Vanessa May

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies

Hometown: Lafayette, Tennessee

Vanessa,

I couldn’t be prouder. You’ve worked late nights, weekends, and made huge sacrifices to get here. I never doubted you. Every Art to Dream, 4-H event, ceramic firing, sketch, and pour painting — all while raising three amazing kids (including the toddler and the one you married) — has been nothing short of miraculous. You balance it all with grace, grit, and heart. I’ve said it all along, and I’ll say it again: You’ve got this.