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| Sarah Maylakaye Jennings (right), a New Century Scholar from Glenville, received her Associate in Applied Science in Cosmetology from Southwestern Community College during fall commencement on Dec. 15 in Sylva. Pictured with Jennings is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president. |
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| Amanda Churi Menichello (right), a New Century Scholar from Franklin, received her AA College Transfer degree from Southwestern Community College during fall commencement on Dec. 15 in Sylva. Pictured with Menichello is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president. |
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| Jessica Ryan Jones (right), a New Century Scholar from Bryson City, received her AA College Transfer degree from Southwestern Community College during fall commencement on Dec. 15 in Sylva. Pictured with Jones is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president. |
More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester.
Among the graduates, 15 earned Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.69 GPA), while 18 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89 GPA) and 11 were Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00 GPA).
Thirteen graduates are New Century Scholars, who were identified as “high-potential” students when they were in the seventh grade. After meeting expectations in academics, behavior and service learning, these students were guaranteed last dollar tuition and fees assistance and the opportunity of an education at Southwestern, thanks to the generosity of their respective communities.
The following list includes each graduate’s field of study, type of academic credential earned and – when applicable – academic honors.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Murphy: Amy Trull, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography.
DILLARD, GA.
Dillard, Ga.: Abigail Evangeline Platt, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
Canton: Clyde Sawyer Leatherwood, Associate in Applied Science, Cyber Crime Technology, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Rebekah Joann Plemmons, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Brayden Valentine, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship; Chelsie Renae Whitted, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting.
Lake Junaluska: Carrie Leslie Stratton, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, National Technical Honor Society, National Society for Leadership and Success.
Maggie Valley: Richard Michael Walker, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology – Networking, Certificate, Cisco, Summa Cum Laude.
Waynesville: Kristen Ellen Ballentine, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Chelsea Dale Freeman, Certificate, Phlebotomy; Cory Edward Gates, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Sealanna Daly-Mariah Glenn, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Sergei Nikolaevich Gubarev, Associate in Applied Science, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – General Education, National Technical Honor Society; Carson Dempsey Matthews, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Amber N. Milner, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Cum Laude; Richard Taylor Owens, Associate in Science; Heather Jenkins Wells, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology.
HENDERSON COUNTY
Hendersonville: Corey Maman, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology Substance Abuse, National Technical Honor Society.
JACKSON COUNTY
Cashiers: Christopher Dwayne Dillard, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholars; Victoria Jeanette Ferguson, Certificate, Business Administration, New Century Scholars.
Cherokee: Lizzie Renee Bernal, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Lucretia Hicks Dawkins, Certificate, Accounting-Tax; Jasper Isaac Groenewold, Certificate, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology; Felicia E. Johnson, Associate in General Education; Amanda Tortalita, Diploma, Cosmetology; Jessica Dawn Santos, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education.
Cullowhee: Nicholas C. Braden, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Freda L. Childers, Associate in Applied Science, Office Administration, New Century Scholars; Holly Seymone Gunter, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Brian Andrew Hooper, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology, New Century Scholars; Carley Gail Jones, Associate in General Education; Cody Allen Potts, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Brazilia Antonia Resendiz, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Danielle E. Waldroop, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholars.
Dillsboro: Jeanette Carol Apperson, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Cum Laude.
Glenville: Sarah Maylakaye Jennings, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology, Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars.
Sylva: Jennifer J. Abbey, Certificate, Human Services Technology, Certificate, Substance Abuse Treatment; Nohemy Austin, Diploma, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Alexander C. Baker, Associate in Arts, College Transfer Magna Cum Laude; Joseph Samuel Bombay, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Jacquelynne Oline Cody, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Sherrie Kay Danner, Certificate, Phlebotomy; Natalie Michelle Franks, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration; William Colton Greer, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, National Technical Honor Society; Christopher James Hagedorn, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholars; Morgan Paige Hawkins, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Kassidy Strawn Holland, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Hannah Danielle Johnston, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Rebecca Ann Lind, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Roseann Long, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Matthew D. McDaniel, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Chace Hunter Morgan, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Intermediate; Rebecca Dianne Nicholson, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration; Louie Connor Pardue, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Magna Cum Laude; Rita Valerie Parker, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Maleia Rebecca Parris, Diploma, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Shawn Ray Rasnic, Certificate, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship; Clifford John Reum, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Cum Laude; Robert Mark Thompson, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Kimberly T. Watson, Certificate, Business Administration.
Webster: Hollis Evan Ayling, Associate in Arts, College Transfer.
Whittier: Jutta Farrer, Certificate, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Kacey Leigh Fontenot, Certificate, Business Administration, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Angela Lori Grant, Certificate, Phlebotomy; Katrina Patricia Sneed, Associate in Arts, College Transfer – Early College; Michael R. Rhinehart, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Basic.
JACKSON, TN
Jackson, Tenn.: William Wesley Truett, Associate in Science.
LEMONT, ILL.
Lemont, Ill.: Alexander Joseph Pesole, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership.
MACON COUNTY
Franklin: Matthew Aaron Bingham, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology, New Century Scholars; Lori A. Birchard, Certificate, Accounting, Bookkeeping; Elizabeth Grace Bloemsma, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Ondrea Lorraine Cannon-McDonald, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Jessie I. Collier, Certificate, Business Administration, National Technical Honor Society; Jason A. Crowe Diploma, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology, Cum Laude; Sandra S. Deats, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology – Mobile Appliations, Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology – Support & Services, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Lucas Andrew Dodge, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Nicole Temperence Downs, Certificate, Business Administration, New Century Scholars; James Albert Glasgow, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Basic, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Intermediate; Melinda Carol Gosnell, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Linda Denise Henry, Associate in Applied Science, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Michelle Lynese Hoover, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, New Century Scholars; Katie Lee Hulbert, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Deanna Faith Isaacs, Associate in General Education; Matthew W. Ivey, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Cum Laude; Amber L. Jamison, Diploma, Cosmetology, Magna Cum Laude; Kristina Jones, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Jacquelyn Brent Kerns Kirchman, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society, National Society for Leadership and Success; Olivia Cobian Marquez, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Amanda Churi Menichello, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Allison Gail Mills, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Tara Adelaide Montgomery, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Angela Lashay Norman, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Jennifer L. Pendergrass, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting; Tanner Lee Piper, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Heather Owen Stamey, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship; Kendyll A. Taylor, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Breanna Ashley Teague Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Sandra Nicole Timmons, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Eric D. Trammel, Associate in Arts, College Transfer – Early College; Rebecca Haas Tyrone, Certificate, Business Administration, Certificate, Business Administration – Entrepreneurship. Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Robyn L. Willard, Certificate, Cosmetology (1500 Hours); Liza Rachel Wilmot, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration.
Otto: Charlene S. Allbright, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Amanda Terese Bewick, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, National Society for Leadership and Success; Martha Faye Dolley, Associate in Applied Science, Office Administration, Cum Laude.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Charlotte: Kaylyn Jewel Gruber, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage; Austin Edward Labelle, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
ORANGE COUNTY
Hillsborough: Christopher Warren Lipscomb, Certificate, Outdoor Leadership – Wilderness Therapy.
SURRY COUNTY
Dobson: Stephen Ray Best, Associate in Applied Science, Web Technologies.
SWAIN COUNTY
Cherokee: Chase Crowe, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Isabel Makena Driver, Associate in Arts, College Transfer – Early College, Cum Laude; Kayla Jean Pheasant, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting, Cum Laude; Sarah Wachacha, Certificate, Health Information Technology – Health Informatics; Chavis Raylyn Wright, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting.
Bryson City: Megan Janette Belote Whiteside, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude; Jackson Haze Corn, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Alexandria Miles Crisp, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology Substance Abuse, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Lisa J. Dixon, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Karin Lynn Green, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Dakoda Jackson Hall, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology – Intermediate; Jessica Ryan Jones, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholars; Bronson R. Lindsay, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society, National Society for Leadership and Success; Amber Jeanne Martin, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Daniel Franklin Starling, Associate in Science; Amanda Nicole Tincher, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology.
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Lake Toxaway: Amie Jo Mcmahon, Associate in Applied Science, Office Administration, National Technical Honor Society; Julie Ann Miller, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology Substance Abuse.
Penrose: Twila Cook Padgett, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration.
WAKE COUNTY
Cary: Michael Lee Sanders, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology, Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society, National Society for Leadership and Success.
Raleigh: Jordan Mark Young, Certificate, Occupational Education.
