Sherman, Texas — Austin College students, faculty, and staff celebrated with friends and families of the Class of 2025 degree candidates at Commencement on Saturday, May 17. Seniors, faculty, and Trustees processed onto Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court to conclude the 176th academic year and celebrate the students’ achievements.
Baccalaureate services were held Friday in Wynne Chapel. Music, scripture, and prayers rounded out the service.
Two honorary doctorates were bestowed during the ceremony. Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) was presented with an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. Cynt Marshall, champion of inclusion and diversity in corporate America and retired CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Student speaker Blume Cernero ’25, selected by his classmates, spoke of the opportunities they had been presented with throughout their time at the College, and encouraged his fellow graduates to continue to leverage opportunities as they arise throughout the next phase of their lives.
Honorary doctorate recipient Cynt Marshall presented the Commencement Address, “The Ball is in Your Hands.” Marshall told graduates, “Scholars, the ball I’m talking about today is different. The playing field is global and multi-dimensional. You are now playing the game of life. And your ball is a collection of choices that you get to make each day.”
The Graduates
Family and friends gathered on the graduation court to celebrate the reading of graduates’ names including 19 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates and 256 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree candidates. Each candidate shook hands with President O’Day and was hooded by two faculty members, then returned to their seats as new alumni.
Students were recognized for high academic achievement with Latin honors and participation in the Departmental Honors Program. Those designated Summa Cum Laude earned a grade point average of 3.85 or higher on a 4.0 scale, Magna Cum Laude earned 3.70 to 3.84, and Cum Laude earned 3.5 to 3.69. Departmental Honors students are invited by faculty members to complete and defend an honors thesis in a particular department.
Dr. Elizabeth Gill, Vice President for Academic Affairs, also announced two special awards, the J.C. Kidd Scholarship Medal and the J.M. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Medal. “Each year, the faculty selects two outstanding scholars in the graduating class for special recognition by the Board of Trustees,” she said. “The awards are made, with no distinction between them, on the basis of the student’s entire academic record as reflected on the transcript, the balance in course distribution, cumulative grade point average, and credits earned.”
The Kidd medal is made possible through the generous gift of a Houston resident in memory of his friend J.C. Kidd and was first presented in 1940. The Robinson medal is given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robinson of McKinney and was first presented in 1935. The Kidd Recipient for 2025 is Alyssa N. Cox. The Robinson Recipient for 2025 is Michelle J. Zhu.
All who completed the requirements received their diplomas “with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto,” as granted by Board of Trustees Chair L. Scott Austin ’83, J.D. Tassels were turned, mortarboards were tossed skyward, and the event closed with an encouraging word from alumni board president Casey Titus Lonnecker ’09, and the traditional singing of “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by members of the A Cappella choir.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING:
The 2025 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates are listed alphabetically, along with their hometown, area of teaching specialty, and parents’ names.
Kiara Dawn Bobb of Avondale Estates, Georgia, Early Childhood through Grade 6 Generalist. Parents: Brian Bobb and Heather Bobb;
Lyndsey Elizabeth Busch of Prescott Valley, Arizona, Grades 7 to 12 Mathematics. Parents: Robert Busch and Sheila Busch;
Megan L. Crocker of Pearland, Texas, Grades 4 to 8 English Language Arts and Reading. Parent: Amy Crocker;
James Isaac Drenner of Richardson, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History. Parents: Frank Drenner and Christy Drenner;
Anna’Lisia Dahlilah Duncan of Sherman, Texas, All-Level Art Education. Parents: Mary Duncan and Alvin Duncan Sr.;
Timothy Austin Gauthier of Sachse, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History. Parents: Katie Gauthier and Tim Gauthier;
Aileen A. Hemani of Sugar Land, Texas, Early Childhood through Grade 6 Generalist. Parents: Aziz Hemani and Salima Hemani;
Alyssa Claire Logan of Savannah, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History. Parents: Kelly Logan and Kristi Logan;
Christian Gabriel Luera of El Paso, Texas, All-Level Physical Education. Parents: Araceli Luera and Gabriel Luera;
Aubree Rose McCune of Kaufman, Texas, Early Childhood through Grade 6 Generalist. Parents: Kelly McCune and Scott McCune;
Sara Caroline Norton of Keller, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 Life Science. Parents: Mark Norton and Melissa Norton;
Rebekah Anne Perales of San Antonio, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 English Language Arts and Reading. Parents: Mary Jane Perales and Randolph Perales;
Keely Lynn Perry of Frisco, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History. Parents: Michelle Perry and Mike Perry;
Danielle Jinping Saltzman of Sugar Land, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 English Language Arts and Reading. Parents: James Saltzman and Nina Saltzman;
Sarah Adalia Sandoval of Dallas, Texas, All-Level Art Education. Parents: Ruben Zambrano and Nora Zambrano;
Berenice Soto of Mesquite, Texas, All-Level Music Education. Parents: Angelice Licea and Javier Soto;
Samantha A. Thiele of Denison, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 English Language Arts and Reading. Parents: Howard Thiele and Stephanie Thiele;
Sierra Dawn Thomas of Melissa, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History. Parents: Charlene Pryor and Ricky and Kathryn Thomas;
Spencer Catherine Wynne of Dallas, Texas, Grades 7 to 12 History.
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES:
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science candidates are listed alphabetically along with their hometown, major(s) and minor(s) completed, and parents’ names. All Austin College undergraduate students must complete a major and a minor, or two majors. Some students combine fields of study to create an individualized major, with faculty guidance and approval, suited to their specific areas of interest.
Twenty-five students in the class have earned Departmental Honors. The designation “Honors in” listed below with academic departments indicates successful completion of the Honors Program. These students were invited by faculty, based upon excellent research potential and exceptional performance, to complete a senior thesis. Each student has defended the thesis in an oral examination administered by the student’s thesis committee.
Andrew Michael Abate of Sherman, Texas, Major: History, Minor: Political Science. Parents: Justin Abate and Kathleen Abate;
Lana Abou-Khamis of Coppell, Texas, Major: Biology, Minors: Chemistry and Art. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Omar Abou-Khamis and Rema Kettaneh;
Joseph Russell Adams III of Wylie, Texas, Majors: Mathematics and Engineering Physics. Cum Laude. Parents: Joseph Adams and Camille Adams;
Robert Nolan Adams of Savannah, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: History. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Robert Adams and Kasi Adams;
Benjamin Isaac Allen of Sherman, Texas, Major: Biology-Molecular/Cellular, Minor: Psychology. Parents: Magna Cum Laude. Curtis Allen and Monica Hargis;
Joseph Ogden Allen of Sherman, Texas, Major: Mathematics, Minor: Physics. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Ernest Allen and Heather Kennedy;
Jacob Andrew Alonzo of Pottsboro, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: Art. Parents: Frank Alonzo and Andrea Alonzo;
Katherine Amador of Dallas, Texas, Major: Healthcare Administration, Minor: Biology. Parents: Ana Amador and Juan Amador;
Danielle Kido Amaegbo of Melissa, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Art. Honors in Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Raymond Amaegbo and Victoria Amaegbo;
Ahana Kedar Apte of Plano, Texas, Majors: Psychology and Environmental Studies. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Deepa Apte and Kedar Apte;
Thomas David Armato of Irving, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: English. Parents: David Armato and Theresa Armato;
Miguel Angel Avila Hernandez of Dallas, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Spanish. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Miguel Avila and Gloria Hernandez;
Hali Paige Bailey of Crowder, Oklahoma, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Spanish. Cum Laude. Parents: John Bailey and Carla Bailey;
Heaven-Delaney Jolayne Barber of Los Lunas, New Mexico, Majors: Public Health and Kinesiology, Minor: English. Cum Laude. Parents: Kenneth Barber and Melissa Barber;
Jacqueline Barboza of Dallas, Texas, Major: Spanish, Minor: Psychology. Parents: Jaime Barboza and Elizabeth Diaz;
Brianna Mackenzie Barch of Princeton, Texas, Major: Kinesiology, Minors: Biology and Psychology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Phillip Barch and Kim Barch;
Kaleb Bennett of Killeen, Texas, Major: Kinesiology-Sports Management, Minor: Education. Parents: Otis Bennett and Jessica Joseph-Bennett;
Ocie Lee Berry of Hurst, Texas, Majors: Business Administration and Communication;
Shreya Bhat of Flower Mound, Texas, Majors: Psychology and Business Administration. Honors in Psychology. Parents: Prashant Bhat and Rama Bhat;
Sahej Bhogal of Tyler, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: East Asian Studies. Honors in Chemistry. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Monty Bhogal and Rani Bhogal;
Hunter D. Birlew of San Antonio, Texas, Major: English-Creative Writing, Minor: Communication. Parents: Raymond Birlew and Ronja Birlew;
Jordyn Melissa Blakey of Ector, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Political Science. Parents: Brian Blakey and Meaghan Blakey-Caraway;
Ryan M. Bogenreif of Sugar Land, Texas, Major: Economics, Minor: Leadership Studies. Parents: Matthew Bogenreif and Jessica Bogenreif;
Chase Miu Bonacorsi of Mount Vernon, Texas, Major: East Asian Studies, Minor: Communication. Parents: Robert Bonacorsi and Mikako Bonacorsi;
Emma Lynn Boyce of Simi Valley, California, Major: Mathematics, Minor: Education. Parents: Kelly Boyce and Jennifer Boyce;
Gavin William Brand of Plano, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: Media Studies. Parents: Jason Brand and Marry Hughes;
David Grayson Brautigam of Conroe, Texas, Major: History, Minors: Education and Kinesiology. Parents: Keith Brautigam and Debra Novark;
Kamron Lynn Brown of Sherman, Texas, Major: English, Minor: History. Parents: Matthew Gentry and Natasha Gentry;
Jazmin S. Burton of Wylie, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: Social Justice. Parents: Carlton Burton and Karen Burton;
Paige Kathleen Butler of Richardson, Texas, Majors: English and Business Administration, Minor: Communication. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Bob Butler and Christy Butler;
Lee Carol Campbell of Lubbock, Texas, Majors: History and Classical Civilization. Honors in History. Cum Laude. Parents: Scott Campbell and Sharon Campbell;
Nia Isidra Carter of Wylie, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minors: Leadership Studies and English. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Anthony Carter and Kathleen Carter;
Vail Lyon Carter of Prosper, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Art. Parents: Sean Carter and Christi Nabors;
Ashton Lacour Cason of Plano, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Psychology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Patrick Cason and Denise Cason;
Alyssa Vianey Castillo of Houston, Texas, Major: Sociology, Minors: English and Spanish. Parents: Enrique Castillo and Maria Landaverde;
Louis James Catchpole of Friendswood, Texas, Majors: Business Administration and Communication. Cum Laude. Parents: Keith Catchpole and Christine Catchpole;
Blume Cernero of Sherman, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Spanish. Cum Laude. Parents: Ryan Cernero and Carrie Cernero;
Oliver Armstrong Cernero of Sherman, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Ryan Cernero and Carrie Cernero;
Shayla Marie Cernero of Sherman, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minors: English and Leadership Studies. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Kary Caldwell and Laura Forbes;
Ashley Jayne Chand of Southlake, Texas, Major: Sociology, Minor: Social Justice. Parents: Charles Chand and Elizabeth Chand;
Chase Alan Chavez of Houston, Texas, Majors: Media Studies and Communication, Minor: Theatre. Cum Laude. Parents: Gregory Chavez and Cynthia Chavez;
Nick Yuri Chevalier of Colleyville, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: German. Parents: Rick Chevalier and Natasha Chevalier;
Carson Glade Cook of Bryan, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Music. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Brett Cook and Kerri Cook;
Bryanna Lizbeth Cortes Pinedo of Flower Mound, Texas, Major: Kinesiology, Minor: Public Health. Parents: Sergio Cortes and Adriana Cortes Pinedo;
Victoria Ann Couturier of Pottsboro, Texas, Majors: Psychology and Sociology. Parents: Wendy Brooks and Scott Couturier;
Alyssa Nicole Cox of Jenks, Oklahoma, Majors: International Relations and French. Honors in French. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Gordon Cox and Alessandra Cox;
Giovanni David Cristiano of Englewood, Florida, Majors: Computer Science and East Asian Studies. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Matthew Cristiano and Kelly Cristiano;
Parker Michelle Crowther of Pleasanton, Texas, Major: Art, Minor: Education. Cum Laude. Parents: Kasey Crowther and Maggie Crowther;
Walker Reed Davis of Corinth, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Mathematics. Parents: Reed Davis and Michele Davis;
Kyra León Dawson of Athens, Texas, Major: Media Studies, Minor: Art. Parents: Jason Dawson and Brandon and Tara Hogg;
Noah De La Torre of Pflugerville, Texas, Major: Kinesiology-Sports Management, Minor: Sociology. Parents: Nicolas De La Torre and Martha De La Torre;
Shayan Murtaza Dhanji of Prosper, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Data Science & Analytics. Parents: Sajida Murtaza and Muhammad Murtaza;
Meztly Dayanira Diaz of New Caney, Texas, Major: Latin American & Iberian Studies, Minor: Nonprofit Organizations & Public Affairs. Honors in Latin American & Iberian Studies. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Ignacio Diaz and Marytere Rodriguez;
Mattie Grace Duncan of Lakeside, Texas, Major: Kinesiology, Minors: Biology and Psychology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Tim Duncan and Lea Duncan;
Brady Gage Dygert of Magnolia, Texas, Major: Engineering Physics, Minor: Mathematics. Parents: Will Dygert and Kristine Morley;
Juanita Enriquez of Converse, Texas, Major: Sociology, Minors: Gender Studies and Communication. Parent: Samantha Enriquez;
Ethan M. Fernandez of Conroe, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Spanish. Summa Cum Laude;
Tabytha Jordyn Folse of Deport, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Data Science & Analytics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Craig Folse and Crystal Folse;
Seth Thomas Fulenchek of Denison, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Art. Parents: Stephen Fulenchek and Jennifer Fulenchek;
Rushil S. Gangisetty of Flower Mound, Texas, Majors: Computer Science and Mathematics. Parents: Karma Gangisetty and Karuna Gangisetty;
Jake Chadman Garner of Oak Point, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Chemistry. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: John Garner and Jennifer Garner;
Colton M. Gerken of Sherman, Texas, Major: History, Minor: Education. Parents: Danielle Gerken and Michael Gerken;
Daniel Fernando Gomez of North Richland Hills, Texas, Majors: Business Administration and Communication. Parents: Andy Gomez and Magdalena Baron-Gomez;
Fabiana Gomez of Dallas, Texas, Major: International Economics & Finance, Minor: Accounting. Parents: Bertha Gonzalez and Alex Gonzalez;
Texas Riley Gordon of Tomball, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Accounting. Cum Laude. Parents: Richard Gordon and Jennifer Gordon;
Madison Taylor Grijalva of Lewisville, Texas, Majors: Biology and Art, Minor: Anthropology. Parents: Gilbert Grijalva and Su Smith-Grijalva;
Soumya Gullapalli of McKinney, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Anthropology. Parents: Vijay Gullapalli and Janaki Gullapalli;
Rebekah Dianne Gutierrez of Tomball, Texas, Major: Kinesiology, Minor: Education. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Eddie Gutierrez and Patricia Gutierrez;
Lucy Caroline Guttery of Fort Worth, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: Accounting. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Ben Guttery and Norma Guttery;
Tuongvy Nguyen Ha of North Richland Hills, Texas, Major: Neuroscience, Minor: Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Tuong Ha and Nancy Nguyen;
Sue Jisoo Hahn of McKinney, Texas, Major: Neuroscience, Minor: East Asian Studies. Parents: Jun Woong Hahn and Mee Kyoung Cho;
Xochitl Dorothy Hale of Sherman, Texas, Majors: Political Science and Sociology. Cum Laude. Parents: Lauren Allen and Roger and Corinne Hale;
Niki Mahtab Hamraei of Trophy Club, Texas, Majors: Biology-Molecular/Cellular and Philosophy, Minor: Chemistry. Honors in Biology. Cum Laude. Parents: Arman Hamraei and Shirin Hamraei;
Rahul Hanumandlu of Flower Mound, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: Psychology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Deepak Hanumandlu and Srirekha Potturi;
Michael V. Hare of Stuttgart, Germany, Major: Computer Science, Minors: Mathematics and Education. Parents: Frank Hare and Jenn Hare;
Grady R. Harper of Magnolia, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Public Health. Parents: Joe Harper and Kara Harper;
Kailey B. Harshaw of Round Rock, Texas, Majors: Psychology and Sociology. Honors in Psychology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: John Harshaw and Erica Horton;
Murad H. Hassan of Plano, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Psychology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Farooq Hassan and Mamoona Hassan;
Jessica N. Hayakawa-Negrete of Coppell, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Behavioral & Health Studies. Parents: Sergio Hayakawa Leon and Jessica Negrete Dominguez;
Braeden M. Hearrell of Manvel, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: History. Parents: Clayten Hearrell and Melissa Larkins;
Chyrsi Marie Hemby of Bonham, Texas, Major: Healthcare Administration, Minor: Biology. Parents: Clint Hemby and Jennifer Hemby;
Caitlyn Victoria Hernandez of Plano, Texas, Major: Gender Studies, Minor: Social Justice. Parents: Cynthia Hernandez and Felix Hernandez;
Mason Floyd Hester of Cedar Park, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Education. Cum laude. Parents: Douglas Hester and Melissa Hester;
Gordon Stone Hicks of Victoria, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: Data Science & Analytics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Robert Hicks and Andrea Hicks;
Keaton Wayne High of Paris, Texas, Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science, Minor: Accounting. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Jacqueline High and Kenneth High;
Janice Hinojosa of Whitesboro, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Biology. Parents: Juan Hinojosa and Elsa Hinojosa;
James Scott Hosmer of Charlotte, North Carolina, Major: History, Minor: Accounting. Cum Laude. Parents: John Hosmer and Patricia Hosmer;
Sonja Johanna Elizabeth Huntwork of Plano, Texas, Major: Anthropology, Minor: Spanish. Honors in Anthropology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Daniel Huntwork and Pamela Janson;
Juliann Marie Idichandy of Murphy, Texas, Major: Public Health, Minors: Biology and Art. Parents: Jacob Idichandy and Shiney Idichandy;
Cole M. Imhoff of Coppell, Texas, Majors: International Economics & Finance and Spanish. Cum Laude. Parents: Joshua Imhoff and Molly Imhoff;
Kylie Linh Imperial of Houston, Texas, Majors: Communication and Business Administration, Minor: Education. Parents: Andrew Imperial and Phuong Nguyen;
Muskaan Jaiswal of Frisco, Texas, Majors: Biology-Molecular/Cellular and Public Health, Minor: Chemistry. Honors in Biology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Sanjeev Jaiswal and Monika Jaiswal;
Deedee Katja Jansen of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Majors: Engineering Physics and Theatre, Minor: Mathematics. Honors in Physics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Douglas Jansen and Dina Jansen;
Susana Carolina Jaramillo Eguren of Grand Prairie, Texas, Major: East Asian Studies, Minor: Theatre. Parents: Juan Jaramillo and Flor Eguren;
Alexus M. Johnson of Humble, Texas, Major: Biomedical Studies, Minor: Kinesiology. Parents: Ryan Johnson and Barbara Johnson;
Christian S. Johnson of Wylie, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Kinesiology. Parents: Chris Johnson and Latanya Johnson;
Qyla Marie Johnson of Sherman, Texas, Major: English, Minor: Behavioral & Health Studies. Parent: Crystal Oakley;
Kamryn J. Jones of Missouri City, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Art. Parents: Kevin Jones and Tyronka Blount-Jones;
Sean Michael Jonte of Allen, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: Theatre. Parents: Michael Jonte and Jane Jonte;
Genevieve Michelle Katz of Huntsville, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Art. Parents: Jarrod Katz and Nancy Katz;
Saahas Kaul of Frisco, Texas, Major: Public Health, Minor: Chemistry. Cum Laude. Parents: Sumer Kaul and Shivani Kaul;
Luke Thomas Keenan of Sugar Land, Texas, Major: Biology-Molecular/Cellular, Minor: Chemistry. Cum Laude. Parents: Joe Keenan and Christine Keenan;
Peyton Keily of Round Rock, Texas, Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science, Minor: Public Health. Parents: Brandon Keily and Jennifer Keily;
Ayman Rahim Khan of McKinney, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry. Parents: Abdul Khan and Bushra Khan;
Kenneth R. Kienle of Weatherford, Texas, Major: Economics, Minor: Communication. Cum Laude. Parents: Richard Kienle and Jeanneane Kienle;
Rex Hamilton King of Bulverde, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Communication. Parents: George King and Karen King;
Joli Rhae Kirkpatrick of Bonham, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minors: History and English. Cum Laude. Parents: Jon Kirkpatrick and Lana Kirkpatrick;
Jazmyn Donn Kizziar of Bakersfield, California, Majors: Biology and Environmental Studies. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Donald Kizziar and Kelle Kizziar;
Ashlynn Danielle Kupradit of McKinney, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Social Justice;
Alexander Quang Lai of Grand Prairie, Texas, Major: Kinesiology, Minor: Mathematics. Parents: Thanh Lai and Minh Ha;
Kenedie Patrice Lane of Frisco, Texas, Major: Biology-Molecular/Cellular, Minor: Spanish. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Charles Lane and Leslie Lane;
Sarah Elizabeth Laredo of Rowlett, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minors: Spanish and Kinesiology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Saul Laredo and Jeaninne Laredo;
Logan Alexander Lassiter of Frisco, Texas, Majors: International Economics & Finance and Spanish. Cum Laude. Parents: Cam Swanson and Michael Lassiter;
Kato Lazarro-Hinterscher of McKinney, Texas, Major: Media Studies, Minor: History. Parents: Eugene Hinterscher and Pamela Hinterscher;
Abigail Vy Le of Allen, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Chemistry. Honors in Psychology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Nam Le and Cyndi Le;
Angelina T. Le of Arlington, Texas, Major: Public Health, Minor: Anthropology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Quang Le and Tuyen Vo;
Brooke Elizabeth Lee of North Richland Hills, Texas, Major: Theatre, Minors: Education and English. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Ricky Lee and Heather Lee;
Mark A. Leonard of Frisco, Texas, Majors: Mathematics and Physics. Honors in Physics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Ernest Leonard and Terrie Leonard;
Ranee Denise LeVasseur of Richards, Texas, Major: Sociology, Minor: Anthropology. Parents: Dennis LeVasseur and Toy LeVasseur;
Sarah Abigail Lira of Dallas, Texas, Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Media Studies. Parents: Policarpo Lira and Maria Lira;
Mark Phillip Lobdell of Lombard, Illinois, Major: Computer Science, Minor: East Asian Studies. Parents: Phillip Lobdell and Suzanne Lobdell;
Shilo Lieu Pham Logan of Fort Worth, Texas, Major: Art, Minor: Creative Writing;
Kylie Lynn Lyle of Grapevine, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology. Parents: George Lyle and Mari St. Clair;
Isabell Thanh-Mai Ma of Allen, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Psychology. Parents: Binh Ma and Thuy Mai;
Sydrah Maher of McKinney, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Political Science. Cum Laude. Parents: Ahmad Maher and Shaymaa Yassin;
Abhivarth Reddy Malladi of Lewisville, Texas, Major: Neuroscience, Minor: Chemistry. Parents: Srikanth Malladi and Srilatha Malladi;
Trystan Cole Mallory of Ravenna, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: Religious Studies. Parents: Kenneth Mallory and Tina Mallory;
Madison Louise Malonson of Dallas, Texas, Major: Sociology, Minor: English. Parents: Kevin Malonson and Melissa Malonson;
Brayden Ryan Marshall of Forney, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Accounting. Parents: Anthony Marshall and Suprina Marshall;
Delia Denise Martinez of Wylie, Texas, Majors: Political Science and Nonprofit Organizations & Public Affairs, Minor: Art. Cum Laude. Parents: Israel Martinez and Reina Martinez;
Eleanna S. Martinez of Carrollton, Texas, Major: Engineering Physics, Minor: Art. Parents: Antonio Martinez and Maria Martinez;
Zoe Noelle Martir of Garland, Texas, Majors: Public Health and Anthropology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Gerard Martir and Sally Martir;
Jacob Andrew Mashburn of Houston, Texas, Major: Environmental Studies, Minor: Philosophy. Parents: Lee Mashburn and Jennifer Mashburn;
Dauvo Lebron McDonald of Waco, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minors: Sociology and History. Parents: Tasha McDonald and Willie McDonald;
Gabrielle Serena McGill of San Antonio, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry. Parents: Jennifer McGill and Claude McGill;
Joseph A. McGuire of Sugar Land, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minors: Accounting and Spanish. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: John McGuire and Julie McGuire;
Jed M. McPike of Austin, Texas, Major: Physics, Minor: Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Steven McPike and Kristen McPike;
Vanesa Joseline Melchor of Whitesboro, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology. Honors in Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Braulio Melchor and Maria Melchor;
Benjamin Meraz of Sherman, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: Accounting. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Angela Meraz and Fernando Meraz;
Hannah Ailani Mercado of Dallas, Texas, Major: Mathematics, Minor: Data Science & Analytics. Parents: Charles Mercado and Nora Mercado;
Erin Kelly Miller of Stephenville, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Spanish. Honors in Biology. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Thaddeus Miller and Kelly Miller;
Hamza Mirza of Frisco, Texas, Major: Computer Science, Minor: Art. Parents: Maimoona Iqbal and Hameed Mirza;
Chase Mitchelson of Austin, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minors: Philosophy and East Asian Studies. Parents: Brett Mitchelson and Anne Mitchelson;
Angelita Consepcion Montez of Dallas, Texas, Major: Public Health, Minor: History. Parents: Ruben Montez and Sandra Montez;
Mason Joseph Moreau of Howe, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Kinesiology. Honors in Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Jason Moreau and Jennifer Moreau;
Jose Nandin of Sherman, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Kinesiology. Parents: Tommy Nandin and Rosalinda Nandin;
Catherine Siena Nash of Sachse, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: East Asian Studies. Parents: David Nash and Gina Nash;
Godasi Ndihokubwayo of Houston, Texas, Major: Public Health, Minor: Communication. Parents: Aroni Nitegeka and Florance Uwamahoro;
Ainsley Ella Nelson of Frisco, Texas, Major: Biochemistry, Minor: German. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Christopher Nelson and Shannon Nelson;
Emma Nelson of McKinney, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Philosophy. Parents: Angelita Jaramillo Nelson and Peter Nelson;
Robert Cade Newbrand of The Colony, Texas, Majors: Chemistry and Psychology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Michael Newbrand and Erin Newbrand;
Andromeda Campbell Newsom of McKinney, Texas, Majors: English and Political Science. Honors in English. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Thomas Newsom and Vicky Newsom;
Haley Nichole Newton of Richland Hills, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Philosophy. Parents: Ronald Newton and Ashley Newton;
Kalissa Dawn Niles of Richmond, Texas, Major: Kinesiology-Exercise Science, Minor: Biology. Parents: Ryan Niles and Stephanie Niles;
Kyle P. Nimon of Hurst, Texas, Major: Environmental Studies, Minor: Philosophy. Cum Laude. Parents: Michael Nimon and Vanessa Nimon;
Noemi Nunez-Ruiz of Austin, Texas, Majors: Healthcare Administration and Spanish. Parents: Alfonso Nunez Garcia and Anselma Ruiz Solis;
Connor Barton O’Hara of Houston, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Communication. Parents: Koby O’Hara and Cammie O’Hara;
Michael Hunter Orsburn of Collinsville, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Anthropology. Parent: Ashley Vannoy;
Ella Blue Owens of Richardson, Texas, Major: English-Creative Writing, Minor: Psychology. Honors in English. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Christopher Owens and Margaret Owens;
Maria Pak of Richardson, Texas, Majors: Political Science and History, Minor: French. Parents: Won Pak and Amy Horsman;
James Parrish of Richardson, Texas, Major: English-Creative Writing, Minor: Environmental Studies;
Paola Paulin of Sherman, Texas, Major: Spanish, Minor: Education. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Rafael Paulin and Emma Paulin;
Jeremiah Perez of Crandall, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Kinesiology. Parents: Ray Perez and Rosanna Trevino;
Josie Qing Pettijohn of Austin, Texas, Major: Mathematics, Minor: Education. Cum Laude. Parent: Leslie Pettijohn;
Emily Pohl of Castroville, Texas, Major: English-Creative Writing, Minors: French and Art. Cum Laude. Parents: Dominic Pohl and Denise Pohl;
Paulina Porter of Flower Mound, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Spanish. Cum Laude. Parents: Martin Porter and Marianna Porter;
Caitlyn Joy Potraza of Plano, Texas, Majors: Kinesiology and Communication. Parents: Kyle Potraza and Lisa Potraza;
Rohan Potu of Plano, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: East Asian Studies. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Rojani Potu and Lakshminarayana Potu;
Divya Dharshini Prakash of Frisco, Texas, Majors: Computer Science and Public Health, Minor: International Relations. Parents: Zivan Ezhil and Yamini Kelappan;
Patricia Lynn Pullin of Rollingwood, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology. Parents: Shilpa Amin and Steven Pullin;
Sarah Ann Putnicki of Gunter, Texas, Majors: Business Administration and Spanish, Minor: Art. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Thaddeus Putnicki and Melanie Putnicki;
Asier Quiroga of San Antonio, Texas, Majors: International Economics & Finance and Spanish, Minor: Political Science. Parents: Jose Quiroga and Linda Quiroga;
Florentino Michael Ramirez of Dallas, Texas, Major: Business Finance, Minor: Political Science. Parents: Florentino Ramirez and Kelly Ramirez;
Naomi Crystal Ramirez Enriquez of Grand Prairie, Texas, Major: Spanish, Minors: Education and English. Parents: Gabriela and Alejandro Enriquez and German Ramirez;
Maggie Lee Reed of Lubbock, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minors: Education and Spanish. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Peter Reed and Tricia Reed;
Anita Nicole Renaud of Garland, Texas, Major: Art, Minor: Nonprofit Organizations & Public Affairs. Summa Cum Laude. Parent: Damon Renaud;
Jackson Blake Rennie of Sherman, Texas, Major: History, Minor: Education. Parent: Ashley Rennie;
Mia Bella Rios of Richmond, Texas, Major: Theatre, Minor: Media Studies. Parents: Baldemar Rios and Lauren Rios;
Frances Rose Rogers of Dallas, Texas, Majors: Classical Civilization and History. Honors in Classics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: David Rogers and Mary Rogers;
Jewelia T. Ross of Sherman, Texas, Major: Communication, Minor: Education. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Justin Ross and Ashley McBride;
Mikayla Laurén Ross of Sherman, Texas, Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Laura K. Ross and Joe L. Ross Sr.;
Pacer Kinnick Ryle of Paradise, Texas, Major: History, Minor: Education. Parents: Jonathan Ryle and Christi Ryle;
Osvaldo Salas Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Major: Engineering Physics, Minor: Mathematics. Parents: Osvaldo Salas Sr. and Lilian Salas;
Dayannara Salvador of Irving, Texas, Majors: International Business and East Asian Studies. Parents: Oscar Salvador and Martha Guerrero;
John Brack Salyer III of Frisco, Texas, Major: Classics, Minors: Western Intellectual Tradition and History. Honors in Classics. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Brack Salyer and Lisa Salyer;
Emma Alexis Samaniego of Naples, Texas, Major: Political Science, Minor: Nonprofit Organizations & Public Affairs. Cum Laude. Parents: Manuel Samaniego and Rhonda Samaniego;
Christian Nicholas Samonte of Forney, Texas, Majors: Chemistry and History, Minor: Biology. Parent: Rowena Samonte;
Niharika Saran of Coppell, Texas, Major: Biology-Molecular/Cellular, Minor: Chemistry. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Tarun Saran and Devika Saran;
Laurel Marie Schmiege of Tyler, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: Art. Magna Cum Laude. Parents: Ann Schmiege and Lorenz Schmiege;
Aiden Tyler Schneck of Allen, Texas, Major: Business Administration, Minor: Classics. Parents: John Schneck and Alison Schneck;
William Joseph Shegon of Trophy Club, Texas, Major: Biology, Minor: East Asian Studies. Parents: Mark Shegon and Tina Shegon;
Rund Iyad Shehadeh of Southlake, Texas, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology. Summa Cum Laude. Parents: Manar Saleh and Iyad Shehadeh;
