CANYON — The final tally is 1,129 graduates for West Texas A&M University’s Class of May 2024. West Texas A&M University this week officially released its list of 2024 graduates, as well as the names of students who earned President’s and Dean’s list honors. 

Overall, the University awarded 808 baccalaureate degrees and 321 master’s degrees to spring graduates at the May 13 commencement ceremonies, following procedural confirmation from the University’s seven deans. 

The oldest graduate was 73, and the youngest were 19. The graduating class includes 117 with a perfect 4.0 GPA and 25 veterans; 42.7 percent of the undergraduates are the first in their family to earn a college degree. Students from 41 states in the nation and 21 different countries graduated.

Additionally, 183 potential August graduates walked the stage at the May commencement ceremonies.

Graduates include those on the Dean’s List (overall grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99) and on the President’s List (a 4.0). The three levels of honor recognition are Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00), Magna Cum Laude (3.75-3.89) and Cum Laude (3.50-3.74).

The following Canadian students were among those receiving their diplomas:

Graduates

Jeanine Nicole Fabbri, BA, Digital Communications & Media; Virginia Anne Gerhardt, SSP, School Psychology; Saige Taylor Hamby, MED, School Counseling; Ryli Pruitt Morales, MS, Communication Disorders; Violeta Talavera, BSN, Nursing; Jazmin Talavera, BSN, Nursing.

The following Canadian students were among those earning special recognition:

Dean’s List

Bryce Brinkley, Junior, General Studies; Arthur Brown, Junior, Computer Science; Sam Kendall, Junior, Mathematics; Jazmin Talavera, Senior, Nursing. 

President’s List

Karla Blanco, Sophomore, Computer Science; Reagan Cochran, Senior, Sports/Exercise Science; Sam Fry, Senior, Theatre; Summer Meller, Sophomore, Education; Twister Kelton, Senior, History.