fayetteville

Sadie Raquel Benfield, B.A. in Integrated Studies:  Emphases in Social Work and Psychology

Fort Recovery

Shannon Marie Garman, A.A. in Human Services

Luckey

Melisa Ann Konesni, B.S.W in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)

Lynchburg

Misty Lee Branham, B.A. in Integrated Studies:  Emphases in Business and Psychology

Milford

Ashli Sheldon, B.S. in Business (Cum Laude)

Wellston

Adam Keith Niday, M.S.W.

Oklahoma

Ponca City

Kayla Renee Burnette, A.A. in Human Services

Pennsylvania

Erie

Mark Edward Moss, M.B.A.

Newville

Lauri Renee Grillon, A.A. in Human Services

Tennessee

Clarksville

+Debra Leigh Pitts, M.S.W.

Fayetteville

+Sarah Jean Cox, B.A. in English: Emphasis in Professional Writing (Summa Cum Laude)

Huntsville

Nila Halea Rose Morgan, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Murfreesboro

Angel Jeffries, B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude)

Nashville

+Kristen Janine Small, M.S.W.

Newport

Alicia Nicole Penton, B.S.W in Social Work

White House

Barry Jacob Jarvis, B.S. in Biology

 

Texas

Brownwood

+Rhonda Renee Sissy Keith, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Dallas

Princess Holloway, M.S.W.

Del Rio

Mackenzie Parker, A.A. in Human Services

El Paso

+Alva Lynn Lee, B.S.W in Social Work

Lubbock

Tamara L. Adams, M.S.W.

Plano

Christina Eileen Erin Trentham, M.S.W.

San Antonio

Corali Keller, B.S.W in Social Work

Dolly Jane Lopez, B.S.W in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Heidi Woodsford, B.S.W. in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)

Sparta

Vanessa Amanda-Lee Williams, B.A. in English: Emphasis on Professional Writing with Art minor

Utah

Ogden

Kristen Reinhard, M.S.W.

Salt Lake City

Lauren Beth Pleva, M.S.W.

 

Virginia 

Cross Junction

Annette Christine Smith, B.S.W. in Social Work (Cum Laude)

Fredericksburg

Jonda D. Light, M.S.W.

Washington

Lake Stevens

Alana Davis, B.S.W in Social Work (Magna Cum Laude)

Olympia

Megan Marie Miller, B.S.W in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude)

Haiti

 Port-de-Paix

Patrick Augustin, B.S. in Integrated Studies: Emphases in Computer and Art

 

Puerto Rico

Yauco

Alejandro Hernandez Legrand, B.S. in Business

 

Scotland

Glasgow

Antony T. Reilly, B.S. in Business: Emphasis in Management

 

Trinidad & Tobago

Couva

Alvin M. Benjamin, A.S. in Business

 

Vietnam

Lanh Hoang, B.A. in Theology (Magna Cum Laude)

Thoa Phan, B.A. in English (Summa Cum Laude)

Ho Chi Minh

Sister Thanh Thi Ngoc Nguyen, CMR, B.A. in Theology: Emphasis in Pastoral Studies with Professional Writing minor (Summa Cum Laude)

Sr. Phuong Thi Bich Nguyen, CMR, B.S. in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude)

To watch the 2021 Commencement, please visit https://livestream.com/accounts/19227302/bucommencement2021.