On Dec. 15, Montreat College graduated more than 100 students during its Commencement Ceremony in Montreat, N.C.

Lauren Ashley Edwards graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in music business and a minor in business administration. Edwards is the daughter of Terri and Mickey Edwards of Columbus.

Montreat College is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution with its main campus for four-year traditional students in Montreat. The accelerated School of Professional and Adult Studies program has campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, Morganton, Rocky Mount and Raleigh.

– article submitted by Annie Carlson