NC Celebrates Historic Fall Graduating Class
On Saturday morning, Newberry College conferred degrees upon its largest fall graduating class, honoring 154 graduates and 12 new inductees into the Bachman Honor Society. The ceremonies were held in Wiles Chapel.
View the commencement program and recording.
Commencement Address
Dr. David Harpool, president of Newberry College, delivered the commencement address, encouraging the graduates to embrace empathy and authenticity in their careers and lives.
“We resist authenticity and empathy because they require us to be vulnerable. Unfortunately, our society colors vulnerability as weakness when nothing could be further from the truth,” he said.
“I am encouraged by the potential of our graduates, who are teachers, nurses, business creators and leaders, coaches, scientists, writers, musicians, and soon-to-be veterinarians, lawyers, doctors, and counselors to become authentic and empathetic leaders in their communities.”
Bachman Honor Society
Founded in 1962 by Phi Beta Kappa-affiliated professors, the Bachman Honor Society recognizes seniors in the top 8% of their class, as well as distinguished members of the faculty and staff. The society is named for the Rev. John Bachman, Newberry College’s principal founder and first chair of its Board of Trustees. Induction is the highest academic honor the College bestows. The following 10 graduates were inducted:
Joseph Christian Edenfield, a dual health care management and business administration major from Kinards, S.C.
Mary Ada Elizabeth Heithold, a psychology major from Clinton, S.C.
Logan Jaymes Knapp, an accounting major from York, S.C.
Brayden Cruz Martinez, a business administration major from Owatonna, Mich.
Giovanna Eduarda Amancia Ravanhani, a business administration major from Sao Paolo, Brazil
Sydney Blake Reich, a psychology major from Whitmire, S.C.
Samantha Lee Shaffer, an early childhood education major from Winnsboro, S.C.
Madison Noel Watson, a dual accounting and business administration major from Chesapeake, Va.
Camryn Grey Wiley, a psychology major from Cayce, S.C.
Annaclaire Yearick, an art major from Lilburn, Ga.
Among the faculty and staff inductees were:
Dr. Gregory Cole, professor of Spanish
Marshall Maddy, A/V engineer for Newberry College
The awards were presented by Dr. Beth Hinga, vice president for academic affairs.
Class of 2025 Quick Facts
The spring and summer graduates represented 15 states, one United States territory (Puerto Rico) and 6 other countries — Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, and South Africa. The most popular majors were business administration (38), respiratory therapy (27), nursing (18), psychology (10), and sport management (11).
On Saturday morning, Newberry College conferred degrees upon its largest fall graduating class, honoring 154 graduates and 12 new inductees into the Bachman Honor Society. The ceremonies were held in Wiles Chapel.
View the commencement program and recording.
Commencement Address
Dr. David Harpool, president of Newberry College, delivered the commencement address, encouraging the graduates to embrace empathy and authenticity in their careers and lives.
“We resist authenticity and empathy because they require us to be vulnerable. Unfortunately, our society colors vulnerability as weakness when nothing could be further from the truth,” he said.
“I am encouraged by the potential of our graduates, who are teachers, nurses, business creators and leaders, coaches, scientists, writers, musicians, and soon-to-be veterinarians, lawyers, doctors, and counselors to become authentic and empathetic leaders in their communities.”
Bachman Honor Society
Founded in 1962 by Phi Beta Kappa-affiliated professors, the Bachman Honor Society recognizes seniors in the top 8% of their class, as well as distinguished members of the faculty and staff. The society is named for the Rev. John Bachman, Newberry College’s principal founder and first chair of its Board of Trustees. Induction is the highest academic honor the College bestows. The following 10 graduates were inducted:
Joseph Christian Edenfield, a dual health care management and business administration major from Kinards, S.C.
Mary Ada Elizabeth Heithold, a psychology major from Clinton, S.C.
Logan Jaymes Knapp, an accounting major from York, S.C.
Brayden Cruz Martinez, a business administration major from Owatonna, Mich.
Giovanna Eduarda Amancia Ravanhani, a business administration major from Sao Paolo, Brazil
Sydney Blake Reich, a psychology major from Whitmire, S.C.
Samantha Lee Shaffer, an early childhood education major from Winnsboro, S.C.
Madison Noel Watson, a dual accounting and business administration major from Chesapeake, Va.
Camryn Grey Wiley, a psychology major from Cayce, S.C.
Annaclaire Yearick, an art major from Lilburn, Ga.Among the faculty and staff inductees were:
Dr. Gregory Cole, professor of Spanish
Marshall Maddy, A/V engineer for Newberry CollegeThe awards were presented by Dr. Beth Hinga, vice president for academic affairs.
Class of 2025 Quick Facts
The spring and summer graduates represented 15 states, one United States territory (Puerto Rico) and 6 other countries — Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, and South Africa. The most popular majors were business administration (38), respiratory therapy (27), nursing (18), psychology (10), and sport management (11).
