The commencement address was offered by former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk, a 1976 graduate of Austin College, and now a partner with the law firm of Vinson & Elkins in Dallas. Graduating senior Rachel Baumann of San Antonio, Texas, was selected by her classmates to present the senior address. .

Kirk, along with baccalaureate speaker Jimmie D. Johnson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, Texas, and Bob Hunter of the Texas House of Representatives, received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees during the ceremonies. A surprise honorary doctorate also was awarded to Austin College Board of Trustee chair Robert J. Wright of Dallas.

During commencement each year, the J.C. Kidd and J.M. Robinson Scholarship medals are awarded to the graduates with the highest academic record. The faculty selects the recipients, with no distinction between them, on the basis of students’ entire academic records. In 2005, faculty members were unable to distinguish between the top three students. The medals were awarded to Zeeshan Danawala of Carrollton, Texas; Carly Hale of Sherman, Texas; and Elizabeth R. Hoffman of Boerne, Texas.

Students with an "Honors in" designation completed a senior honors thesis or project in that discipline through the Austin College Departmental Honors Program. Students are invited to complete honors work by the department faculty. Eighteen students completed honors work.

Those designated summa cum laude have earned a grade point average of 3.85 or higher on a 4.0 scale; magna cum laude 3.70 to 3.84; and cum laude, 3.5 to 3.69. 

Candidates for degrees, including those who have completed or will complete degree requirements in January, May, or August 2006, are listed below by hometown, along with their major.

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE CANDIDATES:

Brian Ellis Womack, Grades 6-12, Spanish, Sheri and William Womack.

Sarah Beth Nielsen, Early Childhood, Generalist through Grade 4, Lisa S. Nielsen.

Tiffany Anne Lo, Grades 8-12, Math, Cheryl Campbell.

Emily Lynn Zwierlein, Grades 8-12, Life Science, Karen and Victor Zwierlein.

Natalie Marie Stotts, All-Level Art Education, Sandra and Douglas Stotts.

Elizabeth JoAnne Christian, Grades 6 -12, French, Marilyn and John Christian.

Kyla Jo Parker, Early Childhood, Generalist through Grade 4.

Carrie Michele Beach, All-Levels Theatre Education, James and Carolyn Beach;

Jennifer S. Brem, Early Childhood, Generalist through Grade 4;

Luisa Maria Escorcia, Grades 8 - 12, History, Martha and Alvaro Escorcia.

Adam Windsor Delka, All-Levels Music Education, Kim and Julie Delka.

Adam Charles Bean, Grades 6-12, Spanish, Nancy and Alan Bean.

Julia Rebecca Holmer, International Studies with a minor in Sociology; summa cum laude, Jon Holmer and Susan Lomperis.

Valerie Michelle Allen, Art and Psychology, Tom and Sheila Allen;

Ashley Susan Koruthu, Psychology, Belsy and Jose Koruthu.

Lisa Kathryn Holy, Economics and Business Administration, Karen and John Holy;

Catherine Colbath Phillips, Psychology; Honors in Psychology; magna cum laude, Becky and Mel Phillips;

Meggin Elaine Rutherford, Political Science and Sociology, summa cum laude, Debora and Burt Rutherford.

Leslie Anne Spost, History and Spanish, Steve and Nicki Hodge of Anna and Lorie Nave of Tom Bean, Texas.

Lauren Claire Ice, Art and Environmental Studies; cum laude, Cathy and Tom Ice.

Victor Douglas Lohla, Jr., Biology with a minor in Philosophy, Evelyn and Doug Lohla;

Lydia Brooke Lusk, Psychology, Diane and Clu Flu Lusk.

Austin, Texas (zips included)

Stephanie Lynn Birch, Psychology and Political Science; 78753

Kyle Jason Borg, Physics with a minor in Mathematics; cum laude, Margaret and Kenneth Borg;

John Harden Bucy, History, John Bucy of Austin and Virginia Lannen of Dallas;

Thomas James Checkley, German with a minor in Cognitive Science, Linda and Jim Checkley; 78749

Stephen Mark Clayton, Economics with a minor in Mathematics, Catherine and Mark Clayton; 78746

Amanda Suzanne Hill, Psychology, Virginia and Brent Hill; 78739

Eric Paul Hungerford, History and Religious Studies; cum laude, Michelle and Donald Hungerford; 78723

Charles Maurice Schexnayder, Political Science with a minor in History, Deanna and John Schexnayder; 78751

Brenna Glenn Shay, English and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies; cum laude, Carol and Jim Shay; 78746

Lindsey Elizabeth Stratton, Business Administration, Jan and Thomas Stratton;

Rachel Eger Thompson, Economics and Environmental Studies, Audrey and Dale Thompson. 78739

Hassan Hisham Farid, Business Administration, Amal and Hisham Farid.

Alyson Leigh Buick, Biology, Kathy and Greg Buick of Bedford and Mary Buick of Sherman, Texas;

Shan Aziz Nanji, Political Science, Abdul and Karima Nanji.

Stewart Christian Long, Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy, Kevin and Susan Long.

Elizabeth Ruth Hoffman, Biology and Communication Arts; Honors in Biology; summa cum laude; Kidd/Robinson Award for top graduate, Cherie and Leslie Hoffman.

Jacob Renshaw Shockley, Economics, Doris and Larry Shockley.

Robert Thomas Quiring, Religious Studies, Helen and Thomas Quiring.

Hilary Ann Page, Classics and History with a minor in English; summa cum laude, Cheryl and Richard Page.

Derek Shane Hutson, Business Administration, Janet Hutson and Mike Hutson.

Samuel Blair Shropshire, History, Jeanette Shropshire.

Zeeshan Ashraf Danawala, Biology with a minor in History; summa cum laude; Kidd/Robinson Award for top graduate, Kim and Dan Danawala;

Leslie Alison Holmes, International Relations and Sociology; cum laude, Lisa Williams;

Jennifer Lynn Holt, Business Administration, Fred and Karen Holt;

Michelle Anne Howard, Biology with a minor in Gender Studies; magna cum laude, Charlotte and William Howard;

Harold John Kamara, Biochemistry with a minor in Mathematics, Fatima Kamara;

Chakriya Ker, Interdisciplinary Asian Studies and Communication Arts; cum laude, Sihouy and Yath Ker;

Jennifer Lynn Krauland, Biology with a minor in Sociology, Sandi and Steve Krauland;

Monica Rajeshkumar Patel, Business Administration with a minor in Biology; magna cum laude, Sulaxana and Rajeshkumar Patel;

Kellie Marie Peterson, Sociology with a minor in Psychology; cum laude, Rosie and John Peterson;

Nicholas Robert Theis, German; Honors in German; summa cum laude, Linda and Nicholas Theis;

Kyle Wayne Vannguyen, Biology, Thu and Kevin Van-Nguyen.

Cresanda Denae Allen, Environmental Studies with a minor in Spanish, Billy Allen of Cedar Hill and Roesanda Allen of Dallas, Texas;

Edward Safo, Communication Arts, Helena and Yaw Safo;

Brandi Nicole Travis, Music and Psychology, Ann Travis.

Chelsey Rae Horn, Classical Civilization with a minor in Religious Studies, Jada and Jeff Horn.

Rachel Voorhees Rosen, Psychology and Spanish, Deborah Voorhees and David Rosen.

Meredith Lorraine Aue, Psychology and Sociology, Doris and Walter Aue;

David Jonathan Morris, Biochemistry; summa cum laude, Carol and Donald Morris.

Tara Renee Singleton, Art and Religious Studies, Susan Reeves.

Angela Marie Colee Johnson, French with a minor in Political Science, Bob and Mary Philio and Charles and Sandra Colee;

Erin Megan Myers, English, Darcie and Mark Myers;

Mary Michelle Young, Communication Arts, Meg and Richard Young.

Lyndsey Joy Kramp, Biology; summa cum laude, Jodi and David Kramp.

Jerry Neal Kenney, Psychology, Annette and Robert Kenney.

Lynn Elizabeth Gaillard, History and Psychology, Betty Gaillard and Mike Kain;

Parker Read Hevron, History and Political Science; cum laude, Lynn and Ken Hevron;

Kathryn Rebekah Rehm, Art and Spanish; magna cum laude, Marsha Tunnell and Bobby Rehm;

Melissa Dulion Yerger, Biology with a minor in Spanish, Karen and Rucks Yerger.

Jacob Wilson Blacklock, English and History, Helen and John Blacklock.

Lee Andrew Davis, III, Business Administration, Verdie Davis;

Leo Davis, Jr., Business Administration, Verdie Davis.

Megan Elizabeth McRee, Biology with a minor in Spanish; summa cum laude, Allen and Barbara McRee.

Dallas, Texas (zips included)

Justin Glen Almand, History; Honors in History; cum laude, Vickie Tutt of Dallas and James Almand of Denison, Texas; 75061

Cresanda Denae Allen, Environmental Studies with a minor in Spanish, Roesanda Allen of Dallas and Billy Allen of Cedar Hill, Texas; 75237

Naarah Sheerah Allen, Business Administration, Lincoln Allen and Renee Tinner; 75243

Alicia Alexander Angle, Communication Arts; Honors in Communication Arts; magna cum laude, Curtis Angle of Dallas and Sherry Alexander of Mason, Texas; 75211

Santiago M. Ayala, Chemistry and French, Estela and Mario Ayala; 75219

John Harden Bucy, History, Virginia Lannen of Dallas and John Bucy of Austin, Texas; 75223

Yasmeen Mahmood Butt, Biochemistry, Biology, and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies, Michele and Irfan Butt; 75238

Christine Marie Denison, Political Science and Spanish with a minor in Sociology; magna cum laude, Donna and Sanford Denison; 75214

Tabitha Ann Gutierrez, Art, Mary Ann Guiterrez; 75208

Jacob Ryan Hebert, Economics with a minor in French, Mary and Jerry Hebert; 75228

Rebecca Anne Hinojosa, History and Political Science, Rebecca and Aaron Hinojosa; 75211

Andrew Manning Jones, International Economics and Finance with a minor in Spanish, Camille and Daniel Jones; 75238

Alexander Lafayette Cody Kessler, Psychology and Political Science; cum laude, Angie and Steve Kessler; 75248

Russell Glenn Kirk, English and Political Science, Pauline and Glenn Kirk; 75228

Andrew Hall Lawson, Classics, Cynthia and Rodney Lawson; 75208

Andrea Christine Leonard, Psychology with a minor in Sociology; summa cum laude, Cathy and Paul Leonard; 75287

Patrick Montague Mock, Political Science with a minor in Philosophy, Caroline and Tom Mock; 75244

Anastasia Morgan, Biology and Chemistry; magna cum laude, Rosa and Carl Morgan; 75248

Tyler Lee Mynard, Political Science; cum laude, Laurel Vance of Dallas and Lee Mynard of Laredo, Texas; 75228

Jarod Warren Olds, History; magna cum laude, Lyn and Mark Olds; 75228

Michael Brandon Poteet, Economics and Business Administration; cum laude, Frances Poteet; 75214

Erin Elizabeth Rittmayer, Sociology, Joy and Edward Rittmayer; 75244

Jane Elizabeth Terry, Communication Arts with a minor in Art; cum laude, Kris and Tim Terry; 75225

Carrie Lynn Tibbals, Biology with a minor in Spanish; magna cum laude, Dee and Phil Tibbals; 75252

Christina Anne Warner, Biology, Lorraine and William Warner; 75238

Ellen Kirstin Weaver, Art and German; cum laude, Faith and J. Scott Weaver; 75248

Latricia L. Wilson, Sociology with a minor in English, Annette Wilson; 75241

Lauren Joann Yeager, Spanish with a minor in Communication Arts, Stacey Yeager. 75243

Justin Glen Almand, History; Honors in History; cum laude, James Almand of Denison, Texas and Vickie Tutt of Dallas;

Ashlie Brooke Elmore, Political Science with a minor in Sociology; cum laude, Frankie Elmore;

Jesus Leopoldo Navarrete, Spanish and Political Science, Armida and Leopoldo Navarrete;

Brian Edwin Prichard, Business Administration, Susie and Bruce Prichard;

Nathan James Roberts, Economics and History; Honors in Economics; cum laude, Pam Williams of Denison and Jimmy Roberts of Sherman, Texas;

Naveen Ahmed Sharwani, Psychology, Zahida and Shakil Ahmed;

Matthew Austin Waldon, Business Administration with a minor in Art, Marsha and Jim Waldon.

Alyssa Helen Condon, Sociology with a minor in Biology, Nancy and Phillip Condon;

Lisa Michelle Funderburg, Psychology, Luella and Kenneth Funderburg;

Julia Alison Plunkett, Religious Studies, Margaret and Stephen Plunkett.

Luther L. Jackson, Jr., Business Administration, Theresa and Luther Jackson.

Mary Ellen Taylor, History, Nancy L. Taylor.

Blake Tanner Mock, Business Administration, Sharon and Thomas Mock.

Christin Michelle Preslar, Psychology with a minor in English, Lorinda and Roy Preslar.

Pooja Shivraj, Biochemistry; Honors in Chemistry; with a minor in Mathematics; cum laude, Jayashree and Gopal Shivraj.

Maliko Lynn Ubl, Political Science, Hisae and Paul Ubl of Kuala, Lumper.

Marlene García, Political Science with a minor in Biology; cum laude, Maria Guadalupe and Lenin Garcia;

Diana Gonzalez, Physics and Spanish, Jose and Maria Gonzalez.

Sharon Lea Diller, Business Administration; cum laude, Helen and David Diller.

Juliana Mercedes Martinez, Psychology, Norma and Jorge Martinez;

Rahil Abdulali Tejani, Business Administration with a minor in Political Science, Yasmin and Abdulali Tejani.

Agueda Paredes, Political Science with a minor in French, Adela and Fausto Paredes;

Adam Shor, Physics, Susan and Frank Shor.

Aaron Thomas Abate, Business Administration, Teresa and Thomas Abate.

Meaghan Lea Mueller, Business Administration and Psychology; cum laude, Neysa and Mark Mueller.

Ashley Christine Sawinski, Psychology, Christine and John Sawinski.

Kyle David Floyd, Business Administration, Donna and Wayne Walker of Forney and Dana and Kim Floyd of Norman, Oklahoma;

Melissa Gae Grubbs, Spanish with a minor in History; cum laude, Leslie and Randall Grubbs.

Meredith Lynne Williams, Biology, Sharon and Charles Williams.

David Andrew Conrad, Interdisciplinary Asian Studies and History; Honors in History, Dennis and Cynthia Conrad;

Christina Renee Dhanji, Psychology, Corey Dhanji;

Janica Liz Leung, Computer Science with a minor in Spanish; magna cum laude, Lea and Kenny Leung;

Itzel Nayheli Peña, Spanish with a minor in Biology, Maria Peña Cervantes and Willie Peña;

Thomas Michael Quinn, Business Administration with a minor in Spanish, Bill and Becky Quinn;

Nisa Tara Satumtira, Chemistry, Nimman and Pong Satumtira;

Abagail Marie Shaddox, Sociology with a minor in Religious Studies; summa cum laude, Karen Shaddox Appel and Charlie Shaddox;

Garrett Lindy Staples, Business Administration and Religious Studies, Lisa and Steven Staples;

Christine Angela Williams, Art and Business Administration, Blanca Gonzales and Mark Williams.

Cullen Jay Ryan, Business Administration, Vickie and Dave Ryan;

Mariya Shmukler, French and Political Science; cum laude, Berta and Arkady Shmukler;

Akaash Vikram Singh, Business Administration, Susheela and Rajendra Singh.

Amelia Joy DeMent, English; cum laude, Sandi and David DeMent.

Mavis Amoako, Chemistry with a minor in Art, Agatha Akoto;

Amanda Megan Deen, English, Gisela Dean;

Shiv Kirti Desai, Economics; magna cum laude, Anjana and Kirti Desai;

Ambily Mathew, English with a minor in Biology, Elsamma and John Mathew;

Nima S. Patel, Biology; summa cum laude, Shashikant and Ramila Patel;

Ryan Hogan Patrick, Biology and History, Vickye and Roger Patrick.

Lauren Worth Whittle, Sociology; magna cum laude, Rosemary and Gene Whittle.

Sabrina Leigh Jones, Computer Science, Eileen and Benjamin Jones;

Erin Alexandra Lindsey, Classical Civilization and Sociology, Leslie and Rick Lindsey.

Ashley Latrece Moore, Spanish, Lisa Moore Jeffrey and Charles Williams.

Sara Louise Lichtsinn, Economics and Business Administration, Lynne and Brent Phelps.

Randi Ann Riggs Rhodes, Biology.

Jacqueline Elaine Calhoun, Psychology, Beth Calhoun;

Phillip David Manning, International Studies, Andrea and David Manning.

Zachary M. Dooley, Religion/Philosophy, Candyce Dooley.

Jacob Allen Leatherwood, Business Administration with a minor in Communication Arts.

Matthew David Ellington, Mathematics; summa cum laude, Barbara and Timothy Ellington.

Elizabeth Diane Burnett, English, Nancy Burnett.

Brittany Nicole Millar Sissney, English, Beverly and Mark Millar.

Brandi Kay Linton, English with a minor in Art, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Linton.

Nathan Jonathan Caton, Chemistry and Mathematics, Janice and David Caton.

Houston, Texas (zips included)

Pierre Everson Cannings, Communication Arts with a minor in Psychology, Everette and Paul Cannings; 77040

Stephen Harold Fleischer, Business Administration and Religion/Philosophy; summa cum laude, Greg Fleischer of Houston and Marcia and Tom Robbins of Rockwall, Texas; 77088

Alicia Marguerite Heller, Business Administration, Lynn and Harvey Heller; 77079

Erika Louise Hofer, Art with a minor in Spanish, Monika and Hannes Hofer; 77025

Lisa Rose Hoffman, Spanish; magna cum laude, Tina and Paul Hoffman; 77096

Ashantia Deandrae McKnight, Biochemistry and Psychology, Janice and Lenwood McKnight of Las Cruces, New Mexico;

Joel Davis Mott, Music with a minor in Communication Arts; magna cum laude, Dianne Davis and Alex Mott; 77062

Ellen Laura White, Communication Arts, Jo-Anne and Frank White. 77098

John David Davenport, Business Administration with a minor in Psychology; summa cum laude, David Davenport and Carolyn Apodaca.

Carl Andrew Phifer, Communication Arts and English; Honors in Communication Arts; summa cum laude, Gerry and Dwight Phifer.

Yao Yin Pan, Economics with a minor in Art, Fu L. Pan and Chen H. Hwang.

Samantha Leigh Boyd, English; magna cum laude, Laurey and William Boyd.

Derek Preston Ruthardt, Mathematics; cum laude, Stephanie and Rod Ruthardt.

Ashley Anna Snyder, History and Spanish; magna cum laude, Lori and Earl Snyder.

Angelique Nicole Acevedo, Psychology, Janie and Jack Beauchamp;

Paul Christopher Hoffmeyer, Business Administration with a minor in Biology, Chris and Paul Hoffmeyer.

Tamara Dawn Eskue, Biology with a minor in History, Mitchell Redden of Kemp and Marie Taylor of Ravenna, Texas.

Travis Ross Dickerson, Political Science with a minor in Psychology, John and Janie Dickerson;

Gillian Elaine Lightfoot, International Economics and Finance, Kim and Robert Lightfoot.

Thomas Jennings Roberts, Political Science, Ellen and Charley Roberts.

Jacob Richard Carriveau, Business Administration and Psychology, Richard and Dawn Carriveau of LaPorte and Mark and Kendra Abbey of Paris, Texas.

Tyler Lee Mynard, Political Science; cum laude, Lee Mynard of Laredo and Laurel Vance of Dallas, Texas;

Alexis Gail Unzeitig, International Economics and Finance, Jane and Gary Unzeitig.

Whitney Nicole Balch Dove, Psychology with a minor in Biology, Tammy and Bill Balch.

Dennis Patrick Kelly, Business Administration with a minor in Psychology, Jean and Dennis Kelly.

William C. Hamm, Psychology, Cathy and Bill Hamm.

Benjamin Gordon Earls, Religious Studies, Alisa and Charles Evans.

Matthew Gregory Durham, Classical Civilization; summa cum laude, Xenia and Harvey Durham.

Karl Douglas Satterwhite, Business Administration and Interdisciplinary Asian Studies, Carol and Gordon Satterwhite.

Kristina Ann Bodensteiner, Psychology and Spanish; summa cum laude, Debbie and Brian Bodensteiner;

Ashley Nichole Mullings, Biology, Janet and Edward Mullings.

Santiago Alfonso Balado, International Studies, Lucia A. O'Farrill.

Todd William Smith, History and Political Science, Pat and Bob Smith;

Amanda Starr Whaley, Business Administration, Darla Haynes and Tom Whaley.

Alicia Alexander Angle, Communication Arts; Honors in Communication Arts; magna cum laude, Sherry Alexander of Mason, Texas and Curtis Angle of Dallas.

Lenora Lake Hendley, Communication Arts, Karen and David Hendley.

Laurie Ruth Collins, Psychology; magna cum laude, Margaret and Larry Collins;

Cathleen Gail Jones, Biochemistry; Honors in Chemistry; with a minor in English; summa cum laude, Brenda and Ken Jones;

Elizabeth Ann Kellum, Psychology, Jane and Terry Kellum;

Jeremy Caleb Kinser, Psychology and Sociology; magna cum laude, Connie and Jerry Kinser.

Krista Kay Fisher, International Studies; Honors in International Studies, Bobbye and Perry Fisher.

Ryan Jericho Aranguren, Business Administration with a minor in Biology, Eve and Roland Aranguren;

Mara Rose Dalida, Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies, Patricia Dalida;

Nicole Christiane Mittenfelner, Sociology and Spanish with a minor in English; summa cum laude, Iva Linda Baird and Nicholas Mittenfelner;

Jerry Don Walkup, Jr., Economics; cum laude, Connie Walkup and the late Jerry Walkup, Sr.

Fernand George Prat, IV, Political Science with a minor in Philosophy, Patrice Prat and F. George Prat III.

Jaime F. Salvador, Business Administration, Laurie Stahl and Jaime Salvador.

Sarah Louise Kvasnicka, German with a minor in Japanese, Sally and David Kvasnicka;

Jennifer Christine Milam, Psychology, Linda and Joe Milam.

Tiffany Cerese Anderson, Psychology with a minor in Art, Tony and Cheryl Anderson.

James Craig Erdle, Jr., Political Science, Anna and Dave Elliot.

Andrea Kathleen Bauer, English, Kathy and Bob Bauer.

Umber Masood Quazi, International Studies with a minor in Spanish, Sadia and Masood Quazi.

Lindsey Karla Clark, Business Administration with a minor in Philosophy, Lisa Brockett of Newport Beach and Michael Clark of Richmond, Texas.

Katherine Jane Cornwell, English with a minor in Art, Leslie Osburn and John Cornwell;

Kyle David Floyd, Business Administration, Dana and Kim Floyd of Norman and Donna and Wayne Walker of Forney, Texas;

Margaret Whitney Rush, Political Science, Stephanie and David Gross and Mike Rush.

Anthony Scott Holman, Communication Arts, Sheri and Alan Abel;

Cheryl Lynn Uttley, Communication Arts with a minor in Psychology; magna cum laude, Mary Ellen Faust.

Emily Laura Connors, Psychology and Sociology, Lou and Dan Carmichael.

Melissa Nichole Freer, Psychology, Donna and Michael Freer;

Samuel Thomas Horton, Political Science.

David Clay Lockett, History with a minor in Psychology, Jeanne and Clay Lockett.

Brandon Chase Johnson, Business Administration and Psychology, Dona and Robert Johnson.

Jacob Richard Carriveau, Business Administration and Psychology, Mark and Kendra Abbey of Paris and Richard and Dawn Carriveau of LaPorte, Indiana;

R. Walker Putnam, Psychology; magna cum laude, Marcia and Jim Putnam.

Erik Duff Kimsey, English and Philosophy, Linda and Richard Goldsmith.

Krista Nicole Pearilee Welch, Political Science, Patricia Welch.

DeMarcus Lorez Harris, History, Ruby Harris.

Preston Lamar Cecil, Economics with a minor in History, Bob Cecil of Plano and Kathy Burton of Rowlett;

Ashley Elizabeth Gant, English and Music, Joyce and Robert Gant;

Vikas Goyal, Biochemistry with a minor in Mathematics; cum laude, Adarsh and Ved Goyal;

Adam Scott Kiefer, Business Administration, Rosemary and Pat Kiefer;

Kathleen Camille Nobbe, Art and English, Joellyn and Larry Nobbe;

Ronak Prakash Patel, Biology, Jaymati and Jashbhal Patel;

Sarah Marie Qualia, Psychology with a minor in Art, Linda and Jim Qualia;

Matthew Brandon Reed, Psychology, Lisa Hayman and David Reed;

Priya Singhvi, Psychology, Sunita and Prasanna Singhvi;

Padma Swamy, Biology with a minor in Mathematics, Aparna and Venkat Swamy;

Tamara Marlene Womack, Mathematics; cum laude, Marla and James Womack.

Elliott Barclay Parr, International Economics and Finance with a minor in Spanish, Ann and Michael Parr.

Douglas Jameson Jones, Communication Arts and History, Evelyn Jones;

Nathan Lawrence Renfro, Physics, Helen and Roy Renfro.

Kristen Michelle Davis, English with a minor in Psychology, Margaret and David Davis.

Tamara Dawn Eskue, Biology with a minor in History, Marie Taylor of Ravenna and Mitchell Redden of Kemp, Oklahoma.

Omar Javaid Akhtar, Business Administration, Kahkashan and Javaid Akhtar;

Angela Christine Collins, Biology; Honors in Biology; magna cum laude, Susan and Ira Collins;

Elizabeth Aubrey Jones, Biology with a minor in Classics; cum laude, Michael and Joni Jones;

Jane Synae Lee, Psychology with a minor in Biology, Young and David Lee;

Nicole Stephanie Michalec, English with a minor in French, Penny and Steve Michalec;

Ross Evan Worden, International Studies and Psychology; Honors in International Studies; Honors in Psychology; with a minor in Spanish; summa cum laude, Debra and Ken Worden.

Tatjana Diana Talamantes, Chemistry, Diana Talamantes and Luis Talamantes, both of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Stephen Harold Fleischer, Business Administration and Religion/Philosophy; summa cum laude, Marcia and Tom Robbins of Rockwall and Greg Fleischer of Houston, Texas;

Zachary James Hurst, History with a minor in Exercise and Sport Science, Carol and Randy Hurst;

Andrea Nicole Miller, Psychology with a minor in Spanish; magna cum laude, Janice and Randy Miller.

Joan Elizabeth Youngblood, Biology and Spanish; magna cum laude, Cindy and Thomas Youngblood.

Blake Allen McKibbin, Physics with a minor in Mathematics, Marla McKibbin.

Preston Lamar Cecil, Economics with a minor in History, Kathy Burton of Rowlett and Bob Cecil of Plano;

Annika Isabelle Daniel, Psychology; Honors in Psychology; with a minor in Spanish; cum laude, Zela and Paul Daniel;

Matthew Steven Jaremski, Economics, Business Administration, and Classical Civilizations; Honors in Economics; summa cum laude, Judy and Steve Jaremski.

James Vernon Garrett, International Economics and Finance and Spanish; cum laude, Judee and John Garrett;

Jessica Faye Walker, History, Kathryn and Gordon Walker.

San Antonio, Texas (zips included)

Rachel King Baumann, Psychology with a minor in Communication Arts, Janet and Bill Baumann; 78248

Andrea Cantu Blanchard, Mathematics, Yolanda Cantu and Steve Blanchard; 78201

Mary Julia Bollman, Environmental Studies and Spanish, Mary Heye and John Bollman; 78232

William Allen Cleary, Business Administration, Janet and Charles Cleary; 78201

Nicolas Aaron DeVoogd, Psychology and Sociology, Katherine and Stanley DeVoogd; 78228

Sarah Elizabeth Fiorenza, Sociology with a minor in Anthropology; magna cum laude, Marianne and Randy Fiorenza; 78232

Diana Amparo Harari, Spanish, Sian and David Harari; 78258

Elizabeth Ann Kreager, History with a minor in Biology; magna cum laude, Ann Bunn and Mike Kreager; 78209

Edna Landero, Psychology with a minor in Southwestern and Mexican Studies, Miguel and Edna Landero; 78264

Nicole Elyse Mueller, English with a minor in Psychology; cum laude, Karen and Herb Mueller; 78209

Anna Maya Powell, French; Honors in French; with a minor in Chemistry, Elzbieta Izbica and John Powell; 78240

Kelly Elizabeth Richter, Psychology, Angela and James Richter; 78222

Vanessa Silvia Tosi, International Studies with a minor in Art; cum laude, Karen and Bryan Bertie; 78223

Melissa Denise Trader, Psychology, Terry Wenderski and Denise Chandler.

Alison Ann Giesler, Political Science, Ann and Gregory Giesler.

Rachel Ann Martin, Psychology; cum laude, Sue and Paul Martin.

Jennifer Eleen Hauge, Biology with a minor in Sociology; summa cum laude, Catherine and Todd Hauge.

Tiffany Marie Dancer, Psychology with a minor in Anthropology, Ann and Raymond Dancer;

Donald Wayne Ferguson, Communication Arts, Mary and Jimmy Ferguson.

Melida Auxiliadora Ailshire, Interdisciplinary Anthropological Studies and Spanish;

Aaron Michael Armstrong, Business Administration, Denise and Terry Armstrong;

Alyson Leigh Buick, Biology, Mary Buick of Sherman and Kathy and Greg Buick of Bedford, Texas;

George Douglas Cates, Interdisciplinary: Environmental Studies, Linn and Truett Cates;

Justin Eric Decoux, Political Science, Vada Robles and Edmond DeCoux;

John Wesley Deichler, Business Administration, Mary Jo and Alan Deichler;

Carly Fenwick Hale, Biochemistry; summa cum laude: Kidd/Robinson Award for top graduate, Corinne and Roger Hale;

Stewart Christian Long, Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy, Kevin and Susan Long of Birmingham, Alabama;

Sylvia Paula Martinez, Political Science with a minor in Spanish, Sylvia A. Martinez;

Sarah Ashley Miles, Business Administration, Ellen Miles;

Nathan James Roberts, Economics and History; Honors in Economics; cum laude, Jimmy Roberts of Sherman and Pam Williams of Denison, Texas;

J. Ryan Womble, Business Administration, Joey Womble and Suzy Barker;

Clint Michael Wren, Business Administration with a minor in Exercise and Sport Science, Glenna and Rick Wren.

Rachel Elizabeth Rafferty, English, Tom and Donna Rafferty.

Thomas Carr Ludlum, II, Chemistry, Zoe Ann and Thomas Ludlum;

Nicholas Henry Rady, Physics, Kimberly Rady.

Carroll Bryant Pippin, III, Political Science.

Lindsey Karla Clark, Business Administration with a minor in Philosophy, Michael Clark of Sugar Land and Lisa Brockett of Newport Beach, California;

James Kowalewski, History; magna cum laude, Mayumi and John Kowalewski.

Jonathan Paul Bennett, Chemistry with a minor in Art, Paul and Twan Bennett of Sulphur Springs, Texas.

James Eugene Covey, Psychology, Donna and Michael Covey.

Linnea Nicole Burke, Biology, Bonnie and Robert Burke;

Josh Adam Helpert, Mathematics and Physics; cum laude, Belinda Helpert.

Roma Samir Bhatt, Psychology, Jayshree and Samir Bhatt.

Laura Jeong-Bin Brule, Biology, Pam and Larry Brule;

Carter Tate Northcutt, Spanish, Leta and Bob Carter.

Jennifer Ann Hardy, Political Science and Sociology with a minor in Classical Civilization; cum laude, Mary Ann and John Hardy.

Milin Viren Balsara, Economics and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies, Danielle and Viren Balsara;

Jennifer Lee Mitchell, Religious Studies and Psychology, Carolyn and David Mitchell.

Leslie Anne Spost, Business Administration and Sociology, Lorie Nave of Tom Bean, Texas and Steve and Nicki Hodge of Anna, Texas.

Lars Douglas Vallentine, Computer Science and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies, Lisa and Abel Vallentine.

Matthew Grady Meyers, Computer Science; cum laude, LeeAnne and Robert Meyers.

Katie Akiko Melluish Daitoku, History with a minor in Psychology; magna cum laude, Sallyann Melluish of Lucerne and Robert Daitoku of Willits, Calif.

Daniel Ryan Gober, Psychology with a minor in Exercise and Sport Science, Ginger and Richard Gober;

Jacob Steven Loftice, Religious Studies and Spanish; magna cum laude, Carol and Mark Loftice.

Katherine Marie Clifford, Communication Arts with a minor in Spanish; magna cum laude, Miriam and Phil Clifford.

Elizabeth Lauren Helbing, French, Betty Helbing and Jeff Helbing.

John Bennett Sissney, Business Administration, Nanette and Dale Sissney.

Susan Katherine Deeds, Communication Arts and English; Honors in Communication Arts; summa cum laude, Linda and Larry Deeds.

James Daniel Hill, Biology and Environmental Studies, Jane and David Hill.

Katie Akiko Melluish Daitoku, History with a minor in Psychology; magna cum laude, Robert Daitoku of Willits and Sallyann Melluish of Lucerne, Calif.

Austin College, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), is an independent, liberal arts college located 60 miles north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Chartered in November 1849, it is the oldest college in Texas under original charter and name as recognized by the State Historical Survey Committee.

U.S.News & World Report ranked Austin College among the top 100 colleges in the category of "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" for 2006. Austin College also ranked among the "Best 361 Colleges" in the 2006 Princeton Review, was included in Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives, and was profiled in the 2005 edition of Kaplan’s Insiders Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges.