Twenty-nine spring 2026 Arkansas Tech University graduates have earned the ATU Tradition Keeper designation.
They are:
- Brynn Bates of London
- Alexa Booher of Clinton
- Morgen Burgess of Shirley
- Nancy Carrouth of Hot Springs
- Sydney Cross of Charleston
- Mary Domerese of Coal Hill
- Jocelyn Dong of Harrison
- Caitlin Drake of Dover
- Lauren Estlinbaum of Russellville
- Harley Furr of Garden City, S.C.
- Haley Greer of Springdale
- Blake Huffman of Omaha
- Kelsey Jones of Hattieville
- Hailey Lambert of Russellville
- Savanah Leigh of Atkins
- Destiny Lorings of Little Rock
- Payton McCain of Mulberry
- Hannah Melton of Clarksville
- Destini Nguyen of Dardanelle
- Mason Oelke of Hartford
- Lance Phillips of Altus
- Alexis Sanders of Mountain View
- Carson Smith of Russellville
- Nathan Surles of Arkadelphia
- Andrew Tyler of Searcy
- Sarah Vacco of Mountain Home
- Christine Weiser of Bergman
- Heath Williams of Chester
- Ava Word of Benton
According to the ATU Alumni Association, ATU Tradition Keepers are students who have “maintained the value of the student experience while completing their degree.”
Participation in Arkansas Tech events and organizations, demonstrated leadership and service experience and an authentic affection for Arkansas Tech are among the characteristics present in ATU Tradition Keepers.
Those selected for the honor are awarded green recognition cords to wear at commencement. They also receive special recognition in the commencement ceremony program and the ATU Tradition Keeper designation is reflected on the graduate’s official university transcripts.
Spring 2026 commencement at ATU is scheduled for Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at John E. Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.
Send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu or call (479) 968-0242 for more information about the ATU Tradition Keeper program.
