BLUFFTON — Bluffton University bestowed diplomas on local students at their graduation ceremonies on campus.
Seth Evans of Ada, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in history and sports management. Evans was the recipient of the Sports Management Distinguished Scholar Award.
Taylor Risner of Ada, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Allyson Richardson, of Alger, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in primary education P-5. Richardson graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Brittany Alvarado of Beaverdam, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Zachary Basinger of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Leslie Diaz Valdiviezo of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in graphic design and marketing. She was also the recipient of the Graphic Design Distinguished Scholar Award and graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Christopher Gott of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Nathan Heinze of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in convergent media. Heinze was the recipient of the Convergent Media Distinguished Scholar Award. He also graduated as a member of the Honors Program.
Jesse Owsley of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Therisanyo Phetlhu of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and marketing.
Jessica Pratt of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Ethan Rodabaugh of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Rodabaugh also graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Kai Smith, of Bluffton Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology.
Veronika Stafa of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and pre-medicine. Stafa was the recipient of the Pre-Medicine Distinguished Scholar Award. She also graduated as a member of the C. Henry Smith Scholar Program.
Leah Tabler of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in English with minors in honors studies and writing. Tabler was the recipient of the English Distinguished Scholar Award. She also graduated as a member of the Honors Program and Pi Delta Society.
Paige Lawhorn of Continental, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in primary education P-5 and intervention specialist.
Meghan Ream of Delphos, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and nutrition and dietetics. Ream was the recipient of the Nutrition and Dietetics Distinguished Scholar Award. Ream graduated as a member of the C. Henry Smith Scholar Program and Pi Delta Society.
Leksi Carpenter of Delphos, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Adam Byram of Fort Recovery, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in history.
Taylor Dear of Harrod, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Brooke Stevenson of Kalida, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Olivia Hattery of Kenton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in art and writing with a minor in honors studies. Hattery was the recipient of the Art and Writing Distinguished Scholar Award. Hattery graduated as a member of the Honors Program and C. Henry Smith Scholar Program.
Molly Bollinger of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in history.
Samantha Bullock of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology with a minor special education.
Brandi Clementz of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Chad Frey of Lima, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration with a minor in recreation management.
Ky Gurley of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
Trevor Hooker of Lima, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration.
Kanisha Smith of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology.
Kristen Stager of Lima, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Tierra Washington of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in primary education P-5.
Ashley Watkins of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Watkins was the recipient of the Nursing Distinguished Scholar Award. Watkins graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
De’Angelo Woods of Lima, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation leadership.
Kayla Ferguson of Leipsic, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and social work. Ferguson was the recipient of the Psychology Distinguished Scholar Award.
Lois Snyder of Leipsic, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. Snyder graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Brian Rohr of New Bremen, Ohio, earned an MBA.
Paige Klass of Ottawa, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management.
Brooke Kleman of Ottawa, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology with a minor in special education. Kleman was the recipient of the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Distinguished Scholar Award. Kleman graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Derek Siefer of Ottawa, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in history. Siefer was the recipient of the Social Studies Education Distinguished Scholar Award. Siefer graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Shelby Koenig of Ottoville, Ohio, earned an MBA.
Lorca Ali of Pandora, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in business administration and marketing.
Brea Quellhorst-Barrett of Spencerville, Ohio, earned a Master of Arts in Education.
Madison Brunswick of St. Henry, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration. Brunswick was the recipient of the Beaver-Falcon Master of Accountancy Scholarship Award.
Taylor Shimp of St. Marys, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and strength and conditioning. Shimp was the recipient of the Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning Distinguished Scholar Awards. Shimp graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Katlyn Dickson of Van Wert, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. Dickson graduated as a member of Pi Delta Society.
Kais Chiles of Wapakoneta, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
