11 Local Students Graduate In Lee's Spring Commencement

  • Monday, May 19, 2025
Lee University congratulates more than 485 students who received their academic degrees on May 10.

The following local students earned degrees:
- Addie Elizabeth Standish, of Chattanooga (37404), bachelor of science in mathematics and in computer science, summa cum laude;
- Mark Mitchell Perry, of Chattanooga (37405), master of music in conducting;
- McKenzie Rae Parris, of Chattanooga (37410), master of science in marriage and family therapy; 
- Abigail Grace Salley, of Chattanooga (37412), bachelor of science in human development, business, cum laude;
- Gabriella Joy Shaffer, of Chattanooga (37416), bachelor of arts in liberal studies, summa cum laude;
- Austin Shane Gaither, of Chattanooga (37416), bachelor of science in exercise science, pre-athletic training; 
- Victoria Grace Betrous, of Chattanooga (37421), bachelor of science in chemistry; 
- Joshua Lawrence Rice, of Chattanooga (37421), bachelor of science in digital media studies, studio production, summa cum laude;
- Jacob John Luke Drake, of Chattanooga (37421), bachelor of science in music, emphasis in music business, piano; 
- Natalya Faith Rhodes, of Chattanooga (37421), bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude;
- Marcella Grace Santiago, of Chattanooga (37421), bachelor of science in special education, summa cum laude; and
- Ivy Nicole Drake, of Chattanooga (37421), master of music in performance.
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