Rob Watts mixed humor with his message to Gordon College graduates during commencement exercises held Saturday morning. Watts, chief operating officer of the University System of Georgia told the 397 graduates to take time to figure out what they want to do in life and then "pay off your student loans."
In a separate ceremony held after graduation, 89 graduates of the nursing program were "pinned."
The following students were awarded diplomas Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Aaron, Michael Todd Associate of Science
Adams, Laura Ann Associate of Science
Agurd, Ijeoma Amarachi Associate of Arts
Alexander, Claudia Adele Associate of Arts
Allen, Stacie R Associate of Science
Almanza, Hector Associate of Science
Alonzo, Nancy Associate of Arts
Ames, William Alexander Associate of Science
Andre, Marjorie B. Associate of Science in Nursing
Appling, Ryan Thomas Associate of Arts
Armistead, Perry F. Associate of Science in Nursing
Arnold, Joseph David Associate of Science
Austin, Mallory Lauren Associate of Arts
Austin, Tyler Michael Associate of Science
Bailey, Matthew Steven Associate of Arts
Banbury, Heather Leigh Associate of Science
Banks, Cera Lorine Associate of Arts
Banks, Shalanna Valencia Associate of Arts
Bankston, Clayman Daniel Associate of Science
Barbee, Anna Leigh Associate of Arts
Barfield, Elizabeth Marie Associate of Science
Barnhart, Amberly Eden Associate of Science in Nursing
Bashakes, Adam Lee Associate of Arts
Bassett, Christa Anne-Loree Associate of Arts
Bassett, Christa Anne-Loree Associate of Science
Bauer, Frances Virginia Associate of Science in Nursing
Beach, Catherine E Associate of Science in Nursing
Beeland, April Denise Associate of Arts
Biggs, Dwayne LaMahn Associate of Science
Biles, Brock David Associate of Science
Black, Elizabeth Danielle Associate of Arts
Blocker, Vanessa Lynn Associate of Science in Nursing
Bohensky, Christina Elizabeth Associate of Science in Nursing
Booth, Tabitha Rose Associate of Arts
Bradford, Ryan Taylor Associate of Science
Breedlove, Amy Carol Associate of Science
Bridges, Justin Omar Associate of Science
Brimpong, Alfred Akosa Associate of Science
Brimpong, Alfred Akosa Associate of Arts
Brooks, Jenifer Miller Associate of Science in Nursing
Brown, Benjamin Kyle Associate of Arts
Brown, Cameron Roth Associate of Arts
Brown, Justin Gabriel Associate of Arts
Brown, Phyllis Coran Associate of Arts
Brown, Shemica Antonette Associate of Arts
Buck, Courtney Lynn Associate of Arts
Buckles, Jenna Elaine Associate of Science
Bunn, Donna R. Associate of Science in Nursing
Burch, Shelley Lauren Associate of Science in Nursing
Burke, Heidi Jo Associate of Science in Nursing
Burns, Austin C. Associate of Science
Bussey, Holly Lorine Associate of Science
Butler, Adrienne Pearl Associate of Arts
Calvert, Mary Katherine Associate of Arts
Capes, Alecia Weeks Associate of Science in Nursing
Caraballo, Shavonne Chante Associate of Arts
Carreker, Carla L Associate of Science in Nursing
Cassidy, Lauren A. Associate of Science
Cavins, Kisha Nicole Associate of Science in Nursing
Chambers, Christa Noel Associate of Science
Chambers, Justen Alexander Associate of Arts
Chappell, Crystal Lynn Associate of Science in Nursing
Cheek, Ashley Nicole Associate of Arts
Chesney, Raleigh Scott Associate of Arts
Childs, Tonya Kay Associate of Arts
Clark, Saleta Anica Associate of Science in Nursing
Clark-Bailey, Monica Lashay Associate of Arts
Cleveland, Kristin Mallory Associate of Arts
Cofer, Chad Benjamin Associate of Science
Coggins, Ashley Nicole Associate of Arts
Cole, Jennifer Elaine Associate of Arts
Coleman, Nakeisha Sheree Associate of Science
Coleman, Shelley A Associate of Science
Conroy, Jenna Sonja Associate of Arts
Cooper, Kelley Meagan Associate of Science
Cornell, Ryan Conley Paul Associate of Science
Courtois, Jonathan Craig Associate of Science
Cowart, Shannon Nicole Associate of Science in Nursing
Cox, Jessica Leigh Associate of Arts
Cox, John William Associate of Science in Nursing
Crabtree, Katherine Dawn Associate of Arts
Crane, Cynthia Elaine Associate of Science in Nursing
Cronan, Kelly C Associate of Arts
Crowley, Leslie Nicole Associate of Arts
Damjanovski, Ozren Associate of Science
Daniel, Jessica Renee Associate of Science
Daniel, Jessica Renee Associate of Arts
Daniel, Mindy Fawn Associate of Science
Daniel, Thomas Kyle Associate of Arts
Darden, Cara Lyn Associate of Science in Nursing
Davis, Allison Nichole Associate of Science in Nursing
Davis, Ashley Michelle Associate of Arts
Davis, Bossie Lee Associate of Science
Davis, Eric James Associate of Science
Davis, Katie E. Associate of Science in Nursing
Davis, Kristin Kay Associate of Arts
Davis, Laricka S Associate of Science
Davis, Miyakia Yojae Associate of Arts
Day, Ashlee E Associate of Arts
Demarco, Nicole Ann Associate of Arts
Denney, Christopher Michael Associate of Science
DeVane, Kendall Page Associate of Arts
Dodson, Katie Marie Associate of Arts
Donohoe, Shannon L. Associate of Science
Doody, Mollie K Associate of Science
Doody, Mollie K Associate of Arts
Dorsey, Meagan Nicole Associate of Arts
Dubal, Cara D. Associate of Science in Nursing
Durrett, Vincent Cory Associate of Science
Dyche, Beverly Foster Associate of Arts
Dyer, Matthew Scott Associate of Science
Dykes, Barbara Jean Associate of Science in Nursing
Earls, Allie Elizabeth Associate of Arts
Easter, Natasha Shana Associate of Arts
Eleby, Princess Associate of Arts
Ellington, Katherine Miller Associate of Arts
Ellis, Hannah Leigh Associate of Science
English, Anthony Robert Associate of Arts
English, Martha Anne Associate of Science
English, Matthew Tyler Associate of Science
English, Robert Nicholas Associate of Science
Eom, Ga Young Associate of Arts
Eom, Ga Young Associate of Science
Escobar, Karla Alexandra Associate of Arts
Evans, Shandy Shavon Associate of Arts
Farren, Jeremy John Associate of Arts
Faulkner, Stephanie Associate of Arts
Ferrell, Ryan Neal Associate of Science
Ferrell, Shannon Danielle Associate of Arts
Ferrill, Kathryn Sheree Associate of Arts
Fields, Heather Michelle Associate of Science in Nursing
Fields, James Associate of Science in Nursing
Fisher, Taira Victoria Associate of Science
Flanagan, Melissa Anne Associate of Science in Nursing
Fleury, Darryl Craig Associate of Science
Flores, Amy Vanessa Associate of Science
Floyd, Mary Lane Associate of Science in Nursing
Ford, Heather Nicole Associate of Science
Ford, Kris Cornelius Associate of Science in Nursing
Foster, Linda Thompson Associate of Science
Fraley, Valerie Anne Associate of Science in Nursing
Ganus, Natalie Lea Associate of Science
Gardner, Jennifer Holli Associate of Science
Gbeaday, Lourdes Associate of Arts
Geasley, William Anthony Associate of Science
Gentry, Ashley Rochelle Associate of Arts
Gentry, Jennifer Marie Associate of Science
Gillen, Taylor J. Associate of Science in Nursing
Girtman, Jamie Lee Associate of Science
Glaze, Gabriel William Associate of Science
Godowns, Lauren Elizabeth Associate of Arts
Goodman, Dustin Bryan-Thomas Associate of Arts
Gordon, Nephenia Lakendra Associate of Science in Nursing
Guillebeau, Jordan Bradley Associate of Science
Hall, Elyse Christina Associate of Arts
Hall, Heather Michele Associate of Arts
Hammond, Jessica Selman Associate of Science
Hamon, Darlene Cannon Associate of Science in Nursing
Hardy, Diana L. Associate of Arts
Hare, Marquis Dwann Associate of Arts
Harmon, Ashley Rose Associate of Arts
Harper, Debra Lee Associate of Arts
Harper, Tiffani Love Associate of Science in Nursing
Harrell, Molly Hope Associate of Arts
Harrell, Wade Lee Associate of Science
Harris, Lauren Kaye Associate of Arts
Harwood, Brian Joseph Associate of Arts
Hassan, Monsurat Abiola Associate of Science in Nursing
Hattaway, Amber Nicole Associate of Arts
Haugabrook, Shaquillia Nasha Associate of Arts
Hayes, Juliet Ehimwenma Associate of Science in Nursing
Henderson, Clayton R. Associate of Arts
Hendleman, Pamela N. Associate of Science in Nursing
Herndon, Robert Knox Associate of Arts
Herrera, Elizabeth Ann Associate of Science
Hester, Carita Gena Associate of Arts
Hewell, Frances Ann Associate of Science in Nursing
Hicks, Anjanean Trachele Associate of Arts
Hicks, Anjanean Trachele Associate of Science
Hicks, Anjanean Trachele Associate of Science in Nursing
Higgs, Jessica Lee Associate of Science
Hill, Stephanie Tonya Associate of Arts
Howard, Bettina Valencia Associate of Science
Howard, KeMaya Lakeece Associate of Science
Howard, Patrick Komario Associate of Arts
Huff, Amanda Kelly Associate of Science in Nursing
Hughes, Charmion Sade Associate of Science
Hyde, Jennifer Elizabeth Associate of Arts
Jacob, Virginia A Associate of Arts
Jaffar, Micah Clarice Associate of Arts
James, Alicia Diannah Associate of Science
Jansen, Courtney Lynn Associate of Science in Nursing
Jarrett, Wesley Thomas Associate of Arts
Jenkins, Seth Daniel Associate of Science
Johnson, Brady Hunt Associate of Science
Johnson, Carol C Associate of Science in Nursing
Johnson, Jeremy Andrew Associate of Arts
Jones, Amanda Danielle Associate of Science
Jones, Tazaya Quina Associate of Arts
Jones, Zeni Alysse Associate of Science
Keaton, Jestin Lamar Associate of Science
Keith, Kristin Nicole Associate of Science
Kendall, Dustan Jerard Associate of Science
Kennedy, Colin Donald Associate of Science
Khaysavang, Kathleen Lee Associate of Science
Khaysavang, Kathleen Lee Associate of Arts
Kidd, Ashlee Paige Associate of Science
Kim, Hye Kyung Associate of Science in Nursing
King, Brandy Michelle Associate of Arts
Kinninger, Shannon M Associate of Science in Nursing
Klein, Sean Zachary Associate of Arts
Klikus, John Michael Associate of Arts
Lamar, Gabrielle Associate of Science
Landham, Lydia Lynnae Associate of Arts
Landis, Steven Michael Associate of Arts
Lane, Fawn Moore Associate of Science
Langley, Derek Frank Associate of Science
Laster, Tiffany Shavonne Associate of Science
Lawrence, Catherine F Associate of Science
Lawrence, David Bruce Associate of Science in Nursing
Leslie, Janetha Cherrelle Associate of Science
Lewis, Kristin R. Associate of Science
Lewis, Maggie Marie Associate of Science
Lewis, Yarden Alleluia Associate of Arts
Lightbody, Kristy Renee Associate of Arts
Long, John Wesley Associate of Arts
Louder, Jessica Maria Associate of Arts
Lovejoy, Jackie Dee Associate of Science
Lusk, Edith Flora Associate of Arts
Lyle, Stephanie Nicole Associate of Science
Lynch, Maria Michelle Associate of Science in Nursing
Madoni, Erica Celeste Associate of Arts
Malcom, Kelli Danielle Associate of Science
Maltos, Ana V. Associate of Science
Maples, Michelle Sheree Associate of Science in Nursing
Marchman, Richard Palmer Associate of Science
Marott, Amy Courtney Associate of Science in Nursing
Martin, Heather H. Associate of Arts
Martin, Janice D. Associate of Science in Nursing
McAtee, Christina Winn Associate of Arts
McCauley, Martina Margot Associate of Science
McDaniel, Katie Marie Associate of Arts
McElroy, Kaleb Patrick Associate of Science
McFarlin, Carolina Dawn Associate of Science
McGill, Sarah Rebecca Associate of Science in Nursing
McKinley, Callie Jana Associate of Arts
McKoon, William Aubry Associate of Arts
McMillan, Melinda Elizabeth Associate of Science
Medders, Daniel Christopher Associate of Science
Meehan, Heather Ann Associate of Science in Nursing
Merrell, Jessie Lynn Associate of Science
Millbrook, Kristen Mone Associate of Arts
Miller, Angela DeAnne Associate of Science in Nursing
Miller, Gaberielle Associate of Arts
Ming, Malika Ann Associate of Arts
Mitchell, Krista Lea Associate of Science
Mitchell, Torie N. Associate of Arts
Mohammed, Syed Raj Associate of Science
Moncrief, Jason Cecil Associate of Science
Montgomery, Leada Perez Associate of Science
Moon, Clinton Taylor Associate of Science
Moore, Talia Katrice Associate of Science in Nursing
Morris, Derek Lee Associate of Arts
Mosby, Kathryn Lee Associate of Science
Moss, Sharika Lashawn Associate of Arts
Moss, Sharika Lashawn Associate of Science
Murphy, Demetria Shantrelle Associate of Science
Murphy, Jennifer Anne Associate of Arts
Musselwhite, Michelle Ravelo Associate of Science in Nursing
Nelson, Nadia Associate of Arts
Newman, Melissa Lynn Associate of Arts
Norris, Jessica Elisabeth Associate of Science
North, Benjamin Harrison Associate of Arts
Norton, Courtney Shan Associate of Science in Nursing
Nunga, Louise Ngo bahanag Associate of Science
O'Connor, Nicole Elise Associate of Arts
Odell, Clayton R. Associate of Science
Oetting, Jessica Diane Associate of Arts
Ogilvie, Stephanie Rose Associate of Arts
Oglesbee, Jennifer Marie Associate of Arts
O'Neal, Felicie Associate of Arts
Orr, Jessica Leanne Associate of Science in Nursing
Palmer, Johnson Oluranti Associate of Science in Nursing
Panter, Jennifer L Associate of Science
Pap, Diana Allison Associate of Science in Nursing
Passmore, Shelia Mae Associate of Science in Nursing
Patmon, Ykinna L Associate of Arts
Pattillo, Eva Cecilia Associate of Science in Nursing
Paul, Larry Daniels Associate of Science
Payne, Katherine L Associate of Arts
Payne, Lori G Associate of Arts
Peoples, Jennifer Denise Associate of Science in Nursing
Pepples, Richard K Associate of Science
Perdue, Sara E Associate of Arts
Perez, Edwin Rafael Associate of Science
Plummer, Yvonne Denise Associate of Science in Nursing
Powell, Susan Denise Associate of Science
Pratt, Aubry Lauren Associate of Arts
Priester, Jonniece S Associate of Science
Quinnie, Antoine Associate of Science
Raybon, Jessica M Associate of Science in Nursing
Redding, Krystal Deanna Associate of Arts
Reeves, Haley Nicole Associate of Arts
Rhodes, Kaitlyn N Associate of Science
Rieske, Russell Wade Associate of Science
Ringer, Tammy Michele Associate of Science in Nursing
Ringler-Lantzy, Thomas Robert Associate of Arts
Risinger, Jennifer S Associate of Arts
Roache, Kristen D. Associate of Science in Nursing
Roark, Andrew M Associate of Science
Rousseau, Lakeitha Denise Associate of Science in Nursing
Royal, Jennifer Dale Associate of Arts
Ruy, Daniel A. Associate of Science
Sandridge, Angelia Sinitha Associate of Science in Nursing
Saveljic, Bojana Associate of Science
Schlomer, Laney D Associate of Arts
Schneller, CiJai Erin Associate of Science
Schuller, Ashley A Associate of Arts
Seaward, Justin W Associate of Science
Sepanski, Robert T Associate of Arts
Settle, Matthew D Associate of Science
Shankle, Benjamin Ryan Associate of Arts
Sharkey, Amber Michele Associate of Arts
Shaw, Kevin G Associate of Arts
Sheddan, Ian M Associate of Arts
Simokaitis, Sabrina Associate of Science in Nursing
Simpson, Simmone Associate of Science
Sims, Chad Brandon Associate of Arts
Smith, Blake Associate of Science
Smith, Clifford Tim Associate of Science
Smith, Hannah Associate of Science
Smitherman, Jessica M Associate of Science
Stamps, Kimberly LeAnn Associate of Science
Stapleton, Jesse C Associate of Arts
Stasko, Adam T. Associate of Arts
Steele, Jacinta Denys Associate of Science in Nursing
Steeley, Lynn Victoria Associate of Science
Steger, Chad N. Associate of Science
Stensland, Michael J Associate of Arts
Stewart, Melanie Joy Associate of Arts
Stewart, Sheila Rebecca Associate of Arts
Stillwell, Leslie N. Associate of Arts
Strait, Brittany Wallace Associate of Arts
Strickland, Jamie Denise Associate of Science
Strickland, Tiffany D Associate of Arts
Sturdivant, Kymberly W Associate of Arts
Swain, Lisa Associate of Science in Nursing
Swanagan, Christina M Associate of Science
Sweat, Carrie M Associate of Science
Tacbianan, Volther Associate of Science
Talbott, Amanda Kristine Associate of Science
Taylor, Chancharas Sinphoon Associate of Science in Nursing
Taylor, Vanessa V. Associate of Arts
Terrell, Jacob Aron Associate of Science
Thacker, Brooklyn S. Associate of Science in Nursing
Thackston, Laura E. Associate of Arts
Thomas, Demetrice Associate of Science in Nursing
Treadwell, Jenna L Associate of Arts
Tribbey, Brian H Associate of Science
Trimble, Christopher Matthew Associate of Science
Tripp, Benitra Dianne Associate of Science in Nursing
Trisch, Michelle E Associate of Arts
Troyer, David H. Associate of Science in Nursing
Truong, Hung C. Associate of Science
Tubman, Desmond O'Neil Associate of Arts
Turk, Rachel Suzanne Associate of Science
Tyler, Erica Simmons Associate of Arts
Uzezi, Vwerosuo A. Associate of Science
VanWinkle, Jonathan F. Associate of Arts
Vernon, Hilary Associate of Science
Walker, Jonathan Carlton Associate of Science
Walker, Sheila R. Associate of Science in Nursing
Wallace, Heather Elizabeth Associate of Science in Nursing
Wallace, Megan E Associate of Arts
Ward, Eden Shaleigh Associate of Science
Watson, Annaliese M. Associate of Science
Watsonkerr, Arlene Rose Associate of Science in Nursing
Webb, Robin A Associate of Science
Weldon, Marcus Associate of Science
Wells, Ashley Wheless Associate of Science in Nursing
Wesley, Rachel Marie Associate of Science in Nursing
Wheeler, Gina L. Associate of Arts
White, Justin M. Associate of Science
White, Nukonda L. Associate of Arts
Whitworth, Tara Leigh Associate of Arts
Widner, Christopher Wesley Associate of Science
Wilder, Angela Petteway Associate of Science in Nursing
Wilder, John C Associate of Arts
Williams, Angel Cherise Associate of Arts
Williams, Ashley Nichole Associate of Science in Nursing
Williams, Brandi Marie Associate of Arts
Williams, Kristy L. Associate of Arts
Williams, Kristy L. Associate of Science
Williams, Patricia A Associate of Science in Nursing
Williams, Robert Edward Associate of Science
Williams, Robert Reid Associate of Science
Williams, Robert Reid Associate of Arts
Wilson, Wamuiru M Associate of Science in Nursing
Winslow, Gregory S. Associate of Science in Nursing
Witzel, Brian P. Associate of Science
Wolf, Amy Carol Associate of Science
Wright, Laura A. Associate of Science in Nursing
Wright, Misty Marie Associate of Science in Nursing
Yarri, Philip Charles Associate of Science
Yates, Brandy Marie Associate of Science
York, George W Associate of Arts
Young, Angelia Dawn Associate of Science in Nursing
Yri, Edward J Associate of Science