1 00:11:02,770 --> 00:11:09,850 On this morning by Ms. Grace Wildberger, followed by the singing of our National Anthem, led by Dr. Sarah Wee. 2 00:11:10,330 --> 00:11:15,750 And as is our custom here at Troy, I would invite and encourage all of you to sing along with our National Anthem. 3 00:11:19,260 --> 00:11:26,160 As we begin, this amazing celebration, I invite you to join me in the amendment of gratitude and prayer, but as power heads and prayer. 4 00:11:27,460 --> 00:11:33,020 Dear Lord, we are here together to thank you and give you all the praise for every graduate in this room. 5 00:11:33,020 --> 00:11:39,660 Their journey has been marked by dedication, growth, and perseverance, and today we honor all they have accomplished. 6 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:47,660 Thank you, Lord, for the opportunities that you have laid out, whether that be by friendships, knowledge, or obstacles that they have ever come. 7 00:11:48,460 --> 00:11:55,740 We are so grateful for the families and friends, educators, and mentors who have supported them and encouraged them every step of the way. 8 00:11:55,740 --> 00:12:01,440 As these graduates move forward into the next chapter of their lives, guide them Lord with 9 00:12:01,440 --> 00:12:06,160 purpose and direction. Let your word be a lamp to their feet and guide them down their 10 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:11,160 paths towards their next endeavors. May they walk with wisdom that can only come from you 11 00:12:11,160 --> 00:12:16,640 and continue to grow in all that they do. Today is not only a celebration of their accomplishments, 12 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:22,020 but also a hopeful beginning for all that lies ahead of them. We thank you Lord for this opportunity 13 00:12:22,020 --> 00:12:26,620 to all gathered together and celebrate these graduates in their bright futures in your name 14 00:12:26,620 --> 00:12:27,540 we pray, Amen. 15 00:14:29,780 --> 00:14:33,880 As we begin our ceremony this morning, it is indeed a privilege to introduce 16 00:14:33,880 --> 00:14:40,700 our Chancellor. Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. has served as Chancellor of Troy University since the fall 17 00:14:40,700 --> 00:14:47,880 of 1989. Prior to his arrival at Troy, Dr. Hawkins led the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 18 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:53,600 for 10 years. He began his higher education career at the University of Alabama in 19 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:58,980 Birmingham where he served as Assistant Dean of the School of Community and Allied Health. 20 00:15:00,140 --> 00:15:09,580 Dr. Hawkins received the bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Montevallo, and he earned his PhD at the University of Alabama. 21 00:15:11,180 --> 00:15:22,900 Dr. Hawkins is a proud Marine, having served as a platoon commander in combat and having earned the purple heart and the bronze star in service to his country. 22 00:15:22,900 --> 00:15:31,400 During his time at Troy Chancellor Hawkins has led this institution through an era of unprecedented growth and expansion. 23 00:15:32,280 --> 00:15:36,580 Nearly $400 million has been invested into campus facilities in Alabama, 24 00:15:37,400 --> 00:15:41,840 and Troy's reach has extended around the world, even to Vietnam, 25 00:15:42,440 --> 00:15:46,080 where over a thousand Troy students are currently enrolled. 26 00:15:47,020 --> 00:16:01,210 Most recently, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education reclassified Troy University as a doctoral institution and approved Troy to offer both the bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and the doctorate of chiropractic medicine. 27 00:16:02,220 --> 00:16:08,360 Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the Chancellor of Troy University, Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. 28 00:16:19,710 --> 00:16:28,630 Thank you, Dr. Palmer and thank you for your leadership and it's a pleasure to serve with you and all of our colleagues throughout the university. 29 00:16:29,370 --> 00:16:37,990 I bring you greetings, what we often refer to and I know you feel the same that this is the most important day of the year. 30 00:16:37,990 --> 00:16:45,210 So I want to congratulate you, welcome you, to what we considered to be Alabama's most beautiful campus. 31 00:16:45,490 --> 00:16:50,330 So it's a real pleasure for us to share this special place with each of you. 32 00:16:50,630 --> 00:16:55,710 I'm delighted that we have two days of commencement versus one. 33 00:16:55,830 --> 00:17:02,390 I don't think we could put everyone in this arena if we had combined yesterday and today. 34 00:17:02,390 --> 00:17:06,230 And so it's two days this year that we celebrate all the graduates. 35 00:17:06,430 --> 00:17:11,250 This is one of the largest graduating classes we've had in the history of the university. 36 00:17:11,910 --> 00:17:18,390 It's my pleasure to introduce to you the stage party and some other special guests recognizing that 37 00:17:18,910 --> 00:17:20,570 to us all of you are special. 38 00:17:21,290 --> 00:17:24,430 And I want to introduce those folks. 39 00:17:24,910 --> 00:17:30,490 Please, hold your pause and we celebrate everyone when we finish those introductions. 40 00:17:30,490 --> 00:17:37,110 Members of our board of trustees who work so hard on behalf of our university were delighted 41 00:17:37,110 --> 00:17:40,190 that the majority of our trustees could be with us today. 42 00:17:41,030 --> 00:17:48,370 The Honorable Ed Crowell, who is the Vice President of our board, the Honorable Karen Carter, 43 00:17:49,970 --> 00:17:57,710 the Honorable Charles Neillon, the Honorable Freddie Thomas, and the Honorable Cam Ward. 44 00:17:57,710 --> 00:18:04,850 Our speaker and I'll elaborate just a bit on Dr. Tatum, but our speaker is Dr. Lance Tatum. 45 00:18:05,130 --> 00:18:06,610 And we're honored by his presence. 46 00:18:07,790 --> 00:18:12,630 This grace, Wildberger, is a senior from Mobile who delivered the 47 00:18:12,630 --> 00:18:14,850 Envocation and later the benediction. 48 00:18:16,130 --> 00:18:20,450 I've been a straightive leadership, and let me thank them for their dedication and hard work, 49 00:18:20,650 --> 00:18:24,390 Dr. Michael Thrasher, the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. 50 00:18:24,390 --> 00:18:30,710 Dr. Johnson Edwards, the Dean of the College of the Serel College of Business, Dr. 51 00:18:30,830 --> 00:18:36,590 Fred Finkeliano, the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. 52 00:18:36,590 --> 00:18:40,210 Legary Carter, the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. 53 00:18:40,890 --> 00:18:47,250 Dr. Golden Menon, Dean, newly established College of Science and Engineering, and Dr. 54 00:18:47,290 --> 00:18:52,230 Mary Ann Templeton, who is the Associate Provost and Dean of our Graduate School. 55 00:18:52,230 --> 00:18:58,990 Other members of our platform party of whom we're prepared, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Fancy, 56 00:18:59,430 --> 00:19:08,910 Army ROTC, Lieutenant Colonel Kedeem Ulan, our efforts ROTC, Mr. Christopher Hood, 57 00:19:09,570 --> 00:19:13,870 recently elected President of our SGA, and we thank Chris for his good leadership. 58 00:19:13,870 --> 00:19:20,170 Dr. Frank Hammond's former winner of the Wallace D. Malone's Distinguished Faculty Award, 59 00:19:20,790 --> 00:19:24,330 who has the honor of carrying the University Mace today. 60 00:19:25,150 --> 00:19:31,050 But a few other very special guests I wanted to come to mention, of course, the First Lady 61 00:19:31,050 --> 00:19:38,470 of the University of Northwest Missouri, Ms. Jill Tatum, the wife of Dr. Lance Tatum, 62 00:19:38,470 --> 00:19:47,910 Anna Troy alumna, Dr. Shane Tatum, Dr. Tatum's brother, another proud Trojan, Mr. Jason Grimmett 63 00:19:47,910 --> 00:19:55,430 and family, representing the oldest living marine in this country from World War II, 105 years 64 00:19:55,430 --> 00:20:01,450 old, Mr. Roy Drakeard, who wanted to be with us to celebrate the graduation of his 65 00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:08,490 great niece, our granddaughter, actually great granddaughter, and we're very proud that Jason and his 66 00:20:08,490 --> 00:20:14,490 family could be here and we send our best regards to a wonderful man named Roy Drickard. 67 00:20:15,150 --> 00:20:21,830 The Sherry Rollins, the administrative assistant to Congressman Mike Rogers, Mrs. Dorian Carlton 68 00:20:21,830 --> 00:20:28,750 and family, the State Budget Officer. State Representative Mark Giddly, we're proud to have him here. 69 00:20:28,750 --> 00:20:57,610 And I wanted to call too and say thank you and bond voids to the students who are leaving us about 66 who are here representing the one-two-one program that's a partnership we share in China and for two years many of these students have not been home, but I want to ask them to stand and so we can say thank you for your commitment and last but not least. 70 00:20:57,610 --> 00:21:04,270 And certainly in my life, as my wife and as Janet's Hawkins, please join me in welcoming 71 00:21:04,270 --> 00:21:09,750 all of these people, knowing that all of you are welcome, please thank you so much. 72 00:21:16,110 --> 00:21:17,770 Thank you, thank you. 73 00:21:20,020 --> 00:21:23,340 We often say that if you can't serve, you can't lead. 74 00:21:24,860 --> 00:21:29,220 And that's spelled out very clearly in the book of Matthew, where it's written, 75 00:21:29,220 --> 00:21:31,680 I came not to be served, but to serve. 76 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:35,440 I think our faculty is certainly not only a caring faculty, 77 00:21:35,660 --> 00:21:39,320 but a serving faculty, and I'd like to ask the members of our faculty 78 00:21:39,320 --> 00:21:44,140 without whom the academic enterprise would not occur. 79 00:21:45,140 --> 00:21:49,900 Representatives of a much larger faculty, please stand and let us say, 80 00:21:49,900 --> 00:21:51,560 thank you for a job well done. 81 00:21:59,640 --> 00:22:04,760 Thank you so much and enjoy your next few days before you go back to class. 82 00:22:04,760 --> 00:22:05,760 Thank you. 83 00:22:07,700 --> 00:22:12,640 You know, the real success of a university is really in the barometer for success is found 84 00:22:12,640 --> 00:22:13,580 in its alumni. 85 00:22:14,440 --> 00:22:20,380 Our university is nationally and internationally known as Dr. Palmer mentioned, not only for 86 00:22:20,380 --> 00:22:25,700 our contributions to the economic growth of several countries around the world, but also 87 00:22:26,020 --> 00:22:29,680 the leadership that comes with well-prepared leaders. 88 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:36,200 And I have to say to you, we have a leadership in short supply around the world. 89 00:22:36,540 --> 00:22:41,480 And that's why college graduates who are prepared to go into the communities to make a 90 00:22:41,480 --> 00:22:42,740 difference or so valued. 91 00:22:42,800 --> 00:22:48,140 And I want to thank all of those who are graduating today, you join on a alumni body of 92 00:22:48,760 --> 00:22:52,340 175,000 alumni around the world. 93 00:22:52,980 --> 00:22:59,240 I'm very proud to share with you on behalf of the National Alumni Association, a special 94 00:22:59,240 --> 00:23:07,980 gift and that is one year's free membership in our alumni association. But the alumni association 95 00:23:07,980 --> 00:23:14,320 led by some outstanding alumni of, say this is one year, 96 00:23:16,430 --> 00:23:17,610 one year's free membership. 97 00:23:23,240 --> 00:23:24,100 After that, 98 00:23:24,220 --> 00:23:30,940 we want to continue to act for participation because what you'll discover in time is the value 99 00:23:30,940 --> 00:23:33,660 of that degree will not be stagnant. 100 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:37,840 It can either increase in value or decrease in value over time. 101 00:23:38,500 --> 00:23:41,800 We come to this special place every day trying to add value. 102 00:23:41,960 --> 00:23:46,420 I hope it's more valuable to you 20 years from now than it is today. 103 00:23:46,720 --> 00:23:47,980 And that's what we played. 104 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:53,500 Speaking of successful alumni, I'm very proud to welcome 105 00:23:53,500 --> 00:23:56,920 home, a gentleman that has served well. 106 00:23:57,720 --> 00:23:59,260 He's a product of this institution. 107 00:23:59,260 --> 00:24:04,800 Today, he is the president of Northwest Missouri State University in Merrill, Missouri. 108 00:24:06,060 --> 00:24:12,960 And although he lives in Missouri, he and Jill, Dr. Dlantz Stadium is a Trojan through and through. 109 00:24:13,580 --> 00:24:19,280 He earned both of these bachelor's and master's degrees at Troy, before completing his 110 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:25,960 doctorate at Florida State, after joining Troy's full-time faculty in 1998. 111 00:24:26,980 --> 00:24:32,060 Dr. Tatum rose through our ranks, not only as a member of the faculty and in serving 112 00:24:32,060 --> 00:24:39,640 as faculty athletics representative because he's a former athlete, he also served as dean 113 00:24:39,640 --> 00:24:49,260 of the College of Education, Vice Chancellor of our Global Campus, Vice Chancellor of our 114 00:24:49,260 --> 00:24:53,720 Chancellor of Academic Affairs and the Chief Academic Officer. 115 00:24:54,640 --> 00:24:57,940 It would sound as if Dr. Tatem couldn't keep a job. 116 00:24:59,820 --> 00:25:05,920 But he was so effective as a leader we just kept asking him to do more and so proud of 117 00:25:05,920 --> 00:25:10,940 the job that he's done and the service he's providing today in the state of Missouri. 118 00:25:11,900 --> 00:25:15,820 He's a great leader but he's a blessing to all who know him. 119 00:25:15,820 --> 00:25:21,620 He would be, though, quick to tell you that his greatest blessing is his wife, Jill, and their 120 00:25:21,620 --> 00:25:23,380 two children, Thad and Zoey. 121 00:25:24,300 --> 00:25:28,860 Please join me in welcoming home, Dr. Lance Tatum. 122 00:25:40,120 --> 00:25:41,800 Thank you, Dr. Hawkins, for the introduction. 123 00:25:42,540 --> 00:25:49,440 Also, thank you for the invitation to come back to Troy and speak for this graduation ceremony. 124 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:55,600 For Jill and I, Troy, has a very deep place in our hearts. 125 00:25:55,660 --> 00:25:58,620 I mentioned yesterday that it really is part of our DNA, 126 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:02,280 and so I just want to say thank you for the invitation to come back. 127 00:26:04,620 --> 00:26:06,900 Members of the Troy University Board of Trustees, 128 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:13,040 Chancellor Hawkins, faculty staff, honored guest, proud parents, 129 00:26:13,980 --> 00:26:17,260 family members, friends, and most importantly, graduates. 130 00:26:18,280 --> 00:26:19,220 Good morning to you. 131 00:26:19,220 --> 00:26:30,340 It is a pleasure to join you today on what is arguably one of the most important days in the life of any institution, and especially in the lives of our graduates. 132 00:26:32,040 --> 00:26:42,000 Commencement is both a celebration and a transition, a moment when we honor success while looking forward with expectation and purpose. 133 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:48,760 It was Helen Keller who reminded us that optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. 134 00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:57,580 Today is a day of optimism, grounded in what you have done and hopeful for what lies ahead. 135 00:26:58,900 --> 00:27:02,380 I am especially honored to be here not only as today's commencement speaker, 136 00:27:03,200 --> 00:27:09,460 but also because as Dr. Hawkins mentioned, my wife Jill and I are proud university alumnus. 137 00:27:09,460 --> 00:27:14,760 And we are examples of how lives can be profoundly shaped by this university. 138 00:27:16,220 --> 00:27:19,620 To us, to our university is not just a place we deeply admire. 139 00:27:20,240 --> 00:27:25,980 It's a place that invested in us, the challenge us, and laid the foundation for our 140 00:27:25,980 --> 00:27:28,180 professional and personal journeys. 141 00:27:29,140 --> 00:27:35,120 Simply put, this university has a way of leaving a lasting imprint on those who pass through 142 00:27:35,120 --> 00:27:35,900 its hallways. 143 00:27:36,740 --> 00:27:44,140 Let me begin by saying congratulations on a job well done, you've made it. 144 00:27:44,480 --> 00:27:50,600 All the worry, all the anxiety, all the pushing through those difficult times that led 145 00:27:50,600 --> 00:27:53,900 to this moment have finally paid off. 146 00:27:54,360 --> 00:28:00,160 So today you can pause and you can take a moment to recognize that you have made it. 147 00:28:00,420 --> 00:28:03,200 You are here, you are at graduation. 148 00:28:05,000 --> 00:28:06,960 Graduates, let me be very clear. 149 00:28:07,820 --> 00:28:10,120 I'm really talking to your parents right now. 150 00:28:12,870 --> 00:28:16,130 But congratulations to the families and the supporters of today's graduates. 151 00:28:16,770 --> 00:28:22,830 Truly, your sacrifices, your encouragement, and belief in your graduate has helped 152 00:28:22,830 --> 00:28:24,710 carry them to this moment. 153 00:28:25,210 --> 00:28:28,310 And for your efforts, I say, job well done. 154 00:28:29,330 --> 00:28:31,530 To the faculty and staff, thank you. 155 00:28:31,530 --> 00:28:37,150 Thank you for your steadfast commitment to teaching, to mentoring, and to the success of these graduates. 156 00:28:38,110 --> 00:28:42,550 And to the leadership, the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Hawkins, the senior leadership, 157 00:28:43,090 --> 00:28:47,470 thank you for studying and institution that prepare students not only for careers, 158 00:28:47,910 --> 00:28:52,410 but also for the lives of the lives of meaning and impact that they will have. 159 00:28:53,270 --> 00:29:00,410 As John Wooden said, a good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life. 160 00:29:00,410 --> 00:29:03,950 I submit the same as true for great educators and mentors. 161 00:29:05,290 --> 00:29:06,990 To our graduates today, congratulations. 162 00:29:07,430 --> 00:29:09,410 Today is truly your day. 163 00:29:10,430 --> 00:29:13,230 For you, today marks the years of effort and determination. 164 00:29:14,110 --> 00:29:17,450 In this moment, we celebrate everything that you have accomplished. 165 00:29:18,190 --> 00:29:23,930 From the late nights of uncertainty, to the early mornings filled with hope, and the countless 166 00:29:23,930 --> 00:29:25,190 moments that lie between. 167 00:29:26,230 --> 00:29:29,830 moments when you wondered if you were on the right path. 168 00:29:30,510 --> 00:29:34,970 Moments when quitting may have felt easier than continuing. 169 00:29:36,030 --> 00:29:39,710 Moments when you could have given up, but you chose not to. 170 00:29:40,370 --> 00:29:46,550 Today you leave this university prepared to contribute meaningfully to the world around you. 171 00:29:47,090 --> 00:29:51,610 You carry with you the very truth that was spoken by Booker T. Washington, who said, 172 00:29:51,610 --> 00:29:59,290 Nothing never comes to one that is worth having, except as a result of hard work. 173 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:06,160 Your achievement today stands as the living proof of that principle. So as you prepare to leave this 174 00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:12,040 season of your life behind, you're stepping into a world that is dynamic, complex, and often 175 00:30:12,040 --> 00:30:18,240 unpredictable. A world that will test your patience, your resilience, and your character, 176 00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:25,160 but you are also stepping into a world that is full of great opportunity. I've seen that 177 00:30:25,160 --> 00:30:31,660 from many vantage points, as a student, as a husband, as a father, and as a leader, 178 00:30:32,580 --> 00:30:38,460 doing my best to navigate through life's changes. What I can say with confidence is that 179 00:30:38,460 --> 00:30:44,360 one truth has remained constant throughout every chapter of my life. That is success rarely 180 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:55,140 comes from having all the answers. It comes from consistently showing up. So today I want to 181 00:30:55,140 --> 00:31:01,180 one that has guided me from the days as a student through my years on this campus and into the 182 00:31:01,180 --> 00:31:07,340 leadership roles beyond Troy University. Today I want to encourage you graduates to show up. 183 00:31:08,560 --> 00:31:16,600 I want you to show up when it's hard because there will be times when it's going to be hard. 184 00:31:17,520 --> 00:31:23,000 Life does not offer guarantees or shortcuts. You will encounter setbacks, 185 00:31:23,780 --> 00:31:26,020 rejections and moments of doubt. 186 00:31:26,980 --> 00:31:32,600 There will be times when your confidence will be tested and your resolve feels fragile. 187 00:31:33,500 --> 00:31:37,400 In my own journey, the most defining moments did not occur when things were easy, 188 00:31:37,960 --> 00:31:41,300 but when the path forward was difficult and perhaps uncertain. 189 00:31:42,520 --> 00:31:48,960 Choosing to show up anyway, to keep moving, to keep learning, to stay engaged. 190 00:31:49,700 --> 00:31:56,340 That is where you discover who you are and what you are truly capable of becoming. 191 00:31:57,740 --> 00:32:01,000 This is where resilience and grit will be born. 192 00:32:02,140 --> 00:32:03,800 I want you to show up on its messy. 193 00:32:05,020 --> 00:32:09,180 Your plans will not always unfold as you expect it. 194 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:11,260 Time lines are going to shift. 195 00:32:12,040 --> 00:32:14,020 The initiatives will fail. 196 00:32:14,020 --> 00:32:32,120 Life, more often than not, will reset and resist order and predictability, but some of the most meaningful growth as an educator and as a leader that I have experience has occurred in the moments that were anything but tidy. 197 00:32:33,840 --> 00:32:36,480 I want you to take this with you. 198 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:50,360 Know that Messy does not mean broken. Messy does not mean defeated. Messy is where innovation lies. Messy is where perspective is gained. 199 00:32:50,980 --> 00:32:57,400 And Messy is where transformation begins. Perseverance is born in these messy moments. 200 00:32:57,880 --> 00:33:03,080 And in Perseverance, you learn to achieve despite the difficulties. 201 00:33:04,420 --> 00:33:09,820 Show up when no one's watching, because that's when it really does matter most. 202 00:33:10,700 --> 00:33:13,740 Character is not shaped on stages or in moments of recognition. 203 00:33:14,660 --> 00:33:20,320 It's shaped by quiet decisions, through unseen effort, and in the moments when no one is 204 00:33:20,320 --> 00:33:26,660 keeping score, I often tell students that talent may open doors for you, but integrity determines 205 00:33:26,660 --> 00:33:28,640 how long you stay in the room. 206 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:35,640 When you hold yourself to a standard, especially when no one is watching, you build a foundation 207 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:39,460 of trust, of discipline, and of self-respect. 208 00:33:41,020 --> 00:33:46,400 Integrity and character are qualities that will carry you farther than talent alone ever 209 00:33:46,400 --> 00:33:46,780 will. 210 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:52,860 I want you to show up when you don't feel like it, because as Eleanor Roosevelt reminded 211 00:33:52,860 --> 00:33:57,920 us, the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. 212 00:33:58,880 --> 00:34:02,860 I want you to know and understand that your dreams are worth it. 213 00:34:03,300 --> 00:34:07,560 They're worth your time, your energy, and your own wavering commitment. 214 00:34:08,420 --> 00:34:12,440 Even on the days when belief in those dreams feels distant. 215 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:16,000 Motivation is going to come and go. 216 00:34:16,680 --> 00:34:18,060 Passion will be evident. 217 00:34:18,060 --> 00:34:26,680 of. There will be days when you feel tired, uninspired, or uncertain. But that's okay. 218 00:34:27,900 --> 00:34:33,520 What matters most in those moments is not how you feel, but what you choose to do next. 219 00:34:34,660 --> 00:34:41,480 Discipline, not inspiration, is what sustained success. Progress is rarely going to be defined 220 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:47,400 by dramatic breakthroughs. More often it will be built one ordinary day at a time. 221 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:51,240 through consistent effort, intentional choices, 222 00:34:52,120 --> 00:34:55,340 and a commitment to something greater than your current comfort. 223 00:34:56,980 --> 00:35:02,380 Over time, those small, disciplined actions are going to compound. 224 00:35:03,300 --> 00:35:04,540 They will create momentum, 225 00:35:05,820 --> 00:35:07,180 hang onto your dreams, 226 00:35:07,880 --> 00:35:09,640 believe in the beauty of what you are building, 227 00:35:10,460 --> 00:35:12,220 even when the path feels uncertain, 228 00:35:12,860 --> 00:35:16,200 because your dreams are worth it. 229 00:35:16,200 --> 00:35:23,800 Finally, I want you to show up when the rewards are uncertain, because often they are. 230 00:35:24,600 --> 00:35:31,060 Not every effort brings immediate success, not every sacrifice is going to be acknowledged. 231 00:35:31,920 --> 00:35:34,620 Not every contribution is celebrated. 232 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:39,720 Truthfully, many of the most meaningful moments in your journey will occur without a 233 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:44,400 clause, without recognition, and without any guarantee of return. 234 00:35:44,400 --> 00:35:47,300 But that does not mean the work lacks value. 235 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:52,200 It simply means the value is being formed within you. 236 00:35:52,740 --> 00:35:55,480 When you choose to continue, without validation, 237 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:59,380 you strengthen something far more lasting than a single outcome. 238 00:36:00,020 --> 00:36:04,040 You strengthen your capacity to persist, to adapt, 239 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:06,540 and to lead yourself through ambiguity. 240 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:10,360 Sometimes the grace reward is not the outcome, 241 00:36:10,700 --> 00:36:12,760 but the growth you experience along the way. 242 00:36:13,540 --> 00:36:17,860 through growth, you build confidence, and you develop courage. 243 00:36:18,520 --> 00:36:25,240 And in those experiences, you begin to understand that you can endure far more than you once ever thought that you could. 244 00:36:26,360 --> 00:36:31,140 You see, over time, I believe that showing up will become your superpower, 245 00:36:32,580 --> 00:36:35,300 not perfection, not brilliance. 246 00:36:35,300 --> 00:36:42,340 just presence, again and again and again and again. 247 00:36:43,120 --> 00:36:46,120 That kind of consistency is what creates movements. 248 00:36:46,660 --> 00:36:51,260 Launches careers, heals communities and transforms lives. 249 00:36:51,980 --> 00:36:53,680 Graduates, I submit to you. 250 00:36:54,200 --> 00:36:57,680 Never bet against the person who keeps showing up. 251 00:36:58,180 --> 00:37:03,360 Because that persistence practice day after day is what will shape who you are 252 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:05,260 and what you will carry forward. 253 00:37:06,360 --> 00:37:10,020 You leave today with the college experience that you will cherish for a lifetime. 254 00:37:10,540 --> 00:37:16,980 But more importantly, you leave prepared and with values that will guide you through every chapter of your life. 255 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:21,860 So wherever life takes you next, into board rooms or classrooms. 256 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:24,140 Studios are startups. 257 00:37:24,760 --> 00:37:26,560 Our spaces yet imagined. 258 00:37:26,560 --> 00:37:35,690 Remember this message because it truly comes from someone who has benefited greatly from the lesson of showing up. 259 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:43,980 Today we celebrate what you have accomplished. Tomorrow the world will begin to see who you are to become. 260 00:37:45,040 --> 00:37:48,640 Go forward with confidence, humility and resolve. 261 00:37:48,640 --> 00:37:58,100 Carry with you a degree that is valuable, a degree based on my life experiences is going 262 00:37:58,100 --> 00:38:01,200 to open up doors for you never imagined. 263 00:38:02,300 --> 00:38:08,800 So you carry Troy University with you, not just on your resume, but how you live and how 264 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:09,600 you serve. 265 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:17,700 And remember, Trojans, you don't have to be perfect, you don't have to be fearless and you 266 00:38:17,700 --> 00:38:19,540 don't have to have all the answers. 267 00:38:20,260 --> 00:38:24,920 What matters, what always matters is that you keep showing up. 268 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:27,360 Because in the end, it's not perfection 269 00:38:27,360 --> 00:38:29,360 or certainty that defines your path, 270 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:32,840 but you're willing as to return to try again 271 00:38:32,840 --> 00:38:34,840 and to move forward with purpose. 272 00:38:35,780 --> 00:38:38,420 So congratulations again in class of 2026. 273 00:38:38,940 --> 00:38:41,580 We are deeply proud of you, and we look forward 274 00:38:41,580 --> 00:38:44,620 to the differences that you will make in this world. 275 00:38:45,040 --> 00:38:46,440 Thank you, and God bless. 276 00:38:58,490 --> 00:39:02,070 Dr. Tom, Dr. Tatum, Dr. Palmer, thank you. 277 00:39:03,410 --> 00:39:10,130 Dr. Tatum is a demonstration of everything he just talked about, hard work, integrity, innovation, 278 00:39:10,490 --> 00:39:16,230 the value of passion and all that we do, and it was Woody Allen, who said 90% of winning 279 00:39:16,230 --> 00:39:17,210 is showing up. 280 00:39:17,410 --> 00:39:19,490 So that was a really a wonderful message. 281 00:39:20,030 --> 00:39:25,190 Would you please join me in saying, thank you to Dr. Tatum for those inspiring words. 282 00:39:30,090 --> 00:39:43,770 You know, another point of inspiration, and this month we recognize national military appreciation, month, tomorrow, tomorrow, is armed forces day. 283 00:39:45,290 --> 00:39:48,590 What you learned in life is freedom is not free. 284 00:39:49,710 --> 00:39:54,650 Some few people have to step into that uniform and go into harm's way. 285 00:39:54,650 --> 00:40:04,170 I want to thank all those who have served, spouses of those who have served, and those who are currently serving. 286 00:40:04,970 --> 00:40:13,030 If you fall into any of those categories, please stand up and let us say thank you for the great country we love. 287 00:40:25,700 --> 00:40:27,760 God bless you. Thank you so much. 288 00:40:29,460 --> 00:40:35,860 It's clearly a very special day, but for some of our graduates and families today is especially 289 00:40:35,860 --> 00:40:37,000 special. 290 00:40:37,840 --> 00:40:41,960 I'd like to take a moment to do something to become somewhat of a tradition here at Troy 291 00:40:41,960 --> 00:40:45,500 and recognize some of these especially special people. 292 00:40:46,480 --> 00:40:51,420 I would like to ask a monk star graduates today if you're the very first person in your 293 00:40:51,420 --> 00:40:55,220 family to graduate from college, will you please stand? 294 00:41:10,740 --> 00:41:15,700 I'd like to point that out because as we begin this ceremony today, it's important to know 295 00:41:15,700 --> 00:41:21,580 that there will be some people in this room that to have their loved ones name called as 296 00:41:21,580 --> 00:41:26,840 they come across this stage represents a first in their family's history and I would ask each 297 00:41:26,840 --> 00:41:32,200 of us to do all that we can to make that moment as special as we can. 298 00:41:32,200 --> 00:41:37,460 I would ask that during the ceremony today that you please remain in your seat to take photographs 299 00:41:37,460 --> 00:41:40,760 of the graduates so that everyone around you can see. 300 00:41:41,340 --> 00:41:46,240 I would ask is you celebrate your graduate that you would be moderate with your applause and 301 00:41:46,240 --> 00:41:51,060 be mindful of the fact that another name is going to be called and it may in fact be one of 302 00:41:51,060 --> 00:41:56,360 these that has tremendous import for that family on a large scale. 303 00:41:56,400 --> 00:42:01,100 And I would ask that you also please remain in your seats until the graduation ceremony is concluded. 304 00:42:01,100 --> 00:42:04,900 and I thank you in advance for assisting us with those. 305 00:42:05,520 --> 00:42:11,120 At this time, it's indeed a pleasure for us to certify our conferred degrees upon our graduates. 306 00:42:11,760 --> 00:42:15,980 I would ask at this time the candidates for the Associates degree to please stand. 307 00:42:26,880 --> 00:42:31,900 Dr. Hawkins, these candidates have completed all requirements for the Associates degree and on behalf 308 00:42:31,900 --> 00:42:35,220 of the faculty, I recommend that the degree be conferred. 309 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:53,060 Upon the recommendation of the faculty and approval by the Chief Academic Officer, and by the authority vested in me by the Board of Trustees of Troy University, and the laws of the State of Alabama, it's indeed a pleasure to confer upon each of you the associate's degree you've earned. Congratulations. 310 00:42:57,670 --> 00:43:01,870 Congratulations, graduates. Please change your tassels from the right to the left side of your caps. 311 00:43:02,750 --> 00:43:06,370 Well, the candidates for the bachelor's degree, please stand. 312 00:43:17,830 --> 00:43:22,010 Dr. Hawkins, these candidates have completed all requirements for the bachelor's degree, 313 00:43:22,390 --> 00:43:25,550 and on behalf of the faculty, I recommend that the degree be conferred. 314 00:43:26,910 --> 00:43:30,690 Fund recommendation of the faculty and approval by the Chief Academic Officer 315 00:43:30,690 --> 00:43:34,750 and by the authority vested in me by the Board of Trustees of Troy University 316 00:43:35,430 --> 00:43:37,870 and the laws of the state of Alabama, 317 00:43:37,870 --> 00:43:43,470 it's indeed a pleasure for me to confer upon each of you the bachelors degree you have earned. 318 00:43:50,470 --> 00:43:54,210 Congratulations, graduates. Please change your tassels from the right of the left side of 319 00:43:54,210 --> 00:43:55,710 your caps and you may be seated. 320 00:44:48,600 --> 00:44:53,920 Congratulations, graduates. Please change your tassels from the right to the left side of your cats and you may be seated. 321 00:44:53,920 --> 00:44:54,380 . 322 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:03,220 Will the candidates for the doctoral degree please stand? 323 00:45:10,930 --> 00:45:13,090 Dr. Hawkins, these candidates have completed 324 00:45:13,090 --> 00:45:17,790 all requirements for the doctoral degree, and on behalf of the graduate faculty, I recommend 325 00:45:17,790 --> 00:45:19,170 that a degree be conferred. 326 00:45:20,410 --> 00:45:25,730 On the recommendation of the graduate faculty and the approval of the chief academic officer, 327 00:45:25,870 --> 00:45:30,590 and by the authority vested in me by the board of trustees and the laws of the state of 328 00:45:30,590 --> 00:45:36,890 Alabama, it's indeed a pleasure to confer upon each of you the doctoral degree, which, you 329 00:45:36,890 --> 00:45:37,610 Congratulations. 330 00:45:43,340 --> 00:45:45,420 Congratulations graduates, you may be seated. 331 00:45:46,520 --> 00:45:51,240 At this time, I would like to invite Mr. Kyle Gassett to come forward as we present the 332 00:45:51,240 --> 00:45:53,760 new graduates of Troy University. 333 00:46:47,950 --> 00:46:52,470 Will the graduates who have earned the associate degree please come forward to receive your 334 00:46:52,470 --> 00:46:53,110 diplomas. 335 00:46:55,700 --> 00:46:56,760 Tiffany Smith, 336 00:47:04,380 --> 00:47:05,440 Joanna McLeod. 337 00:47:13,640 --> 00:47:17,880 Will the graduate degrees who have earned the bachelor degree please come forward to 338 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:18,980 receive your diplomas? 339 00:47:22,180 --> 00:47:24,820 Madeline Dion Burge, 340 00:47:29,950 --> 00:47:31,590 Anna-Ease Rose Shelley, 341 00:47:36,130 --> 00:47:37,130 Selena Charles, 342 00:47:41,060 --> 00:47:42,240 Janelle Reed, 343 00:47:46,280 --> 00:47:48,840 Jamaya Brianna Ellis, 344 00:47:55,640 --> 00:47:57,180 George Simon Brown, 345 00:48:02,380 --> 00:48:04,680 Jamir Tadrick Clark, 346 00:48:10,260 --> 00:48:11,280 Heather Hewitt, 347 00:48:17,220 --> 00:48:19,300 Brooke Chancy Johnston, 348 00:48:24,210 --> 00:48:26,950 Renee Bernadette Jacqueline Webster, 349 00:48:34,010 --> 00:48:35,950 Danielle Lashay Reyes, 350 00:48:41,870 --> 00:48:42,210 Patrick 351 00:48:42,210 --> 00:48:43,970 Alexander Farley, 352 00:48:48,740 --> 00:48:49,940 Rebecca Faircloth, 353 00:48:55,670 --> 00:48:57,390 Kaylee Regina Cantley, 354 00:49:01,940 --> 00:49:03,940 Thomas Brant Baker, 355 00:49:09,840 --> 00:49:10,740 Jackson Gabrielle 356 00:49:10,740 --> 00:49:11,660 Vittal, 357 00:49:19,620 --> 00:49:21,520 Desiree Marie Morano, 358 00:49:27,360 --> 00:49:28,860 Patrick Lovelaise Jr. 359 00:49:34,270 --> 00:49:36,750 Jordan Ellis Curtis Perry, 360 00:49:51,040 --> 00:49:51,320 Javonne 361 00:49:55,870 --> 00:49:58,170 Jordan Faith Terry. 362 00:50:03,620 --> 00:50:06,100 Quenasia Georgia May Brooks. 363 00:50:12,860 --> 00:50:14,960 Lisa Ellen Redoskovick. 364 00:50:21,460 --> 00:50:22,880 Sidney Elise Simmons. 365 00:50:28,080 --> 00:50:29,820 Clayborn Marie Newton. 366 00:50:34,570 --> 00:50:35,790 Emily Robbins. 367 00:50:41,090 --> 00:50:42,870 Sophie Elise Motz. 368 00:50:48,730 --> 00:50:50,850 Mackenzie G. Thrasher. 369 00:50:56,060 --> 00:50:57,840 Madeline May Bogdanas. 370 00:51:04,160 --> 00:51:05,920 Mackenzie Adia McMillian. 371 00:51:12,430 --> 00:51:14,050 Mackenzie Brooke Bryant. 372 00:51:18,270 --> 00:51:21,930 Tyrene Devion Cord Robinson, 373 00:51:22,530 --> 00:51:24,230 Horday Robinson, 374 00:51:29,690 --> 00:51:31,210 Matilda Louise Ziegler, 375 00:51:35,690 --> 00:51:37,550 Dom Trong Trong, 376 00:51:42,910 --> 00:51:44,370 Erin O'Dell Cherry, 377 00:51:49,310 --> 00:51:50,630 Vigia Pierce, 378 00:51:58,660 --> 00:52:00,760 Renier Nicole Dawkins, 379 00:52:06,650 --> 00:52:08,230 Rachel Leggett, 380 00:52:14,490 --> 00:52:16,730 Adriana Nicole Shields, 381 00:52:20,340 --> 00:52:22,080 Kira Sky Boris, 382 00:52:22,260 --> 00:52:22,760 Baris, 383 00:52:27,110 --> 00:52:28,670 Maya Danielle Parker, 384 00:52:33,520 --> 00:52:35,000 Timothy Philip Howell, 385 00:52:39,190 --> 00:52:42,110 Abigail Spencer B. and Kowsky, 386 00:52:47,510 --> 00:52:49,590 Madeline Edith Gromett, 387 00:52:53,830 --> 00:52:55,650 Alaina Christine Unkeiffer, 388 00:53:00,510 --> 00:53:02,250 Madeline Gayle Greer, 389 00:53:07,740 --> 00:53:09,620 Allison B. Adams, 390 00:53:15,200 --> 00:53:16,560 Coliby Feaster, 391 00:53:22,580 --> 00:53:24,620 Madison Tate Poplin, 392 00:53:30,790 --> 00:53:32,470 Taylor McKinsey Cannington, 393 00:53:38,150 --> 00:53:39,790 Ethan Douglas Ingram, 394 00:53:44,940 --> 00:53:46,400 Harris Martin Black, 395 00:53:51,380 --> 00:53:53,760 Michael Brandon McCrainie Jr. 396 00:53:57,990 --> 00:54:00,470 Bradley M. Smith, 397 00:54:05,140 --> 00:54:06,460 Aldridge Landon Pierce, 398 00:54:12,280 --> 00:54:14,020 Jared A. Westelick, 399 00:54:19,180 --> 00:54:20,520 Caleb Allen Smith, 400 00:54:25,300 --> 00:54:26,020 Ian Todd 401 00:54:26,020 --> 00:54:26,920 Maddox, 402 00:54:31,920 --> 00:54:33,680 Andy Lauren Kailahen, 403 00:54:39,460 --> 00:54:40,840 Mark Regan Carroll, 404 00:54:47,670 --> 00:54:48,870 Caroline Lee Hudgens, 405 00:54:56,280 --> 00:54:57,340 Caitlin Naira 406 00:54:57,340 --> 00:54:57,900 Lewis, 407 00:55:02,590 --> 00:55:03,810 Tucker Allen Jordan, 408 00:55:08,980 --> 00:55:10,900 Benjamin Scott Holensworth, 409 00:55:16,340 --> 00:55:17,520 Quateria Mackenzie, 410 00:55:22,600 --> 00:55:22,980 Tiana 411 00:55:22,980 --> 00:55:23,840 Burbank, 412 00:55:29,160 --> 00:55:30,720 Russell Kelvin Bolwer, 413 00:55:36,810 --> 00:55:38,710 Brianna Don Stevenson, 414 00:55:44,520 --> 00:55:46,000 Thomas Allen Watts, 415 00:55:50,520 --> 00:55:52,600 Ella Marie Weeks, 416 00:55:52,700 --> 00:55:54,100 Maria Weeks, 417 00:55:58,400 --> 00:55:59,960 Brecha Ann Sizzan, 418 00:56:06,270 --> 00:56:08,150 Dylan Charles Blackington, 419 00:56:13,500 --> 00:56:15,040 Xavier Scott Phillips, 420 00:56:18,920 --> 00:56:21,320 Camden Albert Shockley, 421 00:56:30,820 --> 00:56:32,400 Rayma Jane Taylor, 422 00:56:38,180 --> 00:56:39,380 Sophia Williams, 423 00:56:44,510 --> 00:56:45,970 Ashlyn Kate Wallace, 424 00:56:51,100 --> 00:56:53,220 Lashwanda Christine Thomas, 425 00:57:00,110 --> 00:57:03,070 Maria Famie, Charles Famie, Gargace, 426 00:57:09,020 --> 00:57:10,360 Mia Lendale, 427 00:57:16,230 --> 00:57:17,470 Kayla Rul, 428 00:57:23,890 --> 00:57:25,470 Janaya Nicole Anderson, 429 00:57:30,530 --> 00:57:31,750 Anthony Lewis, 430 00:57:37,530 --> 00:57:39,270 Zarea Janay Husky, 431 00:57:42,790 --> 00:57:45,230 Dalton S. McClung, 432 00:57:50,690 --> 00:57:52,450 Alania Brooke Forehand, 433 00:57:57,710 --> 00:57:59,370 Lauren Grace Williams, 434 00:58:04,070 --> 00:58:05,650 Ella Grace Brass, 435 00:58:09,900 --> 00:58:12,180 Laney Caroline Sabo, 436 00:58:18,760 --> 00:58:20,460 Ryan Alexander Kuzaris, 437 00:58:25,280 --> 00:58:27,480 Diaja Lejordan Moore, 438 00:58:32,760 --> 00:58:34,600 Laken Skyler Stone, 439 00:58:39,430 --> 00:58:41,870 Marley Ryland Taylor, 440 00:58:47,240 --> 00:58:48,740 Joey Michelle Trapani, 441 00:58:53,990 --> 00:58:55,630 Lily Catherine Roberts, 442 00:59:00,690 --> 00:59:01,370 Megan Garner, 443 00:59:08,260 --> 00:59:09,480 Olivia Grace 444 00:59:09,480 --> 00:59:10,480 Radovich, 445 00:59:15,500 --> 00:59:17,300 Anna Brooke Rainy, 446 00:59:22,020 --> 00:59:23,640 Lacey Rain Robison, 447 00:59:28,030 --> 00:59:29,190 Macy McGovern, 448 00:59:34,060 --> 00:59:36,060 William Greg Price Jr. 449 00:59:41,400 --> 00:59:43,000 Molly Elizabeth Snow, 450 00:59:47,260 --> 00:59:49,000 Emily Carson Hartley, 451 00:59:54,260 --> 00:59:55,700 Abby Noel Powell. 452 01:00:00,560 --> 01:00:03,100 Trashan Jekwinton Davis, 453 01:00:08,960 --> 01:00:10,540 Andrew Leon Bradshaw, 454 01:00:16,320 --> 01:00:17,800 and Catherine Smith, 455 01:00:23,840 --> 01:00:25,400 Lauren Catherine Bush, 456 01:00:30,400 --> 01:00:30,640 Abigail 457 01:00:30,640 --> 01:00:31,980 Bonsil Griffin, 458 01:00:37,210 --> 01:00:38,810 Benjamin William Plunkett, 459 01:00:45,380 --> 01:00:49,220 Laura Nehiz Navarra, Navarra, 460 01:00:54,770 --> 01:00:55,390 Nubarra, 461 01:01:00,240 --> 01:01:01,700 Nubarra, 462 01:01:05,380 --> 01:01:07,880 Genevieve Margaret Sand, 463 01:01:12,330 --> 01:01:13,950 Madison Nicole Hayes, 464 01:01:17,710 --> 01:01:19,410 Charlize Joelle Williams, 465 01:01:23,820 --> 01:01:25,200 Taylor H. Gray, 466 01:01:30,370 --> 01:01:31,870 Lydia Majer, 467 01:01:37,600 --> 01:01:39,180 Icy Meg Wallace, 468 01:01:43,900 --> 01:01:45,680 Leon Jeremiah Jetter, 469 01:01:50,580 --> 01:01:52,800 Erica J. Armour, 470 01:01:57,150 --> 01:01:58,870 Angel Shani Collins, 471 01:02:06,270 --> 01:02:08,090 Faith Elysia Tyz, 472 01:02:12,960 --> 01:02:16,020 Jane Ashohay, Ashah Yaman-Wen, 473 01:02:21,620 --> 01:02:25,240 Hope and Marie Yerdon, 474 01:02:29,590 --> 01:02:31,410 Jasmine Sultana Hoke, 475 01:02:35,340 --> 01:02:37,160 Victoria E. Hutton, 476 01:02:41,060 --> 01:02:43,360 Brindley Suzanne Barantine, 477 01:02:47,620 --> 01:02:49,260 Jada Milan McCord, 478 01:02:54,170 --> 01:02:56,010 Haley Shalice Jackson, 479 01:03:03,820 --> 01:03:07,360 Milini Victoria Jones, Melanie Victoria Jones, 480 01:03:14,040 --> 01:03:15,620 Brandy Elise Smith, 481 01:03:20,420 --> 01:03:22,860 Isabel Christian Stokes, 482 01:03:27,080 --> 01:03:28,900 Shantarika Rishan Williams, 483 01:03:34,510 --> 01:03:35,390 Gil Smith, 484 01:03:40,520 --> 01:03:42,180 Autumn Allerie Callaway, 485 01:03:46,560 --> 01:03:47,860 Trinity Callaway, 486 01:03:52,170 --> 01:03:53,870 Laquisha D. Clion, 487 01:03:58,260 --> 01:03:59,900 Garrett Lane Hathcock, 488 01:04:04,460 --> 01:04:06,100 Nathan Parker Braysted, 489 01:04:16,540 --> 01:04:18,480 Steven Sage Hubert, 490 01:04:26,940 --> 01:04:28,200 Walker Grant Duncan, 491 01:04:36,970 --> 01:04:38,830 Caleb Isaiah Power, 492 01:04:45,340 --> 01:04:47,400 Maurice Fitzgerald Hamilton, 493 01:04:54,170 --> 01:04:55,250 Trilin Ball, 494 01:05:02,220 --> 01:05:04,120 Kayla Rogers, 495 01:05:09,860 --> 01:05:11,420 Lottie McKinsey Lewis, 496 01:05:16,420 --> 01:05:17,940 Jalen Turek Stewart, 497 01:05:23,100 --> 01:05:25,020 Owen Wei Simmons, 498 01:05:29,450 --> 01:05:31,210 Jackson Hayes Mulligan, 499 01:05:36,420 --> 01:05:38,120 Samuel Kimbrough Magazine, 500 01:05:43,430 --> 01:05:45,470 Ella Louise Broadhead, 501 01:05:50,100 --> 01:05:51,120 Aubrey Scott 502 01:05:56,750 --> 01:05:58,170 Owen Moore, 503 01:06:05,620 --> 01:06:07,280 Mason Brooke A. Cord, 504 01:06:11,520 --> 01:06:13,120 Kelly Lynn Hudgens, 505 01:06:16,990 --> 01:06:19,410 Grayson Olivia Black, 506 01:06:24,580 --> 01:06:26,340 Carolina Nicole Cheek, 507 01:06:30,700 --> 01:06:32,420 Madison Claire Cleveland, 508 01:06:36,870 --> 01:06:38,370 Marley Grace Brown, 509 01:06:42,830 --> 01:06:44,530 Adriana Ortiz Rodriguez, 510 01:06:49,790 --> 01:06:51,630 Emma Marbury Williams, 511 01:06:58,610 --> 01:07:00,610 Shelton Patrick Oroyo, 512 01:07:06,280 --> 01:07:07,860 Landon Chase Lee, 513 01:07:12,460 --> 01:07:14,100 Steven Murray, 514 01:07:18,800 --> 01:07:20,660 Parker Keith Sessions, 515 01:07:25,990 --> 01:07:28,210 Jackson Branham Hollingsworth, 516 01:07:32,860 --> 01:07:33,920 Dylan Carr, 517 01:07:39,550 --> 01:07:40,530 Abby Rick's 518 01:07:40,530 --> 01:07:41,230 Chandler, 519 01:07:45,790 --> 01:07:47,370 Millie Hart Hall, 520 01:07:52,460 --> 01:07:54,100 Emma Elise Taylor, 521 01:07:59,170 --> 01:08:01,350 Katherine Grace Gleys, 522 01:08:06,790 --> 01:08:07,830 Emma Thompson, 523 01:08:13,920 --> 01:08:14,120 Lauren 524 01:08:14,120 --> 01:08:17,220 Robert Faes-Rumman, Rameen, 525 01:08:21,600 --> 01:08:23,460 Eva Bradley Levera, 526 01:08:27,980 --> 01:08:29,640 Abby Grace Jones, 527 01:08:35,010 --> 01:08:36,090 Rihanna Majers, 528 01:08:40,640 --> 01:08:42,500 Carolyn Grace Berg, 529 01:08:47,600 --> 01:08:49,580 Marvin Dell Daniels, 530 01:08:54,260 --> 01:08:55,720 Deborah Lynn Crawford, 531 01:09:00,600 --> 01:09:02,400 Samantha Morgan Smith, 532 01:09:07,580 --> 01:09:08,980 Madison Claire Henley, 533 01:09:15,880 --> 01:09:18,220 Stasia Alexandria, Samarlin Carter, 534 01:09:24,300 --> 01:09:26,000 Allison Grace Colquit, 535 01:09:30,600 --> 01:09:33,180 Diedra Lashay Smith, 536 01:09:38,980 --> 01:09:40,720 Colin J. Lebsak, 537 01:09:46,340 --> 01:09:48,360 Gretchen Dequilia Whitlow, 538 01:09:54,590 --> 01:09:56,470 Narissa Deschon Clay, 539 01:09:57,210 --> 01:09:58,670 Deschana Clay, 540 01:10:01,960 --> 01:10:03,880 Drew Bryant Edwards, 541 01:10:08,900 --> 01:10:09,920 Evan Kramer, 542 01:10:14,830 --> 01:10:16,610 Turner Brooklyn Sneed, 543 01:10:21,570 --> 01:10:21,950 Sylvia 544 01:10:21,950 --> 01:10:22,610 Woody, 545 01:10:28,240 --> 01:10:29,980 Allison Lynn Robble, 546 01:10:36,140 --> 01:10:38,960 Natalie Grace Thie White, Thie Wheat, 547 01:10:43,210 --> 01:10:44,230 Elizabeth Ann 548 01:10:44,230 --> 01:10:44,890 Flowers 549 01:10:47,900 --> 01:10:50,740 Emma Claire Flowers 550 01:10:55,890 --> 01:10:58,130 Clara Jane Bradley 551 01:11:02,800 --> 01:11:05,320 Madeline Joey Stevens 552 01:11:11,280 --> 01:11:12,700 Anna Elizabeth 553 01:11:12,700 --> 01:11:14,820 Harold Thornton 554 01:11:19,330 --> 01:11:22,110 Naraya Monet Harris 555 01:11:28,510 --> 01:11:30,610 Annie Kate Riley 556 01:11:35,180 --> 01:11:37,260 Madison Bailey smart 557 01:11:37,260 --> 01:11:38,180 Rhodes 558 01:11:42,500 --> 01:11:44,600 Santana Hales 559 01:11:48,860 --> 01:11:50,880 Haley C Carter 560 01:11:54,370 --> 01:11:56,550 Amanda L. Daily 561 01:12:00,580 --> 01:12:02,340 Jackson Hall 562 01:12:06,630 --> 01:12:09,550 Jaden Alexis Stevenson, 563 01:12:14,170 --> 01:12:15,750 Amaya Christian Butler, 564 01:12:21,590 --> 01:12:23,370 Bailey Ramaya Foster, 565 01:12:28,520 --> 01:12:29,940 Laila E. Reynolds, 566 01:12:34,500 --> 01:12:35,860 Kelsey Williams, 567 01:12:41,420 --> 01:12:43,600 Isaiah Alexander Thomas, 568 01:12:48,020 --> 01:12:49,980 Makayela Michiela, 569 01:12:50,340 --> 01:12:51,400 Janay Jackson, 570 01:12:56,240 --> 01:12:59,120 Kelvin Janard Ray Jr., 571 01:13:02,380 --> 01:13:04,080 Corey Lamar Wise, 572 01:13:11,850 --> 01:13:13,350 Caitlin Tamia Jackson, 573 01:13:20,010 --> 01:13:23,690 Zikiria Elizabeth Shankal Jordan, 574 01:13:29,340 --> 01:13:30,260 Taj Jordan, 575 01:13:34,900 --> 01:13:36,580 Jalen Michael Eason, 576 01:13:41,180 --> 01:13:42,840 Brooklyn Don Willis, 577 01:13:47,720 --> 01:13:49,380 Reagan Rebecca Simmons, 578 01:13:53,730 --> 01:13:55,490 Laura D. Fell, 579 01:14:00,380 --> 01:14:02,260 Elizabeth Colleen Alvarado, 580 01:14:07,120 --> 01:14:09,180 Jaden Juarez, 581 01:14:14,320 --> 01:14:16,540 Martia Janay Jermany, 582 01:14:22,490 --> 01:14:24,310 Shaheen Alan Gray, 583 01:14:30,420 --> 01:14:32,000 Kourizma Monet Lidel, 584 01:14:39,790 --> 01:14:41,550 Jadia Shannon Lowry, 585 01:14:47,440 --> 01:14:49,180 Billis Denise Dickens, 586 01:14:54,210 --> 01:14:55,610 Alani Smith Pinkard. 587 01:15:00,500 --> 01:15:02,940 Darius Christopher Boykin, 588 01:15:08,230 --> 01:15:09,510 Kenley Reese Craig, 589 01:15:15,710 --> 01:15:17,230 Noah Stefan Wright, 590 01:15:26,450 --> 01:15:28,030 Reagan Lawson Robinette, 591 01:15:32,600 --> 01:15:34,140 Landon Curtis Stel, 592 01:15:40,200 --> 01:15:42,180 Alexander C. Bending, 593 01:15:47,250 --> 01:15:48,970 Ethan Ryan Hunt, 594 01:15:53,080 --> 01:15:54,740 James Colby Dave, 595 01:16:00,490 --> 01:16:01,830 Zayway Count, 596 01:16:08,200 --> 01:16:10,000 Alexis Page Phelps, 597 01:16:16,170 --> 01:16:17,710 Shelby Lynn Barnes, 598 01:16:25,610 --> 01:16:27,150 Avery Marie Deering, 599 01:16:30,990 --> 01:16:33,870 Samantha Lay Taylor, 600 01:16:40,440 --> 01:16:42,300 John Sebastian Alloway, 601 01:16:47,040 --> 01:16:48,980 John Ray Edward Ingram, 602 01:16:53,490 --> 01:16:54,950 Catherine Marie Boseman, 603 01:17:00,600 --> 01:17:02,180 Chasney Peyton Livermore, 604 01:17:06,930 --> 01:17:08,370 Jason Allerick Barney, 605 01:17:13,700 --> 01:17:15,440 Jasmine Virginia Aronda, 606 01:17:20,590 --> 01:17:21,570 Jasmine Nicole 607 01:17:21,570 --> 01:17:22,410 Blackman, 608 01:17:28,700 --> 01:17:30,320 Hannah Cynthia Baker, 609 01:17:35,830 --> 01:17:37,650 Anna Lauren Godby here, 610 01:17:46,200 --> 01:17:47,120 Eva Devea, 611 01:17:52,600 --> 01:17:53,720 Laura Fangmire, 612 01:17:57,980 --> 01:18:00,980 Katelyn Jane Altries, 613 01:18:07,160 --> 01:18:08,460 Matthew Ryan Dennis, 614 01:18:12,950 --> 01:18:14,810 Ellison Grace Laney, 615 01:18:18,950 --> 01:18:20,050 Marin Elizabeth Settle, 616 01:18:24,820 --> 01:18:26,800 Olivia May Grantum, 617 01:18:31,330 --> 01:18:33,650 Malia Carolyn Howe, 618 01:18:38,470 --> 01:18:40,470 Samuel Joshua Smith, 619 01:18:43,980 --> 01:18:46,040 Alyssa Nicole Wood, 620 01:18:51,440 --> 01:18:53,020 Taylor Lane Rushing, 621 01:18:59,310 --> 01:19:00,990 Sadie Catherine Land, 622 01:19:06,200 --> 01:19:07,500 Megan Lothis, 623 01:19:14,350 --> 01:19:16,310 Delana Latrice Smith, 624 01:19:20,860 --> 01:19:23,340 Lily Catherine Gibbons, 625 01:19:28,740 --> 01:19:30,160 Macy Nicole Walden, 626 01:19:36,460 --> 01:19:37,920 Madison L. Missla, 627 01:19:44,950 --> 01:19:45,970 Taylor Rooner, 628 01:19:51,500 --> 01:19:51,780 Mary 629 01:19:51,780 --> 01:19:53,220 McKenna Cooper, 630 01:19:58,740 --> 01:20:00,480 Cambridge Addison Russell, 631 01:20:05,720 --> 01:20:07,260 Carly Morgan Glover, 632 01:20:12,840 --> 01:20:14,380 Rachel Sandra Ruos, 633 01:20:19,400 --> 01:20:19,700 Sarah 634 01:20:19,700 --> 01:20:21,260 Katherine Moves, 635 01:20:25,380 --> 01:20:26,840 Peggy Ann Key, 636 01:20:31,760 --> 01:20:33,260 Taylor Marie Holba, 637 01:20:40,080 --> 01:20:43,760 Jain James Rashird, Rashard, 638 01:20:47,400 --> 01:20:49,420 Kaylee Elizabeth Matheson, 639 01:20:54,370 --> 01:20:56,230 Jasmine Nicole Wright, 640 01:20:57,650 --> 01:20:59,870 Jamison, Jamison Nicole Wright, 641 01:21:03,370 --> 01:21:04,890 Tanner Ray Wells, 642 01:21:09,840 --> 01:21:11,540 Destiny Michelle Serrano, 643 01:21:17,320 --> 01:21:19,420 Kalandra Lequie Floyd, 644 01:21:23,670 --> 01:21:26,290 Addison McCell Parker, 645 01:21:31,180 --> 01:21:32,800 Haley Brooke Smedley, 646 01:21:38,550 --> 01:21:40,070 Chloe Dorel, 647 01:21:45,130 --> 01:21:46,690 Haley Madison Pickren, 648 01:21:53,470 --> 01:21:55,130 Courtney Ryan Adams, 649 01:22:01,300 --> 01:22:02,840 Emma Katherine Dixon, 650 01:22:07,780 --> 01:22:09,180 Darby Renee L. 651 01:22:14,480 --> 01:22:16,760 Lydia and McConnell, 652 01:22:21,320 --> 01:22:22,940 Emma R. Rollins, 653 01:22:28,440 --> 01:22:29,980 Jordan Lee Bowland, 654 01:22:36,100 --> 01:22:37,520 Fishana Monet Edwards, 655 01:22:42,800 --> 01:22:45,080 Savannah Gillis, 656 01:22:50,390 --> 01:22:52,310 Kyria Alania Southwell, 657 01:22:59,000 --> 01:23:00,740 Abigail Leanne Steinmez, 658 01:23:05,250 --> 01:23:06,590 Emily Grace Fickers, 659 01:23:11,720 --> 01:23:13,260 Peyton McKenzie Wells, 660 01:23:19,790 --> 01:23:21,490 Alexander Jacob Lee Quigley, 661 01:23:26,280 --> 01:23:28,420 Brittany Kay Pachaco Medina, 662 01:23:34,040 --> 01:23:35,640 Reagan Ashley Lawrence, 663 01:23:40,660 --> 01:23:42,100 Allison Kate Sipper, 664 01:23:47,980 --> 01:23:52,540 Knitney Marie, Knitney Marie Vega Painter, 665 01:23:56,830 --> 01:23:59,430 Mahogany Isabella Smith, 666 01:24:04,460 --> 01:24:06,040 Tamira Joy Trimble, 667 01:24:11,520 --> 01:24:12,980 Alana Trenay Gordon, 668 01:24:18,580 --> 01:24:20,320 Hannah L. Peevy, 669 01:24:25,560 --> 01:24:27,220 Kimbria Vaan Fimbo, 670 01:24:32,380 --> 01:24:33,880 Anthony Austin Granger, 671 01:24:40,790 --> 01:24:42,510 Alena Lindsay McLean, 672 01:24:49,280 --> 01:24:53,420 Will the graduates who have earned the Master's degree please come forward to receive 673 01:24:53,420 --> 01:24:54,100 your diploma. 674 01:25:01,290 --> 01:25:03,050 Morgan Matthews Stucky, 675 01:25:08,360 --> 01:25:09,960 Haley Elizabeth Nelson, 676 01:25:17,440 --> 01:25:18,940 Sarah Garrity Petis, 677 01:25:23,420 --> 01:25:27,860 Christine Don Giongou-Kabebe. 678 01:25:34,840 --> 01:25:36,200 Pratigia Kothle. 679 01:25:42,640 --> 01:25:43,860 Palavi Shakaya. 680 01:25:49,170 --> 01:25:51,050 Veshen Komo Tamong. 681 01:25:56,460 --> 01:25:57,380 Mira Gupta. 682 01:26:03,790 --> 01:26:05,350 Leah Nicole Bowlin. 683 01:26:09,980 --> 01:26:11,100 Zaiyu Wang. 684 01:26:17,360 --> 01:26:18,780 Pusley Todd. 685 01:26:27,860 --> 01:26:30,280 Talisha Rishel Jones Harris. 686 01:26:36,540 --> 01:26:38,180 Brittany Fletcher West. 687 01:26:43,700 --> 01:26:45,200 Walter Dumund Moore. 688 01:26:50,480 --> 01:26:54,160 M. Ron Jamal Basden, Basden, 689 01:27:00,260 --> 01:27:02,240 Mary Francis Gainy, 690 01:27:05,790 --> 01:27:06,570 Carrie Little, 691 01:27:13,160 --> 01:27:14,280 Jessica Layton, 692 01:27:19,740 --> 01:27:21,240 Shelby Baumgartner, 693 01:27:25,830 --> 01:27:27,330 Olivia Thurman Bobo, 694 01:27:31,540 --> 01:27:33,080 Jennifer Lee Wyatt, 695 01:27:40,600 --> 01:27:41,700 Madison Elise Bright, 696 01:27:47,690 --> 01:27:49,530 Alicia Joe Burns, 697 01:27:55,150 --> 01:27:56,430 Taylor Chapo, 698 01:28:02,700 --> 01:28:04,400 Rosamon Dhehati, 699 01:28:09,600 --> 01:28:11,440 Ryan Douglas Cass, 700 01:28:15,980 --> 01:28:17,580 Annemory Penhalo, 701 01:28:23,630 --> 01:28:25,370 Caitlyn Brianna Smith, 702 01:28:30,740 --> 01:28:32,260 Margaret Torres Rojas, 703 01:28:38,840 --> 01:28:40,300 Cynthia Nilele Rocher, 704 01:28:45,550 --> 01:28:46,730 Julia Grace Faso, 705 01:28:52,230 --> 01:28:54,050 Taylor Renee Jones, 706 01:28:58,500 --> 01:29:00,220 Katherine Anne Rarrick, 707 01:29:06,090 --> 01:29:07,530 Hannah Hughes Johnson, 708 01:29:12,530 --> 01:29:14,970 Rose Benete Pierce Halloway, 709 01:29:19,580 --> 01:29:22,280 Adifia Cherepe Khanan, 710 01:29:28,500 --> 01:29:30,360 Settiksaya Adi Kari, 711 01:29:35,680 --> 01:29:37,180 Sunita Chaudhray, 712 01:29:46,050 --> 01:29:47,050 Erin Atker, 713 01:29:55,330 --> 01:29:56,390 Joinaub Sultana. 714 01:30:02,450 --> 01:30:04,250 Gabrielle Brown, 715 01:30:09,200 --> 01:30:10,960 Katie Rihanna Henry, 716 01:30:17,480 --> 01:30:19,260 Kristen Olivia Hobbs, 717 01:30:25,000 --> 01:30:26,900 Claire Carine Brian, 718 01:30:31,720 --> 01:30:32,820 Miguel Mosqueria, 719 01:30:39,370 --> 01:30:40,670 Janie Guerrero, 720 01:30:46,040 --> 01:30:47,400 Christina Holmes, 721 01:30:56,660 --> 01:30:57,880 Matthew Bryan Hardwick, 722 01:31:01,040 --> 01:31:03,200 Ingres Soriano, 723 01:31:08,540 --> 01:31:09,920 Ronda Jenkins Clark, 724 01:31:14,930 --> 01:31:16,330 Christina Faith Anderson, 725 01:31:22,410 --> 01:31:24,450 Audania DeHavolin Chambers, 726 01:31:29,700 --> 01:31:31,080 Ryan Page Brown, 727 01:31:36,820 --> 01:31:38,120 Justin J. Harrison, 728 01:31:43,620 --> 01:31:45,540 Kevin Leander Richardson, 729 01:31:49,440 --> 01:31:51,960 Lecindra M. Range, 730 01:31:57,940 --> 01:31:58,880 Alexis Davis, 731 01:32:06,540 --> 01:32:07,980 Caitlyn Ray Smith, 732 01:32:14,720 --> 01:32:16,300 Jamesia Sharpe, 733 01:32:21,830 --> 01:32:23,570 Grayson T. Garner, 734 01:32:28,450 --> 01:32:29,710 Marco A. Molina, 735 01:32:35,520 --> 01:32:36,940 Brandon Dion Ketha, 736 01:32:46,000 --> 01:32:47,560 Nicholas Michael Guiatic, 737 01:32:52,680 --> 01:32:53,840 Autumn Mackenzie, 738 01:32:59,010 --> 01:33:00,570 Rianna Lee Thompson, 739 01:33:06,900 --> 01:33:08,240 Howard Dwayne Perve, 740 01:33:13,540 --> 01:33:14,820 Ishwin Wei, 741 01:33:25,000 --> 01:33:26,460 Mary Jean Adirin, 742 01:33:29,500 --> 01:33:32,100 David Holden Wilson, 743 01:33:37,520 --> 01:33:39,000 Lily Margaret McDaniel, 744 01:33:44,340 --> 01:33:46,160 Abigail Shepley Roberts, 745 01:33:51,200 --> 01:33:53,100 Jackson D. Ward, 746 01:33:57,860 --> 01:33:59,500 Mark Brendan Nichols, 747 01:34:05,250 --> 01:34:07,010 Braden Benjamin Martin, 748 01:34:11,690 --> 01:34:13,510 Alvin L. Barantine, 749 01:34:18,360 --> 01:34:19,980 Roland Drake Havron, 750 01:34:24,110 --> 01:34:27,110 Latania Monika Hayward, 751 01:34:32,560 --> 01:34:34,640 Jennifer Renee McIntyre, 752 01:34:39,620 --> 01:34:41,380 Javan Jason Osborne, 753 01:34:46,220 --> 01:34:47,180 Theo Sang, 754 01:34:52,850 --> 01:34:53,690 Brandon Knight, 755 01:34:58,390 --> 01:35:00,230 Shayla Denise Tyson, 756 01:35:06,000 --> 01:35:07,060 Adriah Walker, 757 01:35:13,490 --> 01:35:14,890 Michael De LaFlor, 758 01:35:29,450 --> 01:35:30,670 Stephen Ward, 759 01:35:38,020 --> 01:35:40,020 Keenan Gerard Davis, 760 01:35:44,840 --> 01:35:46,840 Tanya Ivette McNair, 761 01:35:51,380 --> 01:35:54,100 Shanaya Jean Cornett, 762 01:35:58,940 --> 01:36:00,340 Mason Robert Baker, 763 01:36:06,130 --> 01:36:07,550 Jacob Carter Lock, 764 01:36:13,140 --> 01:36:14,980 Adam Harrison Hall, 765 01:36:19,770 --> 01:36:20,410 Jessica M. 766 01:36:20,490 --> 01:36:21,110 Hall, 767 01:36:25,530 --> 01:36:27,550 Emma Burn Weeks, 768 01:36:32,750 --> 01:36:34,490 Kirsten Elizabeth Clancy, 769 01:36:39,700 --> 01:36:41,440 Karen Bell Nauton, 770 01:36:46,590 --> 01:36:48,370 Michael Alexander Morgan, 771 01:36:55,950 --> 01:36:57,090 Jay Gerber, 772 01:37:02,470 --> 01:37:04,270 Zachary Clark Hutchins, 773 01:37:09,620 --> 01:37:10,820 Emily Stroud, 774 01:37:23,200 --> 01:37:25,820 Amadea Faith Thompson. 775 01:37:40,320 --> 01:37:45,580 Will the graduates who have earned the doctoral degree please come forward to receive your diplomas? 776 01:37:55,660 --> 01:37:58,560 Dr. Lillian Marcia Brazil. 777 01:38:19,960 --> 01:38:21,960 Dr. Tamika A. Dickerson. 778 01:38:44,550 --> 01:38:47,150 Dr. May and Trial Dixon. 779 01:39:00,820 --> 01:39:02,420 Dr. Jennifer Doolittle. 780 01:39:14,890 --> 01:39:17,170 Dr. Kimberly Nicole Evans. 781 01:39:35,970 --> 01:39:38,430 Dr. Madison Nicole Knox. 782 01:39:50,170 --> 01:39:53,450 Dr. Ariel Monet Landry, 783 01:40:09,060 --> 01:40:12,020 Dr. Corrie Clarissa Lishon Spencer, 784 01:40:27,180 --> 01:40:29,340 Dr. Bailey Morgan Liz, 785 01:40:58,400 --> 01:40:58,400 Dr. 786 01:40:58,560 --> 01:41:05,700 Hawkins Leaders, Graduates and Distinguished Guests. I am Lieutenant Colonel Stephen 787 01:41:05,700 --> 01:41:11,140 Fancy the Professor of Military Science at Troy University. It is both my honor and privilege 788 01:41:11,140 --> 01:41:16,780 to be a part of this commencement this morning. And to introduce to you, the accomplished 789 01:41:16,780 --> 01:41:19,460 American standing before you. 790 01:41:20,040 --> 01:41:22,560 These future leaders will serve as commission 791 01:41:22,560 --> 01:41:25,640 second lieutenant in both the United States Army 792 01:41:25,640 --> 01:41:27,380 and the United States Air Force. 793 01:41:28,420 --> 01:41:31,180 As directed by the President of the United States, 794 01:41:34,020 --> 01:41:35,560 based on the authority granted a him 795 01:41:35,560 --> 01:41:37,940 by the U.S. Constitution for 796 01:41:46,100 --> 01:41:47,820 the Army ROTC graduates. 797 01:41:49,300 --> 01:41:53,020 Alexander Quigley will be commissioned as a second lieutenant 798 01:41:53,020 --> 01:41:55,840 into the active duty United States Army 799 01:41:55,840 --> 01:41:57,840 as an agitant general officer. 800 01:42:07,800 --> 01:42:13,460 His first assignment will be with the 706 military intelligence group at Fort Gordon, Georgia. 801 01:42:14,180 --> 01:42:18,780 Second Lieutenant Quigley is from Brussels, Wisconsin, and his bachelor's degree is in 802 01:42:18,780 --> 01:42:19,540 global business. 803 01:42:28,850 --> 01:42:32,110 Brittany Pacheco Medina will be commissioned, 804 01:42:38,560 --> 01:42:40,520 will be commissioned as a second lieutenant, 805 01:42:41,140 --> 01:42:44,020 into the active duty United States Army as a nurse. 806 01:42:52,980 --> 01:42:58,280 After commissioning, she will attend the officer-basic course in San Antonio, Texas. 807 01:43:07,180 --> 01:43:09,840 Second Lieutenant Pacheco is from Enterprise, Alabama. 808 01:43:10,280 --> 01:43:12,700 Her bachelor's degree of science is in nursing. 809 01:43:20,200 --> 01:43:22,020 Your Air Force, second Lieutenant. 810 01:43:22,700 --> 01:43:27,260 Shahim Gray will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and she not its states Air Force. 811 01:43:36,540 --> 01:43:38,500 He'll be commissioned as an air battle manager. 812 01:43:38,920 --> 01:43:42,680 His first assignment will be at Tindal Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida. 813 01:43:50,280 --> 01:43:52,200 Second Lieutenant Gray is from Enterprise, Alabama. 814 01:43:52,200 --> 01:43:54,300 as degrees in business and administration. 815 01:44:01,720 --> 01:44:06,500 As volunteers, these graduates will enter a unique profession that requires a specialized 816 01:44:06,500 --> 01:44:11,280 expertise, commitment, and sacrifice, a profession that interests these graduates with 817 01:44:11,280 --> 01:44:16,160 responsibility of preserving the United States' national security, a profession that 818 01:44:16,160 --> 01:44:18,400 asks more of its members than any other profession. 819 01:44:19,060 --> 01:44:24,860 No matter what branch, job, rank, or status, all service members belong to the profession 820 01:44:24,860 --> 01:44:31,060 and as professionals are expected to hold the highest of standards and be guided by our service core values. 821 01:44:31,560 --> 01:44:36,200 As we sit here today, less than half a percent of the United States population serves in the military, 822 01:44:36,460 --> 01:44:39,180 and these leaders have stepped up to be a part of that group. 823 01:44:39,420 --> 01:44:42,920 It is with great honor that I present to you Troy University's Second Lieutenant. 824 01:45:09,680 --> 01:45:18,400 At this time, these future officers will render solutes of respect and appreciation to Dr. Hawkins Jr., the presiding official of today's ceremony. 825 01:45:24,940 --> 01:45:31,760 And secondly, to fellow graduates and guests, who represent the American citizens we have sworn to protect and defend. 826 01:45:48,260 --> 01:45:48,980 Thank you. 827 01:46:06,360 --> 01:46:12,220 Let's all remain standing and offer one more great big round of applause for all of our graduates today. 828 01:46:25,300 --> 01:46:30,640 At this time, I would ask that everyone please remain standing and join Dr. Sarah Wee and all 829 01:46:30,640 --> 01:46:35,320 of our new alumni in seeking the Troy University Alma Mater, which is printed on the back 830 01:46:35,320 --> 01:46:39,840 of your program, will also be displayed on the screens at either end of the arena. 831 01:46:40,820 --> 01:46:46,080 The Alma Mater will be followed by the benediction offered by Ms. Grace Wildberger. We'd 832 01:46:46,080 --> 01:46:51,060 remind you once again to remain in your places until the platform party in graduates have left 833 01:46:51,060 --> 01:46:54,460 Maria Rina, ladies and gentlemen of the Troy University Alma Mater. 834 01:48:25,010 --> 01:48:29,770 As we come to a close on this very special day, I invite you to join me in prayer, let us 835 01:48:29,770 --> 01:48:36,070 shower, and pray. Dear Lord, as we close this special ceremony, we thank you, Lord, for every 836 01:48:36,070 --> 01:48:40,830 single graduate in this room. With grateful hearts, we lift up these graduates and all 837 01:48:40,830 --> 01:48:45,290 that they have accomplished. Thank you, Lord, for directing them in each of their lives to 838 01:48:45,290 --> 01:48:50,450 arrive at this moment of success. We pray that you would surround them with your peace, 839 01:48:50,930 --> 01:48:55,210 lead them with your grace, and continually remind them that you are guiding their every step. 840 01:48:55,870 --> 01:49:00,050 Thank you, Lord, for every graduate, and we pray their lives be filled with light and 841 01:49:00,050 --> 01:49:03,530 purpose that can only come from you. In your name we pray, Amen.