Welcome!
Welcome: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
Ceremony Host: Elizabeth Sloan, Assistant Professor of Theatre
Award Hosts: Megan Almaroad, Financial Management Analyst; Erin Blevins, Director of Scholarship Programs and Student Needs; Matt DeLozier, Vice President for Student Affairs; Jessica Fields, Executive Secretary for Student Affairs; and
Greg Walters, Dean of Student Development
Stage Escorts: Hannah Goodman and Anna Heath, Northeast State Student Navigators
Interpreters: Sharon Hulse and M. J. Light
Award Presentations:
AccessEchoes and Images Literary Magazine Vol. 26 Awards
TRiO Student Support Services AwardsTRiO Student Support Services Graduates
Adult Learner of the YearWho’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society InducteesAlpha Iota Chi Chapter Recognitions
CompletionAdvanced Technologies
Behavioral and Social SciencesBusiness Technologies
Health-Related ProfessionsHumanities
MathematicsNursingScience
Honors ProgramStudents Graduating with Academic Honors
President’s All-Academic TeamAll-Tennessee Community College Academic Team Scholars
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation AwardsPresident’s Academic Leadership Awards
CommunityVolunteer Northeast State Awards
Military Mail AwardsStudent Organization Presidents
Outstanding Student Organization AdvisorMaxine Smith Fellows Program Recognition
Outstanding Alumni AwardOutstanding Student Award
Distinguished Support Staff Award Distinguished Administrative/Professional Staff Award
Distinguished Faculty Member Award
Honors Convocation- Our 26th Ceremony -
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Echoes and Images Literary Magazine Vol. 26 AwardsPresented by Tempi Hale, Associate Professor of English, and Josh Archer, Assistant Professor of English
Student Editor.....................................................................................................................................................Cheston Axton Student Editor...............................................................................................................................................Cody Buczkowske Student Editor......................................................................................................................................................Andrea Greer Student Editor.................................................................................................................................................Katherine Moody
First Place, Fiction for Bugaboo.......................................................................................................................Cheston Axton Second Place, Fiction for On the Raft...............................................................................................................Kilian Thomas Third Place, Fiction for Take Flight..................................................................................................................Jozie Rutledge First Place, Non-Fiction for A World Unrecognizable.......................................................................................Ashley Hefflin Second Place, Non-Fiction for The Solution to the Problem of Death..............................................................Victoria Hewlett Third Place, Non-Fiction for The Brink of Nothing.......................................................................................Bridgette Hensley First Place, Poetry for Grand Adventure................................................................................................................Nikki Futch Second Place, Poetry for The Mantis..................................................................................................................Teresa Cornett Third Place, Poetry for An Ambitious Afternoon...................................................................................................Emily Joyner First Place, Visual Art for Force Majeure................................................................................................................Kelly Tolley Second Place, Visual Art for Midnight Flight.........................................................................................................Kelly Tolley Third Place, Visual Art for Broken Memories................................................................................................Sarah Harkleroad
Copies of Echoes and Images will be available in the lobby after the ceremony.
TRiO Student Support Services AwardsPresented by Raylene Steward, Tutor Coordinator/Assistant to the Director
Outstanding TRiO Participant.........................................................................................................................Melissa Dimech Outstanding TRiO Peer Tutor............................................................................................................................Dustin Hensley Outstanding TRiO Advanced Tutor..................................................................................................................Lauren Barbeau
TRiO Student Support Services GraduatesRecognized individually by Virginia Reed, Director, during a special reception on March 11th.
Graduating participants wear the TRiO Medallion in recognition of this accomplishment.
Amanda Austin Michelle Dotson Deshawn MingoAlicia Blasini Mary Eller Pamela MooneyEsta Blevins Madyson Fields Devotha Mukayuhi
Gabe Bombailey Brianna Franklin Roger OdomStephanie Brewer Breanne Gann Katie PendletonJenny Brummett Tabitha Gentry Michelle Shelton
Glenn Burns Kenny Gilreath Zoe SibleyAshleigh Caldwell Melinda Gouge Christina Stike
Hailey Clark Whitney Guinn Savannah VanceZachery Coggins Dustin Hensley Eugene VanoyShane Colston Brittany Hughes Tracy Wagner-Brackins
AccessWe will help you achieve the American Dream – your dream.
Pursue your dream with us.
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Phyllis Cornett Melindalou Johnson Anthony WallsRebecca Cote Lance Lukens Diana Wamack
Matt Deel Cassandra Mallory Brandon WhitleyMelissa Dimech Kelly Menge
Adult Learner of the YearPresented by Kathy Coleman, Dean of Student Services
Nominees: Alicia Blasini, Eugene Burroughs, Fara Childers, Jeffrey Margeson, Jennifer Phillips, Tammy Phillips, Azael Rodriguez Roman, Beverly Stipes
Recipient: Alicia Blasini
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2016 EditionPresented by Matt DeLozier, Vice President for Student Affairs
William Allen Brianna Franklin Annie KingGabe Bombailey Jacob Gillenwater Jimmy MurphyShawna Burrow Abigail Hathorn Haley Page
John Cagle Anna Heath Matthew PooleTrisha Carter Dustin Hensley Tessa RossFara Childers Victoria Hewlett Stephen ShepherdKayla Egan Joseph Hicks Polly Steffey
Hannah Fink Melindalou Johnson Beverly Stipes
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society’s Nu Sigma Chi ChapterPresented by Virginia Salmon, Librarian and Chapter Advisor
2015-2016 Inductees:
Linda Blankenship Leander Keim Azael Rodriguez RomanAmanda Carter John Kinnick Matthew RunionLoretta Cassell Kurt Kominek Aaron TerryDorina Coggins Kathy Letterman Joanna TrentSherry Crigger Chelsey Milhorn Sheri WrightBrandy Hensley Larry Moore Chelsea YatesVicki Jennings Martin Mozingo
Melindalou Johnson Jennifer Rankins
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Iota Chi ChapterPresented by Jane Honeycutt, Associate Professor of English and Chapter Advisor
2015-2016 Inductees:
Jason Abernathy Sarah Davis Rachel MoncierWhitney Adkins Samantha Deleon Sean MorganWilliam Allen Bryson Dennis Joseph MorinCasey Arwood Tanner Denton Anthony MorrowRebekah Baird Channing Deuling David Mounger
Christina Ballard Matthew Dunn Lejla MuhicDalton Bass Bethany Echols Tabitha Murr
Hannah Beach Bo Edwards Tyler Nash
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Jacob Beals Susan Evans Holly NormanDavid Behnia Natosha Fair Shaun NorrisAbigail Bell Taura Fields Brenda Ochoa
Allison Bennett Tyler Fields Christy OlerWilliam Bever Breanne Gann Rebekah OrnduffDavid Beverley Karter Geagley Casey Osborne
Taylor Blair Amanda Greene Phillip ParrisChristina Blevins Whitney Guinn Emma Perry
Joseph Blevins Tiffany Hall Harrison PollitteMary Bouton Daniel Hamilton Jonathan Pollitte
Brandon Bowers Heather Harrison Gregory PowersSarah Bowers Carl Henopp Angelia RatliffMatthew Boyd Allison Hensley Shelley Ray
Whitney Breeding Brandy Hensley Matthew RunionAustin Bridges Lauren Hereford Hayley RussellGloria Bridges Candace Hill Taylor Russell
Courtney Brooks Kerri Hite Pamela SchmutzlerStephanie Brooks Emily Hodge Amber Sexton
Patrick Brown Ryan Hogan Joel ShermanMichael Burton Kelly Holley Jonathan ShieldsHeather Byrd Samantha Horne Tayla Sluss
Ashleigh Caldwell Charity Hubbard Sarah StewartErica Callahan Megan Hughes Beverly Stipes
Megan Carr Sommer Hughes Charlotte StoryNathan Carrier Chris Ingle Aimee SturgillLuisa Carvajal Jason Jackson Luke SwineyEmilee Carver Marcus Jackson Mariah TedderTiffany Case Vicki Jennings Ashley Thacker
Hannah Casey Delores Johnson Austin ThaxtonJoey Chambers Kelly Johnson Jared Thaxton
Whitney Chambers Rachel Johnson Amanda TrentMichael Chase Kerri Jones Joanna Trent
Victoria Childress Kierra Kilgore Heidi TurnerJennifer Christian Kurt Kominek Christopher Wallen
Hailey Clark Paige Laponsie Megan WardDevan Click Kathy Letterman Hannah Webb
Dorina Coggins Ashley Lovin Jessica WebbLindsey Collins Cheyenne Maggart Xiaodi WhitfieldAngela Conen Seth Manning Blake WilliamsPatrick Cooley Katie Martin Mason WilliamsBrittany Cradic Kristi McAllister Megan Wilson
Alyssa Cress Joely McClain Hannah WoodsTimothy Crowe Michael McGee Chasity Woolley
Whitney Culbertson Arlene McMahan John WorleyKimberly Daluisio Megan McMurray Dillon Wyatt
Devin Darnell Ali Memon Shannon YertonJessica Davis Sarah Minor
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Chapter Awards: Distinguished Chapter Member.........................................................................................................................Anthony Walls DistinguishedChapterOfficers............................................................................................Myka Baker and Victoria Hewlett Tennessee Region Awards: First Place, Distinguished Chapter....................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Distinguished Chapter Member......................................................................................................Anthony Walls FirstPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficerTeam...............................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Distinguished Honors in Action Project..........................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Second Place, Continued Excellence Award for Advisors................................................................................Jane Honeycutt SecondPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer..................................................................................................Victoria Hewlett ThirdPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer............................................................................................................Myka Baker Third Place, Distinguished College Project.......................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Chapter of Light Award......................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Five Star Chapter Award....................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi
International Awards: Distinguished Chapter........................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi DistinguishedChapterOfficerTeam..................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Distinguished Honors in Action Project.............................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi DistinguishedRegionalOfficer........................................................................................................................Victoria Hewlett Top 100 Chapter.................................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi
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You are cordially invited to celebrateNortheast State Community College’sClass of 2016 Graduates during their
Commencement Ceremony on
Tuesday, May 10, 2016at 7:00 p.m.
Mountain States Health Alliance Athletic Center (Mini Dome)on the campus of East Tennessee State University
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Program Area Awards Recognizing the Outstanding Students in the Academic DisciplinesPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Academic Deans
Award recipients are asked to remain after tonight’s ceremony and report to the photography area for photographs.
Advanced Technologies - Dr. Sam Rowell, Dean of Advanced Technologies
Chemical Process Operations............................................................................................................................Hannah Casey Electrical Technology-Electrical Technology......................................................................................................William Allen Electrical Technology-Electromechanical Technology..........................................................................Christopher Vermejan General Technology............................................................................................................................................James Weaver Industrial Operations.............................................................................................................................................Daniel Jeter Industrial Technology-Automotive Body/Collision Repair.................................................................................Jordan Ortega Industrial Technology-Automotive Service.............................................................................................................Aaron Terry Industrial Technology-Engineering Design Technology.........................................................................................Isaac Wentz Industrial Technology-Machine Tool......................................................................................................................John Yeazel Industrial Technology-Manufacturing Engineering Technology..........................................................................Joshua Head Industrial Technology-Welding/Metal Fabrication...............................................................................................James Taylor
Behavioral and Social Sciences - Dr. Xiaoping Wang, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Criminal Justice and Criminology............................................................................................................................Kyla Faust Early Childhood Education...................................................................................................................................Alicia Holley Mass Communications....................................................................................................................................Abigail Hathorn Psychology.........................................................................................................................................................William Feijoo Public Safety and Justice Administration................................................................................................Phillip Baumgardner Social Work......................................................................................................................................................Shawna Burrow Sociology and Anthropology............................................................................................................................Victoria Hewlett Speech Communication.....................................................................................................................................Chelsi Crockett Teacher Education.............................................................................................................................................Casey Osborne Teacher Education Pre K-3.......................................................................................................................................Mary Klug
Business Technologies - Daniel Lawson, Dean of Business Technologies
Business-Accounting (A.A.S.)...........................................................................................................................Antje Campbell Business-Management......................................................................................................................................Jimmy Murphy Business-Small Business Management...................................................................................................................Mary Chess Computer and Information Sciences-Computer Programming.......................................................................Heather Willson Computer and Information Sciences-Information Assurance.........................................................................Michael Bowers Computer and Information Sciences-Internet and Web Development............................................................Martin Mozingo Computer and Information Sciences- Networking Engineering Technology......................................................John Deakins Computer and Information Sciences-Personal Computer Management.............................................................Shawn Stuart Computer Science....................................................................................................................................................Annie King Information Systems............................................................................................................................................Dakota Alford OfficeAdministrationTechnology-GeneralOffice.............................................................................................Jennifer Baird OfficeAdministrationTechnology-MedicalOffice..............................................................................................Shannon Lane
CompletionIf you start with us, we’re committed to helping you finish with us.
We commit to helping change your life for the better.
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Health-Related Professions - Connie Marshall, Dean of Health-Related Professions
Allied Health-Dental Assisting...........................................................................................................................Sarah Bradley Allied Health-Medical Laboratory Technology.................................................................................................Eileen Madden Allied Health-Surgical Technology......................................................................................................................Dale Stafford Cardiovascular Technology-Invasive Option...................................................................................................Landis Johnson Cardiovascular Technology-Non-Invasive Option............................................................................................Bridget France Humanities - William Wilson, Dean of Humanities
English...............................................................................................................................................................Kilian Thomas History.................................................................................................................................................................Moriah Jones Humanities..........................................................................................................................................................Gabriel Hobbs Music......................................................................................................................................................................Devan Click Philosophy/Religious Studies..................................................................................................................................Rena Baker Spanish.....................................................................................................................................................................Tayla Sluss Visual Art and Design................................................................................................................................Whitney Culbertson
Mathematics - Malissa Trent, Dean of Mathematics
Accounting (A.S.)....................................................................................................................................................Sarah Black Business Administration.................................................................................................................................Jeffrey Robinson Engineering..............................................................................................................................................................Jacob Ellis Mathematics.....................................................................................................................................................Nicholas Hodge
Nursing - Dr. Melessia Webb MSN RN, Dean of Nursing
Nursing (A.A.S.).................................................................................................................................................Charity Conkin
Science - Dr. Carolyn McCracken, Dean of Science
Biology..............................................................................................................................................................Cassandra Ross Chemistry......................................................................................................................................................Carolyne Thomas Dental Hygiene...............................................................................................................................................Taylor Slaughter Nursing (A.S.).....................................................................................................................................................Matthew Boyd Occupational Therapy..........................................................................................................................................Hannah Fink Physics...........................................................................................................................................................William Byington
Honors Program - Jane Honeycutt, Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of the Honors Program
Honors Program..............................................................................................................................................Victoria Hewlett
Honors Program Students:
Travis Akers Erin Helbert Allison PierceEmily Arrowood Dillon Higgins Ryan ProffittRobert Coppage Kathryn Hyder Christina StewartSherry Crigger Kerri Jones Jared Thaxton
Shannon Feathers Debra Kerns Emily ToyeAnna Heath Emma Perry Savannah Waller
Honors Program Graduates:
Cheston Axton Alexis Hawkins Daniel PetersMyka Baker Ashley Hefflin Matthew PooleRena Baker Gabriel Hobbs Tessa Ross
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Jamie Bryant Vicki Jennings Rebecca TesterMahala Cantrell Moriah Jones Ashley Thacker
Charles Carr Leander Keim Cody TruittLuisa Carvajal Brianna Lawson Anthony Walls
Devan Click Seth Manning Shade WatsonSusan Evans Evan McCann Hannah WebbNatosha Fair Breonna Moles Mason WilliamsMattie Gray Geri Nies Madeline Wolfe
Katharine Harer Haley Page
Students Graduating with Academic HonorsPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Students graduating with Academic Honors wear the Honors Medallion in recognition of this accomplishment.
Cum Laude (Honors with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.74)
Marilyn Adams Luke Gray Tabitha MurrMorgan Adkison Mattie Gray Noah NewellKristen Anderson Erica Green Emily NewsomeJonathan Arwood Zachary Greene Andrea Nichols
Jennifer Baird Jennifer Griffin Daniel O'ReillyLaurie Baker Kevin Grindstaff Allexis OusleyLisa Baughn Shannon Hale Lucas Parker
Kaylee Birchfield Zachary Hall Matthew ParkerEsta Blevins Cheryl Harris Kristen Parks
Joseph Blevins Mary Hartzell Matthew PooleLewis Blowers Austin Hatcher Anya Price
Gabe Bombailey Abigail Hathorn Corie PriceBrandon Bowers Alexis Hawkins Dillon PriceEmily Branum John Haynie Roger RainsAlexia Breen Donnie Head Gabriel Ray
Stephanie Brewer Krista Henley Shelley RayChristopher Brooks Kayla Hobbs Sarah Renfro
Trevor Brooks Justin Holmes Jessica RichardsonJenny Brummett Tanner Honeycutt Matthew RunionAllison Bussell William Honigmann Julia RupleyJenna Carico Amy-Sarah Hubbard Tanner ShawMegan Carr Glenn Hutchens Jr. Justin Shearer
Trisha Carter Rebekah Jackson Zachary ShellJames Cates Delores Johnson Ashley Shook
Michael Chase Kelly Johnson Hannah ShupeHailey Clark Shannon Lane Crystal SimpsonDevan Click Angela Lay Rachel SkeltonKaitlyn Cox James Light Dale Stafford
Brittany Cradic Whitney Livingston Hayden StantonPatrina Cradic Joseph Lubrano Brian Sykes
Darin Cross Ryan Mack Ashley ThackerLisa Cross Samantha Maddox Bethany Thomasson
Dakota Darnell Elizabeth Markley Sara Vaughn
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Clinton Davis Katie Martin Charles WaldroffEddy Davis William McInturff Christopher WallenChelsie Dye Bradley McKinney Savannah Waller
Andrew Ernst Arlene McMahan Nicholas WaltersAlyssa Fair Julia McNabb Sophia Webb
Lindsey Fowler Geoffrey Miller Laurie WhitmoreBrianna Franklin Jeffrey Mitchell Tonya Whitson
Breanne Gann Breonna Moles Zachary WilliamsHunter Gardner Brittney Moore Megan Wilson
Katherine George Stephanie Moore Alexis WoodsMorgan Gillenwater Susanna Mowery Jeffrey Woods
Jessica Gomer Jordan Mullins
Magna Cum Laude (High Honors with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89)
Whitney Adkins Dylan Hyder Corey PorterRena Baker Joni Iley Brian Price
Christopher Bowman Joseph Johnson Justina RollerSarah Bradley Moriah Jones Tessa RossChad Brooks Brian Kendall Anastasia RutledgeRebecca Cox Matthew Lampkins Kansas SalyerTravis Deeth Kurt Mattioda Jon Scott
Cheyenne Duncan Cara Maxwell Isabella SmithBethany Farris Sierra Miller Travis Sommers
Rebecca Feathers Osvaldo Morales Hazel TaylorWilliam Feijoo Martin Mozingo Jordan TaylorPatricia Fink Geri Nies Aaron Terry
Colleen Garman Autumn Palmer Rachel TesterJacob Gillenwater Jason Payne Lindsay Thayer
Kendyl Gouge Ralph Pendergrass Katie TurnerJoshua Greer Tia Pennington Christian Tyree
Whitney Guinn Daniel Peters Sydney WarrenAnna Heath Matthew Peters Everette Wilhoit
Ashley Hefflin Kathy Pickel Layne WillenBruce Howard Sidney Pollard Jay Yu
Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors with GPAs of 3.90 to 4.0)
William Allen Hannah Fink Maria RiceJesse Ball Victoria Fleming Jeffrey Robinson
Bronston-James Batara Tina Fullington Paul RoncaliSarah Black Melinda Gouge Mickey Rose
Christina Blevins Brent Grindstaff Cassandra RossMichael Bowers Linda Hall Blake SandersMatthew Boyd Peter Hartman Christa SeegerKevin Brown Kyle Heaton Christopher Shelton
Shawna Burrow Dustin Hensley Levi SheltonRoger Byington Victoria Hewlett Taylor Slaughter
William Byington Gabriel Hobbs Tayla Sluss
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John Cagle Nicholas Hodge Austin SmithAshleigh Caldwell Alicia Holley Ben Smith
Ryan Campbell Brittanie Hubbard Darrell SmithJustin Carter Courtney Hubbard Sarah Stapleton
Christopher Cody Landis Johnson Logan TaylorCharity Conkin Melindalou Johnson Paul Taylor IIITeresa Cornett Annie King Carolyne Thomas
Ethan Crawford Mary Klug Kelly TolleyJason Crawford Lindsey Lucas Christopher VermejanChelsi Crockett Curtis Lunceford Suzanne Watson
Austin Cross Megan Lunceford James WeaverWhitney Culbertson Eileen Madden Isaac Wentz
James Daly Savannah Maxwell Kimberly WheelerJohn Deakins Ashlee Miller Dustin White
Brittany DeSpain Jimmy Murphy Heather WhiteDavid Dexter Melissa Napier Savannah WilliamsJacob Ellis Andrew Osborne Heather Willson
Christopher Estep Elijah Owens Garrett WrightKyla Faust Kaitlin Rhymer John Yeazel
President’s All-Academic Team (Graduating with 4.0 GPAs)Recognized individually by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President, during a special reception earlier this evening.
William Allen Christopher Estep Andrew OsborneJesse Ball Kyla Faust Maria Rice
Bronston-James Batara Hannah Fink Jeffrey RobinsonSarah Black Victoria Fleming Taylor Slaughter
Christina Blevins Tina Fullington Darrell SmithMatthew Boyd Melinda Gouge Logan TaylorKevin Brown Brent Grindstaff Paul Taylor III
Shawna Burrow Peter Hartman Carolyne ThomasWilliam Byington Victoria Hewlett Kelly TolleyRyan Campbell Alicia Holley Christopher VermejanJustin Carter Brittanie Hubbard Suzanne Watson
Christopher Cody Landis Johnson James WeaverCharity Conkin Melindalou Johnson Isaac WentzEthan Crawford Annie King Kimberly WheelerJason Crawford Mary Klug Heather White
Austin Cross Eileen Madden Heather WillsonWhitney Culbertson Savannah Maxwell Garrett Wright
John Deakins Ashlee Miller John YeazelDavid Dexter Jimmy MurphyJacob Ellis Melissa Napier
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All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team ScholarsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee..............................................................................................Victoria Hewlett Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar..........................................................................Paul Taylor III
President’s Academic Leadership AwardsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President Recipients: Myka Baker, Kyla Faust, Victoria Hewlett, Cassandra Ross, Tessa Ross, Carly Sluder, Paul Taylor III
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Volunteer Northeast State AwardsPresented by Dr. Laura Barnett, Professor of Speech, and Dr. Rick Merritt, Professor of Speech
Volunteers of the Year: Faculty................................................................................................................................................................Wayne Loving Staff.......................................................................................................................................................................Julie Murray Student................................................................................................................................................................Caroline Little Student Organization..............................................................................................Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Iota Chi Chapter Military Mail Awards: Faculty........................................................................................................................................................................Ray Allen Staff.................................................................................................................................................................Raylene Steward Student.................................................................................................................................................................Heather Allen Student Organization..............................................................................................................................................TRiO CLuB
Student Organization PresidentsPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs
Alpha Sigma Lambda, Nu Sigma Chi Chapter......................................................................................................Lance Lukens American Welding Society...................................................................................................................................Robert Broyles Argumentation and Debate Society....................................................................................................................Paul Taylor III Art Club..........................................................................................................................................................Katherine Moody Campus Progressives........................................................................................................................................Benjamin Hunt Computer Gaming Club......................................................................................................................................Ethan Frazier Council for Leadership, Advocacy, and Student Success...................................................................................Paul Taylor III DREAM Club......................................................................................................................................................Anthony Walls Northeast State Scholars Foundation.................................................................................................................Anthony Walls Northeast State Student Navigators........................................................................................................................Caleb Heard Northeast State Student Navigators....................................................................................................................Matthew Poole Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Iota Chi Chapter, Fall.....................................................................................................Carly Sluder Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Iota Chi Chapter, Spring..................................................................................................Myka Baker Sci-fi/FantasyGuild...............................................................................................................................................Kermit Swan StudentTrafficCourt...............................................................................................................................................Anna Heath Student Veterans of America...............................................................................................................................Breanne Gann Students in Action Service Club, Fall.....................................................................................................................Chris Miller Students in Action Service Club, Spring............................................................................................................Pamela Mooney A Toast to Education.........................................................................................................................................Brittni Edwards TRiO CLuB................................................................................................................................................................Zoe Sibley Volunteer Northeast State...................................................................................................................................Paul Taylor III
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor AwardPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs
Nominees: John Adcox, Student Veterans of America; Amanda Baldwin-Estep, DREAM Club; Francis Canedo, Campus Progressives/Gay-Straight Alliance/Los Americanos; Rayma Gibbs, Northeast State Scholars Foundation; Dr. Kurt Kominek, Computer Gaming Club; Dr. Rick Merritt, Argumentation and Debate Society; Elizabeth Sloan, Drama Club/Gay-Straight Alliance
CommunityWe serve the greater community. We will be good stewards of the public trust,
and we commit to being an economic driver in the region.
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Recipient: Rayma Gibbs, Northeast State Scholars Foundation
Maxine Smith Fellows Program RecognitionPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
2015 Fellow Graduate..................................................................................Francis Canedo, Assistant Professor of Spanish Outstanding Alumni Award.................................................................................................................Donald Coleman, Class of 1987Presented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
Don Coleman’s public service efforts span more than 30 years. His service as an EMT-Paramedic has impacted countless lives of trauma victims and their families. His commitment to EMS education and training has helped increase the performance expectations and standards required of the state’s emergency responders. During 20 years of service as aSWATteamParamedicandReservePoliceOfficer,Doncompiledover4,250volunteerhoursandparticipatedinover 100SWATmissionswhileprotectingandprovidingmedicalcareforofficersandcitizensoftheregion.Hebeganhis employment with Northeast State Community College in 1985 and currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Emergency Medical Technology. Don earned his EMT-Paramedic certificationfromNortheastStatein1987andisagraduateofEastTennesseeStateUniversitywithbachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Outstanding Student AwardPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
Finalists: Abigail Hathorn, Broadcasting; Victoria Hewlett, Speech Communication/Sociology; Matthew Poole, General Transfer; Paul Taylor III, Sociology/Speech Communication/Mass Communication; Anthony Walls, Network Engineering Technology/Computer Programming/General Transfer
Semi-Finalists: Matthew Boyd, Pre-Nursing; Brianna Franklin, Pre-Nursing; Breanne Gann, Pre-Nursing; Anna Heath, General Transfer; Joseph Hicks, Speech Communication; Mary Klug, Teacher Education Pre K-3; Cassandra Ross, Biology; Tessa Ross, Psychology/Pre-Occupational Therapy; Amber Salley, Nursing; Sarah Stapleton, History
Recipient: Victoria Hewlett, Speech Communication/Sociology
Distinguished Employee AwardsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
Distinguished Support Staff:
Nominees: Dottie Corey, Mitzi Daniel, Rayma Gibbs, Bernice Hagaman, Duuna Jordan, Pamela Parton, Samantha Rowlett, James Sell
Recipient: Dottie Corey, Personnel Assistant
Distinguished Administrative/Professional Staff:
Nominees: Amanda Adams, Erin Blevins, Tonya Cassell, Lorie Fulton, Tamra Harris, Josh Johnson, Jennifer Starling, Denise Walker, Greg Walters, Dr. Xiaoping Wang
Recipient: Jennifer Starling, Dean of Enrollment Management
Distinguished Faculty Member:
Nominees: Dr. Louise Dickson, Tempi Hale, Dr. Sandra Hiortdahl, Thomas McNeil, Dr. Rickey Ray, Elizabeth Sloan, Dayna Smithers
Recipient: Tempi Hale, Associate Professor of English
Closing: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President
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Awards HostsMegan Almaroad, Erin Blevins, Matt DeLozier,
Jessica Fields, Greg Walters
Ceremony HostElizabeth Sloan
Disability Seating and InterpretersSharon Hulse, M. J. Light, Betty Mask
Distinguished Employee AwardsDEA Selection Committee, Megan Jones
Emergency ResponseJohn Edens, Brian Johnson, Kim Rapcan BSN RN
Facilities/MeadowViewMelissa Glover, Greg Walters
Floor ManagersErin Blevins, Josh Johnson, Keith Glover,
Melissa Glover
FoundationDr. Leigh Hornsby, Carol Lyon
Honors GraduatesDeidra Close, Samantha Rowlett
MusicAustin Bennett, Frederica Cook, Northeast State
Choral Ensemble, Tawana Teague
Outstanding Alumni AwardOAA Selection Committee, Rebekah Bishop, Gloria Bridges
Outstanding Student AwardOSA Selection Committee, Russell Bowman, Melissa Glover,
Greg Walters
PhotographyBob Carpenter, David Grace, Tom Wilson,
Carson Waugh
Program/PrintingJonathan Brooks, Mark Fleming, Jeff Grindstaff,
Greg Walters
President’s OfficeCindy Christian, Pamela Hammond
Honors ConvocationCommittees
Program Area AwardsAcademic Deans, Melissa Glover,Dr. Lana Hamilton, Greg Walters
Publicity/MascotAmanda Adams, Jonathan Brooks,
Bob Carpenter, Brenda Griggs, J. P. the Mascot,Tom Wilson
RegistrationKathy Albright, Marsha Elam, Rayma Gibbs, Melissa Glover,
Shelia Jackson, Tony Kay, Amanda Miller, Cathy Phillips,Shawna Shafer
Registration Awards TableMark Beaty, Anthony Walls
Set UpRebekah Bishop, Heather Blair, Pat Chandler, Kathy Coleman, Marsha Elam, Jessica Fields, Shelia Jackson, Josh Johnson,
Beverly Leonard, Amanda Miller, Cathy Phillips, Jennifer Starling, Greg Walters
Special Guests and PresentersVicki Cordero, Shelby McKenzie
Seating/Ushers/E & IJulie Dykes, Jim Henrichs, Northeast State Scholars
Foundation, Northeast State Student Navigators,Virginia Salmon
SignageJonathan Brooks, Greg Walters
Stage EscortsHannah Goodman, Anna Heath
Student WorkersAlicia Blasini, Taylor Slaughter
Videography/Media ServicesBrandon Burleson, Chris Mitchell, Eric Morritt, Tate Stophel,
Carson Waugh
VIP Card SortMegan Almaroad, Pat Chandler, Jessica Fields,
Beverly Leonard, Elizabeth Sloan
VIP Card RunnersHeather Blair, Alicia Blasini, Erin Blevins, Will Riddle,
Denise Walker
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Honors Convocation music provided by the Northeast State Choral EnsembleDr. Charles Charlton, Ruth Davis, David Haga, Dylen Harvey, Jim Henson, Sheila Jackson, Sherri Jones,
Shelby McKenzie, Linnea Olson, Raylene Steward, Cassandra WaldronDirected by Tawana Teague, Assistant Professor of Music
Accompanied by Frederica Cook, Piano
Selections: Swing Down, Chariot! with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel (Arranged by Greg Gilpan)And Wherever You Go (Douglas E. Wagner)
Celebration (Arranged by Kirby Shaw)
President’s All-Academic Team Reception music arranged by Austin Bennett
Program Area, Outstanding Alumni, Outstanding Student, and Distinguished Employee Award recipients are asked to remain after tonight’s ceremony and report to the photography area for photographs. Individual and event photos will be posted at
www.NortheastStatephotos.com for your convenience.
Copies of Echoes and Images will be available in the lobby after the ceremony.
Institutional Honors
Visit www.NortheastState.edu/InstitutionalHonors to learn more about Northeast State’s Institutional Honorsand to view recipient histories.
Join our Alumni Community at alumni.NortheastState.edu. Reconnect with the College and your classmates through participation in our new alumni and friends online community.
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