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Campbellsville University awards 139 degrees in Dec. graduation
List of graduates from Adair and surrounding counties, other local area included, below
By Ashley Zsedenyi, CU staff writer
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY- "Tonight is about you," said Dr. Bill Henard. Henard is pastor of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, and was the guest speaker at Campbellsville University's second December commencement.
The commencement for 139 graduates was Friday, December 12, 2008, at 7:00pmET in the Ransdell Chapel.
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said, "This is a very special day - it's a day you as graduates and your families will long remember."
Carter congratulated the students for their accomplishments and for the sacrifices they and their families have made to "reach this important milestone in your life and educational career."
Henard urged the graduates to "Go out and claim the future God has for you."
"Act upon the promises of God. Go out and serve God," he said. He said to follow God's leadership - "if you trust God, you will make the right decisions."
Blake Lawyer, bachelor of arts in educational ministries graduate and co-valedictorian from Elnora, Ind., gave the response to the charge. Lawyer said, "No matter what charge I or anyone else gives you tonight, it is the charge from God that will always ring the truest and loudest. Work for the Lord, it's Jesus Christ you are serving."
Co-valedictorians, graduates with a perfect 4.0 GPA, were Lawyer; Daniela Noelani Johnston, a bachelor of science in psychology graduate from Louisville, Ky.; Christie Nicole Bagley, a bachelor of arts in educational ministries graduate from Mt. Washington, Ky.; and Philip Dale Wysong, a bachelor of science in business administration in accounting graduate from Danville, Ky.
Salutatorian was Dustin Thomas Snyder, a bachelor of science in psychology graduate from Vine Grove, Ky.
The local graduates include:
- Jordan Edward Kelsey, bachelor of science in biology with a minor in English, of Stanford, KY, a graduate of Lincoln County High School, the son of Billy Kelsey of Stanford and Pamela Stephens of Crab Orchard, KY, and a member of Green River Pentecostal Church in Hustonville
- Sylvia Marie Sexton, master of arts in special education, of Stanford, KY,, a graduate of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Stanford, married to Robert D. Sexton and has two children, Crystal Oliver and Heather Crawley Timothy Lewis Wisdom, master of arts in special education, of Edmonton, KY, a graduate of Metcalfe County High School
- Lindsey Leshea Huff, magna cum laude, bachelor of science in marketing with a minor in psychology, of Windsor, KY, a graduate of Russell County High School, the daughter of Terry and Marti Huff of Windsor and a member of Dunnville First Baptist
- Danielle Whitney Wade, master of arts in special education, of Russell Springs, KY,, a graduate of Russell County High School, Jessica Marie Gaskin, master of arts in special education, of Russell Springs, KY,
- Travis Lee Kennon, named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges," bachelor of arts in educational ministries with a minor in Spanish, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the son of Daran and Susan Kennon in Campbellsville and a member of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Campbellsville
- Jonathan Lee Chaudoin, bachelor of arts in music with an instrumental emphasis, of Campbellsville, KY,, a graduate of Seneca High School in Louisville,
- Savannah Lyn Bartley, cum laude, bachelor of music with instrumental emphasis, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Burgin High School, the daughter of Denise Hall of Harrodsburg, KY, and is married to Wendall Nall
- Christopher Lynn Carney, bachelor of science in art with a minor in management, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, CA, the son of Tom and Lula Smith of Silverton, OR.
- Angelique "Angel" Marie Janes, bachelor of science in chemistry with a minor in mathematics, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School,
- Sarah Bethany Garner, bachelor of science in early childhood education, of Campbellsville, KY,, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the daughter of Danny Garner and Paula Foster
- Bryan Jeffrey Larason, bachelor of science in history with a minor in English, of Campbellsville, KY,, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the son of Jeff and Irene Larason of Campbellsville George Lloyd Haydon, bachelor of science in mass communication, journalism, with a minor in psychology, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Washington County High School
- Michael Thomas Richerson, bachelor of science in organizational management, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the son of Alvin and Fayola Richerson of Campbellsville, a member of Campbellsville Baptist Church, married to Lorie Richerson and has four children, Kacie L., Kelsi C., Kasandra M. and Kori A. Richerson
- Daniela Noelani Johnston, summa cum laude, co-valedictorian and named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges," bachelor of science in psychology with a minor in biblical studies, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Waggener Traditional High School in Louisville, the daughter of Steve and Brenda Johnston of Louisville, and a member of Okolona Christian Church in Louisville
- Douglas Randal "Randy" Biggs, Jr., bachelor of science in social studies and criminal justice administration, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Green County High School
- Casey Anne Bradstreet, cum laude, bachelor of science in theater with a minor in educational ministries, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Peter and Jill Bradstreet of Bath, NY, a member of First Baptist Church of Avoca, N.Y., and attends South Campbellsville Baptist Church
- Natalia Rae Gowin, bachelor of science in business administration in accounting, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the daughter of Scott Gowin of Campbellsville and Pam Bale of Taylorsville, KY, and a member of St. Andrew Methodist Church in Campbellsville
- Holly Lynn Wilson, bachelor of science in business administration in administrative technology, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the daughter of Danny and Connie Wilson of Campbellsville, and a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church
- Donna Elaine Wilson, cum laude, bachelor of science in business administration in administrative technology, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School
- Melanie Lynn Puryear, bachelor of science in business administration in management, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the daughter of Richard and Doris Puryear of Campbellsville, and a member of Spurlington United Methodist Church in Campbellsville
- Jason Alan Wheat, bachelor of science in business administration in marketing, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Taylor County High School, the son of Jeff and Betty Wheat of Campbellsville, and a member of St. Andrew Methodist Church in Campbellsville
- Angela Dawn Pace, cum laude, named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges," bachelor of social work with a minor in sociology, of Campbellsville, KY.
- Ellen F. Beams, bachelor of social work, of Campbellsville, Ky., a graduate of Taylor County High School, the daughter of Lucky and Virginia Frost of Columbia, a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church, married to Jonathon Beams and has two children, Cody Bowling and Daniel Beams
- Tammy Danielle Moyers Marple, bachelor of social work, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Adair County High School
- Anita Beth Dupps, bachelor of social work, of Campbellsville, KY,
- Andrea Michelle Deaton Smith, master of arts in special education, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Green County High School
- Taranda Holly Oliver, master of arts in special education, of Campbellsville, KY
- Robert Tyler VanCleave, master of arts in special education, of Campbellsville, KY
- Daryl Lee Deener, master of arts in special education, of Campbellsville, KY
- Deanna Leigh Campbell, master of arts in special education, of Campbellsville, KY, and a member of Elk Horn Baptist Church Eldia Carla Melo Farias, master of music in piano pedagogy, of Campbellsville, KY.
- Shawnta Catrell Vaughn, bachelor of science in criminal justice administration with a minor in sociology, of Campbellsville, KY, a graduate of Campbellsville High School, the daughter of Betty Vaughn of Campbellsville, and has two children, DanNisha Taylor and Jershyda Wright
- Tami Lechelle McWhorter, summa cum laude, bachelor of social work, of Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of Gilbert and Barbara Brock, married to Troy McWhorter and has one child, Trevor McWhorter
- Breanna Jean Bolin, bachelor of science in accounting with a minor in economics, of Columbia, KY,, a graduate of Adair County High School, the daughter of Minor and Judy England of Columbia, a member of Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, married to Daryl Bolin and has three children, Samuel Locker, Tyler Bolin and Xander Bolin
- Adam Lee Cravens, bachelor of science in mass communication, cinema/television, with a minor in history, of Columbia, KY,, a graduate of Adair County High School, the son of Jackie and Nancy Cravens of Columbia, a member of Higher Praise Church in Russell Springs
- Brandon Terald Goodin, bachelor of science in pastoral ministries with a minor in history, of Columbia, KY,, a graduate of Russell County High School, the son of Terald and Kathy Good in of Columbia, a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Mt. Sherman, KY, and has four children, Abigail Claire Goodin, Grace McKinley Goodin, Paxton Bloyd Goodin and Mason Lane Goodin
- Kim Lynn Slaven, master of arts in special education, of Columbia, KY,, a graduate of Adair County High School, Clinton Keith Warf, cum laude, bachelor of music with vocal emphasis, of Greensburg, KY, a graduate of Green County High School, the son of John and Kalon Bagby of Greensburg
- Sean Dennis Curry, summa cum laude, bachelor of science in organizational management, of Greensburg, KY,, a graduate of Green County High School, the son of Dennis and Regina Curry of Greensburg and has one child, Daven Matthew Curry
- Vicki Rhea Dameron-Lester, bachelor of science in business administrationin management, of Greensburg, KY,, a graduate of Crittenden County High School, the daughter of Paul Dameron of Campbellsville and Marilyn Dameron of Marion, KY, and has two children, Ashtin Dameron and Tyler Lester
- Brandon Lee Warf, named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges," bachelor of science in business administration in marketing, of Greensburg, KY, a graduate of Green County High School, the son of Lee and Debbie Warf of Greensburg, and a member of Trammel Creek Baptist Church in Greensburg
- Emily Lauren Bishop, master of arts in special education, of Greensburg, KY, a graduate of Green County High School
- Lorraine Annette Dangerfield, master of arts in special education, of Greensburg, KY,, the daughter of Renate Harless of Greensburg, a member of Greensburg Baptist Church, is married to Billy Dangerfield and has one child, Annette
- Maxwell Barkley Hancock, master of business administration, of Greensburg, KY,
- Kathy L Druin, master of business administration, of Greensburg, KY,, the daughter of Wade Lile of Irvington, KY, and Radine Lile of Greensburg, a member of Greensburg Baptist Church, is married to Steve Druin and has three children, Erin Druin Hodges, Jordan Lile Druin and Keaton Lance Druin
- Stephanie Jane McCubbins Whitehead, cum laude, bachelor of science in psychology and criminal justice administration, of Summersville, KY,, a graduate of Green County High School, the daughter of Tommy and Janie McCubbins of Summersville, is married James L. Whitehead and has two children, Taylor DeWayne McCubbins and Laura Reese McCubbins
The graduates who received degrees are as follows: 45 bachelor of science; 37 master of arts in special education; 17 bachelor of science in business administration; nine master of business administration; eight bachelor of arts; eight bachelor of social work; three bachelor of music; three master of arts in music; two master of theology; two master of science in counseling; two master of music in piano pedagogy; one master of arts in social science; one master of music in church music; and one associate of science.
Campbellsville University is a private, comprehensive institution located in South Central Kentucky. Founded in 1906, Campbellsville University is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and has an enrollment of 2,601 students who represent 93 Kentucky counties, 27 states and 31 foreign nations. Listed in U.S.News & World Report's 2009 "America's Best Colleges," CU is ranked 22nd in "Best Baccalaureate Colleges" in the South for the second consecutive year. CU has been ranked 16 consecutive years with U.S.News & World Report. The university has also been named to America's Best Christian Colleges(R). Campbellsville University is located 82 miles southwest of Lexington, Ky., and 80 miles southeast of Louisville, Ky. Dr. Michael V. Carter is in his tenth year as president.
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