Jessica Noel Griffin, daughter of James and Sharon Griffin, Nixa, graduated Dec. 16 with her master’s degree from Harding University in Searcy, Ark.
She received a bachelor of arts degree in early childhood education with an emphasis in reading – kindergarten through 12th grade. Jessica is employed with the Harding School System in Searcy. She is the granddaughter of Norma Griffin of Gallatin.
James Griffin, Nixa, graduated Dec. 16 with an associate of science degree in business management from Drury University in Springfield. James is a graduate of Gallatin High School and has been employed over 27 years with the Paul Mueller Company in Springfield. His mother Norma and brother Joe live in Gallatin. Other family in the area are uncles and aunts, Dixie and Bill Rogers of Jameson and Carolyn and Virgil Griffin of Coffey.
