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Hudson Haynes
  • History and Political Science
  • Class of 2016
  • Grayson, Ga.

Haynes and 410 others graduate from Campbellsville University

2016 Jun 20

Dr. Joseph L. Owens, chair of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, urged Campbellsville University graduates to "Don't just stand there, do something," as he spoke at commencement Saturday, May 14 in Powell Athletic Center.

A total of 411 undergraduate and graduate students in three commencement ceremonies Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 were given their diplomas. The 2015-16 academic year produced 642 Campbellsville University graduates.

Hudson Duke Haynes of Grayson, Ga. received a(n) Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science.

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Owens, who graduated in 1977 from Campbellsville University, told the graduates, "This is not a time to stand still nor to allow fear or you to be so settled in your life to dampen the momentum of the journey."

He spoke from Exodus' third and fourth chapters which told of Moses' "commencement" when he was nudged by God to step into the next phase of his journey.

"God knew Moses was ready, and God knows you are ready for your Commencement Day," Owens said.

He urged the graduates to clarify their calling, confirm their commitment and commence with courage.

"This is Holy Ground at Campbellsville University," he said. "God will be with you as you continue to be Christian servant leaders."

Owens also received the prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award at the Friday night master's commencement in Ransdell Chapel. At the Saturday morning ceremony, 2016 graduate Kristen Nichole Jacob of Lexington received the student Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.

Co-valedictorians of the May 2016 graduating class were Holly Michelle Bowles of Louisville, Ky.; Clayton Drake Brooks of Bardstown, Ky.; Justin Wade Cave of Campbellsville, Ky.; Josh Robert Eastridge of Campbellsville, Ky.; Hannah Marie Erwin of Scottsville, Ky.;

Sarah Michelle Hagan of West Lafayette, Ind.; Casey Brooke Hunt of Mt. Vernon, Ky.; Amber Danielle Hurm of Philpot, Ky.; Rebecca Camille Jantzen of Brandenburg, Ky.; and Emily Marie Kamenish of Louisville, Ky.

Salutatorian was Mallory Joelle Vest of Artesia, N.M.

The graduates receiving degrees are as follows: 21 associate degrees in nursing; nine associate of science; 16 bachelor of arts; one bachelor of music; 156 bachelor of science; 22 bachelor of social work; 46 bachelor of science in business administration;

Twelve bachelor of science in nursing; six teacher leader master of arts in education; one master of arts in music; nine master of arts arts in special education; 15 master of arts in school improvement; three master of arts in sport management; 12 teacher leader master of arts in special education;

Twenty-two master of business administration; two master of music in conducting; six master in marriage and family therapy; seven master in management and leadership; five master of music in performance; 27 master of social work and 13 master of theology.

Degrees are conferred upon completion of all academic requirements.

Benji Kelly, vice president for development, installed the graduates into the Alumni Association which is made up of about 11,000 Campbellsville University graduates.

"As a graduate you represent which that is good and great about the university. Your past accomplishments, your future achievements, the way in which you live, and the values by which you live will reflect upon the educational values of Campbellsville University," Kelly said.

Kelly asked the graduates to do three tasks: display their diploma with pride, help recruit students and help continue a trend of record setting enrollment and make a gift in support of the university.

Dr. Donna Hedgepath vice president for academic affairs, presented the graduates. Dr. Joseph L. Owens, chair of the CU Board of Trustees, gave the address at both Saturday ceremonies.

Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music, played the organ at the Friday ceremony, and the CU Brass Ensemble played at the Saturday ceremonies. Special music at the Friday ceremony was given by Junjie Piao, violinist, and Hsing-Yi Tsai, pianist.

Dr. Tony Cunha, dean of the School of Music and associate professor of music, led the congregational music at the Friday and Saturday noon ceremony, and Dr. Mark Bradley, professor of music, led the congregational music at the 9 a.m. Saturday ceremony.

Dr. Helen Mudd, professor of social work, gave the invocation at the Friday night ceremony, and Dr. Jason Garrett, associate professor of communication, chair of the faculty forum, gave the benediction.

Dr. Beverly Ennis, dean of the School of Education and associate professor of education, gave the invocation at the 9 a.m. Saturday ceremony, and Garrett gave the benediction.

Dr. Jeanette Parker, associate professor for academic affairs and professor of psychology, gave the invocation at the noon Saturday ceremony, and Garrett gave the benediction.

Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,500 students offering 63 undergraduate options, 17 master's degrees, five postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu.