NORMAN, OKLA. – One hundred and sixty-five students eligible to graduate in May from the University of Oklahoma maintained perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout their undergraduate careers at OU. Of the total, 77 reside in Oklahoma. Each of the students has completed all coursework, never making less than an “A” in class.
To commemorate their achievement, the students will be honored by OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. in a ceremony on May 4. Each student who earned an overall 4.0 GPA will receive a bronze medallion on a crimson ribbon, which may be worn during graduation ceremonies.
Students from Oklahoma being recognized include:
ADA: Jason S. Draper, chemical biosciences
ALTUS: Reece Henry, letters
ARDMORE: Ally Parham, communication sciences and disorders
BARTLESVILLE: Pranoy K. Behera, computer engineering; Jack A. Williams, computer science
BYNG: Tiffany West, communication sciences and disorders
BIXBY: Rachel T. Fisher, planned program
CHICKASHA: Emily E. Thomas, biomedical engineering
COLLINSVILLE: Lucas C. Condes, chemical engineering
EDMOND: Matthew P. Baier, music; Caitlin M. Ball, biology; Sharon M. Bouvette, chemical biosciences; Noah M. Coen, European studies, linguistics and Russian; Devon H. Colby, economics; Miles J. Haygarth, health and exercise science; Michael J. Lee, biomedical engineering; Megan Milligan, communication sciences and disorders; Michelle T. Nguyen, biology; Nicholas W. Oldham, chemical biosciences; Jade Roberson, international studies; Haifah Boureima H. Sambo, electrical engineering; Read A. Streller, chemical biosciences
JENKS: William R. Lorton, economics
LAWTON: Alexander Andersen, accounting; Samuel Hilliard, accounting
LEXINGTON: Maryllely Chavez, dental hygiene
MARLOW: Sydney D. Ashton, health and exercise science
MIDWEST CITY: Thomas M. Nilles, aerospace engineering
MUSKOGEE: Daniel A. Cheong, biomedical engineering; Megan Y. Hsieh, chemical biosciences
MUSTANG: Caleb Horn, political science
NEWCASTLE: Carter D. Gillett, psychology
NORMAN: Martino R. Boggs, mathematics; Emily Fitzsimmons, environmental design; Hannah Frome, international development; Margaret E. Gibson, drama; Isaiah W. Gilley, mathematics; Kara Kay, international security studies; Rebecca L. Kinkead, advertising; Jillienne Kirkpatrick, information science and technology; Jake E. Laubach, political science; Colin J. Leonard, biology; Grady A. Lynn, industrial and systems engineering; Nahall Mansouri, computer engineering; William S. McKee, social work; Peyton K. Nees, public relations; Damien Stoltz, English; Muhammad Usman, biochemistry
OKLAHOMA CITY: Brianna N. Fleshman, biology; Kiki D. Greene, biology; McKenzie Kalsu, communication sciences and disorders; Logan E. Krivanek, psychology; Grayson W. Kuehl, political science; Bao H. Le, computer science; Teresa T. Le, biology; Kevin B. Ma, mathematics; Parker N. Millspaugh, music; Gabriela Ramirez-Perez, international studies; Amy Tan, chemical biosciences; Ariana N. Weir, art
PIEDMONT: Melissa A. Green, psychology
PRAGUE: Lauren Fried, criminology
PURCELL: Jackson C. Milner, civil engineering; Payte L. Owen, civil engineering
SALLISAW: Nathan L. Hubler, linguistics
SAND SPRINGS: Beau Bratcher, supply chain management
STILLWATER: Victoria P. White, international studies and Chinese
TULSA: Davis J. Derr, industrial and systems engineering; Nishit Garg, biology; Rajveer R. Korpe, environmental sustainability; Sophia S. Lee, biology; Rachel E. Lobaugh, advertising; Emily J. Suse, public relations; Hailey F. Welch, chemical biosciences
WEATHERFORD: Zoie L. DeFehr, letters; Joshua K. Kirby, industrial and systems engineering
YUKON: William D. Bixler, letters; Aivi N. Nguyen, biology
Also being recognized are:
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Mary R. Tappel, psychology
BENTON, ARKANSAS: Nathan S. Cain, computer engineering
WESTMINISTER, CALIFORNIA: Cameron T. Guild, human relations
ARVADA, COLORADO: Laura N. Pott, human health and biology
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO: Sarah J. Power, psychology
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: Emma H. Capen, Spanish; Kaleb D. Neal, mathematics
LITTLETON, COLORADO: Emma K. Wildermuth, dance and professional writing
WINDSOR, COLORADO: Emma Bickford, nursing
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Isabelle J. Ariail, meteorology
BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS: Advika V. Kamatar, biomedical engineering
CARPENTERSVILLE, ILLINOIS: Jacob C. Moser, Spanish and mathematics
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Katherine Riedstra, communication sciences and disorders
OAK PARK, ILLINOIS: William P. McNulty, mathematics
WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLINOIS: Andrew Morrissey, computer science
BROWNSBURG, INDIANA: Julie E. Bahr, environmental sustainability and English
MASON CITY, IOWA: Samantha M. Tonkins, history
KECHI, KANSAS: Emma Kuttler, industrial and systems engineering
OLATHE, KANSAS: Alexis J. McCalla, biochemistry
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS: Tyler G. Wenzl, industrial and systems engineering
WICHITA, KANSAS: John N. Malone, biology
BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Erin E. Bullock, professional writing
KENNER, LOUISIANA: Troy A. Broussard, criminology
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: Kayla A. Gillespie, Spanish
HASLETT, MICHIGAN: Mary R. Brown, early childhood education
MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: Matthew R. Gordon, chemical engineering
OKEMOS, MICHIGAN: Thomas G. Deppong, public and nonprofit administration
PORT HURON, MICHIGAN: Rachel D. McClelland, special education
FENTON, MISSOURI: Michaela A. Murphy, biochemistry
PLATTE CITY, MISSOURI: Spencer M. Kunz, history
ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI: William R. Runion, biology and Latin American studies
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Mary F. Blank, mathematics; Jordan A. Zimmerman, chemical engineering
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Austin L. Gronewold, biology
SEWARD, NEBRASKA: Evan M. Mettenbrink, biomedical engineering
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Abhishek Soni, biochemistry
RENO, NEVADA: Anna Hayes, economics
LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY: Kristen M. Soucheck, environmental engineering
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Matthew T. Bowling, journalism
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA: David T. Dowdell, aerospace engineering
MIAMISBURG, OHIO: Carlin L. Lockwood, community health
CORVALLIS, OREGON: Shannan E. Bialek, chemical biosciences
PIEDMONT, SOUTH CAROLINA: Samuel D. McDonald, English
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE: Molly Power, Chinese
ALEDO, TEXAS: Kelsey E. Basler, marketing and psychology
ALLEN, TEXAS: Hanita K. Flora, criminology; Alexis Hall, marketing; Ashley E. Strain, letters
ARGYLE, TEXAS: Nina T. Cassidy, biomedical engineering
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Natalie C. Bayer, women’s and gender studies
BURKBURNETTE, TEXAS: Brady W. Dehnert, chemistry
DALLAS, TEXAS: Bronte Bagwell, international development; Melinda A. Thompson, public relations; Scotlyn G. Wells, English
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS: Katherine M. Casey, biomedical engineering
FRISCO, TEXAS: Margaret C. Cross, creative media production; Austin R. Satrio, religious studies
HASLET, TEXAS: Rebecca C. White, criminology
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Kara Kerr, marketing; Chante D. Sexton, public relations
KELLER, TEXAS: Robert H. Cascella, microbiology; Natalie L. Ryan, advertising
KILGORE, TEXAS: Devin W. Thompson, electrical engineering
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS: Michael D. Betrus, economics; Nectarios Horiates, finance
LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Bryla A. Birdwell, music; Jacob D. Nance, music
MCKINNEY, TEXAS: Myah L. Bowen, biology; Isabelle Muirhead, accounting
MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS: Taylor N. Ratliff, musical theatre
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS: Sophie C. Machalec, political science
OLNEY, TEXAS: Race D. Ricketts, drama
PLANO, TEXAS: Doak Kuhne, finance
PROSPER, TEXAS: Erin C. Heidrick, biomedical engineering
RICHARDSON, TEXAS: Krista Thompson, public health
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: Amanda Walker, communication sciences and disorders
STAFFORD, TEXAS: Lauren E. Linsey, drama
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS: Jasmine Richards, accounting
PRICE, UTAH: Zachary S. Olsen, economics
SAMMAMISH, WASHINGTON: Kaley A. Romero, chemical biosciences
BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN: Karley J. Nadolski, letters
JINAN, CHINA: Zhixuan Fan, journalism
NUUK, GREENLAND: Mick Barlach Christensen, industrial and systems engineering
AMMAN, JORDAN: Mohammad A. Alwahdanee, electrical engineering; Omar Yadak, architectural engineering
GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA: Richard Papenfus, accounting
MBABANE, SWAZILAND: Michael D. Lowry, civil engineering
HARARE, ZIMBABWE: Munashe Mataranyika, international studies
Students who completed their degrees in August and December 2020 were presented their medallions at a ceremony late last year, but they are also eligible to participate in OU’s May graduation ceremonies.