Stillman Commencement Full of Memorable Moments
- 5-10-2011
TUSCALOOSA, AL—Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith, the speaker for Stillman’s 135th Commencement, urged graduates to take the education they have obtained to immediately begin their professional journeys.
A native of Hollis, Queens, who built his foundation as a journalist over the course of 17 years in New York and Philadelphia, Smith reminded the class of 2011 that they had not arrive at this point on their own. “Many people have supported and encouraged you the way. Your parents and family have sacrificed to get you here and now it’s your turn to step up,” said Smith. “Look to your left. Now look to your right. Thos of you who hit the ground running on Monday instead of loafing around all summer will miles ahead of game.”
Also during the ceremony, highest-ranking member of the graduating class, Anes Hrnjic shared his experience as a Stillman student while giving senior class reflections. Hrnjic, a native of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, received a bachelors of science degree in business administration and finished his curriculum in 3 years. During his three years at the College, Hrnic helped lead the Tigers tennis team to their first-ever, regular season tennis championship. “Anes was the first step into building the Men Tennis Team into a recognizable program. I am glad to see him graduate and wish him much success”, said Head Coach Will Riley.
Stillman President Ernest McNealey acknowledged the loss of former student athlete, William Stevens. Stevens lost his life shielding two friends from the tornado that ripped through the city of Tuscaloosa. Stevens was scheduled to receive his bachelor of arts with honors in history. Accepting his degree on behalf of the family was his sister, Taylor.
In addition to the awarding of degrees, Lt. Col. James Shaver, Professor of Military Science for the University of Alabama ROTC Program, administered the Oath of Commission in the Army to now Second Lieutenant Donnie Jennings. During his undergraduate career, Jennings was a member of the men’s track and field team and football team.
One of the highlights of the this year’s ceremony was the presentation the fiftieth year reunion class of 1961. Donning gold robes and mortar boards Margaret Zimmerman Beard, Luerine Calmes, Christopher Columbus Carswell, Dorothy Taylor Carter, James Dudley, Carrie Ball Hardy Hunter, Tommie J. Johnson, and Abraham Kennard walked the stage to shake hands with President McNealey and receive their golden diplomas.
Stillman awarded 99 degrees as follows:
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ida Dominique Agee, English
Calera, Alabama
TaShona Renee’ Alford, Psychology
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Surrun Raynard Allen, Psychology
Roanoke, Alabama
April Danielle Anthony, Psychology
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Shabra Janae’ Bradford, Art
Mobile, Alabama
Alice Natisha Bradley, History
Florala, Alabama
Willie Daniel Brown, Sr., Music
Birmingham, Alabama
Ambria Nicole Gary, Journalism
Bessemer, Alabama
Don Earl Jenkins, History
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Jasmine Keylontria King, Journalism
Birmingham, Alabama
Kellena Hattiah Leech, Journalism
Columbus, Mississippi
Arielle Reanna Miles, History
Antioch, California
Kenneth Ellington Smoot II, History
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Marquez De’Warren Summers, History
Nolensville, Tennessee
Christina Annie Weaver, History
San Bernadino, California
Renaldo Jamal Woods, History
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Janay Antoinette Ambersley, Nursing
Huntsville, Alabama
Robert Earl Burns, Jr., Business Administration
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Alicia Yvette Cook, Nursing
Birmingham, Alabama
Nichole Geneice Cook, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Rodriques Dewon Cowans, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Siera Vinshay Dority, Business Administration
Birmingham, Alabama
SanKela Camia Dowdell, Biology
Auburn, Alabama
Jeriel Rayshaund Easley, Health and Physical Education
Mobile, Alabama
Lynne Bishop Foster, Nursing
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Gina Lecole George, Business Administration
Birmingham, Alabama
Daniel Clay Gilliam, Health and Physical Education
Kennedy, Alabama
Dre’Mail Ra’Mon Hardin, Health and Physical Education
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Donica De’Lean Ivy, Nursing
Racine, Wisconsin
Timothy Demetrius Jones, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Darrin Rashard Mack, Business Administration
Epes, Alabama
Marcus G. Martin, General Studies
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Canei A. McBee, Biology
Louisville, Kentucky
Angelique S. McClure, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Kyle Keith McCreless, Health and Physical Education
Haleyville, Alabama
Gregory Antonio Moore, Biology
Shubuta, Mississippi
Jordan Maurice Moseley, Business Administration
Decatur, Georgia
Darrell Michael Nevis, Jr., Health and Physical Education
Marrero, Louisiana
Charlie Nicholson, Health and Physical Education
Pine Hill, Alabama
Nia Nichole Pennick, General Studies
East Point, Georgia
Timarkus Denero Peoples, Health and Physical Education
Fairfield, Alabama
Shereka Monique Peterson, Business Administration
Duncanville, Alabama
Minnie Lavon Raven, Nursing
Northport, Alabama
Warren Andrew Rhodes, Health and Physical Education
Spokane, Washington
Cherelle Evangeline Robinson, Biology
Canton, Ohio
Ndeye Oumy Seck, Nursing
Dakar, Senegal
Teresa Ann Sims Shepherd, Nursing
Columbus, Mississippi
Brittany Rena Shorter, Business Administration
Birmingham, Alabama
Jasmine Harriette Sims, Nursing
Fairfield, Alabama
Kiaundra Shane’ Spann, Biology
Sipsey, Alabama
Christian Leonard Stokes, Biology
Tampa, Florida
Jeremy Ryan Stradford, Biology
Mobile, Alabama
Nicole Denise Wallace, Nursing
Jasper, Alabama
Krystle Joi Williams, Nursing
Fairfield, Alabama
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONORS
Cumulative Averages 3.0-3.29
Thyran DeMarcus Ke’on Heard, History
West Point, Georgia
Matesha TaShawn Jones, Psychology
Cleveland, Ohio
Ashly Marie Kinard, History
Moundville, Alabama
Kheri A. Lusain, English
Birmingham, Alabama
Sean Christopher Stallings, History
Atlanta, Georgia
William Chance Stevens, History
Somerville, Alabama
Jasmine Jana’ Williams, History
Pleasant Grove, Alabama
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONORS
Cumulative Averages 3.0-3.29
April Carolina Ball, Elementary Education
Aliceville, Alabama
Luke Edward Blueford, Mathematics
Oakland, California
Grayson Walker Crawford, Health and Physical Education
Northport, Alabama
Jasmine Monique Edwards, Business Administration
Fairfield, Alabama
TaiKai Marquette Harris, Business Administration
Eight Mile, Alabama
Jasmon Denean Hazley, Business Administration
Austell, Georgia
Tegra Charmaine Hillman, Health and Physical Education
Irwinton, Georgia
Joicelyn MaNoria Lewis, Nursing
Fairfield, Alabama
Joyce Marie Lewis, Health and Physical Education
Fairfield, Alabama
Crista Jonte’ Meadows, Nursing
Oakman, Alabama
Shutoria Ty’nee Minniefield, Biology
Selma, Alabama
Fenae Latrice Pope, Biology
Munford, Alabama
Joshalyn Dominique Ragland, Biology
Huntsville, Alabama
Kirsten Monique Williams, Business Administration
Montgomery, Alabama
Chase Evan Wilson, Health and Physical Education
Northport, Alabama
Shanise Marshaye’ Young, Nursing
Birmingham, Alabama
BACHELOR OF ARTS CUM LAUDE
Cumulative Averages 3.3-3.49
Lester Troy Douglas, History
Gainesville, Florida
Jemila Monique Morson, Journalism
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Oscar J. Rivers III, Religion and Philosophy
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CUM LAUDE
Cumulative Averages 3.3-3.49
Sharronda Ki’auna Davis, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Kwanjalin Deonsha Garrett, Business Administration
Brewton, Alabama
Stojanna Ara Hollis, Health and Physical Education
Charlotte, North Carolina
Elishia LaDelle Martin, Nursing
Double Springs, Alabama
Miki’a Shae Peavy, Nursing
Birmingham, Alabama
Raven Sherel Peoples, Business Administration
Selma, Alabama
Lauren Michele Thomas, Biology
Selma, Alabama
Oliver Terry Wells, Health and Physical Education
Montgomery, Alabama
BACHELOR OF ARTS MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Cumulative Averages 3.5-3.79
Adora Musizett Ihediwa, Music
Huntsville, Alabama
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Cumulative Averages 3.5-3.79
Melayna Lynn Autery, Biology
Birmingham, Alabama
Courtney Shantia Cole, Biology
Marion Junction, Alabama
Jack Carlton Hazelrig III, Health and Physical Education
Marion, Alabama
Jasmine Anise Hendrix, Nursing
Birmingham, Alabama
Janay NyKel Hudson, Biology
Moultrie, Georgia
Audrail Ceola Pharris, Biology
Bessemer, Alabama
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Cumulative Averages 3.8-4.0
Anes Hrnjic, Business Administration
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alicia Marie Sanders, Business Administration
Birmingham, Alabama
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