Tri-County honors faculty and graduates

SPREADING WINGS: Graduates release butterflies in celebration.

Tri-County Community College (TCCC) awarded degrees, certificatesand diplomas to graduating students during commencement exercises on Friday, May 9 on the college's main campus in Peachtree.

 

Larry Kernea, Chair of the TCCC Board of Trustees, and Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers, TCCC President, welcomed graduates and guests.

"Graduation is an exciting time," said Dr. Tipton-Rogers. "It is one of the most important times in your life and we are excited that you are here tonight, in the center of Tri-County's campus, to celebrate this step in your lives."

Hayden Rogers, Chief of Staff for Rep. Heath Shuler, presented Dr. Tipton-Rogers with a United States flagthat has flown over the U.S. Capitol.

During the commencement address, Roger Carpenter, the Tennessee Valley Authority's General Manager of Customer Service for the Southeast, spoke to graduates about change, priorities and the values needed for a successful life.

He charged graduates always to be aware of their priorities in life. "We never know how our priorities and values affect others," he said.

FINAL ADDRESS: Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers, TCCC President, addresses graduates.

Degrees were presented by Linda Lovingood, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Tipton-Rogers. Along with their diplomas, graduates received a letter of congratulations and encouragement from Dr. Tipton- Rogers.

 

Music during the ceremony was provided by the Andrews High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Chad Higdon. The Jazz Band is Eli Barnard, Corey Barnum, Ashley Boykin, Andy Collins, Adam Hardin, Alex Hardin, Cameron LeJeune, Josh Moore, Mandy Reese, Abby Sanders, Lindsey Simmons, Colton Stewart, Katie Truett, and Katlyn Williams.

Several awards and honors recognitions also took place during the ceremony.

Madeline Marie Rizzo received the Special Achievement Award, which is chosen by faculty members to honor students who have overcome challenges and persevered throughout their academic journey.

Two faculty members were honored with Excellence in Teaching awards based a vote of their peers.

Irwin Krandle received the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award. Krandle started in the classroom fiveyears ago as a guest speaker then was asked to teach a class. Since then, he has continued to enlighten students and make a difference in their lives. He receives rave reviews from students as they enjoy his approach to teaching a difficultsubject.

Pauline Ledford received the award for Full-Time Excellence in Teaching Award. In the nine years she has worked at TCCC, cosmetology students have had exceptional pass rates on the state boards. He students give her high marks on evaluations as she is constantly looking for ways to improve their educational experiences. Fellow employees think she is a great person with whom to work. She is always willing to take on new challenges and she has started a new program each of the last two years with Esthetics in 2006 and Manicure and Nail Technology in 2007. For 2008, she has developed a plan to begin offering classes to high school students.

Linda Lovingood also honored retiring computer information instructor Larry Huls.

Graduates were recognized for their participation in honors associations and activities organizations.

 

Linda Lovingood recognized the Student Government Association officers, who were elected by the student body and dedicate themselves to making many campus events possible.

 

Kathy Rathbone recognized the student volunteer organization, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE students apply their classroom experiences to develop and implement educational outreach programs that teach individuals in their communities the principles of market economics, entrepreneurship, personal financial success skills, and business ethics.

 

Diania McRae recognized the Accounting Club, a scholastic and professional club which works toward enhancing professionalism, increasing knowledge of the accounting profession, providing career growth and networking opportunities, and facilitating student-faculty-practitioner interaction.

 

Trevis Hicks recognized members of Alpha Beta Gamma, an honor society in which the students have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and are graduating from either Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Information Systems Technology, Medical Assisting, or Office Systems Technology.

 

Ronnie Whitener and Joan Ledford recognized members of the National Technical Honor Society, which includes students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and are graduating from a vocational or technical program.

 

Cindy Gaddis recognized members of Phi Theta Kappa, which is the International Honor Society for two-year colleges. These students have earned an overall GPA of at least 3.75.

 

Linda Lovingood recognized students graduating with Academic Honors, which means they have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in the pursuit of their respective degrees, diplomas, or certificates.

 

The Tri-County Community College Class of 2008 completing degrees in May are listed below. Some students participating in the commencement exercises will be completing degrees in July.

 

The following students earned Associate in Applied Science degrees in these programs of study: 

 

Accounting 

Tamitha Leigh Hunsucker

Pamela H. Morrow 

Tiffany Dawn Phillips  

 

Automotive Systems Technology

Joseph Edward Sims 

Zachary Madison Smith

 

Business Administration

Shereen M. Bates

Donna Louise Bauer 

Michelle L. Burrell  

Amanda Renee Cable  

Kenneth Leon Ennis

Amanda Ann Hamby 

Pamela H. Morrow 

Carlotta Jane Palmer  

Nicole Louise Parks

Emily Ann Silknitter

Alicia Dawn Tanner

Erica Lea Tanner

Shawn Christopher Turpin  

 

Computer Information Technology

Kevin Charles Baker

Robin Junette Swartz 

 

Criminal Justice Technology

Tashena Maria Peels 

Lisa Kaye Thrower  

James Gerald West

 

Early Childhood Education Special Education

Debbie Ann Hawkins 

 

Early Childhood Teacher Associate

Julia Ann Aldridge  

Elizabeth Hope Wilson

 

Electrical/Electronics Technology

Joshua Gerald Burrell

Cody Cheyenne Haney

 

General Occupational Technology

Dena M. McCoy

Patricia Diane Milam

James Robert White 

 

Healthcare Management

Tonia Deanne Dobbs  

Deanna Lavonne Hall 

Linda Michelle Payne

 

Medical Assisting

Mallory Brook Jenkins  

Carolee Rice

 

Nursing

Tina Carswell Anderson 

Maryann W. Brannan

Kimberly Carol Collins

Tracie Robin Cowart

David Randall Forbess

Rhonda Orr Lane

Suzan Kay Ledford 

Karen Adriane Loyd

Amanda Josephine McDaniel 

Kathleen Elizabeth Moore

Joni D. Moss

Carolyn Donna Sabine  

Kelley Veronica Sherlin

 

Office Systems Technology

Janie Ledford Graper

Carla Beth Horton 

Jeri Rae Humphreys 

Margaret Teresa McCrosson  

April K. Pascia

Trista Leanne Sneed

 

The following students earned Associate in Arts degrees.

Cathryn Kristen Berryman

Lillian Grace Blomeley  

Robert Daniel Cable 

Katherine Rochelle Dooly

Shelly Christina Evans

Stephanie Queen Goodpaster  

Tammy Eldena Grindstaff 

Lydia Ann Hall

Wesley Eugene Holland, Jr. 

Autumn Swanson Jenkins 

Christopher Allan Jestis  

Brian Scott Laney

Elizabeth Marie Leeper

Anna Ayers Lewis 

Chasity Shea Long  

Peter Joseph Macaluso III 

Christi A. Manser

Monica Leigh Mintz 

Marcus Anton Moose 

Daniel E. Moss

Jessica Lynn Nehr 

Rebecca J. Palmer

Brandy Elizabeth Phillips 

Tammy C. Rhyne  

Madeline Marie Rizzo 

Allison Orr Rogers  

Ramona Dawn Sosebee 

Lydia Leann Wade

Leslie Diane Wilcox 

Morgan A. Williams 

 

The following students earned Associate in Science degrees.

Wesley Eugene Holland, Jr.  

Ashley Marie Payne

Joshua David Rogers

 

The following students earned Diplomas.

Business Administration

April Cagle Spurling

 

College Transfer

Debbie Ann Hawkins 

Hillary Lauren Webster

 

Electrical/Electronics Technology

Joshua Gerald Burrell

 

Welding Technology

Adam Scott Allison

 

The following students earned Certificates.

 

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration

Clyde Harold Wade 

 

Cosmetology Instructor

Connie Gibson Hedden 

 

 

 

These students are on track to complete degrees during the Summer semester.

 

The following students will earn Associate in Applied Science degrees in these programs of study:  

Accounting 

Kenneth Leon Ennis

 

Automotive Systems Technology

Chadd Liegh Walker 

 

Business Administration

Phillip Lance Collins  

Jodi Nicole Hall 

Monaka Bird Wachacha

 

Criminal Justice Technology

Courtney Lee Carpenter   

Brittany Autumn Hyde

 

Early Childhood Education

Amber M. Queen  

 

Healthcare Management

Mary Beth Maney   

Carolyn J. Moss  

Peggy Jo Reuter   

Angela Lee Schultze  

 

Medical Assisting

Hope Marie Garrett

 

Nursing

Brandi Campbell Hooper 

Jeannette Leah Rogers 

Rebecca Shawn Turpin 

Lacy Wilson Webster 

Rebecca Orr Worrell

 

The following students will earn Associate in Arts degrees:

Daniel Barret Ledford 

Ashley Brooke Slaughter

 

The following students will earn a Diploma.

 

College Transfer

Alisha Michele Chastain 

Dorcas S. Phillips

 

Welding Technology

Michael Griffin Eddings

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