The 45 area residents were among 282 students who received undergraduate or graduate degrees at the college’s 1035th commencement ceremony, held May 13 in Biggers Sports Center.
The 45 area residents who received degrees from Lindsey Wilson were:
Jamian Bailey of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Emmalee Baker of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in Christian ministries; Kayla Bennett of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Jason Blackaby of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Sean Blankenship of Columbia earned a bachelor of science degree in psychophysiology; Zachery Blevins of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in sustainability and energy applications; Lisa Brummett of Columbia earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development; Hannah Burney of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in media studies; Crystal Burriss of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Rhonda Calhoun of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Stephen Chafin of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in business administration; Trent Davis of Columbia earned a bachelor of science degree in biology; Levi Dettling of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in theatre arts; Alexander Durham of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in business administration; Autumn Estes earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Alison Feese of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in Christian ministries; Glenn Frost of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in criminal justice; Matthew Fudge of Columbia earned a bachelor of science degree in biology; Brittany Grant of Columbia earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree; Kimberly Gose of Knifley earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Kelly Holland of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Jordan Humphress of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in integrated music education; Emmanuel Isanda of Columbia earned a master of arts degree in interactive design; Kyle Lucas of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in criminal justice; Taylor Morrison of Columbia earned a master of education degree in teacher as leader; Angela Murray of Columbia earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development; Amy Price of Columbia earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development; Lileana Pearson of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in media studies; Lauren Peyton of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Adam Polston of Knifley earned a bachelor of art degree in criminal justice; Willis Pooler of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in business administration; Whitney Rodgers of Columbia earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development; Keri Rowe of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in elementary education; Kaylee Sanders of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Natiaha Sigurbjartsson of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in theatre arts; Cynthia Smith of Columbia earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree; Dariann Smith of Columbia earned a master of education degree in counseling and human development; Roslin Smith of Glensfork earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree; Raeanne Spears of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in history; Kimberly Stevens of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in recreation/tourism & sports management; Katie Stone of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in criminal justice; Audra Turner of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling; Austin Walley of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in history; Sarah Wheeler of Columbia earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree; Martie Wynn of Columbia earned a bachelor of art degree in human services and counseling;
At Saturday morning’s ceremony -- the 105th commencement in the college’s history -- Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton told the graduates to “pray for guidance” in their careers.
“My life is a life unplanned,” said Hampton. “If your life doesn’t go as you planned it’s truly okay. However, take the time to see the opportunity. It may not look like you thought it would look, but it’s there. Find the blessings and pray for guidance. Don’t wait decades before you start praying for guidance, because once I started doing that, that’s how I was lead to become Lt. Governor. And find something to be thankful for every day.”
Hampton received an honorary doctorate from the college’s faculty and board of trustees. Also receiving an honorary doctorate were two individuals from the college: Sue Coomer, a recent retiree and 46 year employee of the college and Phil Hanna, soon to retire Director of Library Services capping off 24 years of service to the college. Twelve members of the Golden Alumni Class of 1967 were also recognized as part of the ceremony.
Founded in 1903, Lindsey Wilson is a distinctive liberal arts college affiliated with the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Lindsey Wilson offers a bachelor of arts degree in 23 career areas, a bachelor of science degree in two areas, and master’s degrees in three career areas.