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Kayla Hood
  • Social Work
  • Class of 2014
  • Taylorsville, Ky.

Kayla Nicole Hood Pinned by Carver School of Social Work and Counseling at Campbellsville University

2013 May 15

Dr. Darlene Eastridge, dean, opened the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling pinning ceremonies on May 3.

"God has blessed Campbellsville University with the largest number of graduates in the history of the Carver School," Eastridge said, "and very high caliber students in all three of our locations -- Louisville, Campbellsville and Somerset Centers."

Kayla Nicole Hood of Taylorsville, Ky., was part of the largest graduating class from Campbellsville University's Carver School of Social Work and Counseling graduating with a bachelor of social work.

In addition to numerous awards presented for excellence in service and academics, Phi Alpha honors were given to: Chad Bacconnier, Kimbra Compton, Amanda Florence, Amanda Goodlett and Tarah Muntz.

In addition to the undergraduate and master of social work pinnings, the Carver School also hosted a pinning for the master of science in counseling degree recipients.

"Tonight you have earned this celebration and I speak for all Carver faculty when I say that we are proud to have played a part in your success," Eastridge said as she welcomed the crowd of graduates, family and friends.

Dr. Karen Westbrooks made honorable mention of outstanding performers on the exit exam that each degree recipient was required to complete. Those honored were: Rachel Gilbert, Rachel Heyne, Chris Price and Jenna Yoder.

In addition, Conver presented a special Kente cloth to a student with outstanding performance for those in servant leadership roles. The recipient was Rev. Stephen Smith. Smith is the pastor of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Louisville.

Conver said the Kente cloth, which was used in 14th Century Ghana during ceremonial events, is a symbol of honor.

"It is a handmade and unique work of art," he said.

Eastridge thanked everyone for their attendance and challenged them to be the future of CU.

"As an alum, we look to you to be our future, as people ask you about your education and professional development," she said.

Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,600 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.