Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2017. This list includes:

Pembroke

Lauren Sparks-Hoskins, Bachelor of Science in Biology

Richmond Hill

Stacy Benbrooks, Master of Social Work

Charles Holmes, Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

Melissa Hundley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Breeanna Lawver, Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education

Jonathan Lea, Education Specialist in Educational Leadership

Johnathan Morales, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Heather Tucker, Education Specialist in Educational Leadership

Brianna Wakefield, Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

Marianne Zamjohn, Education Specialist in Teacher Leadership

More than 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students were recognized during VSU's 223rd commencement ceremonies May 5-6. The Spring 2017 celebration featured a keynote address by Nathan Deal, who was elected Georgia's 82nd governor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, and a full fireworks display over the iconic West Hall dome on the university's front lawn.