Local Students Graduate From the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia will recognize more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2023 Commencement exercises this week.

“We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in the Class of 2023,” said President Jere W. Morehead. “Commencement offers students, friends and families an opportunity to recognize the tireless dedication UGA students have shown during their time on campus. We look forward to seeing all the great things these students will go on to do as alumni of the University of Georgia.”

Gia N Josephine Shieh of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a PHD Foods and Nutrition.

Alexander Minton Waldron of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a PHARMD Pharmacy.

Emily Polur Pittman of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a MAHM Avian Health and Medicine.

John Thomas Crosby of Adel, GA, is a candidate for a JD Law.

Joseph Todd Woodard of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BSA Biological Science.

Jessica DeVane Powers of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a MED Learn Leader & Organiz Develop.

Christian Bradley Faulkner of Nashville, GA, is a candidate for a BBA Finance.

Emma Claire Campbell of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BBA Finance.

Hannah Brooke Lindsey of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BBA Economics.

Bailey Ann Rayfield of Adel, GA, is a candidate for a BSA Agriscience and Environmental System.

Emily Lauren Clark of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BSAB Applied Biotechnology.

Emma Camille Paulk of Ray City, GA, is a candidate for a BSA Biological Science.

Alexis Marie McCaffity of Nashville, GA, is a candidate for a BSA Agricultural Education.

Angela Marie Seckinger of Stockton, GA, is a candidate for a MED Science Education.

Victoria Marie Huerta of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a AB Communication Studies.

Savannah Banner Warren of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a MS Crop and Soil Sciences.

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Raulerson of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BS Psychology.

Sara Grace Skinner of Nashville, GA, is a candidate for a BFA Art Education.

Anthony Michael Petti of Hahira, GA, is a candidate for a BSEE Electrical and Electronics Eng.

The spring graduate ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, while the spring undergraduate ceremony took place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Both ceremonies were hosted in the Sanford Stadium. Leah Brown, an orthopedic surgeon, military veteran, UGA alumna and All-American for the GymDogs, delivered the spring Undergraduate Commencement address. Charles S. Bullock, University Professor of Public and International Affairs and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, delivered the Graduate Commencement address.

For additional details and a complete 2023 Commencement schedule, visit UGA’s Commencement website, commencement.uga.edu.