Nearly 300 students graduated from Piedmont University this fall. Commencement exercises were held on Dec. 3 at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum on Piedmont’s Demorest campus.
“To our graduates, congratulations on your tremendous success, and congratulations to your families, friends, and loved ones who supported you along the journey to your degree. We are so very proud to now call you Piedmont alumni,” said Piedmont President Dr. James F. Mellichamp.
Local students who received degrees include:
- Danny Lin of Alto, GA.
- Karla Orozco of Mt. Airy, GA.
- Kellen Jenkins of Clarkesville, GA.
- Mariela Zavala of Cornelia, GA.
- Miriam Contreras-Briceno of Mount Airy, GA.
- Nathan Metzger of Demorest, GA.
- Olivia Justus of Alto, GA.
- Tiffany Reynolds of Demorest, GA.
- James Thomas of Cornelia, GA.
- Jessica Dundore of Clarkesville, GA.
The class included 295 graduates representing Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas.
Degrees conferred included the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Education Specialist, and Doctor of Education.
