Families, friends packed Allen Arena for spring 2011 commencement ceremony
Janel Shoun |
| President L. Randolph Lowry |
| University of Georgia President Mike Adams |
In its 120th year, Lipscomb University graduated its largest group of students ever at the spring 2011 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7.
- The graduation of Lipscomb’s first three Yellow Ribbon scholarship students;
- The graduation of Paul Mator Manyok, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan;
- A reunion for the Class of 1961, which donated the ever-present Bison statue to the college, and
- Comments by the 2011 Alumnus of the Year Mike Adams, president of the University of Georgia.
- The university awarded its first Masters of Human Resources and Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry degrees to August graduates.
- The 2011 graduating classes of May and August included 210 master’s level graduates and 362 bachelor's degree graduates.
- The Lipscomb College of Business awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees, 44 Master of Business Administration degrees and 15 Master of Accountancy degrees, the most in its history.
Lipscomb President L. Randolph Lowry told the students at the ceremony:
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“Graduates you all came as consumers and now you leave as our product. Out of all the universities you could have gone to, you chose to come to Lipscomb. We are thrilled that you did. You have contributed to it. You have helped us develop it. You have created its reputation as it now stands. "We have sought to education you. We have sought to mold and develop you. We have sought to give our professional lives as you have prepared for your professional lives. And, I want you to remember as you leave that we have given our best to you and you are outstanding people. "We hope that you leave ready to serve a needy world and we hope and want you to always recognize that you are part of the herd. You are part of the Bison herd. You will always be part of Lipscomb University. No matter what your circumstance. No matter what challenges and joys you have in life, this will always be a university home for you.” |
| Paul Mator Manyok (far right) is one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and a Lipscomb graduate. | The rain went away in time for plenty of family photos on the Allen Arena Mall. |
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Honor Graduates
Lipscomb recognized eight graduates with 4.0 GPAs. Rebecca Joy Bennie
Ericka Darlene Blackwell Richard Warren Forehand Audrey Rose Head Kayla Joy Marsh
Amanda Mary Martin Anna Kristina Midget Leslie Anne Shilling Outstanding Teacher Awards
Those who receive this annual award are selected through nominations by faculty and a vote by faculty and the senior class. Dr. Alan Bradshaw,
Associate Professor of Physics Dr. Beth Conway,
Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Matt Hearn,
Professor of English |
SALT Scholars
Students who completed additional service requirements,including a senior capstone project, are recognized as SALT (Serving and Learning Together) Scholars.
Brooke LaShea Baird
Rebecca Joy Bennie Amanda Lee Bowers Nicole Renae Brasfield Shanley Frances Deignan
Shelby L. Farrell Olivia Nicole Heard Patrick Blake McAnally Brandon James Moss
William Carson Reed Robert Jackson Sprayberry
John William Baker
Summer Fellowship Award Dr. Fort Gwinn, Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Stephen Lee Marsh Award
Anna Kristina Midgett
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| Lipscomb offers a tuition-free education to military veterans who qualify for the Yellow Ribbon program under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. These are the first three to graduate. | More friends and family than ever before showed up to see Lipscomb's largest class receive their degrees. |