HONORS
2014- 2015
DAY
F R I D AY, M AY 1 , 2 0 1 5
KELLEY GYMNASIUM
10:00 A.M.
We l c o m e
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to
Calhoun Community College’s 46th Annual Honors
Day Program. Calhoun’s vision is “Success for every
student.” At today’s program, you will see students
from every discipline who have succeeded. These
students are the best of the best. I wish continued
success for each student as they move forward to
achieve their educational and career goals.
I wish to thank every family member and friend for
joining us as we celebrate our students and their
accomplishments.
Sincerely,
James S. Klauber, Ph.D.
President
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For ty-Sixth Annual
Honors Day Convocation
F R I D AY, M AY 1 , 2 0 1 5
Processional March ........................................................................................ Gail Warth
Presiding............................................................................................... Dr. Kermit Carter
Dean for Student Affairs
Invocation...................................................................................................Brittany Locke
Top Ten Student &
SGA President
National Anthem..................................................................................Calhoun Chorale
Director - Granville Oldham
Welcome.............................................................................................. Dr. James Klauber
President
“My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord”.........................................Calhoun Chorale
Arr. By: Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
“Amazing Graze”.............................................................................. Calhoun Jazz Band
Arr. By: Aaron Weitekamp
Director – Jimmy Cantrell
Interpreter.................................................................................................... Sharon Ditto
Deaf Access
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recognition of Achievement
WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
Jennifer Leigh Amesbury
Yazmin Arroro-Sola
Bethany Ann Boydstun
Lacey Burleson
James Thomas Burton, II
Mariah Cantrell
Daniel Matthew Caywood
Sarah Chavers
Makenzie Rae Childress
Patricia Crump
Munguntuya E. Edington
Adam Bruce Elwood
Anna Felis
Eric Frost
Anchal Ghera
KirstenTaylor Gilbert
Scott Peterson Graham
Adrienne Griggs
Michael W. Harris
Quiana Arnette Harris
Caitlyn Hayden
Nada Hebah
Grayson Rivers Hovater
Kelli J. Irons
William L. Irvin, IV
Melody Elizabeth Jones
Alyssa Karl
Jessica Nicole Ledlow
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
Brittany Locke
Dustin James Lorance
Shekinah Mason
Daniel W. Maul
Latrice D. Morris
Timothy J. Mullican
Giorgia Palma
Elayne Patton
Taylor Peters
Laura Pierce
Theresa Rejer
Yashira Rodriquez
Jamie Kristin Rogers
Michaela Russell
Jennifer Schroeder
Christie Seltmann
Arlevia Smith
Marshall Smith
William Cody Stein
Leah Stephenson
Justin Stewart
James Sweeney
Jaime Thigpen
Nikia M. Turner
Vincent J.Voss
Brett Walker
Britney Kaye Watkins
Christina Danielle Webster
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Scholarships to Four-Year
Colleges & Universities
A L A B A M A A & M U N I V E R S I T Y ������������������Presented by Courtney Jones
Jerome Rymer Caitlyn Hayden Transfer Merit Scholarshiparship
Athletic Scholarship
AT H E N S STAT E U N I V E R S I T Y .........................Presented by Penny Roberts
Anna Felis Audrie Hamann
Katelyn Harmening Michaela Hartman Meaghan Mullican Taylor Peters Andrew Terry Jennifer Amesbury Elizabeth Bozeman
Brooke Hamann
Daniel Johnson
Mashica Garth Bethany Gingerich Jaime Thigpen Taylor Peters Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
Academic Scholarship
Student Based Scholarship
Student Based Scholarship
Student Based Scholarship
All Alabama Academic Scholarship
A U B U R N U N I V E R S I T Y ............................................. Presented by Jessie Shealey
Olivia Angel Savanna Carleton James S. Boyd Scholarship
Auburn Alum Association Endowed
Scholarship
Phillip Corlew AU Board of Trustees Scholarship &
Ever to Conquer Scholarship
Liberty Espey AU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Brock Hester AU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Connell Hodges AU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Mark LaBathe AU Board of Trustees Scholarship
Russell Reed Lawrence County Friends of Agriculture
Scholarship
B E R R Y CO L L E G E ..................................................Presented by Dr. Kermit Carter
Kirsten Gilbert
Academic Scholarship
B LU E M O U N TA I N CO L L E G E ��������������������������������Presented by Dr. Carter
Makenzie Childress
Shelby Kerr
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Athletic Scholarship
Athletic Scholarship
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
T R OY STAT E U N I V E R S I T Y ........................................Presented by Dr. Carter
Justin Friend
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN BIRMINGHAM
Emily Burnett
Yesseliz Feria
Jennifer Schroeder
Athletic Scholarship
Presented by Wendy Scripps
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
U A H U N T SV I L L E ............................................Presented by Anna Beth Thomason
Jacob Adams
Alex Anderson
Olivia Angel
Nathan Bradbury
Joshua Brookover
Jeremy Burris
Lacey Burleson Elle Campbell
Caroline Cloud
Vanessa L. Cole
Jordan C. Cox
Kimberly A. Croft
Sean Dafter
McKenna Dobson
Brittany Durham
Joel Easter
Munguntuya Edington Schonna Fleming
Jeremy R. Frost
Holly Elizabeth Guthrie
Quineshia Harris
Sean Hayes
Allison Hodges
Tyler Scott Hogan
Savannah Holland
Jared Hornbuckle
Tessa Hornsby
LaLonne Humphrey
William Irvin
David A. Jordan
Robert Jordan
Alyssa Kissinger
Reagan Lindsey
Brittany Locke Jake Loring
Shelley Mackay
Rebecca Magee
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
& University Women’s Club
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
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Christopher Mitchell
Janine Musnit
Kathryn Neeley
Caleb Neiman
Meghan Palmer
Michael Partridge
Matthew A. Phillips
ShannonR. Phillips
Eliceo Ramirez-Tomas
Colette Reynolds
Kelsey Reynolds
Martin Richards
Anna Leigh Roberts
Yashira Rodriguez Jaime Roman
Savannah Rutherford
Mahmood Saeed
Hunter Schatz
Ray Sherbourne
Alexandria Sholar
Jennifer Schroeder
Gabrielle Sims
Hye Sin
Edward Smith
Eryn Smith
Joshua D. Smith
Matthew R. Stewart
Cynthie Storm-Jessett
Elizabeth Story
Molly Sulcer
Jordan Dean Thomas
Kayla R.Vaughn
LeighAne Walker
Taylor Watkins
Christina Webster Jessica Wells
McKenzie Winsett
Bayli Wolfe
Thad Wooley
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
David L. Graves Memorial
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Super Scholar Transfer
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Super Scholar Transfer
U N I V E R S I T Y O F A L A B A M A ���������������������������������������Presented by Katie Bivens
Elizabeth Bozeman
Taylor G. Powell Carly Swanson Presidential Scholarship
Mrs. Nevrik Bahakel Transfer Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship
U N I V E R S I T Y O F M O N T E VA L LO ���������������������������� Presented by Dr. Carter
Rachael Edmonson
Jamie Rogers
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Community College President’s Scholarship
Community College President’s Scholarship &
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recognition of
Special Achievements
AT H L E T E O F T H E Y E A R
Presented by Dr. Nancy Keenum – Athletic Director
This award is given to an athlete who has demonstrated outstanding academic and
athletic performance during his or her tenure at Calhoun. This student will represent
Calhoun for the Conference Athlete of the Year Award.
Re cipie n t : Make n z ie Ch i ldr ess
J A M E S B . A L L E N P I N AWA R D
The late United States Senator James B. Allen from Alabama was a strong advocate for
order in the U.S. Senate and in the lives of his constituents. The James B. Allen Pin is
presented to a Calhoun student(s) who has demonstrated order through citizenship,
scholarship, and service.
Re c i p i e n ts :
Z h uoy an Li & S h ek ina h Ma son
K E I T H W I L E Y S I G M A K A P PA D E L T A AWA R D
Presented by Dr. Leigh Ann Rhea – English Faculty
This award is selected by the local SKD sponsors and is based on academic merit
and service. The national dues/expenses for this award recipient are paid by the local
chapter.This student is also given the opportunity to attend the National Sigma Kappa
Delta conference each spring.
Re cipie n t :
S t e ph e n S h effield
D R . S H E I L A H . BY R D
SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented by Dr. Leigh Ann Rhea – English Faculty
The National Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society offers cash awards of $750
to members of Sigma Kappa Delta who are actively involved in the chapter during
the semester of application. Each winner may use the scholarship award as he/she
chooses. The Dr. Sheila H. Byrd Service Scholarship honors the longest serving
National Director of Sigma Kappa Delta. This scholarship awards $750 yearly.
Re cipie n t : S t e ph e n S h effield
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
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LO I S E . COT T R E L L , J R .
F O U N D AT I O N F O R E X C E L L E N C E I N L O N G
TERM CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Presented by Bret McGill, Dean, Health Sciences Division
This award is given to a Practical Nursing student in the spring semester who has
successfully passed one semester of nursing courses, maintained at least a 2.5 grade
point average, and is deemed in need of financial assistance. The recipient is awarded
$500 per semester, must be an Alabama resident and must perform a portion of
clinical experiences in a long-term facility.
Re c i p i e n t s : Jan n Hugge r & Tia Mor r is
M O S T O U T S T A N D I N G WA R H AW K
The Calhoun Warhawks (official student ambassadors for the College) nominate one
member of their organization each year for this award. This student has exemplified
great leadership and scholarship over the previous year among his/her peers in this
prestigious organization.
Re cipie n t : Kes h a Dot son
MR. AND MISS CALHOUN
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
This honor is voted on by the Calhoun student body.
D EC AT U R C A M P U S
J u s t in Lon g & B rit t an y Lock e
H U N T SV I L L E C A M P U S
Quin es h ia Harris
S K I L L S U SA W I N N E R S
Presented by Bethany Clem Shockney, Dean, Business/CIS,
Technologies and Workforce Development
1ST PLACE: TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS..............Jonathan Slack
1ST PLACE: JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION.............................................. Kyle Brakke
1ST PLACE: INTERNETWORKING.................................................................Daniel Maul
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1ST
1ST
1ST
1ST
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.................................Nicholas Cordier
INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS.....................................Hunter Pack
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING....................................... James Coleman
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING................................. Thomas Rutherford
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
2ND
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
TECHNICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS....... Maribeth Newman
RESIDENTIAL WIRING.......................................................Nathan Steele
INTERNETWORKING...............................................................Jeffery Niles
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY..................................... Jeffrey Waters
INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS.......................... Craig Van Pamel
CUSTOMER SERVICE...................................................Christian Phillips
CNC TURNING SPECIALIST........................................Gregory Stanley
CNC MILLING SPECIALIST..............................................Adam Elwood
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.............................................Lakin Lovett
3RD
3RD
3RD
3RD
3RD
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
PLACE:
JOB SKILL DEMONSTRATION.....................................Courtney Clem
INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS................................... Blake Zirbel
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING..........................................Jazmin Valdez
WELDING..................................................................Antonio Hawk-Horton
TECHNICAL DRAFTING....................................................... Brandon Hitt
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
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Recognition of Achievement
within Academic Disciplines
Presented by Dr. Alicia Taylor –
Vice President for Instruction & Student Success
M O S T O U T S TA N D I N G S T U D E N T S
BUSINESS, CIS AND TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION
ACCOUNTING. . ...........................................................Kathryn P. Neeley
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION......................................Elizabeth A. Self
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS............... William A. Stephens
SALON & SPA MANAGEMENT. . ............................Calista Blankenship
ECONOMICS .................................................................. Lance P. Smith
PARALEGAL STUDIES..................................................... Natasha Ennis
AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY. . ............................................Sean B. Perry
AIR CONDITIONING/REFRIGERATION. . ........................... Andy Stowe
AUTOMATION/ROBOTICS..........................................Stephen Mobley
DESIGN DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY. . ............................ Samuel T. Benn
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY............................................... Daniel Byrd
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE........................................ Jordan Thomas
MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY.......................Benjamin J. Troutman
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY................................................Austin Reeves
RENEWABLE ENERGY.................................................... Harold Rodgers
WELDING.. ...........................................................Antonio Hawk-Horton
HEALTH DIVISION
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING...................................... Christy Payne
PRACTICAL NURSING . . ......................................................Jann Hugger
CLINICAL LAB TECHNICIAN. . ......................................... Amanda Mote
DENTAL ASSISTING . . .................................................. Hannah Sullivan
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. . ................... Mallory Black Bobbit
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT .. ..................................... Amy Walts
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY ........................................... Holden Grimes
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
ENGLISH....................................................................................... Bethany Boydstun
FOREIGN LANGUAGE. . ................................................... Laura Jimenez
SPEECH. . ................................................................................. Sara Coble
FINE ARTS
ART.. .................................................................................... Naomi Brown
BAND.................................................................................. Jacob McNatt
CHORALE. . ........................................................................ Cassia Mathis
COMPUTER GRAPHICS .. .......................................... Heather Mahoney
GUITAR...............................................................................Seth Edwards
ADA N. MOSS AWARD ........................................... Kyle Vellacott-Ford
MUSIC INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS.. ........................ Jacob McNatt
THEATRE........................................................................Elisha Goodman
SOCIAL SCIENCES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT..................................................Emilia Obiekea
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................................Walter Gunn
GEOGRAPHY. . ..................................................................Nathan Collier
HISTORY......................................................................... Melanie Ashley
PHILOSOPHY ................................................................... Keely Roberts
PHYSICAL EDUCATION.. ............................................... Christi Seltman
POLITICAL SCIENCE. . ..................................................... Carson Turner
PSYCHOLOGY................................................................ Martrena Haley
RELIGION . . ........................................................................... John Kelley
SOCIOLOGY................................................................... Karlene Aguon
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
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MATHEMATICS, NATURAL SCIENCES, &
PRE-ENGINEERING DIVISION
MATHEMATICS.. ........................................................ Nathan Q. Weldon
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY............................................... Tyler Hogan
ASTRONOMY. . ........................................................................ Jane Davis
BIOLOGY..................................................................................Heath Bell
CHEMISTRY. . ..................................................................... Collin Hunter
MICROBIOLOGY............................................................ Kyra McMahan
PHYSICS (TIE). . .................................................................. Roman Bodart
Sierra Nave
PRE-ENGINEERING. . .................................................... Anderson Young
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Recognition of
Highest Achievement
Presented by Dr. James Klauber –
President
A A C C / P H I T H E T A K A P PA / U S A T O D AY
ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN NOMINEES
Yes s e l iz Mich e l l e Fe ria
Tay l or Pe t e rs
COCA-COLA GOLD SCHOLAR
Tay l or Pe t e rs
ALL-ALABAMA ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERS
Yes s e l iz Mich e l l e Fe ria
Tay l or Pe t e rs
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Top Ten
Most Outstanding Students
JAMES THOMAS BURTON, II – is a Microcomputer Applications major from Huntsville,
Alabama. He currently serves as the Interim President of the Photography and
Broadcasting Club, Senator for SGA, and is an active member of the Emerging Scholars
Program, Baptist Campus Ministries, Calhoun Entrepreneurs Club, as well as both the Phi
Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta honor societies. James is active in his community
through volunteering at his local church by operating the soundboard and recording
system. He is also a member of Huntsville Indie Filmmakers. His goal is to complete his education at
Athens State University and obtain a position where he can be challenged to use his various skills in
photography, videography, audio recording, computer use, data analysis, writing, and public speaking. His
GPA is 4.0.
VICTORIA DENSLOW – is a Nursing major from Hartselle, Alabama. She currently serves
as an officer for the Calhoun Drama Club, is active as an actor, singer, and dancer for the
Calhoun’s Theater Program, and is active in both the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa
Delta honor societies. She was the recipient of the Betsy Cantrell Memorial Scholarship
for the 2014-2015 year. Victoria is active in her community through volunteering with the
Decatur Chamber of Commerce, teaching 5th and 6th graders at her local church, and
assisting as a school nurse at the local elementary school. Her goal is to obtain her nursing degree from
Calhoun and then eventually continue her education to become a nurse practitioner. She would also like
to minor in Spanish in order to better serve her community. Her GPA is 3.8.
ANNA FELIS – is a Child Development major from Madison, Alabama. She is an active
member of Phi Theta Kappa, was named to the President’s List several semesters, and
has received numerous scholarships from Calhoun in the past two years. She is also a
member of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Anna
is active in her community through teaching children’s Bible Study and serving as a
Sunday School teacher and nursery worker at her local church. Her goal is to complete
her education at Athens State University and eventually obtain her master’s degree in Library Science in
order to become a children’s Librarian. Her GPA is 4.0.
YESSELIZ MICHELLE FERIA – is a Chemistry major from Huntsville, Alabama. She was
named as one of only two students nominated as Calhoun’s All USA Academic Team
members for 2015. She is an active officer/member for the Phi Theta Kappa honor
society. Yesseliz serves her community by volunteering at local elementary schools and
the United Way through Calhoun’s Service Learning Program. Her goal is to pursue a
degree at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, with a major in Chemistry and a
minor in Forensics. She would like to eventually work in a criminal lab for the FBI. Her GPA is 3.6.
KIRSTEN GILBERT – is a General Studies major from Huntsville, Alabama. She is a member
of Phi Theta Kappa and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Kirsten is active in her community through her participation on the choir and praise team
at her local church. She was also a Vacation Bible School volunteer. She also volunteers
at the local Downtown Rescue Mission. Kirsten’s goal is to pursue a degree in Psychology
with a minor in Business and eventually become a psychologist. She would enjoy working
with foster children and families in order to help them find and adapt to new homes. Her GPA is 3.7.
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GRAYSON “RIVERS” HOVATER – is a General Studies major from Madison, Alabama. He
currently serves as Campus Coordinator of the Student Government Association at
the Huntsville campus. He is a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American
Universities and Colleges. Rivers serves his community through volunteering at Manna
House, which is a facility that provides food and supplies to the local homeless community.
He also serves as a Worship Intern at his local church and contributes through his talents
as a musician, singer, and songwriter. He has also assisted with setting up and coordinating many events
at his church. Rivers’ goal is to eventually obtain a master’s degree in Theology/Religion, with a minor in
Music and become a pastor or worship leader someday. His GPA is 3.6.
BRITTANY LOCKE – is a General Studies major from Elkmont, Alabama. She currently
serves as President for SGA at the Decatur campus, President for Baptist Campus
Ministries, a Peer Mentor for the Emerging Scholars Program, and is an active member
of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Brittany also serves as a student representative on
Calhoun’s Achieving the Dream committee. She also serves as a work study student in the
Student Affairs Division. Brittany serves her community through active involvement in
her local church and through participation in many mission trips over the years to places like Mississippi,
Kansas, Tennessee, and Michigan. Her goal is to obtain an Accounting degree from UA Huntsville in
order to eventually help others to manage their money and complete their taxes correctly. Her GPA is 3.7.
TAYLOR PETERS – is a General Studies major from Meridianville, Alabama. She was
named as one of only two students nominated as Calhoun’s All USA Academic Team
members for 2015. She currently serves as a both President and Senator for SGA at the
Huntsville campus, as well as a Calhoun Warhawk ambassador. She is also an active
member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. Taylor serves her community through
her involvement as a worship leader and choir member at her local church, as well as
an assistant teacher and nursery worker. Her ultimate goal is to complete her degree in Education from
Athens State University and ultimately become a math teacher. She hopes to create a fun and creative
environment for learning a subject such as math that can be very intimidating to some students. Her
GPA is 4.0.
MICHAELA RUSSELL – is a Nursing major from Ardmore, Alabama. She is an active
member of the Calhoun Nursing Club, the Alabama Public Health Association, and Phi
Theta Kappa honor society. She is a member of Who’s Who Among Students in American
Universities and Colleges. Michaela is involved in her community by serving as a team
captain and raising funds at Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Through her
personal experience of being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, she was inspired to
become a nurse. After obtaining her Nursing degree at Calhoun, she would like to eventually serve as an
oncology nurse and provide encouragement and hope for others diagnosed with cancer. Her GPA is 3.8.
JAIME NICOLE THIGPEN – is a General Studies major from Athens, Alabama. She is an
active peer mentor and sociology tutor for Calhoun’s Emerging Scholars Program. She
serves as an active member of both the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta honor
societies, and was the Vice President of the Calhoun Entrepreneurs Club in spring 2013.
Jaime serves her community through her involvement as a peer mentor for the youth
and young adults at her local church, as well as a volunteer as a team mom for her son’s
high school football team. Jaime’s career goal is to eventually obtain a bachelor’s degree in Sociology
and a master’s degree in Psychology in order to counsel youth and young adults with addictions and
behavioral disorders. Her GPA is 3.8.
H O N O R S D AY 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5
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2014-2015
Outstanding Teaching and
Service Awards
O U T S TA N D I N G
FA C U L T Y
S t e ve n Th re l ke l d
O U T S T A N D I N G T E C H N I C A L FA C U L T Y
S cot t Th ron e be rry
O U T S TA N D I N G S U P P O R T S TA F F
G w e n B ake r
O U T S TA N D I N G A D M I N I S T R AT O R
B re t McG il l
Conclusion ......................................................................................... Dr. James Klauber
Recessional March ......................................................................................... Gail Warth
P L E AS E J O I N U S FO R A P I C N I C
I M M E D I A T E LY F O L L O W I N G T H E C E R E M O N Y
T O D AY !
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CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CALHOUN
JAZZ BAND
CALHOUN
CHORALE
CALHOUN
WARHAWKS
Director Jimmy Cantrell
Director –
Granville Oldham
Ed Taylor
James Blakenshep
Isabella Bowers
Sam Breeding
Terrie Brewer
Philip Byers
Janee Donaldson
Logan Emerson
Austin Fore
Dakota Guzman
Centario Langford
Jacob McNutt
Taylor Miller
David Moon
Caleb Moore
Michael Morgan
Tyler Owens
James Peterson
Steven Rose
Zach Smith
Jerome Villarreal
William Whetzel
Audra Beck
Thomas Boland
Isabella Bowers
Kevin Boyles
Nicholas Bullock
Miguel Castanon
Demetrius Davis
Rachael Edmonson
Maegan Edwards
Holly Gaston
Rexchelle Jarman
Daniel Johnson
Jerryn Jones
Michael King
Elliott Lane
Jacob Larsen
Christopher Lorio
Cassia Mathis
Corbin McCants
Jacob Motes
Laura Moyers
Sheila Newsome
Charles Petersen
Austin Pugh
Allison Roberts
Hannah Stephens
Tamara Strickland
Bryna Toland
Carson Turner
Kally Vaughn
Kyle Vellacott-Ford
Sponsors –
Sherika Attipoe,
Doug Brazier, Janet
Kincherlow-Martin,
Lanita Parker
Becca Brazier
Leah Butler
Tequila Cohen
Destiny Collins
Shanice Dixon
Kesha Dotson, V-Pres.
Quin Harris, President
Bailey Hays
LaLonne Humphrey
Emsley Jones
Victoria Jones
Mallory Kilpatrick
Marissa Lucento
Ryan Nichols
Taylor Peters
Hunter Smith
Anna-Margaret Sparks
Bailey Taylor
Connor Thompson