Graduates Honored at Park University's Hill AFB Campus Ceremony
Park University Graduation Ceremony Cancelled Due to COVID-19, Virtual Celebration Possible
Park University, located in Layton, Utah, held a graduation ceremony for its Hill Air Force Base (Utah) Campus graduates on August 3, 2020. However, the main graduation ceremony, originally scheduled for Aug. 1 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the cancellation, 54 students were eligible to graduate from Park University. Among them were 43 students who received a Bachelor's degree, six students who received an Associate degree, and four students who earned a Master's degree.
Notable graduates included Paulette K. Meyerpeter, who received a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management, and Gabriel D. Tate, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management/Human Resources.
Other graduates included Jonathan Gilbert Ridley, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Warrensburg, Mo.; Shaye Thompson, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Roy, Utah; James A. Doyle, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement from Albuquerque, N.M.; Robert Francis Purcell Jr., who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Clarks Summit, Pa.; William E. Bell, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Clinton, Utah; Lonnie Dodd Jr., who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Plain City, Utah; Cory R. Hampton, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Farmington, Utah; Derrick J. Glass, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Morgan, Utah; and Jenny Ann Lake, who received an Associate of Science degree in Social Psychology from Taylor, Utah.
Additional graduates included Makiea Weathersby, who received an Associate of Science degree in Management from Henderson, Nev.; Celeste Eversole, who received a Master of Healthcare Administration degree; Courtney D. Watters, who received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration; Chad Vervaet, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Hooper, Utah; Lola Vanessa McLean-Pruin, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Computer Information Systems from Layton, Utah; Don Piercely, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Logistics; Melissa D. Costello, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources; and Terrance D. Kelley, who received an Undergraduate Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security from Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Other graduates included Mary A. McEvoy, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management/Human Resources from Hooper, Utah; Brydon C. Stanley, who received an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from West Point, Utah; Garrett Moss, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Washington Terrace, Utah; Corrie-Anne L. Albritton, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from El Paso, Texas; Anthony R. Quilaton, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Accounting from Torrance, Calif.; David A. Burress, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Taylor, Utah; Clifford J. Daniels Jr., who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science from Pace, Fla.; Keenun Wright, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from South Weber, Utah; Charles G. Sharpe, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management/Human Resources from Roy, Utah; David M. Bell, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Arlington, Tenn.; Shawna F. Solberg, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Clearfield, Utah; Catherine A. Adams, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Computer Information Systems from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England; Analyn D. Paulino, who received an Associate of Science degree in Management from Layton, Utah; William Gleim, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Computer Information Systems from Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Mario Ricardo, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement from Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Jason A. Sorge, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security from Ogden, Utah; Carla A. Grymes, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Ogden, Utah; Ryan C. Miner, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Computer Information Systems from Layton, Utah; Laura Jane Miller, who received an Associate of Science degree in Social Psychology from Kaysville, Utah; Jason M. Young, who received an Associate of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Pleasant View, Utah; Jason C. Rietbrock, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Layton, Utah; Gary D. Hutchings, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Idaho Falls, Idaho; Wayne A. Neitzel, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Clinton, Utah; Kenneth F. Bernard, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Logistics from Syracuse, Utah; Olivia A. Jaramillo, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Syracuse, Utah; Adam Christopher Gagnon, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Aviano Air Base, Italy; Thomas Cunha, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Las Vegas, Nev.; Kimarie Ann Honsvick, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Salt Lake City, Utah; James M. White, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security from Clearfield, Utah; Terrance D. Kelley, who received a Bachelor of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Homeland Security and an Undergraduate Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security from Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Nathan Leeman, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Psychology from Syracuse, Utah; Karen Bernice Dry, who received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management from Roy, Utah; Dayton D. Baxter, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Computer Science/Data Management from Clearfield, Utah.
Unfortunately, without specific information from Park University itself, it's impossible to provide the exact number of graduates, degrees conferred, or notable graduates for their 2020 ceremony. You may want to contact Park University directly or check their official website for detailed information.
[1] "UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College to hold virtual commencement ceremonies amid coronavirus pandemic" - UCSB News, April 22, 2020. https://www.ucsb.edu/current/news-events/articles/uc-santa-barbara-santa-barbara-city-college-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremonies-amid-coronavirus-pandemic
Despite the cancellation of Park University's main graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these students can continue their journey towards personal-growth and learning by embracing education-and-self-development opportunities, such as virtual celebrations and online learning platforms. Many universities, like UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College, successfully held virtual commencement ceremonies during the pandemic, providing a model for Park University to follow in ensuring their students' personal growth and academic success.
If Park University chooses to host a virtual celebration, it could provide a valuable platform for students to showcase their achievements, share their goals for future personal-growth and learning, and connect with classmates and mentors for continued support in their education-and-self-development journey.
