Ten students received the Keller Key at the two December commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama.

10 Students Awarded Keller Key at December Commencement

Dec. 15, 2022



Michelle R. Eubanks , UNA, at meubanks@caiyo.net, 256.765.4392

FLORENCE, AL – Ten graduates from the December commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama were honored as part of the event as recipients of the Keller Key. The Keller Key is awarded at each commencement to graduating seniors who have achieved the highest scholastic achievement. Recipients of this award are selected by a committee of faculty, staff, and students. 

“This is a significant accomplishment for these graduates, and the Keller Key represents the highest achievement a student can attain academically,” said Dr. Ross Alexander, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. “It is an acknowledgement of the uncommon dedication and work these students exhibited throughout their educational careers at UNA.” 

Dr. Alexander presented the Keller Key to the recipients during commencement. The Keller Key winners are: 

  • Patrick Allen Crummie, of Russellville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. On a scale of 4.00, his grade point average is 4.00.
  • Makenna M. Giles, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology. On a 4.00 scale, her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Darby F. Holt, of Lexington, Tenn., graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English. On a scale of 4.00, her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Audrey Grisham Johnson, of Marietta, Ga., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mass Communications and History. On a 4.00 scale, her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Sara Michelle Mann, of Fayetteville, Tenn., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Sociology. On a scale of 4.00, her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Meleah Ellen Orr, of Franklin, Tenn., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics. On a scale of 4.00, her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Callie S. Phillips, of Tupelo, Miss., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Communication Arts. On a scale of 4.00. her grade point average is 4.00.
  • Daniel L. Ruts, of Florence, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology. On a scale of 4.00, his grade point average is 4.00.
  • Emily G. Seymore, of Arley, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education. On a scale of 4.00, her grade point average if 4.00.
  • Grace Leigh Waldrop, of Muscle Shoals, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Elementary Education. On a scale of 4.00, her grade point average is 4.00.

About The University of North Alabama

The University of North Alabama is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. UNA Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences. The University of North Alabama is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: caiyo.net and caiyo.net/unaworks/.