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Coker also honored those part of Dean’s Commendation, Honors Program, International Study, and World Scholars. Since 1908, Coker University, formerly Coker College, has been dedicated to fostering participation in the community of scholarship and the development of ethical character, leadership skills, and social responsibility. This history is reflected in its graduation ceremony, which includes a formal academic procession, use of the University Seal, the presence of the Mace & Heraldic Staff, and the singing of the Alma Mater. Coker’s Winter 2021 graduates include: **Bachelor of Arts** ***Biology*** Kayla Tylynn Baldwin Ashley Marie Carson Lauren Ashley DeWitt Andrea Mara Goodson   ***Business Administration*** Kevin Martin Dicey Alexis Ya’Kira Green Zoe Heed Samantha Elaine Hoffman Christopher Mason Matthews Gustavo Holanda Palmieri Johnathan Partlow Corey J. Perkins   ***Communication*** Jayna Chanelle Mitchell Sarah Webster   ***Criminology*** Baffour Dwamena Christyn McKayla Dye Cameron McCracken   ***Early Childhood Education*** Vandalyn L. Avery Whitney Logan Kirkley Terence Damon Warren   ***Elementary Education*** Courtney Stephens Marsh    ***Interdisciplinary Studies *** Ariane LaPrairie   ***Medical Technology*** Takirah Denay Tolbert   ***Physical Education*** Olivia Leigh Cerick Emily Everton Dylan Feagin Adam Kennedy Deonta Cortez Lambert Anna Grace Severance Will Davis Venable   ***Psychology*** Hugo Jonsson Caroline Grace Ramsey **Bachelor of Science**   ***Business Management*** Jamira Ollie Massey John Anton Woodberry Haley Adams Beggs Brandi Besch Porter McLean Folsom Darius Jurelle Green Suzanne K. Hansen Larry J. Hickman Tristan Todd Izzard Aleshia L. Jenkins Kenneth R. Johnson Emon Mercedes Madison Stephanie Richelle Brewer Newsome Adahy Oropeza Carol Albrecht Outlaw Alexis Shantell Parker Donna Halee Rogers Austin Blake Smith Wesley L. Stephens Courtney Lynn York    ***Criminology*** Iris Goodyear Shaitoya L. Ham Jacqueline Victoria Kilgore Emmanuel Williams   ***Psychology*** Alonna Brooke Lee Barber Vanessa Murray-Weldon Kimberly Denise Arnold Cortney Elizabeth Back Christen Meldrum Pierre Logan Faye Gooden Katelyn White Snyder   ***Sociology*** Suzanne Holladay Arswanette Flowers Myers **Master of Science**   ***College Athletic Administration*** Dorionte Hines Shelby L. Hughes Erin Christine Indermill Samantha Paige Lowder Robert Lake Lybrand Derrick Farran McQueen Kaitlyn Rose Miller Olivia Netzler Gray James Tennenbaum Christopher Van Ormer Brian Kristopher Vutianitis Sarah McKenzie White   ***Criminal and Social Justice Policy*** Daniel A. Allen Bradleigh Erin Broome Dennis Jessica Danielle Frazier Kaino Marlo Rolle, Jr. De-Juan Tremaine Shell   ***Management and Leadership*** Raymond Ladon Ackey, Jr. Grayson Reilly Chappell Barbara A. Chappell Meirisa Barnwell Crystal L. Cutchin Dennis Richard Flowers Destany Danielle Gause Tatiana Lane Griffin Hunter Joseph Horton Faith Antoinette Lee Tiffany Cher Moses Nikki Lynn Schultz Dustin Sims Dortha Wilson Sipp Amber Louise Skinner Hunter Scott Thomas Marie V. Tiller Gregory Walker Cameron Robert Murray **Master of Education**   ***Curriculum and Instructional Technology*** Michael Alan Baker Shanon Christine Bowden Jennifer Amy Cooper Jenna L. Edwards Yusuf A. English Cathryn Baker Garland Alexis Karat Glover La’Porchia Jenise Davis Olivia McDaniel Lara Loni Angel Picariello Alvinise Nichole Scipio Caroline Elizabeth White   ***Literacy Studies*** Leslie Creech Barrineau Caitlin Tidwell McCaskill Julia Christine Satterfield Sarah Watts-Spivey ### ### ABOUT COKER UNIVERSITY Coker University is a student-focused, comprehensive institution of higher education with a strong liberal arts core, located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Coker combines round table, discussion-based learning with hands-on experiences to encourage active participation in and out of the classroom. A supportive, close-knit community prepares Coker students with the confidence and practical life skills they need to reach their personal best, in college and beyond. Founded in 1908, Coker is a bachelor’s and master’s degree-granting institution and competes in 21 NCAA Division II sports. 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