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VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENTCELEBRATION

Friday, December 18 • 10:00 a.m.

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Order of Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Degrees Conferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Graduate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Doctor of Science in Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

College of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Undergraduate Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Latin Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

College of Professional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2020 Commissioned Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BSU Winter 2020 Virtual Commencement 1

order of exerCises

COUNTDOWN TO COMMENCEMENT

INTRODUCTORY ADDRESSDr . Aminta H . Breaux

President, Bowie State University

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTIONMonique R . White-Chiselom

1st Vice President, BSU National Alumni Association, Inc .

KEYNOTE ADDRESSKevin Young

Director, Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureIncoming Director, National Museum of African American History and Culture

GREETINGS FROM THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLANDWilliam T . “Bill” Wood

Board of Regents

CONGRATULATORY SALUTES TO GRADUATESPhylicia Rashad

Tony Award-winning Actress

Ruth E . Williams-Brinkley Regional President, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States

Thomas Ransom Executive Vice President, Head of Sales, Truist Financial Corporation

HONORS AND CLASS OF 2020 PRESENTATIONDr . Carl Goodman

Provost, Bowie State University

TURN THE TASSLE MOMENTDr . Aminta H . Breaux

President, Bowie State University

PROCESSION OF GRADUATE SLIDESBowie State University Class of 2020

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THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Master of Arts

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education

Master of Public Administration

Master of Science

Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Master of Science in Nursing

THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

The list of candidates for graduation was prepared within the time limits imposed for publication of the program on our website . Therefore, the list of names is not conclusive . Only those candidates who have met all graduation requirements will be granted a degree.

degrees Conferred

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The graduaTe PrograM

Doctor of Science in Computer Science

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Jasmine Winola BrannBowie, Maryland

M .A . — University of MarylandB .A . — Howard University

The Relationship of Dual Language Immersion Foundational Learning upon

Secondary Education Outcomes

Cavena Janelle GriffithGlenn Dale, Maryland

M .Ed . — University of MarylandB .S . — Oakwood University

"The Black Educator Connection: An Examination of the Lived Experiences

of Black Elementary Educators"

Nikki Poindexter HamUpper Marlboro, Maryland

M .A . — The George Washington UniversityB .S . — University of Maryland

An Ex-post Facto Study of the Relationship Between Professional School Counselor or Site Supervision Training and Professional School

Counselor Site Supervisor Self Efficacy

Deborah Remalle HigdonClarksburg, MarylandM .S . — Hood College

B .S . — University of PittsburghQualitative Study: Perceptions of African

American Male and Female College Freshmen on the Mathematical Achievement Gap

Kenna Delores HowellOlney, Maryland

M .Ed . — Howard UniversityB .S . — Howard University

Pupil Personnel Workers Perspective on Absenteeism of Latino Students Enrolled in Urban School Districts

Gwendolyn C. JeffersonSilver Spring, Maryland

M .Ed . — Howard UniversityB .S . — Howard University

A Case Study: Leading for Special Education Compliance Through the Lens and Experience

of a Special Education Certified Principal

Jason JeffersonSuitland, Maryland

M .Ed . — Regent UniversityB .S . — Lincoln University

A Phenomenological Case Study of Central Office Administrators Perception

of Central Office Restructuring in One Large Urban Intensive School District

Claude G. SmithOdenton, Maryland

M .Ed . — Bowie State UniversityB .S . — University of Sierra Leone

Examine the High Turnover Rates Within 5 Years Among Urban Superintendents on Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics in Two School Districts in Maryland

Blair Alexander SmoakHalethorpe, Maryland

M .A . — George Washington UniversityB .S . — Virginia State University

High School Leaders’ Perceptions of Practices and Beliefs can Increase Graduation Rates for Black Males in a Large Urban School District

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Tagrid Abdullah N. AlshalaliBroadlands, Virginia

M .S . — King Saud UniversityB .S . — King Saud University

A Study on Managing and Explaining Concept Drift

Marvin Anthony ConnBowie, Maryland

M .S . — Monmouth UniversityB .S . — University of PittsburghOnline Anomaly Detection and Adaptive Classification: A Study

Using Radio Frequency Waveforms


*Denotes Summer 2020 Completion


College of Arts and Sciences

MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Fahad H. Al DosariVienna, VirginiaB .A . — King Abdulaziz University

Marla Shanee BonnerSilver Spring, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland

Ahmed Olamide BusariGwynn Oak, MarylandB .S . — Wesley University

Charles Henry Hollingsworth IIUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Roland Joseph KamaraUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Frostburg State University

Oludunni Olufunke OjoBowie, MarylandB .A . — Olabisi Onabanjo University

Chasey Lynn Marie RomaniWhite Plains, MarylandB .S . — Pennsylvania State University

David Lee ThompsonBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS

Faizah AlghamdiHerndon, VirginiaB .S . — Washington Adventist University

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Sri Teja Bodempudi*Lanham, MarylandB .S . — Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswamahavidyalaya University

Stephanie Nicole ParkerBowie, MarylandB .S . — Savannah State University

Ning ZhuangBowie, MarylandB .S . — China University of Petroleum

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Brittany D. BroomLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Louisiana Tech University

Oluwakemi Seun Eko*Bowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Alethia O. GroomsBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Crystal Nalowa Gwanmesia*Laurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Olamijumon Isreal IbidapoUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Robert Anthony Jones Jr.Bryans Road, MarylandB .S . — Frostburg State University

Swain Corneillus RileyGlen Burnie, MarylandB .S . — Grantham University

Julius Rashad RussellGlen Burnie, MarylandB .S . — East Central University

Jordan Michael ScottGlen Burnie, MarylandB .A . — Kentucky State University

Stanley R. SmithWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — Strayer University

Reyna Soriano-Galvan*Hyattsville, MarylandB .S . — Marymount University

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Kassandra CarterCharlotte, North CarolinaB .A . — State University of New York

April Ubani HendricksLanham, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Jatorie JonesFrederick, MarylandB .S . — Morgan State University

Mandy Delase KayedeUrbana, IllinoisB .A . — University of Illinois

Jessica Monet LomaxColumbia, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Brooksie Janel MarburyWashington, D .C .B .A . — University of the District of Columbia

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MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION continued

Angel Dareena MooreWashington, D .C .B .A . — University of the District of Columbia

Seydi Ababacar NdiayeGaithersburg, MarylandB .S . — Catholic University of Leuven

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Mohammed Ahmed AlmalkiAlexandria, VirginiaB .S . — Jazan University

Nawaf AlsulamiFairfax, VirginiaB .S . – King Abdulaziz University

Barakat Fakunle HaroonHyattsville, MarylandB .S . — Central University

Aderonke Omosalewa OduwoleAbingdon, MarylandB .S . — Obafemi Awolowo University

Yaw Badu OforiEllicott City, MarylandB .S . — Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Oluwafemi Toyin OjoLanham, MarylandB .A . — University of Ilorin

Edith O. OnaolapoOwings Mills, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Suzanna Orighomisan Osatuyi**Greenbelt, MarylandB .S . — University of Benin

Oluwadamilare Isaac PalmerLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University

Ingrid Marquita TonicFort Washington, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

Mona Abdulaziz AlluhaydanHyattsville, MarylandB .S . — King Saud University

Akira M. BrownBryans Road, MarylandB .A . — Salisbury University

Jonathan Dewey Hughes*Woodbine, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

LaTeisha Nicole ThompsonWhite Plains, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

MASTER OF ARTS IN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Leasia LaShawn BrooksUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Latasha Marie ColemanUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Coppin State University

Lee CollinsCapitol Heights, MarylandB .S . — Virginia Polytech Institution State University

Melanie Nicole CounteeWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — Texas Southern University

Pamela Princetta DavisBowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Rene Gloria Hood*Bowie, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Briyana Monique HubbardWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland

Theresa Ijeoma IheagwardBowie, MarylandB .S . – University of Jos

David Ricardo McMorrisHughesville, MarylandB .S . — University of North Florida

Gregory Tyrone Wright Jr.*Waldorf, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Jessica Elaine McCollough*Capitol Heights, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland

Juan Jose RivasSilver Spring, MarylandB .A . — University of Maryland

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING

Antonette BerkeleyLaurel, MarylandB .S . — State University of New York at Buffalo

Cassandra Denise DanielsWashington, D .C .B .S . — Bowie State University

James Fitzgerald Harris Jr.Waldorf, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Derricka McDanielWashington, D .C .B .S . — Bowie State University

Brooke I. PlaterHuntingtown, MarylandB .A . — Salisbury University

Tynice SimpsonWashington, D .C .B .A . — Bennett College

Katrina Marie SpriggsWaldorf, MarylandB .A . — University of South Carolina

Nakeia ValentineLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Francis Mbunwe BupUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — University of Yaounde

Marilyn BurtonSeat Pleasant, MarylandB .A . — Hampton University

Mima Callejas-LopezLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Sojourner-Douglas College

Tracey Jessica DiMonaAnnapolis, MarylandB .S . — Central Connecticut State University

Kaitlynn Nichol DormanNottingham, MarylandB .S . — Stevenson University

Jessica Nichole GannRidgely, MarylandB .S . — Salisbury University

Margarita GuerreroGreenbelt, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Chelsea JonesUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .A . — Bowie State University

Heather Noel KaercherBowie, MarylandB .S . — Salisbury University

Blessing Asuquo MbangBowie, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Megan Elizabeth RedmondBowie, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Sharonda Lynnette ScottWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — North Carolina State University

Tiffany Chante SmithBel Air, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Marian SpencerCapitol Heights, MarylandB .S . — Washington Adventist University

Jessica Lee TaylorAnnapolis, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Alicia Chanti WashingtonGwynn Oak, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

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MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Akintomiwa Stanley AdaranUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Adekunle Ajasin University

Adedamola David AdejobiGermantown, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University

Ibukun Christiana AjetunmobiUpper Marlboro, MarylandB .S . — Bowen University

Abdullah Saad AlfalehVienna, VirginiaB .S . — King Abdulaziz University

Bashayer Abdullhalim BadawiAlexandria, VirginiaB .S .— Marymount University

Jada Loraine BrittWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Towson University

Karen Louise HardyWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Devon Jawara JacksonSuitland, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Solomon MelakuWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — University of Maryland

Britany Danielle MillerDistrict Heights, MarylandB .S . — Bowie State University

Joy Eloho OkolagbodiBowie, MarylandB .S . — Novena University

Andrew RegisDistrict Heights, MarylandB .S . — Norfolk State University

Daniel Todd SheffieldLaurel, MarylandB .S . — Johns Hopkins University

Rachel Judith SolomonLa Plata, MarylandB .S . — Saint Mary’s College

Akilah WilliamsWaldorf, MarylandB .S . — Ashford University

Ciara Mone’T WormleyBladensburg, MarylandB .S . — Morgan State University


The undergraduaTe PrograM

Latin HonorsSumma Cum Laude 3 .85 – 4 .00 Magna Cum Laude 3 .65 – 3 .84 Cum Laude 3 .50 – 3 .64

This list of Honors and Recognition compiled as of December 14, 2020 .* Denotes 4 .0 GPA .

Academic Recognition

Transfer students who have earned 30–59 semester hours at Bowie State University with a GPA of 3 .50 or higher .

Amber Tiffany AndersonDasia Monae BellKeelin D. BrownAriel Joia Glover

Janay A. GreenJahne U. GuionKaia M. HamiltonNormaA. Lopez Luna

Walter Anthony McNeilTatyana D. MozieMichael Alexander NelsonJon Arthur Pendragon

Jeannette Tiffany RoederTherese Nicole De Jesus UyanSyeedah J. WhiteAngelique Cassie Willoughby

Mohsen Hussain AlmihdharAmeerah BahaaldeenAyana M. BellKeisha Arnetta DyerTiffany Nicole GriffinBasirat Fakunle HaroonChelsi Loraine Lee

Fatuma Manguera-GuanunaGabrielle D. MooreIkechi K. NwadikeJohn OluyemiLiyah Nicole WarrenGregory Warren WebbSamuel Joshua Young III

Destiny AgbataAriyanna AgnewMohammd Alhussen AlayafiBethany C. BaconTahj M. DunnAzubuike Sunday EnwereJarrod HolleyGiananda JohnsonCrystal Lopez

Khelsey E. MarshallMorgan Summer MooreGracy N. OnumaRenee J. PennMonyetta Amora ReidBlanca M. RiosErnest Kobby ThompsonLeanna Christina Watts

Keith L. Allen*Monique Sara Fant

Xavier William Frink

CUM LAUDE

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH

Chelsea Anise Beaudoin*Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Rasheed Jamal GrossWashington, D .C .

Michael RichardsonHyattsville, Maryland

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS

Charles Benjamin Alston Jr.Oxon Hill, Maryland Nile Damar GoodenDistrict Heights, Maryland

Nevlynn L. JohnsonSilver Spring, Maryland

Isaiah L. LemonsOdenton, Maryland

Jordan R. Lucky Severn, Maryland

Micah D. MeadowsUpper Marlboro, Maryland

Bianco Mobley IIHyattsville, Maryland

Chinomnso Kelsey NwaobilorGlenn Dale, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY

Kionza AllenLaurel, Maryland

Jehan Khalia Assata Bowie, Maryland

Joycelyn Aba BansonLanham, Maryland

Kyra Bryant McDonough, Georgia

Dynaisha M. Christian Pocomoke City, Maryland

Elijah Osinachukwu Daniel-Okeke New Carrollton, Maryland

Bengyella S. Doh Lanham, Maryland

Daija Edwards Silver Spring, Maryland

Daryll Lamont Ellison Temple, Pennsylvania

Helen Emaikwu Lanham, Maryland

Jakiara Hyner Baltimore, Maryland

Kasey Laron Johnson Owings Mills, Maryland

Brittany Nicole JonesBeltsville, Maryland

Sydney Simone Jones-Key Baltimore, Maryland

Erika Sophia Martinez Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Brianna Lasenia Jade McPherson Clinton, Maryland

Bayyana I. Melchishua Capitol Heights, Maryland

Alvine M. Momo Azobou Lanham, Maryland

Ikechi K. Nwadike Silver Spring, Maryland

Daniel A. Ogunmiloro Bowie, Maryland

Toluwalope Ayoka Oluwafemi Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Gracy N. Onuma Laurel, Maryland

Xavier Emmanuel Owens Middle River, Maryland

Victoria Toluwalope Owonifari Hyattsville, Maryland

Tishambra S. Pinkney Landover, Maryland

Fernando Javiel Quinteros Cheverly, Maryland

Jessica V. Wesson Hyattsville, Maryland

Imani D. Williams Baltimore, Maryland

Lakisha Inez Winston Clinton, Maryland

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS

Bethany C. Bacon Randolph, Massachusetts

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS

Amber Tiffany Anderson Silver Spring, Maryland

Ameerah Bahaaldeen Fairfax, Virginia

Ayana W. Bivans Salisbury, Maryland

Keelin D. Brown Adelphi, Maryland

Ravyn Marie Byrd Bryans Road, Maryland

Camille A. Campbell Annapolis, Maryland

Gene M. Carson Accokeek, Maryland

Kiersten T. Cleveland Baltimore, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS continued

Keisha Arnetta Dyer Baltimore, Maryland

Nasja Frazier-GriffinUpper Marlboro, Maryland

Xavier William Frink Belcamp, Maryland

Andre Alexander Gomez Beltsville, Maryland

Sterling M. Hughes Baltimore, Maryland

Anthony Arnold Igbeta Jr. Laurel, Maryland

Nataliya A. Irvin Lake Grove, New York

Elyssa K. Johnson Odenton, Maryland

Jimmy Jerome Johnson Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Vicki Renee Kilpatrick Waldorf, Maryland

Vanessa Mills Brandywine, Maryland

Larry Moore Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Michael Alexander Nelson Fort Washington, Maryland

Adaora Chizoba Onuora Greenbelt, Maryland

Paul O. Owe Millersville, Maryland

Christopher Allen Page Washington, D .C .

Kevin Dwyane Parrish Jr.Halethorpe, Maryland

Bria Neshon Quarles Fort Washington, Maryland

Anwar Alexis Rochee Glenn Dale, Maryland

Jeannette Tiffany Roeder Crofton, Maryland

Breona Marie Scott Waldorf, Maryland

Teja K. Shelton Pikesville, Maryland

Jubilee G. Stanton White Plains, Maryland

Destiny Nicole Stephens Mitchellville, Maryland

Chinwe Y. Uzukwu Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Natacha Tina Vainqueur Beltsville, Maryland

Andre Renato Watkins Jr. Bowie, Maryland

Xi'an Williams Accokeek, Maryland

Xavier C. Wright Mount Rainier, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Gloria Nicole Ballard Lothian, Maryland

Corinne Gaines Bowie, Maryland

Kwame Gumbs Laurel, Maryland

Damilola O. Olagundoye Hyattsville, Maryland

Lincoln A. Ross Bowie, Maryland

Shamario M. Scott Laurel, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Destiny Agbata Riverdale, Maryland

Mohsen Hussain Almihdhar Arlington, Virginia

Nasser Sami Bin Sultan College Park, Maryland

Nicolas Bobb-Coppola College Park, Maryland

Teisha Dionne Cox *Lanham, Maryland

Deshaun T. Clark Randallstown, Maryland

Nnamdi Egwuatu Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Azubuike Sunday Enwere Silver Spring, Maryland

Monae Nicole Ester Lexington Park, Maryland

Samuel Adedoyin Gbajobi Fort Washington, Maryland

Dana Chiante’ Gelalcha Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Zackry L. Hackett Hyattsville, Maryland

Rasheed Rahim Hall Bowie, Maryland

Jarrod Holley Bowie, Maryland

Justin Uchechukwu Igbokwe Bowie, Maryland

Amadsalieu Jalloh Bowie, Maryland

Oladeji M. Laosebikan Burtonsville, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY continued

Alena L. Latson Mitchellville, Maryland

Queen Paul Mwafongo Laurel, Maryland

Fyne Ndukwe*Edgewood, Maryland

Kelechi Ojiaku Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Jehofasolape O. Olaniyan Hyattsville, Maryland

Timothy Chukwuemeka Osuji Bowie, Maryland

Daijah Damia Plate Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Renay Geneava Richards Glenarden, Maryland

Sean C. Roberts Hagerstown, Maryland

Ernest Kobby Thompson Greenbelt, Maryland

Byron Andre Tolson Waldorf, Maryland

Oluwaseun Michael Tommensah Landover, Maryland

Jordan Malcolm Weekes Brandywine, Maryland

Sidney Whannou Lanham, Maryland

Jediniah L. Womack Hagerstown, Maryland

Benjamin Hoi-Bun Wong Gaithersburg, Maryland

Malik Yates-Allen Temple Hills, Maryland

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT

Blanca Yaneth Coello-Pavon Bladensburg, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GOVERNMENT

Yakira Azucena Cordon Silver Spring, Maryland

Tyra Bessette France Baltimore, Maryland

Gassiatu M. Gassama Laurel, Maryland

Tiaira Marion Gilbert Washington, D .C .

Dejaris D. Holt Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Kwame Lete Saro-Wiwa College Park, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY

Felix Bassey Laurel, Maryland

Jalen Blackshire Lakewood, California

Janay Lynette Smith Bowie, Maryland

Allen Sidney Vessells Baltimore, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS

Sharolyn E. Blanks* Clinton, Maryland

James Randall Brown* Bowie, Maryland

Carleen Blair Howard*Accokeek, Maryland

Avery Dathonia Thomas*Frederick, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN THEATER ARTS

Gabrielle D. HawkinsBowie, Maryland

Lorenzo Miguel Henriquez Baltimore, Maryland

Ryan Kenneth Johnson* Hanover, Maryland

Rashaud Dereke Matthews Hyattsville, Maryland

Stephawn Pierre Stephens Washington, D .C .

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL ARTS

Ariyanna Agnew Lynn, Massachusetts

Keith L. Allen Bowie, Maryland

Dana Archer Fort Washington, Maryland

Tatianna G. Blackett Temple Hills, Maryland

Taylor L. Burrow Baltimore, Maryland

Breanna M. Edwards Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Jessica Michelle Felton Gambrills, Maryland

Desha Manago Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Milan Star Marshall Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Lavar James McCall-Mathews Pleasantville, New Jersey

Randy Alfred McFall Nassau, Bahamas

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Alexus Diane Adair-Graham Temple Hills, Maryland

Garhett Carson Adams Laurel, Maryland

Victor James Adams Odenton, Maryland

Ademola Adeyemi Clinton, Maryland

Anas M. Alamri Arlington, Virginia

Faisal Hamid Alharthy Parkville, Maryland

Hanin Faisal Alhazani Silver Spring, Maryland

Lujain Ahmad Alhothaly Fairfax,Virginia

Clive David Aligawesa Rockville, Maryland

Sulaiman Alnajidi Reston, Virginia

Abdullah Alqarni Tiffin, Ohio

Reham Mohammed Alsadiq Alexandria, Virginia

Hatim M. Alshamrani Takoma Park, Maryland

Sultan G. AlshahraniRosedale, Maryland

Salwa Ghazi Alsukairi McLean, Virginia

Hazza Aiyedh A. AlmutairiRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tyhae Rasoul Archer Peoria, Arizona

Zain U. Ariff Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Xyrra Kate Dagdag Asuncion Clinton, Maryland

Tamarah A. Beale Waldorf, Maryland

Jasmine Tamia Monee BeckhamBrandywine, Maryland

Devin Bennett Clinton, Maryland

Abdullah Mansour Binsifran Baltimore, Maryland

Khayla S. Branch Bowie, Maryland Quentin J. Braswell Parkville, Maryland

Alana D. Briddell Eden, Maryland

Amber Nicole Brooks-Thomas Lanham, Maryland Jailah M. Brown Columbia, Maryland

Chanel M. Bryant Clinton, Maryland

Cameron D. Burton Riverdale, Maryland

Irline Cadet Silver Spring, Maryland

Eboni C. Carter Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Olajuwon Nsilo Casey Silver Spring, Maryland

Dejah M. Castle Severn, Maryland

Ashleigh-Ann Danielle Clarke Laurel, Maryland

Camille Jacqueline Coates Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Brian Keith Cole Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Devante Connor Baltimore, Maryland

Don Davis Bowie, Maryland


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Ahmed Jahi McLendon District Heights, Maryland

Gabrielle D. Moore Suitland, Maryland

Martrell Moore College Park, Maryland

Durante N. Purdie Cockeysville, Maryland

Brian M. Whittington Bowie, Maryland

Samuel Joshua Young Fort Washington, Maryland




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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION continued

Amel P. Duggins District Heights, Maryland

Kamari E. Eason Oxon Hill, Maryland

Shirley Ekwede Bowie, Maryland

Alexandra C. Espeut Davidsonville, Maryland

Titilope Ana Fadimilehin Arlington, Texas

Aaron Tachoes French Owings Mills, Maryland

Dayshirah B. Giddins Lutherville, Maryland

Ariel Joia Glover District Heights, Maryland

JaBri Shannae Gregory-Miller Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Nikesha Antoinette Hamner Clinton, Maryland

Basirat Fakunle HaroonHyattsville, Maryland

Imani Alexis Harrington Bowie, Maryland

Paetin Hawkins Bowie, Maryland

Cameron Louis Hayes Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Althea Renee Henry Greenbelt, Maryland

Anna E. Huntley Gwynn Oak, Maryland

Saif Iqbal Greenbelt, Maryland

Ashley Denisha James Berwyn Heights, Maryland

Kyrsten N. Jones-Mosley Baltimore, Maryland

Kini JonjoBaltimore, Maryland

Toluwalope Layeni Lanham, Maryland

Sylvester Beorgoh Lewis Laurel, Maryland

Alyssa Jamayra Logan Lanham, Maryland

Kaitlin LoweryBowie, Maryland

Norma A. Lopez Luna Riverdale, Maryland

Kenyetta Nataki Louis Bowie, Maryland

Fatuma Manguera Capitol Heights, Maryland

Levi D. Mason Washington, D .C .

Leslie D. Matal Lanham, Maryland

Christopher A. Moss Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Jenaye Chante Moye Landover, Maryland

Shaakirah Alliah Shelby Muhammad Randallstown, Maryland

Kareem Muslim District Heights, Maryland

Aunya Kamran Nicholas Baltimore, Maryland

Sandra O. Nwankwo Owings Mills, Maryland

Bryant Chike Obi Jr. Laurel, Maryland

Imari M. Perkins Owings Mills, Maryland

Jessica M. Peters Suitland, Maryland

Kathyana Jane Philippe Laurel, Maryland

Jalen Marquise Proctor Waldorf, Maryland

Staie Haspil Raphael Lanham, Maryland

Jesse Ricks III Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Grasiela D. Rincon Laurel, Maryland

Cody Allen Roberts Silver Spring, Maryland

Bethany Ann Ruth Rollinson Clinton, Maryland

Taylor Rose Waldorf, Maryland

Mohanad Aboud Saklou Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Joshuah Ishmar Seagraves Glenn Dale, Maryland

Simone M. Senter Laurel, Maryland

Eid Ousira Sesay Bowie, Maryland

Rashidat A. Shittu Hyattsville, Maryland

Troi A. Shuron Baltimore, Maryland

Tevin Singleton District Heights, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION continued

Stacia Tanay Smith Suitland, Maryland

Ricky A. Smith III Hanover, Maryland

Ciera Latay Sorrell-Southall Randallstown, Maryland

Abdulrahman Ayodele SoyanGreenbelt, Maryland

Tyler Alexander SpeightLusby, Maryland

Taylan Janee Eunice SpencerHyattsville, Maryland

Jamarcus Stona Bowie, Maryland

Abdulrahman Ahmed Tarad Elkins, West Virginia

Edward Earl ThomasLanham, Maryland

Perrell J. Veney District Heights, Maryland

Alexis L. Walker Odenton, Maryland

Jasmine Michelle Walls Indian Head, Maryland

Gregory Bryant Ward Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Mia M. Washington Capitol Heights, Maryland

Jasmine Denise Waters Accokeek, Maryland

Roderick Douglas Watson IICheverly, Maryland

Anya Marissa West Fort Washington, Maryland

Alexis Ladora WilliamsClinton, Maryland

Kiara Alexis Williams Washington, D .C .

Shaniah Chanell Williams Lexington Park, Maryland

Ennil Yusef WilsonLaurel, Maryland



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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Nadia Patricia Constanza Lanham, Maryland

Monique Sara Fant Silver Spring, Maryland

Gloria Jean Flowers Suitland, Maryland

Tianna Jackson Bowie, Maryland

Giananda Johnson Fort Washington, Maryland

Karen Evette Long Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Crystal Lopez Burtonsville, Maryland

Renee J. Penn Capitol Heights, Maryland

Devica A. Pitter Silver Spring, Maryland

Monyetta Amora Reid Burtonsville, Maryland

Teryce Danielle Simms Fort Washington, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Janay A. Green Capitol Heights, Maryland

Chelsi Loraine LeeUpper Marlboro, Maryland

Khelsey E. Marshall Capitol Heights, Maryland

Elizabeth Suh Silver Spring, Maryland

Therese Nicole De Jesus Uyan Fort Washington, Maryland

Elton Norris WrightUpper Marlboro, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

Mohammd Alhussen Alayafi Alexandria, Virginia

Rodney Maurice Burden Jr. Brandywine, Maryland

Olivia Joy Eggleston Laurel, Maryland

Diamond Kache’ Evans Aberdeen, Maryland

Sean T. Givens Jr. Baltimore, Maryland

Aisha Sharia Beard* Fort Washington, Maryland

Shawnkia Mone’ McCallum Perry Hall, Maryland

Kendall McNair* Baltimore, Maryland

Phillip M. Morgan Washington, D .C .

William Darrell Thomas III Ridgely, Maryland

Kyaja Victoria Williams*Baltimore, Maryland

Daiwor T. Woahtee Bowie, Maryland

Zachariah Emad Younan Waldorf, Maryland






BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Niaya Jacqueline Thomas Fort Washington, Maryland

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYHOLOGY

Erin Tamir Fraser* Halethorpe, Maryland

Ashley Michelle Younger Springdale, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT STUDIES

Keirrah Danielle Beckett Suitland, Maryland

Ayana M. Bell Laurel, Maryland

Brianna E. Blackwell Bowie, Maryland

Tahj M. Dunn Burtonsville, Maryland

Jahne U. Guion Waldorf, Maryland

Kaia M. Hamilton Largo, Maryland

Deaira Howell Baltimore, Maryland

Marielsa Lucero Silver Spring, Maryland

Diamond Lyles Oxon Hill, Maryland

Porche D. Marshall-Mcweay Laurel, Maryland

Danielle C. Ohanele Beltsville, Maryland

Jon Arthur Pendragon Bowie, Maryland

Dionne Akiba Ramsey-Redhead Riverdale, Maryland

Blanca M. Rios Riverdale, Maryland

Shatia Ayana Robinson-Blaylock Gwynn Oak, Maryland

Tyra Francine Vaughn Hyattsville, Maryland

Aaliyah Shardae Yates La Plata, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Hamad Bader Alkhurayji Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Destiny N. AlstonWaldorf, Maryland

Breshe T. Barton Bowie, Maryland

Abdullah Sultan Binruwaishd Frostburg, Maryland

Malik Hasiun Lee BranchAnnapolis, Maryland

Nailah Campbell Laurel, Maryland

Portia R. Chambers Washington, D .C .

D’Auna Monet Coley White Plains, Maryland

Taharah Riquana Cox Lanham, Maryland

Justice I. Davis Washington, D .C .

Jasmine Nicole Dyson Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Demetri Eure Belcamp, Maryland

Taneah L. Fowlkes Baltimore, Maryland

Kaylah GallimoreAberdeen, Maryland

Layel N. Givens-Sanders Columbia, Maryland

Quansa A. Grant Laurel, Maryland

Tiffany Nicole Griffin White Plains, Maryland

Rosa Elvira Hernandez Hyattsville, Maryland

Tamara Monee Johnson Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Sydney M. Johnston Brandywine, Maryland

Kalyn Dionna Mack Washington, D .C .

Jareese D. Marshall Fort Washington, Maryland

Vanessa Shante Moorer Hyattsville, Maryland

Herenia S. Munoz Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Addie Briana Neale Silver Spring, Maryland

Adaora Chizoba Onuora Greenbelt, Maryland

Ahmed Ouattara Burtonsville, Maryland

Teffera N. Phillpotts Severn, Maryland

Sameika E. Powell Oxon Hill, Maryland

Kendra S. Scarlett Columbia, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE continued

Careese T. Smith Waldorf, Maryland

Nia S. Spann Accokeek, Maryland

Adrienne Renee SpellerChesapeake, Virginia

Kyle I. Tunstall Clinton, Maryland

Dena Elizabeth Walker Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Liyah Nicole Warren Glen Burnie, Maryland

Brenda A. Webb Waldorf, Maryland

Ryan Keith Wilburn II Glen Burnie, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Yemisi Awofisibe Springdale, Maryland

Arian Ranchesca Fajardo Carlos Bowie, Maryland

Althea Caressa McMorris Hughesville, Maryland

Gladys Ngitoh Ndibang*Laurel, Maryland

Hannah Mae Daguio Pacoli Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Malika L. Strong Rockville, Maryland

Selemawit W. Teweldebrhan Bethesda, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY

Michelle U. Abeson Randallstown, Maryland

Alexander Nathaniel Archer Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Brianna A. Banks Glenarden, Maryland

Diahme Banks Morningside, Maryland

Shaiann M. Bennett Fort Washington, Maryland

Tierra Monae Camp Forestville, Maryland

Jada M. Daniels Bowie, Maryland

Victoria A. DownsLaurel, Maryland

Kiara N. Ebron Capitol Heights, Maryland

Josephine Chinasa Egekwu Lanham, Maryland

Mark-Henry Ewane Ekeme Springdale, Maryland

Johneese Labria Ferguson Clinton, Maryland

Tianna N. Flowers-Walker*Fort Washington, Maryland

Alexus S. Holt White Plains, Maryland

Savauna King*Laurel, Maryland

Eva Wilda Marcelus*District Heights, Maryland

Morgan Summer Moore Hyattsville, Maryland

Tatyana D. Mozie Fort Washington, Maryland

Christine Mary Nolan Arnold, Maryland

Malik Asong-Ate Satia Silver Spring, Maryland

Marielle Schooler Greenbelt, Maryland

Terrance E. Staley* Washington, D .C .

Tonisha S. Thompson Cheltenham, Maryland

Kamryn M. Watkins Bryans Road, Maryland

Leanna Christina Watts Hyattsville, Maryland

Gregory Warren Webb Bowie, Maryland

Kaliah Raelynn Wedge Burtonsville, Maryland

Syeedah J. White District Heights, Maryland

Angelique Cassie Willoughby Fort Washington, Maryland

Amber Angela Youngfellow Baltimore, Maryland

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK

Fikrah Ali AlyusufFort Washington, Maryland

Aisha Sharia Beard* Fort Washington, Maryland

John Oluyemi Laurel, Maryland

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY

Dasia Monae Bell Davidsonville, Maryland

Markia Bright Capitol Heights, Maryland

Doue Rosine Gouli* Laurel, Maryland

Phillip Michael HarleyPrince George, Virginia

Denelle L. Jones Laurel, Maryland

Kayla M. Jones Bowie, Maryland

Walter Anthony McNeilSilver Spring, Maryland

Latifa Abbas MohamedLaurel, Maryland

Christopher Polk Bowie, Maryland

Gabrielle Raymond Leonardtown, Maryland

Alicia K. Smith Baltimore, Maryland

Yvette Kathleen Stiff* Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Khaila J. Thompson Fort Washington, Maryland

Cory Vaughn Valentine Silver Spring, Maryland

Carolyn Yvonne Wallace Crofton, Maryland

Alicia Alvaran White* Fort Washington, Maryland

Savion Xavier WhiteWaldorf, Maryland



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2020 Commissioned Officers

2nd Lieutenant Kyra Marie BryantB .S . — Biology

Adjutant General Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Tianna JacksonB .S . — Early Childhood Education

Transportation Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty

2nd Lieutenant Ricky Allen SmithB .S . — Business Administration

Quartermaster Corps, U .S . Army Active Duty


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