CHILLICOTHE — Ohio University Chillicothe recently honored 168 graduates at a Graduation Recognition Ceremony. The Class of 2022 received 45 associate degrees, 118 bachelor’s degrees and five master’s degrees.
The Distinguished Alumni award was given to Susan Knisley of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education in 2013. The Rich Bebee Alumni Leadership award went to Patricia Medert who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1969. These awards recognized former students who exemplify service to the university, philanthropic support, recognition in their professional field and service to the community. Deb Nickles, associate professor of English, was recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Instruction award for her community engagement and cultural outreach in Chillicothe and beyond.
In addition, 19 students were named Outstanding Graduates. Outstanding Graduates are nominated by faculty members and must demonstrate academic accomplishments and participation in university activities and community service. This year’s Outstanding Graduates are:
Associate Degrees
Alanee Fannin - Associate in Business Management Technology
Stephanie Merritt - Associate in Child Development
Andrew Carroll - Associate in Computer Science Technology
Danielle Sheets - Associate in Human Services Technology
Hailey Daniels - Associate in Law Enforcement Technology
Lindsey Young - Associate in Medical Assisting Technology
Bachelor Degrees
Cadee Causey - Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
Heidi Rolfe - Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
Lauren Baker - Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
David Penrod - Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Sara Hertenstein - Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Montana Legg - Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Payton Smith - Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Childhood Education
Tyson Vickers - Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Childhood Education
Carly Carroll - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Joseph LeBlanc - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jason Rhodes - Bachelor of Social Work
Lesley Scaggs - Bachelor of Social Work
Erin Conley - Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
All graduates are listed below alphabetically by city of residence:
ADELPHI: Jaysa Acker
ALBANY: Gracie Hill
AMANDA: John Lemaster
ASHVILLE: Samantha Bernthold, Avery Glitt, Hannah Humphries, Joseph Leblanc and Erica Young
BAINBRIDGE: Michelle Magill, Lucas Moore and Destinie Sarver
BEAVER: Cassidy Fremont and Jennifer Young
BEAVERCREEK: Nicholas Calvert
CHILLICOTHE: Brooklyn Allen, Macie Alley, Lauren Baker, Courtney Barnes, Jade Barnes, Luke Barnes, Brookesanne Barnett, Sabrina Beekman, Payton Bobo, Savannah Bonner, Ryan Burns, Tiffany Cadle, Nicholas Carl, Andrew Carroll, Cadee Causey, Mikayla Chaney, Erin Conley, Zachary Constant, Makayla Davis, Callie Detillion, Elena Duque, Kaitlyn Everhart, Thomas Fallow, Alanee Fannin, Eann French, Jessica George, Alex Gordy, Christopher Hahn, Alyssa Harris, Sara Hertenstein, Erique Hosley, Kelsey Howard, Landen Jenkins, Earl Johnson, Madison Joseph, Zachery Knox, Alexis Krafthefer, Taylor Leatherwood, Jesse Lewis, Kyle Lundy, Madelyn McKinney, McKinley Mitten, Reece Moats, Autumn Murphy, Walker Newsome, Jordan Oates, Hannah Olson, Christian Payne, Austin Pfeifer, Haly Pitts, Darby Poole, Gabrielle Queen, Eric Reed, Jason Rhodes, Cassidy Robinette, Makayla Scott, Electa Seymour, Dani Sheets, Kellee Sigler, Jillian Snyder, Karen Steele, Nathan Steele, Jessica Underwood, Tyson Vickers, Meghan Vinson, Haley Wilt, Lindsey Young and Arielle Zeisler
CIRCLEVILLE: Michael Edge, Taylor Frazier, Kayla Hardy, Anne Hartley, Laura Lewis, Zach Meadows, Jessie Miller, Melissa Morgan, Sarah Rice and Oceana Walisa
CLARKSBURG: Cody Keeton
FRANKFORT: Carly Carroll, Christine Graves, Alexa Fellenstein, Christine Graves, Isaiah Hooks, Levi Lane and Mackenzie Yoe
GALLOWAY: Haley Deal
GREENFIELD: Richard Bevins, Scott Cain, Winnie Pratt, Heidi Rolfe, Monica Smith, Payton Smith, Rachel Tarlton-Soards and Michael Zickafoose
GROVE CITY: Holly Branham and Jinal Panchal
GROVEPORT: Travis Perkins
HAMDEN: Klaudia Faught
HILLSBORO: Breanna Mottie and Marcy West
JACKSON: Leslie Daily, Chance Dearth, Caleb Johnson, Alli Leach and John Stroth
KINGSTON: Kali McQuirt, Karly Strong and Ashton Ward
LAURELVILLE: Shala Spaulding and Madison Storts
LEESBURG: Chantel Landrum
LONDONDERRY: Matthew Hardiesty
LUCASVILLE: Billie Jennice
MCARTHUR: Montana Legg
NEW HOLLAND: Miranda Lindsey
OAK HILL: Lexi Reese
OTWAY: Stephanie Merritt
PEEBLES: Emily Evans
PIKETON: Kelly Gabumpa and Bryce Pearson
RAY: Aaron Causey
SOUTH BLOOMFIELD: Maggie Allen and Hannah Umsted
SOUTH SALEM: Kimberly Toppings
STOUTSVILLE: Ashley Altizer
TARLTON: Darby Fogler
WASHINGTON COURTHOUSE: Hailey Daniels, Makayla Funari, Kyler Mount, Kyle Picard and Kallie Vernier
WAVERLY: Amy Castro, Brittany Green, Lauren Gump, Kelly Hopkins, Elizabeth Howard, Leanna Montgomery, David Penrod Jr., Justin Polek, Kennedy Ramsey and Leslie Scaggs
WELLSTON: Elizabeth Compston and Mandy Cooper
WEST CHESTER: Will Lehman
WHITEHALL: Kencie Wilson
