b'this chapter is bittersweet, Im deeply grateful It he1906 s ociety Miah A. Mooretrusted in Gods plan for me. These four years Timmy V. Daoshort in hindsight, yet slow at times in the momentThe 1906 Society is a student givingSasha L. Mitchell were filled with lessons, growth, and memoriesMallory H. MathewsIll carry forever. organization that is dedicated to the continued growth and developmentLindsey A. SifuentesIt brings me a deep sense of comfort andofVSU through individual giftsJaNiya S. Burgessappreciation to stand on the other side of this journey,from seniors and graduate students.Yoselyn Molina Melendezsmiling because now I know anything is possibleGraduating seniors who make aIreina Hydewhen you trust the process and believe in yourself. Oumoukalcoum Seini Tahiroucontribution of any size to any area of As a student at VSU, Farries served as viceVSU are recognized at commencementJaden Bankspresident of the Reade Hall Area Council;for their participation.Serenity Elderfundraising chair, community service chair,Zhayani Edwardsand treasurer of SISTUHS Inc.; a two-yearLadale Abernathy, Jr.resident assistant at Hopper Hall; and secondCharles Spangler Shaneria Griffinvice president and president of the Zeta Phi BetaAlina S. FarriesSorority Inc. Alpha Theta Chapter. She playedEdward Moyeclarinet for the Blazin Brigade, where she also ledCaitlin Boyd Zyrionna A. Mathisthe student organization as drum major for a year. Brandi OBrien Camden S. HumphreyDamon Negron Kayla MattoxHer commitment to academic, creative,Jordan M. Lowe Madison Rockleadership, and service excellence resulted inDestini Osbyher earning the Highest Individual Grade PointJasmine HerndonAverage in Georgia honor for her sorority inStephanie H. Miehe, M.S. Caroline N. JeterFebruary 2024 and February 2025; the SpanishJeffrey D. Fowler Jasmine FreemanMinor of the Year Award from the DepartmentPhyllis Amihere-Faulks Christina J. Gerberof Modern and Classical Languages; the HopperReketa Keaton Ebonie FrostHall Resident Assistant of the Month AwardEdith Garcia Diamond M. Leein February 2025; Highest Individual GradeCeleste BrownPoint Average in the Southeastern Region forCatherine C. Hoganher sorority in November 2024; the 2023 andChristopher Oldham Lauren Wiley2024 Ty Cobb Scholarship; the 2024 Angel LeeKayla A. Faulks Kesha JacksonVSU Bound Book Scholarship; the 2024 OmegaLily Herman Destiny B. BullardPsi Phi Fraternity Inc. Tau Delta Delta ChapterEternity Snead Alexus M. ThompkinsScholarship; the 2022 Murphy Law Firm CollegeEric B. VerbelEssay Scholarship; the 2021 Girl Scout GoldMadison R. WilliamsAward; and the 2021 and 2022 VSU FoundationMary H. Moss Casey Cheshire, M.S.W.Inc. Scholarship. She was a Georgia HOPEKaelynn Samp Amber S. Cheshire, Ed.S.Scholar and a 10-time Deans List honoree. Madison B. Sterling Felicia Sangalang Isaiah J. Staten Kala CooperFarries plans to continue her education at VSU andJose F. Alonso Brian J. Harrispursue a Master of Arts in English while workingJerry Arvizuas a residence hall director with Housing andChristopher M. ArmstrongResidence Life. She dreams of someday working as aDarshi N. Patel Christen K. Sadlercollege English professor.Jonathan A. Alexis Cody ParkerAdama Fofana Tiffany LockhartHer supportive family includes parents TerrollTaft Strickland Anita Collinsand Angelia Farries, brother Gerrell Farries,Melissa Zeckboyfriend Marquise Royster, best friends CandaceAnsley J. HendrixPalmer-Green and Ariana Mensah, as well as herJennifer Orr Allison Crossgrandparents and many other family and friends.Frederick H. Busbin Brianna JamesBrianna R. Campbell Shannon HarrellTo my village, thank you for showing up for meRaymetris Scarboro-Campbell Ashley Williamsthroughout this journey, she shared. Whether itMia Washington Mary Cooperwas a quick check-in, a word of encouragement,Mandy Deckeror just your quiet presence when I needed it,Kmirria L. Lawrenceevery act of support helped carry me forward. IveAnna Fisher Kwajalen Hallleaned on your support more times than I canMadison Newell Carolina Sihombingcount, and Ive felt it every step of the way. ThisMelissa Greene Yahir Luna-Cruzmilestone is even more meaningful because I getAndrea Whiteto share it with all of you.239TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY |25'