HEP Alumni Spotlight

App State alumnus Jackson Payne. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Perseverance pays off: Over 1,500 App State graduates achieve degrees this fall
Dec 20, 2024

Payne, of Dallas, North Carolina, graduated from App State’s College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in history/social studies ...

Bryson May

Bryson May
May 24, 2024

A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Bryson May ('24) comes from a tight-knit family that includes parents Melissa and Chris, and younger brother ...

Emma Burdon

Emma Burdon
Dec 5, 2023

A native of Charlotte, NC, Emma Burdon ('21) and her older brother Ben were raised by their parents, Bob and Tamara Burdon. After graduating...

Charlie Dejournette

Charlie Dejournette
Apr 16, 2021

Charlie Dejournette ('21) didn't originally plan on going into history or history education. Originally from Burlington, NC, Charlie wanted to be...

Holly Hendrix

Holly Hendrix
Jan 25, 2021

Holly Hendrix ('21) is a native of Shelby, NC. In terms of history, she is particularly interested in American and ancient Mediterranean his...

Jordan Butner

Jordan Butner
Jan 25, 2021

Jordan Butner ('21) is a graduate of Roxboro Community School - a college-prep public charter school in Roxboro, North Carolina. At RCS, Jordan s...

Margie Wescott

Margie Wescott
Jan 18, 2021

A graduate of Riverside High School in Durham, NC, Margie Wescott ('21) was a member of Chi Omega and an advocate for social change during her ti...

Shiloh Lovette

Shiloh Lovette
Dec 3, 2019

For Shiloh Lovette, she would not be where she is today without the help of wonderful educators. They helped shape her life and career goals. Across n...

Nina Olivardia

Nina Olivardia
Dec 3, 2019

Nina Olivardia is a native of Orlando, FL. She moved to Boone to attend App State and has enjoyed the change of scenery these past years, while also m...

Payton Laube

Payton Laube
Dec 3, 2019

Originally from Pennsylvania, Payton Laube ('20) moved to Reidsville, NC, before arriving at App State. Payton received her Associate's degree from&nb...