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UNC Asheville Announces December 2009 Graduates

January 11, 2010

The following students received bachelor's or master's degrees from UNC Asheville in December 2009. North Carolina students are listed by their hometowns. Out-of-state students follow and are listed by state.

NORTH CAROLINA

Arden

Jonathan Aaron Ball
Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Mallory Beth Patrie
Bachelor of Arts in Art

Asheboro

Melanie Sue Camp
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, concentration in Anthropology

Asheville

Junius Greene Adams
Bachelor of Arts in Music

Amanda Ilima Alvarez
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Spanish
Magna cum laude, University Research Scholar, University Scholar, Distinction in Psychology

Michael Craig Amato
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, concentration in Teacher Licensure
Summa cum laude, Distinction in Mathematics

Anna Cozart Averette
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Lauren Alice Avots
Bachelor of Arts in History

Akeem Bakari Bell
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

Kelly Denise Bowers
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Gaia Marie Boyd
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Sociology

Anastasia Bartlett Brock
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

Julie Osborne Burnette
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Lisa Ragan Cantwell
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University Research Scholar

Georgina Moore Chesky
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion
Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion

Hillary Leone Colvin
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management
Distinction in Accounting

Emily Dean Crabtree
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Art

Kathryn Margaret Danford
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minor in Psychology
Distinction in Sociology

Matthew Amos Dinsmore
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Renee Burns Eli
Master of Liberal Arts in Master of Liberal Arts

Caroline Elizabeth Eudy
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion
Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion

Sarah Wynne Forbes
Bachelor of Arts in Drama, concentration in Acting and Directing

Reed David Fornoff
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Ethics And Social Institutions
Distinction in Interdisciplinary Studies

Katherine Nina Gardner
Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies, minor in Mass Communication

Emilia Ann Gee
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Jeremy Morgan Gibson
Bachelor of Arts in History
Distinction in History

Erica Hillary Grabon
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Christopher Michael Gragtmans
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Rosemary Hansen
Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies
Distinction in Women's Studies

Melanie Alyce Hendrix
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting

Dennis Joe Hill
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

Heather Lynn Hyatt
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Management

Alicia Kelly Jessup
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

Jennifer Marie Jones
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration

Aja Ann Julian
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Matthew Blake Kelley
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

John Douglas Cooper Kerr
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Nicole Anna Kimbrell
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Teresa Anne Koch
Bachelor of Arts in Art

Stephanie Halbert Leiderman
Bachelor of Arts in History
Magna cum laude, Distinction in History

Nora Kathryn Luke
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion
Second major in Psychology
Cum laude, Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion, Distinction in Psychology

David Chad Manselle
Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Stacey Marie Mitchell
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Individualized

Samantha Kate Mogil
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Cum laude, Distinction in Sociology

Ellyn Ruth Montgomery
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
University Research Scholar

Paul Vincent Nunan
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Environmental Management and Policy

Tegan Noreen Olson
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, minor in Multimedia Arts and Sciences
University Research Scholar

Samuel Ralph Owen
Bachelor of Arts in Art

Danielle Marie Patterson
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Biology

Joseph Welsh Patteson
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Spanish

Yana Nikolayevna Penkov
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, concentration in International

Kristin Lynn Pressley
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration
Distinction in Management

Morgan Ann Purdy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Magna cum laude, University Research Scholar, Distinction in Psychology

Kimberly Grey Purser
Master of Liberal Arts in Master of Liberal Arts

Benjamin Scott Reid
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Distinction in Art

Elizabeth O'Hara Richardson
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Summa cum laude, Distinction in Psychology

Daniel William Roper
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Environmental Mgmt and Policy
Distinction in Environmental Studies

John Martin Sanderson
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Jennifer Louise Saylor
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, minor in Political Science

Julia Ann Schwierking
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology

Monique Shenae' Scott
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

Emily Lynn Seibel
Bachelor of Arts in History
Cum laude, Distinction in History

Amanda Lynn Sims
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Spanish

Melissa Marie Terrezza
Bachelor of Arts in Art
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Art

Michael Ray Venable
Certificate of major in Computer Science, concentration in Information Systems

Brian Stephen Wood
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Distinction in Biology

Shannon Leigh Worley
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Distinction in Psychology

Bahama

Mark Jeffrey Wilkins
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Barnardsville

Amanda Louise Baker
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Teacher Licensure
Distinction in Literature

Melanie Ashley Bullman
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Black Mountain

Mary Bethany Leach
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Ecology and Environmental Biology

Joshua Edwin Miller
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Pamala Renee Owen
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration, minor in Legal Studies

Boone

Travis Allen Murphy
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Environmental Management and Policy
Distinction in Environmental Studies

Leigh Marjorie Wright
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion, minor in Dance
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion

Brevard

Colvin Reese Wellborn
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, concentration in Anthropology, minor in Philosophy

Candler

Amy Irene Bruner De Rodriguez
Degree in Spanish

Christopher Neal Burk
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing
Distinction in Literature

Leigha Hall Dickens
Bachelor of Science in Physics, minor in Environmental Studies
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Physics

Stephanie Emma Haik
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Distinction in Psychology

Susan Leslie Israel
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, concentration in Communication Research
Distinction in Mass Communication

Leann Marie Swims
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing
Cum laude, Distinction in Management

Canton

Laura Beth Epstein
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing
Cum laude, University Scholar

Cary

Alan Gray DeRatt
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Lindsay Claire Farinella
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Philosophy

Jonathan Michael Walczak
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Cum laude, Distinction in Mass Communication

Chapel Hill

Cassady Rose Burke
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Jennie Rose Burrowes
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology, minor in Health and Wellness Promotion
Cum laude, Distinction in Biology

Lauren Elizabeth Chandler
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Alexander Peterson Fraser
Bachelor of Science in Physics

David Alexander Hance
Bachelor of Arts in German, concentration in Teacher Licensure
Second major in Spanish, concentration in Teacher Licensure
Distinction in German, Distinction in Spanish

Mary Morgana Heady
Bachelor of Arts in History, concentration in Teacher Licensure, minor in Music
Magna cum laude, Distinction in History

Parris Lynn Marks
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Individual Degree Concentration
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Interdisciplinary Studies

Clay Richard Tabor
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences, concentration in Climatology, minor in Mathematics
Summa cum laude, University Research Scholar, Distinction in Atmospheric Sciences

Charlotte

Laura Marie Drummond
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management
Cum laude, Distinction in Accounting

Andrew Joseph Kinzer
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Jordan Moree Maxwell
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration
Cum laude, Distinction in Management

Sarah Alexandra Solaka
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, minor in Mathematics
Magna cum laude, University Research Scholar, Distinction in Chemistry

Claremont

Travis Lee
Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

Clemmons

Adam James Kelly
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing, minor in Sociology

Clinton

Matthew Howard Lockerman
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Ethics And Social Institutions
Distinction in Interdisciplinary Studies

Clyde

Kelly Porter Tiger
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Durham

Lori Suzanne Link
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Kiah Jo Sell-Goodhand
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, minor in Spanish

Edwin Kwabla Wotortsi
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, minor in Management

Elizabeth City

Benjamin Edwards Falcon
Bachelor of Arts in Music, concentration in Jazz Studies

Elkin

Miranda McKinney Maynard
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Distinction in Mass Communication

Fairview

Joseph Spencer Lane
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Management
University Research Scholar

Franklin Secord Wartman
Bachelor of Arts in History, minor in Religious Studies

Fletcher

Charisse Yvett Ledford
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management

Franklin

Lance Gregory Lathrop
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

Elizabeth Frances Sarno
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University Scholar, Distinction in Psychology

Gastonia

Michael Eric Bogaert
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

Matthew Ryan Jones
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration

Green Mountain

Kendra Simone Owings
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Cum laude, Distinction in Psychology

Greensboro

Hannah Virginia Harrison
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing, minor in Sociology
Distinction in Literature

Matthew David Dillard Parrish
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences, concentration in Weather Forecasting

Hendersonville

Michelle Marie Davis
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Distinction in Psychology

James Edward Knighton
Bachelor of Arts in History
Distinction in History

Megan Michelle Miner
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Meagan Leigh Sthreshley
Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Lindsay Ann Thomas
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, concentration in Computer Systems

Hickory

Joseph Timothy Paul Duffey
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Devin Alexander Eldreth
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, concentration in Computer Systems

High Point

Stanley Jackson Williams
Bachelor of Arts in History
Distinction in History

Hillsborough

Flinn McCormick Gillan
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing, minor in Psychology

Gabriel David Smith
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Indian Trail

Phillip Rosser Douglas
Bachelor of Science in Music Technology
Distinction in Music Technology

Kernersville

Marc Daniel Kornegay
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in International Studies
Cum laude

Lake Junaluska

Phillip Saint George C. Johnston
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, concentration in Pure Mathematics
Summa cum laude, Distinction in Mathematics

Lake Lure

Edward Harold Worlund
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing, minor in Spanish

Leicester

Aubrey Ann Haslow
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration

Matthew Paul McDonald
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, concentration in Information Systems
Second major in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Lewisville

Zachary Wilson Winecoff
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration

Lexington

Sara Marie Holland
Bachelor of Arts in Art, concentration in Art History, minor in Management
Cum laude, Distinction in Art

Manson

Kendra Natasha Sylver
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Marion

Jay Edward Englebach
Bachelor of Arts in Art
University Research Scholar

Mars Hill

Stephania Michelle Morgan
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Cum laude, Distinction in Psychology

Drew Everett Perkins
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechatronics, minor in Mathematics

Marshall

David Anthony Bogin
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Heather Lee Gourley
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
University Research Scholar

Matthew Keith Ledford
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management

Harold Joseph Lewis
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting

Matthews

Sara Elizabeth Palmer
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration

Stephen James Platte
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Mills River

Sufia Ikbal
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in International Studies, minor in Spanish

Rachel Kimberly Turley
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Ecology and Environmental Biology, minor in Art

Mocksville

Grant Logan Waters
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Mooresville

Julie Baxter Williams
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, concentration in Anthropology

Morganton

Devin Patrick Gentry
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Mount Airy

Christian William Johnson
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Biology

Murphy

Matthew David Evans
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Nebo

Justin Francis Lamar
Bachelor of Arts in Art

Michael Joseph Pritchard
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Mangement

Newland

Christina Whitney Aldridge
Bachelor of Arts in Art, minor in Management
University Research Scholar

Old Fort

Adam Richard Johnson
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Pfafftown

Zachary Martin Harris
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Environmental Management and Policy

Jackson Dayton Steelman
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University Research Scholar

Pisgah Forest

Laura Elizabeth Steiner
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Pittsboro

Marion Zaumseil Wing
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, concentration in Individualized, minor in Mathematics
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Environmental Studies

Raleigh

Megan Eileen McGrady
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Rutherfordton

Emily Joanna Harbison
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Salisbury

Adam Robertson Vick
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Saluda

Joey Lamar Tyner
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management

Shelby

Mindy Irene Campos
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, concentration in Commercial Media

Southern Shores

Joshua Daniel Martier
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Spindale

Brittney Hope Jimerson
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Management, minor in Mathematics
University Research Scholar

Swannanoa

Krystal Renee Collins
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Dianna Marie Crockett
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion
Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion

Vanessa Vail Jensen
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Kristin Elizabeth Justus
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Marketing

Tobaccoville

Emily Rebecca Teague
Bachelor of Arts in Literature

Wake Forest

Megan Marie DeRocher
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Walnut Cove

Keisha Lynn Childers
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, concentration in International Studies, minor in Political Science
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Economics

Waxhaw

Karyn Alexandra Simpson
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

Weaverville

Kenneth Darrel Bowles
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Rebecca Marie Edmonds
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, concentration in Pure Mathematics

Daniel Jason Fredericks
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Maggie Lynne Harvin
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, minor in Dance
Magna cum laude, Distinction in Literature

Cattlin Marie Johnson
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

Matthew Ross McClure
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Callie Zalman Wolhart
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion
Distinction in Health and Wellness Promotion

Winston-Salem

Patrick Blair Bartholomew
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minor in Economics
Distinction in Political Science

Jill Christine McDermott
Bachelor of Science in Management, concentration in Business Management and Administration
Distinction in Management

Jessica Anne Walton
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Teacher Licensure

Matthew Hogan Wood
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Sociology

ALABAMA

Henry Coston Vaughn
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Philosophy

CALIFORNIA

John Robert Wright
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
Magna cum laude

DELAWARE

Michael James Homlish
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and Sciences

FLORIDA

David Jonathan Selber
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Christine Anne Walker
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, concentration in Financial Accounting, minor in Management

GEORGIA

Michelle Ruth Kupshik
Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology

Julie Anne Keller
Bachelor of Arts in Art, concentration in Teacher Licensure

Katherine Quave Lilley
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

Kyle Stewart Worthley
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

ILLINOIS

Greta Jo Jaskulski
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Distinction in Literature

KENTUCKY

Steven Richard Greathouse
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Distinction in Sociology

NEW JERSEY

Michael Andrew Ackley
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

NEW YORK

Juliana Margaret Lovinger
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Promotion

OHIO

Katherine Elizabeth Jacobs
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, concentration in Teacher Licensure

PENNSYLVANIA

Joshua Oliver McDaniel
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, concentration in Creative Writing

TENNESSEE

Anna Lauren Besmann
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Cum laude, Distinction in Psychology

Charles Nelson Helms
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences, concentration in Climatology, second major in Mathematics, concentration in Applied Mathematics
University Research Scholar, Distinction in Atmospheric Sciences

VIRGINIA

Richard Ryan Burtner
Bachelor of Arts in German, second major in Mass Communication, concentration in Commercial Media

Marshall Kelly Hammer
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication

Michelle Lee Penn
Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences, concentration in Weather Forecasting

Jane Poythress White
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Distinction in Psychology

BRAZIL

Raquel Miotto
Bachelor of Arts in Art, minor in Management