--- title: Coker University Graduates 133 at Spring 2021 Commencement description: 110 Undergraduates, 23 Graduate Students Earn Degrees at May 2021 Commencement --- # SEARCH COKER.EDU [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/images/coker-logo.png?width=266&height=85&name=coker-logo.png "coker-logo.png")](https://coker.edu/) - [Campus Bookstore](http://bookstore.coker.edu/home.aspx) - [Visit Coker](https://coker.edu/visit) - [Giving](https://coker.edu/after-coker/give-coker) - [Media](https://coker.edu/news-stories) - [Contact Us](https://coker.edu/contact-us) ![Coker University Logo](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/2022%20Images%20and%20Icons/coker-university-logo.svg) - [About](https://coker.edu/about-coker) - [Why Coker?](https://coker.edu/why-coker/) - [Academics](https://coker.edu/academic-programs) - [Admissions & Aid](https://coker.edu/admissions-aid) - [Student Experience](https://coker.edu/student-experience) - [After Coker](https://coker.edu/alumni) - [Athletics](http://www.cokercobras.com/landing/index) [Prospective Students](https://coker.edu/admissions-aid) - 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Coker also honored those part of Dean’s Commendation, Honors Program, International Study, and World Scholars. In a Friday evening ceremony, the Honorable James H. “Jay” Lucas, the speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, addressed those Coker students earning their master in science degrees. Saturday morning’s undergraduate commencement address was delivered by Senator Gerald Malloy. Afternoon graduates heard from Mindy Taylor, a district manager for government and community relations in South Carolina for Duke Energy and member of the Coker University Board of Trustees. 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 Spring 2021 graduates include: **Bachelor of Arts *Biology*** Shaiyana Devika Brown Emerald Sabrina McKnight Brandon Shawn Pickering Madison Taylor Schmidt Adam Jacob Vonderschmidt ***Business Administration*** Khree Jordan Alexander Alvaro Garrido Brazquez Jacob Wilson Cole Ramon Alejandro Correa Andrew John Dappen Guillermo Falo Ejea Johnathan Ford Mahari D. Greene Phillip Griffor Wilhemson Jean-Pierre James Dakota Gregory Jennings Mary Kooper Justus Elias Lehmann Gabrielle Milo Aaron Mitchell Mathew James Murphy Parker Robert Oldham Alicia Marie Quinteros William Norris Rachels Morgan Ratcliffe Anthony Edward Salas Khalil Shakir-Harris Gabrielle Louise Sturla Joseph Anthony Venazio Ja-Juan Victor Tanner Mason Wofford ***Chemistry*** Robert V. Dzingleski Quaterio Antonia Richardson Alexis J. Schaub ***Communication*** Alexsandra Leigh Alverson Christopher Rion Nowlin Camryn Raye Quick ***Criminology*** Megan Hope Boyd Emily Marie Davis Christopher Hagy Reilly RC Hall Matthew Ryan Jacoby Morgan Grace Richardson Matthew Denton Shields Stephen Michael Sperbeck, Jr. ***Early Childhood Education*** Briannia Gulledge Rachel Malene Price ***Elementary Education*** Meredith Leah Jowers ***Fine Arts*** Samantha Paige Goodman ***History*** Chase Montgomery Johnson Logan Alexander Usher ***Interdisciplinary Studies*** Sierra Nicole Harvey Murishi Irankunda Ann Frances Mansfield Justin William Steeves ***Mathematics*** William White, III ***Music*** Alison Clodfelter ***Physical Education*** Avahna Beylin Baker James Robert Brugger Charlotte Clarke Whitney Nicole Hodge Madison Claire King Sage McKinsey Best Lilly Robi Obrstar Lillia Rodriguez Elizabeth G. Waldron Bradley Coker Woods Alexis Marie Zegan ***Political Science*** Jake Johnson Alexandria Lianna Layne ***Psychology*** Payton Baronella-O’Toole Debbony Janeva Bowens Bristen Janee Faulk Quay-Andria Cortasia Johnson Shanelle Elicia Lee-Burns Juliette Norwood Leroy James Rickey Woods, IV ***Sociology*** Madelyn Becker ***Theater*** Starr-Taija Sha’Quay James Serena Nicole Madden Chevez Antoinette Smith **Bachelor of Fine Arts** ***Dance*** Kayla NaJe’ Lilly **Bachelor of Science** ***Business Management*** Latoya Antoinette Davis Kenneth M. Hancock Roshina Ingram Nicole Shauntel Jones Michelle Bastien Kennedy Bruce E. Lamb, Sr. Dominique Muldrow Gary Douglas Nuttall, Jr. Maci Grace Outlaw Christopher Martin Privette Mararie Leigh Rollins Barbara Louise Sweet Jamie Leon Streett Megan Kelley Taylor ***Criminology*** Lindsey Michelle Able Skylar Davis Adrienne Brown-Mills Hannah-Rae Watford ***Psychology*** Kristen Blair Barr Jenilyn Haselden Felecia Elaine James David McKenzie Krista Cierra Rodgers Dennyetta Katelynn Rogers Vance Earl Odom Katherine Lenor-Sarkany Vanden Berg ***Sociology*** Kyle Madison Baker Russell K. Patterson **Master of Science** ***Criminal Justice and Social Policy*** Bryan E. Brown Chanda Evette Byrd Andrinea Arianna Patrick Shauntae Woodhouse ***College Athletic Administration*** Thatcher Clark Sharneece Alysia Gary Jackson Helfrich Daniel M Martin Shilah Ann Minerva ***Management and Leadership*** Shellon Forte Taylor Price Gainey Brandon Chase Gainey Destany Gause Tamysha Nicole Garcia Brad Eugene Lear Jennifer Ann Morris Thomas Edward Puryear Melissa Thompson Elisha Joel Usher Chad Landon Vick Joseph Wilkes Shakeema Latoria Williamson Kimberly Jean Yates Carrillo ### ### 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. 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