ate class in 2024 if it wasn’t for these individuals,” Warmack said. “We’re excited about the graduates, but none of this could happen without these folks pouring into them. It doesn’t matter how they come in, it’s about how they finish.”
Among the graduates was Janice Culp, who, at 63, is the most senior member of the Fall Class of 2024. Culp, who hails from Lancaster, S.C., works at CM Tucker Nursing Care Center in Columbia, S.C. She overcame several eye surgeries to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Claflin’s nursing program, which launched in 2016, had 55 graduates – more than any other program in the Fall Class of 2024.
Nevaya Morgan, an early childhood education major from Summerville, S.C., earned valedictorian honors. Morgan, who had a 3.85 GPA, delivered the Senior Challenge to the graduating class.
“Our classes, professors, and our time at Claflin University taught us the power of resilience, the importance of asking for help when needed, and a realization that success is not about never falling, but always getting back up,” Morgan said. “The road ahead may not be smooth, but we are already prepared and can overcome anything life throws our way. The challenges we will face in the near future are not obstacles — but opportunities
to continue to learn, grow, and evolve.”
A special feature of this year’s commencement convocation was the recognition of the Silver Class of 1999. The impressive group of distinguished alumni was introduced during the program and received silver diplomas prior to the convocation.
