Valdosta State announces spring 2022 graduates

Jul. 5—VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University recently announced the following local students were members of its graduating class of spring 2022:

—Jacob Baker of Leesburg earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies;

—Lance Botdorf of Poulan earned a Bachelor of Arts in History;

—Hannah DuPriest of Poulan earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing;

—Sheri Freeland of Pelham earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development;

—Charles Grissom of Camilla earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education (Grades 4-8);

—Michelle Harrell of Pelham earned an Education Specialist in Instructional Technology;

—Caroline Heard of Newton earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science;

—Jazmin Jackson of Dawson earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science;

—Jasmine Lumpkin of Albany earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership;

—Makayla Mack of Leesburg earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology;

—Tocorra Mackens of Albany earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology;

—Ahreyun Matchett of Leesburg earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology;

—Bobby Mitchell of Warwick earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management;

—Makevia Moore of Sasser earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art;

—Alyssa Olesiak of Leesburg earned an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene;

—Viviana Recendez of Camilla earned a Master of Business Administration;

—Mabel Reid of Albany earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in American Sign Language/English Interpreting;

—Georgia Sanders of Leesburg earned a Master of Social Work;

—Benjamin Sneed of Smithville earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science;

—Bryanna Tucker of Leesburg earned a Master of Arts in Communication;

—Carley Watkins of Albany earned a Master of Social Work;

—Darneshia Williams of Albany earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership;

—Kaia Williams of Camilla earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Established in 1906, Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university that offers the academic, cultural and social opportunities of a major university and the small classes and personal attention of smaller institutions. VSU boasts more than 100 degree certificate, and endorsement programs on campus and online for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a full menu of extracurricular activities, from national championship athletic and academic teams to honors organizations, sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, educational and service clubs, a symphony orchestra, art and theater, research opportunities, and more.

VSU is committed to creating a campus culture focused on individual student success, providing students with expanded transformational and experiential learning opportunities, and increasing regional impact by serving as a resource and innovative leader for south Georgia. On the Web, visit www.valdosta.edu.