Commencement
Roane State Community College
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10 a.m.
Harriman, Tennessee
2016 Commencement
Welcome to the 2016 commencement of Roane State
Community College’s 2015–16 academic year.
Commencement is the most important ceremony in the life of a
Roane State Community College student. The entire Roane State
community extends cordial greetings to parents, spouses, relatives,
and friends gathered here for this significant ceremony. We celebrate
the success of our graduates, who have spent years of study to earn
a Roane State Community College degree.
Today’s ceremony recognizes our students’ academic achievements
at Roane State and begins a new era in their careers. A single
theme unites us all today–the joy of accomplishment.
Roane State Community College has ten locations across East Tennessee–
the Roane County flagship campus; an Oak Ridge campus; higher education
centers in Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Morgan, Loudon and Scott
counties; a center for health science education in West Knoxville; and a
higher education Workforce Training Facility in Clinton.
Students listed in this program have either completed all requirements for graduation fall term
or are candidates for graduation in the spring or summer term. Inclusion in this Commencement
program does not signify graduation for those in candidate status, as one or more of the candidates
listed herein may not be able to complete all requirements within that time.
A Brief History
Roane State provides transfer and career preparation study options, as well
as continuing education and developmental education. Designed for students
who plan to transfer to senior institutions, the Roane State academic transfer
curricula includes two years of instruction in the humanities, mathematics,
natural sciences, and social sciences to build a strong liberal arts background
during the freshman and sophomore years. Roane State graduates may
transfer to in-state senior institutions or to out-of-state universities and
professional schools.
Roane State’s career preparation programs train students in business
management, health science, nursing, contemporary management,
criminal justice, and other fields for students desiring associate degrees
or certificates. In this role, Roane State offers more health science options
than any other community college in the state.
Roane State’s continuing education opportunities are provided through a
variety of non-credit courses that do not require admission to the college.
These courses are offered for personal enrichment, for compliance with
business and industrial requirements, for specific technological
information and for general cultural benefits.
Founded in 1971, Roane State is accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Presidents of Roane State
Dr. Cuyler A. Dunbar
1970 - 1988
Dr. Sherry L. Hoppe
1989 - 2000
William S. Fuqua, III (Interim President)
2000 - 2001
Dr. Wade B. McCamey
2001 - 2005
Dr. Gary Goff
2005 - 2012
Dr. Chris Whaley
2012 - present
Accredited Program Accrediting Body
Business Management Technology &
Contemporary Management
Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Dental Hygiene Commission on Dental Accreditation
(CODA)
Early Childhood Education
National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEVC)
EMT-Paramedic
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Health Information Technology
Commission on Accreditation for
Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM)
Massage Therapy
Commission on Massage Therapy
Accreditation (COMTA)
Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN)
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Accreditation Council for Occupational
Therapy Education (ACOTE)
Opticianry
Commission on Opticianry
Accreditation (COA)
Paralegal
American Bar Association Approved
Pharmacy Technician
American Society of Health System
Pharmacists (ASHP)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Polysomnography
Committee on Accreditation of
Polysomnographic Technologist
Education (CoAPSG); Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Radiologic Technology
Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Respiratory Therapy Technology
Commission on Accreditation for
Respiratory Care (CoARC)
The Ceremonial Mace
The mace was initially modeled after a twelfth century implement of war.
Today it symbolizes the authority of the university to carry out its mission,
especially the granting of degrees. Roane State Community College’s mace is
used on ceremonial occasions in the life of the college. It is carried by the mace
attendant during the academic procession, and has a prominent place on stage.
The ceremonial mace and staff were handcrafted by local craftsman Troy
Heaton for Roane State Community College in 2007. An enamel color-filled
medal of the college crest adds dimension to the walnut Roane State Community
College mace. The college crest signifies the founding date of the flagship
campus in 1971. Highlighting the walnut are polished gold plates inscribed
with the founding date of the Roane State Oak Ridge Campus and the
founding dates of each of Roane State’s Higher Education Centers.
The Presidential Chain of Office
A medallion or seal of office, worn by the head of an educational institution, is
a practice that dates back to the Middle Ages. In those times, a seal was used
to mark documents as official. Wearing the seal eventually became a symbol
of authority. For centuries, custom handcrafted Chains of Office have honored
the highest officials of education with an instantly visual recognition of the
authority of office. Roane State Community College’s Chain of Office designed
by the Medallic Art Company consists of a bronze medallion of the college crest
surrounded by a wreath. The chain contains small bronze plates inscribed with
the name of the current Roane State Community College president and also the
past presidents and their dates of service.
DVDs and Photographs
DVD recording is by Matt Waters, Assistant Professor of Communications,
and his students at Roane State Community College. Copies may be purchased
from the Center for Teaching Arts and Technology (CTAT) office by completing
the order form found at the Roane State website (keyword: commencement)
or by phoning (865) 882-4556. DVDs of the event will be mailed out
upon receipt of payment.
Photographs of commencement are available through Graduation Images of
Nashville. Photographs of each graduating student will be taken on the stage
and a second photo is taken as you return to your seat. Color proofs will be
mailed within a week. Also your images will be available to view on the website
www.gradimages.com within 24-48 hours.
Other video recording or photography equipment
is not permitted on the gym floor.
Prelude
Friday
The Roane State Jazz Band
Beyond the Sea by Charles Trenet, Jack Lawrence
Fly Me to the Moon by Bart Howard
Cute by Neil Hefti
Equinox by John Coltrane
Gentle Rain by Luis Bonfa
Autumn Leaves by Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer
A Child is Born by Thad Jones
Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sultans of Swing by Mark Knopfler
A Song for You by Leon Russell
Ghost of a Chance by Victor Young, Ned Washington, Bing Crosby
Over the Rainbow by Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg
Celebration Singers
The Star Spangled Banner
Processional and Recessional
Dr. Geol Greenlee, Keyboard
Bryce Laughlin, Guitar
Saturday
Concert Choir/Celebration Singers
O the Beautiful Treasures by Richard Lakey
Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal arranged by Alice Parker
Lord, Have Mercy by Pepper Choplin
Swing Down, Chariot by André J. Thomas
For All We Know arranged by Peter Eldridge and Darmon Meader
Uptown Funk arranged by Mark Brymer
Home arranged by Alan Billingsley
I Lived arranged by Jacob Narverud
Celebration Singers
The Star Spangled Banner
Processional and Recessional
Dr. Geol Greenlee, Keyboard
Bryce Laughlin, Guitar
Program
Processional*
Color Guard
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
Edward Elgar
National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner,
Francis Scott Key
Invocation
Odell Fearn, Director of Human Resources
Introduction of Guests
Dr. Chris Whaley, President
TBR Representative
Introduction of Speakers
Commencement Address
Regent Danni Varlan, TBR Representative
Dr. Russ Deaton, Interim Executive Director at
the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Saturday)
President’s Award Winner
Student Awards
Christina Ricker
Bowers Elementary School
Harriman, TN
Dr. Chris Whaley, President
Rev. Willie Gallaher, Roane State alumnus (Friday)
Dr. Diane Ward, Vice President for Student Learning
Sarah Ellen Benroth
Outstanding Faculty Award
Brad Fox, President, Faculty Senate
Presentation of Candidates
Dr. Diane Ward, Vice President for Student Learning
Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Chris Whaley, President
Dr. Diane Ward, Vice President for Student Learning
Dr. Patricia Jenkins, Dean of Nursing
Dr. Michael Laman, Dean of Allied Health Sciences
Mr. Dan Hyder, representing the Dean of Social
Science, Business & Education
Dr. Myra Peavyhouse, Dean of Humanities
Dr. Markus Pomper, Dean of Mathematics
and Sciences
Recessional*
Triumphal March from Aida
by Giuseppe Verdi
*Audience please stand; gentlemen please remove your hats/caps.
You are cordially invited to a reception in the courtyard outside the athletic complex
honoring the 2016 graduates immediately following Commencement.
Danni Varlan
Danni Varlan is the Major Gifts and Annual Giving Officer at East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital in Knoxville. In 2010, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Ms. Varlan to the
Board of Regents and Governor Haslam reappointed her in 2014. She currently chairs
the Workforce Development Committee for the board.
Ms. Varlan serves on the board of the East Tennessee Economic Council in Oak Ridge
and in recent years has served as the Chairman of the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
Board where she was awarded the 2013 Tennessee Outstanding Leadership award as
well as Chairman of the Salvation Army board where she was presented the Outstanding
Service award. Ms. Varlan is a graduate of Leadership Knoxville and the East Tennessee
Regional Leadership programs and was a finalist in the 2012 YWCA Tribute to Women.
Ms. Varlan is a native of Augusta, Georgia and graduate of Georgia State University.
She has been married for over 30 years to Chief U. S. District Judge Tom Varlan and
has four children ages 29, 27, 25 and 22.
Friday, May 6
Rev. Willie J. Gallaher
Rev. Willie J. Gallaher is the husband of Sister Melissa (Missy) Gallaher of 21 years and
from their union they have been blessed with 2 beautiful children; Darius J. Gallaher and
the late Jadah A. Gallaher. He is the son of Lucille Gallaher and the late Henry Jordan
of Roane County. Rev. Gallaher is the network administrator for Harriman Utility Board
where he has been employed for the past 20 years.
Rev. Gallaher is a 1989 graduate of Harriman High School where he has been blessed to
be an assistant coach and mentor for the boys basketball team for the past 15 years. He is
an alumnus and former basketball player of Roane State Community College. He received
his B.A. in Christian Administration from Trinity Theological Seminary, and is currently
pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Studies at the same institution.
In January of 2016, Rev. Gallaher became the 14th Pastor of St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist
Church of Harriman, Tennessee. He is a man who loves the Lord and has purposed in his
heart to place God first in all that he desires to do in life. Rev. Gallaher’s hope is that he
might touch somebody’s life for the glory of God.
Saturday, May 7
Russ Deaton
Russ Deaton is the Interim Executive Director at the Tennessee Higher Education
Commission. Formerly, he was the Associate Executive Director for Fiscal Policy and
Administration where, in addition to his responsibilities as CFO, he directed finance
policy development and research including the funding formula, tuition policy and
financial aid. In 2006, he received his PhD from Vanderbilt where he studied the public
policy adoption process in state governments. Since 2007, he has served as an adjunct
faculty member at Vanderbilt, teaching courses in Higher Education Finance and Policy
Economics. He is a native of Jackson, TN and now resides in Brentwood, TN with his
wife of 14 years, and his three children. In his community, he serves as an Elder at
Brenthaven Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a Sunday school teacher and a baseball
and basketball coach in local sports leagues.
Academic Honors
A gold honors tassel signifies students who graduated with 3.5 GPA or higher.
Cum Laude–graduating with honors; GPA of 3.5 to 3.69
Magna Cum Laude–graduating with high honors; GPA of 3.70 to 3.89
Summa Cum Laude–graduating with highest honors; GPA of 3.90 to 4.0
Middle College
The colors of the cords for Middle College are red for recognition of
determination and grey for intelligence displayed by the inaugural class
of Middle College. All students of Middle College receive a red cord.
The two colors intertwined represent a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
PTK is an honor society for two year colleges and institutions. The colors
of the cords for PTK are royal blue and gold. PTK members may also
wear a Key Honors Stole in addition to the cords.
Veterans
Roane State is proud of the veterans who return to college after their service to
the United States of America. The colors of the cords for our veteran students
are red, white, and blue honor cords and tassels in recognition of their service.
Commencement
May 6, 2016
ASSOCIATE of APPLIED SCIENCE
Allied Health Science
Jordan D. Adcox *
Tracy Linette Alcorn **
Gary Dustin Bull *
Ashley Nicole Canant **
Mason Tyler Capps
Denise Capshaw-Gaines
Robert E. Clarke
Anna Hope Creasman
Kayla Beth Irizarry
Britney Nicole Jones
Bryson Higgins Kelpe ***
Ashley Marie Martin
Brooke Nicole Mounce
Melinda Ruth Patterson
Matthew Ray Price
Mitzi Dru Queener **
Daniel Lee Sams ***
Kenneth Dillon Searcy
Chase Everette Smith
Jade Nicole Smith *
Adam Reed Thomas
Natalie Gayle Waddell
Marissa Renee Webb **
Dental Hygiene Technology
Melinda Blake Barnes
Amanda Guerin Bearden **
Jessica Lindley Blank *
Miranda Suzanne Carpenter
Caroline July Dean *
Caitlin Shelby Evans
Jessica Renea Evans **
David Nathaniel Humphrey *
Talisha Michelle Ipock
Leslie M. Setzer
Chynna Lee Thompson
Ashley Renee Wallace
Health Information Technology
Kimberly Denise Bentley
Tammy E. Clark
Alicia Leigh Cruz
Brooke Glenn Dykes
Casey Nicole Freeman
Tiffany Nicole Garrison ***
Kimberly Faith Goodman
Victoria Angela Green
Tommy Alec Hodge
Yaritza Huichapa
Danielle Whitney Loveday
Katlyn Maschak
John Ellis Metheny
Jennifer Lynn Phillips
Jennifer Lynn Pugh
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts
Joyce Seibert-Gouge
Julianne Marie Weaver ***
Lisa Diane Williams *
Jamie Gail Zanoni *
Medical Informatics
Sharon Annette England
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lorie Allion ***
Tiffany Ann Blake *
Cassandra Jo Bouvia **
Ami Louise Carr
Anna Elizabeth Cashon
Amanda Lee Coffman
Beth B. Duncan ***
Jason Gonzalez
Morgan Marie Gruenenfelder ***
Ashton Michael Hay
Kyle Joseph Hay
Jennifer Isham
Tyler Greyson Jernigan
Kelli Marie Long
Karson Taylor Melton
Brittany Moriah Melvin *
Alisha Darlene Nance *
Julie Noll *
Christina Louise Ricker *
Karina Hanna Roldan
Joshua Coleman Stewart ***
Stacey Dawn Svette
Abbye Rhea Watson
Sybilla Jessica Watson *
Margaret Bentlage Wood ***
Breanne Jones Wright *
Opticianry
Colbey Renee Bowling *
Brittany Faith Chambers
Loren J. Coulter
Kayla Michelle Daniels
Travis Lynn Davis *
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Marshall Scott Fugate
Amy Beth Helton
Jason Paul Leinart *
Bryan Andrew Lemons
Emily Anne Lenna **
Savannah Lauren Oaks **
Colleen Tara Phillips
Whitney Kristen Quillen
Ashley Nicole Ramos *
Shania KayLee Snow
Jami Lee Soard *
Christy Lynn Somers *
Heather Dawn Stowers
Stephanie Renea Thompson
Amy Ruth McCrady ***
Kristi Leann Norris *
Kesney Nicole Pellom ***
Graciella Periut **
Jacob Lawrence Perkins *
Evan Mariah Pettit **
Emily Peyton Phillips **
Audrey Madison Prate **
Katelyn A. Presnell ***
Mandy Cheri Sandberg *
Victoria Lee Shaw **
Ashley Nichole Stephens **
Sarah Jo Louise Williamson **
Amber Lynn Zimprich **
Physical Therapist Assistant
Lauryn Janice Adkisson *
Ashley Renee Anderson
Jeffrey Alan Anderson *
Nathan Lee Beaulieu **
William Roy Beck
Chase Aaron Brantley ***
Stephanie P. Cook *
Kevin Brent Coppock **
Kamela R. Duncan *
Hunter Wade Golliher *
Matthew Benjamin Gregory *
Sara Elizabeth Griffis ***
Derek Randall Harlan *
Caitlin Michelle Henry *
Danielle Nicole Holloway *
David Lahn Hornby *
Douglas Patrick Murgolo **
Paige Nicole Scroggins *
Victoria LeaAnn Terry **
Natalia Zucker **
Respiratory Therapy Technology
Katrina Sue Barclay
Stacie Nichole Beddingfield ***
Steven Jeffrey Congress ***
James Alexander Dixon
Misty Marie Goodman
Gregory Thomas James
Shasta Marie Marlow
Brenda Lea Relford **
Tiffany Michelle Stoffell
Jan F. Terry
Radiologic Technology
Taylor Alyse Bellisle **
Lauren Elizabeth Benson ***
Casey Lee Bruner ***
Brittany Rose Choate **
Wendi Jean Conkin **
Allison Rebecca Dayton
Kayley Nicole Ellison *
Stacie Dannielle Evans *
Justine Paige Hurst *
Kayla Anne Jarmusz **
Rebecca May Lasky
Brandi Leigh Leach **
Tad Daniel Lewis ***
Victoria Lee Massengale ***
CERTIFICATES
Diagnosis and Procedural Coding
Sydney Ashcraft
Paulomi Dasgupta
Michele Suzanne DeGroot
Katie Michelle Enos
Savannah LeAnn Graham
Whitney Noelle Harvey
John Ellis Metheny
Caroline Wagner Robbins
Traonna Vergette Smith
Patricia Ann Walker
Amanda Leann Watson
Julianne Marie Weaver
Anna Lee Winningham
Emergency Medical Technician
Preston Luther Adkins
Leslie Marie Allen
Abbie Nicole Bailey
Dusty Lee Barnett
Hayden Paul Beasley
Matthew James Beets
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Joe Steven Bell
Justin Scott Blanton Jr.
Amber Nichole Brewer
Russell Steven Brooks
Holden Kenneth Brown
Tyler Logan Burton
Shelby May Cook
Steven C. Cook
Ryan Michael Daughtry
Thomas Luther Faust
Gregory Norman Fisher
Blake Winsor Foster
Nathan Charles Franklin
Matthew Douglas Gagnon
Rachel Ruth Gass
Charles Bradley Goss
Robert Edward Hanson
Eric Eugene Hickman
Michael Duane Hickman
Caleb Shane Hooks
Chance Houck
Peter-Kefa Lee Huggins
Lauren Marie Johnson
James Lee Jordain
Chelsie Michelle Ledbetter Jr.
David Mark Messer
James Brett Millard
Ashley Nicole Minton
Brooke Nicole Mounce
Christopher Lee Muncy
Joshua Dereck Newberry
Arie Shea Rice
John Allyn Sewell
Martin Wade Slack
Alex Michael Steele
Gerald Benson Teeler
Stephen Chase Watts Jr.
Taylor Lane White
Marilyn Marie Williams
Charles Robert Wilson
Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician
Brandon Eugene Anderson
Alexander Wells Chantler
Charles Bradley Goss
Riley Thomas Haltaufderheide
Lauren Elizabeth Jones
Whitney Danielle Link
Samuel C. Millman
Daniel Lee Orr
Timothy John Passalacqua
Caleb Daniel Smith
Logan Samuel Smith
Christian Edward Steward
Alicia Danielle Stipes
Kenneth Vasbinder
Mitchell Scott Vinyard
Paramedic
Krista Lynn Anthony
Amy Renee Blanton
Jerry Steven Braddom
Robert A. Bratta
Jonathan Mark Deweese II
Linnea Lynn Doney
Steffen Marc Dunham
Cathy Fox
Hannah Marie Gilliam
Katie Elizabeth Hall
Peter Bradley Halstead
Steven Lance Ivey
Miah Ainsley Pavlik
Andrew David Rogers
Grady R. Rowe
Caleb Wade Tuell
Elizabeth Ruth Wade
Healthcare Documentation Specialist
Melinda Marie Davis
Allison Danielle Devaney
Chelsey Marie Farmer
Heather Nicole Haley
Brittany Melissa Johnson
Anthony J. Kring
Tina Turner-Kennemer
Massage Therapy
Katrina Danielle Collins
Anna H. Creasman
Katie Beth Judd
Andrew Roger Kline
Stacy Ann McCoy
Lauren Paige McGuire
Heather H. Ritchie
Jay Daniel Sabine
Tiffany Amber Walls
Kylie Rae Way
Marissa Renee Webb
Heather Marie Whittemore
Justin Ray Woodbury
Pharmacy Technician
Theresa Lynn Beitz
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Kayla Nicole Carmack
Amber Jean Hart
Kelsey Rose Luallen
Tina-Marie Martin
Natalie Taylor Rogers
Shaunte Rose Wall
Polysomnography
Caitlyn Nicole Benson
Kimberly Megan Grasham
Matthew Theodore Ilgenfritz
Kayla Beth Irizarry
Britney Nicole Jones
Samuel Houston Jones
Shelley Renee Langley
Rhonda Elaine Schatzer
Eboni Monique Shelton
ASSOCIATE of APPLIED SCIENCE
Nursing
Angelina Faye Abernathy
Sicily May Alcorn
Patricia Rae Anke
April Danae Beams
Michelle Lynn Bell
Amy Lea Blevins
Linda Marie Bolin
Brittany Nashea Bowlin
Heather Denece Brady
Amanda Spring Branstetter
Adam Fuller Caputo
Megan Brieanna Carroll
Ashlyn Olivia Cota
Kristian Nicole Cox
Lisa Lynn Crass
Treva JoAnne Currier
Carlie Ashton Davis
Kimberly Elaine Dunn
Jennifer Lorraine Eckstein
Katherine Marie Elliott
Kristin Wilson Farrar
Stephanie Barbara Feulner
Holly Lorine Ford
Paloma Garcia
Andrea Rachell Garrett
Lindsey Brooke Gillard
Teresa Ann Gilmore
Whittney Lynn Givens
Courtney Paige Gresham
Stephanie Nicole Grubb
Stephanie Michelle Hall
Haley Amelia Hampton
Jennifer Hill
Brooke Canady Hosmer
Natalie Marie Howard
Dawn Wesley Humphrey
Deanna Karoline Judkins *
Brandi Nicole Keirsey
Ashley Kern
Jennifer Leigh Ledbetter
Olivia Kathleen Liemohn
Jessica Nicole Long
Logan Danielle Long
Amanda Lorene Maddox
Vivian Joyce Manley *
Leah Dawn Massey
Patrick Stephen Moore
Lakishia Lolita Morris
Jaclyn Clara Mountain
Erika Summer Neal
Marijo Archer Nevers **
Elizabeth Israel Nipper
Samantha Ann Oliver
Mary Elizabeth Ostberg *
Samantha Marie Owens
Jennifer Leigh Parks
Janet Lynn Peevely
Matthew Ray Price
Robin Lynnett Ridlon
Melissa Ann Rogers
Alina A. Rosenberg
Laurel Cooper Schronce
Chelsea Ann Schwartz
Sara Jessica Seaman
Sarah Kathryn Sears
Leah Shaklee
April D. Smith
Helen Whitney Smith
Megan Danielle Sprouse
Tiffany Lynn Sprunger
Randi Lin Stafford
Audra Natasha Stone
Natasha Rae Swain
Ty Andrew Taubenheim
Skye Elizabeth Thomason
Matthew Joseph Toman
Ivory Elizabeth Turner
Hannah Elaine Turpin
Tanner Ray Walker
Amber Nicole Weaver
Marie Patterson Wilson
Jessica Whitney York
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Surgical Technology
Allison Denise Carroll
Sydney Joline Heacock
Randy Lynn Martin *
Tabitha Denise Maxwell *
Morgan Colleen McCoy
ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE
Middle College
Randal Kenneth Arwood
Charli Anne Barry
Matthew Ray Bond **
Adam Lee Brock
Brandon Alan Buck ***
Shelby Brianna Casaus **
Allison Lauren Clower
Mason Wayne Davis
Madison Michelle Duncan **
Shelby Cameron Dunn
Tucker Sloan Goldston
Hailey Dawn Hall **
Mollie Ceree Houghton *
Luke Thomas Huddleston
Edward Joseph Michaud IV ***
Autumn D. Monkhouse
Conner Christopher Nelson
Treyton Campbell Peters
Erin Elizabeth Terebush
Joshua C. Workman **
Commencement
May 7, 2016
ASSOCIATE of ARTS
Jennifer Denise Alexander
Kristine R. Beck **
Jessie Lynn Belicek
Tyler Bird
Regina A. Carmichael
Amy Renee Carter **
Vivian Christena Chase
Molly Marie Claiborne
Jason Alexander Daugherty
Caitlin Anne Davis
Juana Ivet Guzman **
Alexander Keith Hatmaker *
Clarence Derek McKenzie Heidel *
Katie Leighanne Henderson
Allison Shea Henson **
Matthew Paul Jernigan
Robert Benton Johnson **
Justin Garrett Jones
Stephanie Renee Jones
Alyssa Beth LeGrande
Cori Elizabeth Lehman
Haylee Michelle Martin
Caleb Andrew McGhee ***
Elizabeth C. McKamey
Sarah Elizabeth Reynolds *
Maria Claire Roberts
Marsha Anne Scarbrough
Stephanie Madison Seagle
Casey Lea Selby *
Christian A. Sexton ***
Emily Suzanne Stiner
Brandon Alonzo Treece *
Logan Michelle Tremaine
William Justin Tucker
Chris Turpin **
Justin Michael Vass **
Holly Ann Whited
Marisa Woods
ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE
Kristen Rickelle Abello **
Mariah Kate Acres *
Micalah Renee Adams
Dallas Christopher Adkins
Haley Nicole Adkins *
Johnathan Rex Adkins **
Joshua Ryan Adkins *
Logan Zachery Adkisson
Kayla Marie Akers **
Dylan Tyler Allen **
Carissa Grace Anderson
Chelsie Denise Anderson
Christopher Lee Anderson
Drew Cheyenne Anderson
Jennifer Renee Anderson ***
Cayla Lauren Arden
Josephine Michelle Ardziejewski
Joseph L. Armes
Ballard James Bailey III
Haskel McKinley Bailey
Julie Michelle Bailey *
Victoria Rose Bailey
Kelsey Jalynn Baird
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Lauren Faye Baker
Chynna Anona Barnett **
Tracy Ann Baumgarten
Jefferey Stuart Baxter *
Shanna Leigh Baxter
Christopher Heath Beatty
Saun Traves Beaver
Holly Dale Becker **
Olivia Ashton Beets *
William Brett Begluitti
Jessica Nicole Bennell
Sawyer Evan Berus
Glenna Patrice Bethel
Allison Elaine Bilbo ***
Jacqueline Eve Bilyeu
Hannah Lee Black
Isaac Edward Blakney
Meghan Lynn Bohanan
Amanda Brooke Boles
Dylan Gage Bolinger
Hunter Christian Bosnick ***
Zachary Lane Botkin
Emmiley Marie Boutwell
Amber Lynn Bowlin
Autumn Lynn Bowman
Kersten Elaine Bradford **
Lindsey Marie Bradley
Seth Anthony Brashears
Cameron Idella Brinkman
Howard Scott Bristol
Andrea Joy Broucek
Corrin Nicole Brown *
Jennifer Rose Brown
Kenneth Alexander Brown *
Leslie Dean Brown *
Maria Wilder Brown
Nicole Marie Broxson *
Taylor Jordan Bryan
Adam D. Bryant
Joel Garrett Bryant
Matthew David Bryant
Rebecca Ann Bryant **
Trista LaRae Burchfield
Anna Veatta Burden
Corey Wayne Burgess
McKenzie Paige Burk *
Caleb Ryan Burnette
Heather Elise Burr
Christine M. Canady
Heather Danielle Cargile
Myranda Kaitlynn Carmany *
Joshua Aaron Carruba
Timothy Phillip Caudle *
Sara Moussa Chaer
Bridget Anna Chambers *
Joy Beth Chapman
Sierra Nicole Chapman
Vivian Christena Chase
Charles Thomas Chavis
Jason Matthew Chavis *
Danielle Juliette Cherry
Cynthia Nicole Childs
Gregory Allen Choate *
Shandrea G. Choate
Sarah Ann Christopher
Aaron Taylor Clark
Kayla Lynn Clark
Mikaela Ann Coffey
Sebron Shipley Coleman IV
Chandler McCalaster Coley
Christine Mary Collier **
Bradley M. Collins
Andrea Lauren Conatser**
Nancy Nicole Conatser
Courtney Lynn Connell
Amanda LeAnn Cook
De’shanna Taushelle Cook
Cece Eugena Cooper
Hannah Allison Cooper *
Trevor Patrick Corbin **
Monika Paige Cordell
Haley Lynn Cornellison
Tina Renee Corum *
Devon Michael Cox
Hannah Cheryl Cross ***
Tara Ashley Dalton
Chandler Morgan Daniels
Deric Dakota Daniels
Kayla Michelle Daniels
Kira Lauren Dash
Brett Austin Daugherty
Heather Nicole Daugherty
Philip Daugherty
Kendra Rochelle Davenport
Angela Brooke Davidson **
Angela Marissa Davis
Ashley Marie Davis *
Brian Lee Davis
Christina Ann Davis
Delanie B. Davis
Hannah Lynette Davis
Heidi Danielle Davis *
Jessica Starr Davis **
Megan Cecille Davis
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Travis Lynn Davis *
Amber Nacole Day
Edward Francis Dede ***
Christina Celeste DeLong
Kristina Lee DeMange
Spencer Paul Denney
Nathaniel Tate Dillow
April Denise Dinkins *
Warren E. Donnell
Ashley Glenn Douglas *
Olyvia Dee Douglas **
Whitney Elizabeth Dugger
Jessica Cherie Dumas
Trevor David Duncan
Jordan Shea Durham
Brittany Nicole Dyer-Rutherford
Andrew Aaron Edington
Bailie Montana Ehlers **
Miranda Faith Englan
Kayla Leandra Escolar *
Linda Marie Essex *
Isaac Connor Evans
Margaret Brielle Evans *
Sean Michael Fails
Dion Alan Felger
Laura Ashton Fielden
Rachel Fraker Firman ***
Sydnie Luanne Fisher
Robbie Gail Fitzgerald
Hailey Sue Fox
Jessica Frazee
Allison Rose Freels
Savannah Brooke Fritts
Emily Cecilia Garren **
Johnny Daye Garrison
Tiffany Nicole Garrison ***
Moriah Faith Genova
Michelle Lynn Gibson
William Gunner Gibson
Joshua Samuel Gochenour ***
Tonya Jeanille Goins
Amanda Nicole Goldblatt
Emily Lindsay Goldschmitt
Jill K. Goldston
Adana Kay Goney ***
Misty Marie Goodman
Drew Carey Goodwin
Joseph Allen Sheldon Goss
Micah Lorenzo Goss
Sarah Jane Gouge-King ***
John Dalton Gray
Amanda Elizabeth Guerrieri
Rebekah Shay Guyton
Bethany Erin Hall *
Tommy Jack Hall III
Lindsay Taylor Hamby
Victoria Elizabeth Chantelle Hamby
William Chase Hamby
Madelyn Luana Hamel
Anna Elizabeth Hamilton
Madison Taylor Hampton
Chasity Jean Hancock ***
Karissa Kay Hanson
Makayla Layne Harvey
Britney Diane Hawkins
Andrew Elijah Hayes
Kaylyn Elizabeth Hayes
Sydney Joline Heacock
Morgan L Heatherly
Jamie Lynn Heidel **
Randall Phillip Heidle
Andreena Laura Beth Heineck
Heather Rae Hembree
Tyler Douglas Henry
Nicole Lindsey Hensley
Taylor Jordan Hensley
Becky Marie Herald-Hester
Daniel Reed Hester
Dustin Eli Hicks **
Shelby Elizabeth Hilker *
Maleah Danielle Hipsher *
William Thomas Hipsher
Michael David Hitson
Tommy Alec Hodge
Kaylie Erin Hofer
Johnathan Alexander Holland
Lauren Elizabeth Hoover *
Charles Lee Hope
Dusty Chevz Hope
Cassandra Grace Houser
Caitlan Nichole Howard
Taylor DeShea Huddleston
Amber Elaine Hudgens
Christian Faith Human *
Zen Bradley Hundley *
Kenneth C. Iles
Jasmine Star Ingle
Anthony David Inman
John Avery Iroler ***
Brandon Trey Jackson
Donna Elaine Jackson
Tyler Rutledge James
Jade Ashlee Jarrett *
James Christopher Jeffers *
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Kayla DeAnn Jenkins
Sarah Ashley Job ***
Brianne Kathaleen Johnson
Holly Annette Johnson **
Jonathan Hunter Johnson
Taylor Autumn Johnson **
Austin Wesley Jones
Julie Anne Jones
Samantha Lynn Jones *
Raelyn Taylor Jordan *
Daniel Lee Justes
Sean Reece Justice
Molly Jordan Kamer *
Alison Lakeitha Keith
Jarred Benjamin Kelley
Mariah Aaron Kelley
Joshua David Kerley
Jaime Elizabeth Kilby
Chelsea Elaine Kile **
Ashton DeTrease King
Brittany Q. King
Michael J. King
Erin Elizabeth Kirk
Dalton Eugene Kirkland
Mark Tayte Kitts
Sarah Nichole Kitts
Daniel Grant Koehl **
Tabatha Joyce Kontour
Montana Leigh Kuhn **
Sydney Hai-Mi Lam
Katelyn Teresa Lamance
Amy L. Langley
Kayla Grace Langley
Michaela Joy Langley *
Brianne Marie Lantz **
Robert Taylor Lastinger-Zimmerman
Madison Janelle Laughter
Hailey Michelle Lawson ***
Megan Lawson
Dustan Hugh Laxton *
Hannah Marissa Lay
Brandi Leigh Leach **
Courtland Rashea Ledbetter *
Brandon Keith Lee **
Kenardo Keno Lee
Kayla Marie Leeper
Christian Blaine Lewellyn *
Polina Pavlovna Li ***
Christopher William Littrell *
Taylor Brooke Lloyd
James Eric London
Brandon Lee Long
Logan Danielle Long
Ashley Brooke Lowe
Ashley Nichole Lowe
Joshua Michael Lubbers *
Kaylie Brooke Lusby
Christopher Arden Mann
Steven Andrew Marchuk
Brittany Nicole Marcum *
JoLynn Marlow
Karie Ann Marlow *
Eden N. Marsalis
Cassie Darylene Marsh
Matthew Ralph Marshall
Brandy Ray Lynn Martin
Levi William Martin
Robyn Nichole Massey
Jeremiah Jacob Masters
Megan Lynn Gail McAlister *
LaMarcus DeSean McBee
Tina Michelle McBroom
Isaiah John McCallie
Kelly Terese McCarthy
Sydney Desire McCarty
Courtney Diane McCollister
Christopher Conley McCollum
Holly R. McCollum *
Regina Susan McCowan
Micah Peyton McCrary
Tyler Austin McGill **
Megan Quay McGinnis
Nicole Dené McKee
McKenzie Ray McVey
Hannah Maleigha McWhorter
Kathryn Elizabeth Meador
Eric Lee Meadows
Ruth Milagros Melendez
Lee Ann Nichole Metcalfe **
Alicia Rae Miller
Joshua Dylan Miller
Myles Thomas Miller
Nathan R. Miller
Rachel Collins Miller *
Rebecca Ashley Mills **
Jordan Nicole Minai
Taylor Ann Mioduski
Jessica Danielle Mitchell
Sarah Kay Mitchell
Amanda Rhea Mize
Maggie G. Moges *
Charity Mishonda Hope Monday *
Chelsea LeeAnn Monday
Alexis Jade Monroe **
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Dimi Jean Moore **
Emily Jade Moore
Gabrielle Briana Morgan **
Isabel Grace Morgan **
Kaylee Leann Morgan *
Heather Marie Morse
Mandy Jane Morrison
Latasha Nicole Morrow
Heaven Leigh Moss
Marissa Taylor Mourfield
Ashley Louise Moyers
Charles Timothy Munsey
Christopher Joe Murphy
Kayley Brooke Murray
Bethany Myhre *
Caitlin Nicole Myrick ***
Kathryn Michaela Nabors *
Nicholas Jordan Nabors
Amiee Naik
Jade Marie Napier
Jennifer Marie Napier
Cierra Shade Narramore
Cole Cameron Neff
Charles Scott Nelson
Kelsey Brianna Irene Nelson
Liam Thomas Nelson *
Guillermo Federico Neumer-Hernandez **
Megan Leigh Nicholls
Jacob Bryant Nichols
Eric Caleb Nolan **
Desarhea Nikia O’Dell *
Ashlyn Faith Oley
Stanley Samuel Oligee
Debbie Denise Ontiveros
Jessica Morgan Ottinger
Tyler Jordan Owens
Wayne S. Pack
Francisco Javier Palacios Jr.
Rashanda Nicole Pankey
Haley Elizabeth Parker
Brittany Audra Partello
Hayley Autumn Patterson
Cory Lee Payne *
Dexter Thomas Pelfrey
David Luke Pelley
Levi Aaron Pelley
Kailey Danielle Pemberton ***
Loren Michelle Pendleton
Jacob Michael Perry
Megan Rose Perry ***
Jade Afton Peters
Colleen Tara Phillips
Faith Morine Phillips
George Michael Phillips
Jesse Lee Phillips
Kristie Lea Phillips **
Megan Cheyenne Phillips **
Kaylie Ciana Plemens
Bryant Wayne Poe
Quincy Lavent Poitier
Kirsten Faith Potter
Aaron Thomas Powers
Malinda Kaye Presley
Marcus Lynn Pugh
Savana Rae Pugh *
Jessica Pullins
Haley Michelle Purdy
Tommy Ray Pyles
Victoria Teresa Leanne Ramsey *
James Tyler Ratliff *
John Will Reddick
Conner Robinson Reed **
Laura Michelle Reid
Autumn D Reynolds
Seth Connell Reynolds
Cody Eugene Rhea
Adam Thompson Rice
Briana Jane Richardson
Christina Mathy Richardson
Vaughn Daniel Rickman III
Katelynn Elizabeth Ridenour
Sherry Don Risden
Joseph Lynn Risner
Cassidy Noel Roach
Brent Allen Robarge *
Julie Mammie Robbins
Amber Victoria Roberts
Jenna Nicole Roberts
Kelsey Taylor Roberts
Maria Claire Roberts
Natalie Lauren Roberts
Brandon Lawrence Robinson
Katherine Leigh Rone
Curtis Ray Rookard ***
Timothy David Rosser Jr.
Kendal Michelle Rouse
Candace Marie Roy
Dylan Edward Russell
Lori LeeAnn Ryder
Christy Gail Sapp
Tyler Warren Scalf
Bobby Lee Scearce **
Samantha Marie Schaefer ***
Andrew Thomas Seiber
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Bethaney Suzanne Seiber
Caylee Dawn Seiber
Lisa Michelle Seiber
Ashlie Denise Seibers ***
Jacob Nathaniel Sellers
Chasery Bond Sexton
Alexandra Ellen Shannon *
Patrick Seth Sheehan
Glen Allen Sheldon
Kristin Anne Sherry
Loron Rose Sillinger **
Kristen Sims
Mehak Deep Singh
Taylor Ann Singleton
Jonathon Pete Paul Smarsh
Amanda LaShae Smith
Amber LaShae Smith
Ian Matthew Smith
Jeanine Rochelle Smith **
Jeffrey Glen Smith
Mariah Nicole Smith
Shelby Lee Smith *
Royl Hughes Smithwick
Heather Elizabeth Snow
Sierra Faith Snow ***
Naomi Jessica Solaiza
Emily Christine Somervell *
Shauna Renee Spears
Caleb Finch Splawn
Crystal G. Stammen
Hayley Lucinda Stanley *
Christina Maria Stansbury
Jessica Shawn Staton *
Dina Lynn Stauter *
Kaylin Sierra Stemeye
Jacob Tyler Stephens
Joshua Cody Stephens
Caleb William Stephenson
Joseph Stewart
Seth Alvin Stewart ***
Erica Nicole Stillwell
Tylor Alexander Stinnett *
Abigail Stone
Whitney Taylor Stooksbury *
Victoria Gail Strahan
Samantha Sue Strey
Zackary Wayne Strickland ***
William Alexander Strozyk
Linda Lou Sugioka
Egypt Naomi Summerall
Natasha Rae Swain
Michaela Ayshantay Tate
Rebekah Morgan Teeple
Shalyn Paige Templin
Yolanda Rae-Hall Terhark
Austin Blake Terry
Bethlehem Tesfaye
Autumn Reneé Thomas
Christine Marie Thomas
Felicia Leanna Thomas
Cheyenne Audrey Thompson
Chris Thorne
Dustin Lee Threet
Kelli Grace Tipton
Shelby Ann Titlow
Kyle Alexander Tollett *
Toi-ana Lee Tollett ***
Nichole Leigh Tolliver
Mary Kathleen Topmiller
Carissa May Turner ***
Lacey Michelle Turner
Brianna Vallecillo *
Emily Marie Vanosdale
Wanda G. Vaughn
Cierra Marie Vickery
Skylar Breann Vincent
Jackson Hays Waddell
Molly Katherine Waddell
Michelle Wadsworth ***
Tanisha Brianne Walker *
Ashleigh Danielle Wall
Kathleen Elizabeth Wallace
Kristina Lynne Walls
Meghan Summer Walp
J. Isaac Ward
Linkoln Thomas Ward **
William Nicholas Warner
Dalnitra Shaquala Warren
Rachel Elizabeth Washam
Amanda Renee Webb
Gena Diane Webb
Felicia Brooke Webber
MyKayla Alexandria Webber
Nathan Andrew Webster
Mark C. Weger
Miranda Gale Werley
Megan A. White **
Sarah Caitlin White *
Chase Gregory Whitson *
Jane Ann Whittenburg ***
Burl Aaron Williams
Christian Skylar Williams
Gregory Lynn Williams
Maysie Claire Williams **
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Stacia Suzette Willier ***
Halea Caroline Wilson
Dakota Ray Winnie
Todd Anthony David Wisor
Kimberly Dawn Woods **
Dara Rae Worsham
Rachel Morgan Wright
Victoria Sue Wright ***
Ashley Dawn York
Austin Dillon Young
Bobbijo Lorine Young
Kara Leanne Young
Adam Allen Zimmerman
ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE
in TEACHING
Tonya Dawn Andrews
Emily Grace Barnett ***
Maria Christine Barnett
Augusta Ruth Betterton ***
Megan Brittney Biggs
Lauren Brooke Bilbrey
Chrystal Lee Bowling
David Paul Brooks
Joshua Henry Bryant Jr.
Gabriella Monique Bulahan *
Christopher Thomas Carroll
Kelly Beth Carroll
Chelsea Rae Cheek
Haley Brooke Choate **
Shayla Marie Christopher
Kelly Anna Cooper
SuzAna LeeAnn Cooper
Kimberly Elaine Crabtree
Sarah Ann Craig **
Destany Creekmore
Kesse Lea Cross
Heather Larae Daugherty
Tammy Dixon
Kristy Lee Dreier
Hannah Lauren Dye
Allison Kristina Garrett
Caitlin Nichole Gines-Rivera
Jace Alan Greene
Chelsea Dawn Hargis
Julian Shantail Harness
Courtney Paige Helton **
Mahaley Rose Henry *
Marka DeLayne Howard
James Christopher Jeffers
Allison Hunter Johnson
Macy Lee Johnson *
Bobbie Jo Keith
Samara Denise King ***
Michelle Kitts
Daisy Amanda Knox
Dustan Hugh Laxton *
Sara Joyce Lema
Cody Ryne Lewallen
Kaitlyn Nicole Maddux
Amanda LeAnn Malott
Michael Daniel Marlow
Amanda Lauren Masters *
Gates Brooklynn McCarty
Melissa Sue McCool
Felicia DeShae McGhee
Jillian Lucille McGill
Amber Brooke McKillip
Emily R. Melton
Kaylee Marie Miller
Chesney R. Moss
Chelsey Leigh-Ann Mynatt
Casey Danyell Olmstead *
Sabrina Dawn Pelfrey
Amanda Nicole Perdue
Mariana Plamadeala *
Amy Nicole Prater ***
Makayla Renee Price
Whitney Elizabeth Pugh
Andie Michele Robinson
Courtney Danielle Shelton
Kendra Nichole Shepherd *
Kerri McKensie Smith **
Alexis Gabrielle Souders
Tracy Jo Stone *
Haven Riley Todd
Rebecca Erin Townsend **
Brittany Nicole Vaughn *
Tabitha Lee Walker *
Amanda Jean Warman
Laura Beth Waters ***
Kenzie Brooke Watson
Brittany Renee Welden
Torie Leshay Whittaker
Sonjia Danielle Yancey
ASSOCIATE of APPLIED SCIENCE
Business
Keilah D. Albright
Stephanie Renee Anderson **
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Jessica Leann Bean **
Raven Alyssa Brabson
Alyssa Dawn Bradshaw *
Cynthia Nicole Childs
Robby James Chutter **
Morgan Desiree Dean
Phyllis Lane Ford **
Courtney Layne Fritts
Cyndi Morgan Garrigan *
Katelyn Brooke Golden
Zeke Hunter Goodman
Bethany Paige Gray **
Tiffany Dawn Griffith
Terry Joe Hawn
Jonathan J Hembree
Amber Michelle Huddleston
Ryan Dean Ingram *
Shana Jade Loden
Jessica Marie Mahi
Danielle Nicole Martin ***
Grady Steven Martin **
Michael Andrew Melton **
Richard Jerone Morlock **
Tiffany A. Nance
Darius Montico Patterson
Miglena K. Popov *
David Scott Richardson
Lisa Woody Sartin **
Stephanie Lynn Schwartzkopf
Eric Tyler Sharp **
Darah Janan Trentham
Spencer Levi Trentham
Ovidiu Gabriel Turcas
Douglas Lee Wineinger
Kirsten Alana Yarosh
Robert Walker Young
Contemporary Management
Emily Louise Brown
William Ellis Burt III
Deborah Lynelle Cantrell
Molly Elizabeth Cowart
Jamie Lynn Disney
Judy Lynn Evans Dowker *
Aaron Scott Fehl ***
Dana Lynette Isham *
Erin Mekenzie Isham **
Veronica Ann Linville **
Jonathan Lee Marney
Ellen D. Maxwell *
Rhonda Anita Morgan *
Cynthia Rene’ Plemens ***
John David Rose
Jacob William Rymar
Ramona Gail Stonecipher **
Criminal Justice
William Andrew Choate
Stacey Renee Clark
Cameron Seth Gaylor
Olivia Grace Hardie
David Bracken Knowlton
Tiffany Ashley LaRue
Cory Wayne Lawson
Aaron Michael McPeters
Joshua Lynn Taylor
Jonathan Raymond Yates
Early Childhood Education
Markea Hope Biggerstaff
Gina C. Hobson ***
Heather Nicole Maples
Caseymae Nichole McAfee
Sarah Nicole Miller
Misty Sunshine Price ***
Gwendolyn Jeanna Seibers **
Caitlyn Nicole Springer
Ailene Galo Treadway ***
Sandra Vasquez
Jessica Lynn Williams
DeAnna Joyell Wright
Mariah Christine Zawisza
Environmental Health Technology
Clay Tyler Cisson
Victor P. Connelly II
Brian Chase Garrison *
Whitney Nicole Gilmore
Logan Rhett Gurney
Clay Adam Hansard
Steven Gregory Hedrick
Kelsey Kay Low
Kimberly Dawn Luna
Dylan Stirling Martin
James Eric Niles
Daniel Eugene Shelley
William Joseph Simpson
Darrell Trent Summers **
Carson Wells Vick ***
Summer JoAnn Webb
Mary Ann Widener
Michele Diane Wright
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Financial Services
Tahir Kelleci **
General Technology
Sarah Elisabeth Adkins
Stephanie Renee Anderson **
Lori Nicole Bales *
Summer Leigh Breeding
Rani Nicole Bullington *
Katie Beth Byars
Kerry Lynn Cox **
Kaylee Ann Crabtree
Nikoah R. Crowe
Benny Ray Elliott
Katherine Rose Floyd
Kathy Renee Goins
Zeke Hunter Goodman
Logan Rhett Gurney
Heather Reneé Heatherly
Dana Saunders Hudson
Austin Edward Keeling
Sara Renae Keenan
Patricia Ann Lafferty
Adam Cole Madewell
Megan Mikesell
Matthew Shawn Moore
David Matthew Moses
Ashley M. Nafziger
Kelli Lee Reeves
Deborah Kay Seiber
Tonya Reneé Sitzlar
Dustin Anthony Smith
Kaylin Sierra Stemeye
Corey James Stewart *
Krista M. Vincil ***
Kevin Dale Walls
Lisa Chantelle Weatherford
Lori Lynn Williams
Aaron M. Wilson
Theresa M. Woody
Geographic Information Systems
Rusty Dryman
Julius Jacob Krupp Jr. **
Jeffrey Haynes Manning
Michael Joseph Mello
Stephen Dede Smart
CERTIFICATES
Early Childhood Education
Catherine Rebecca Dayton
Krista Danielle Mayfield
Nicole Scheibel Steelman
Geographic Information Systems
Lucas Hastings Hadden
George Alexander Melhorn
Darrell L. Roddy
Jeremy Scott Swicegood
Mechatronics
Nicholas Aaron Beaty
Chyan Jay Duncan
James David Eldridge
Larry A. Lehman
Ronnie A. Lewis
Thomas Lee McKamey
Trevor Blair Mills
Sharon Kaye Morgan
Horace Alan Parrott
Justin Douglas Pilkerton
James Edward Sliger
Christopher Andrew Stephens
Thomas Loren Travis
Nikolaos Yannis Tsiamis
Jordan Matthew Walden
David Andrew Wallen
Eric Russell Witick
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CERTIFICATES
International Education
Emma Heijmans, Belgium
Matthieu Latour, Belgium
Mariana Lizcano, Colombia
Dominic Rueeger, Switzerland
Dana Terhaag, Germany
Fred Verhaegen, Belgium
Paralegal Studies
Donna G. Fox
Krista M. Hubbard *
Meagan R. Zientara *
*cum laude **magna cum laude ***summa cum laude
Honors Associates
Chynna Barnett
Heidi Davis
Rachel Fraker Firman
Erin Mekenzie Isham
Olivia Kathleen Liemohn
Amy R. McCrady
Gabrielle B. Morgan
Kaylee L. Morgan
Casey L. Selby
Loron Rose Sillinger
Jeanine Rochelle Smith
Seth Alvin Stewart
Sarah J. Williamson
Theresa Woody
Honors Diploma
Olivia Ashton Beets
Taylor Bellisle
Hunter Christian Bosnick
Danielle Juliette Cherry
Treva J. Currier
Jessica Starr Davis
Allison Shea Henson
Julius Jacob Krupp, Jr.
Emily Anne Lenna
Holly Renee McCollum
Marijo Archer Nevers
Melissa Ann Rogers
Aline Galo Treadway
Amber Zimprich
Outstanding Freshman
Award Nominees
Lacy Cantrell
Hope Dunn
Haley Goldston
Joshua Spurling
President’s Award Nominees
Matthew Bond
Brandon Buck
Ashley Farmer
Bryan Lemons
Emily Lenna
Kailey Pemberton
Christina Ricker
Sierra Snow
Outstanding Freshman
Winner
Joshua Spurling
Service Learning Graduates
Emily Lenna
Joshua Palko
President’s Award
Winner
Christina Ricker
Outstanding Middle College
Student Award Nominees
Morgan Fleming, Freshman
Jessica Stroud, Freshman
Matthew Bond, Sophomore
Brandon Buck, Sophomore
Outstanding Middle College
Student Award Winner
Morgan Fleming, Freshman
Brandon Buck, Sophomore
Phi Theta Kappa
Kristen Abello
Victoria Bailey
Jessica Bean
Amanda Bearden
Olivia A. Beets
Matthew Bond
Hunter Bosnick
Brandon Buck
Gabriella M. Bulahan
Bridget Anna Chambers
Joy Chapman
Sarah A. Craig
Brooke Davidson
Heidi Davis
Olyvia Douglas
Judy Lynn Evans Dowker
Andrew A Edington
Bailie Montana Ehlers
Kayley Ellison
Racher Fraker Firman
Juana Guzman
Jamie Lynn Heidel
Allison S. Henson
Maleah Hipsher
Amber Huddleston
Jade Jarrett
Montana Kuhn
Michaela J. Langley
Brianne Lantz
Polina P. Li
Olivia K. Liemohn
Kaylie Lusby
Grady S. Martin
Randy L. Martin
Tabitha D. Maxwell
Maggie G. Moges
Charity Mishondra Hope Monday
Isabel G. Morgan
Kathryn M. Nabors
Nicholas J. Nabors
Savannah Lauren Oaks
Desarhea N. O’Dell
Mary E. Ostberg
Kristie Phillips
Misty Sunshine Price
Mitzi Dru Queener
Conner Reed
Brenda Relford
Liz Rogers
Lisa M. Seiber
Ashlie Seibers
Casey Lea Selby
Alexandra Ellen Shannon
Jeanine R. Smith
Zack Strickland
Ailene Galo Treadway
Christoffer Turpin
Hannah Turpin
Julianne M. Weaver
Sarah Caitlin White
Stacia Willier
All State Academic Team for PTK
Brandon Buck
Ashlie Seibers
Graduating Veterans May 2016
William Beck, Army National Guard
Allison Bilbo, Army National Guard
Chase Brantley, USMC
Michelle Gibson, Army
Ashton Hay, Army National Guard
Kyle Hay, USMC
Krista Hubbard, Army
Jonathan Marney, USMC
Grady Martin, Army
Jessica Staton, Spouse (Army)
Shay Templin, Air National Guard
Aaron Wilson, USMC
Sarah Ellen Benroth Award for Outstanding Teaching
Roane State’s Benroth award is named in memory of a former teacher
and prinicipal, Sarah Ellen Benroth. Mrs. Benroth was a teacher and school
principal in Ohio and encouraged her children and others around her to strive
for excellence. The reward includes a $1,000 cash prize and trip to the Great
Teachers Seminar in Hawaii. The reward is sponsored by the Roane State
Foundation. Edward C. Browder and Dr. and Mrs. John R. Sisk provided the
initial Benroth endowment. Mrs. Sisk is Sarah Ellen Benroth’s daughter. This
recognition is made more prestigious by the fact that the winner is selected
by his/her peers at the college. Congratulations to each of the following
faculty members for being nominated by their peers for the
Sarah Ellen Benroth Award for Excellence in Teaching:
Kathryn Arcangeli
Rodney Byrd
Mike Farmer
Brad Fox
Julie Hall
Jennifer Jordan-Henley
Arthur Lee
Pamela Siergiej
Joette Waddle
William (Bill) West
The top three finalists for the Benroth Award are:
Julie Hall
Pam Siergiej
Bill West
Professor Emeritus
Dr. David Puckett, Professor of Business/Economics, Social Science Division
Faculty Emeritus
Ms. Doris Chitwood, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Math Science Division
Mr. Darrell Eastridge, Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator of the
Respiratory Therapy Technology Program, Allied Health Science
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
College Mace Attendants
Friday Evening
Michael T. Goggin, Associate Professor and Director, Opticianry Program
Saturday Morning
Patsy Wurth, Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems
and Geography
Faculty Marshals
Friday Evening
Teri Gergen, Karyn Goins, Sue Sain, Pam Siergei and Ted Stryk
Saturday Morning
Constance Blalock, Eric Bouldin, Joye Gowan,
Fran Kinnunen and Elizabeth Weaver
The Roane State Jazz Band
Paul Davis, Michael Stooksbury, Tyrone Garcia and Bryce Laughlin,
Harold Nagge, Director
Roane State Concert Choir/Celebration Singers
Conductor
Brenda Luggie
Almeta Beall, Amanda Cole, AnnaLauren Kelly, Michaela Langley*,
Amanda Miranda, Maggie Pierce, Tori Schuiten*, Bailey Webb, Krista Belding,
Jamie Bradshaw, Liz Evans, Emery Francis*, Rebekah Guyton*,
Allyson Holloway, Taylor Holzheuer, Shelby Kish, Nicole Pace,
Maranda Powers, Terez Templin, Dylan Bagwell*, Jeremiah Jacks,
Clayton Scarborough, Josh Spurling*, Sonny Carr, Paul Davis*,
Austin Patterson* and Jacob Perry
*Celebration Singers
Graduation Committee
Lon Bird, Jeana Bradley, Linda Brown, Owen Driskill, Shelia Eason, Geol
Greenlee, Mike Hill, Sarah Hooper, Amy Keeling, Dale Kendrick, David Lane,
Brenda Luggie, Donna Mack, Tamsin Miller, Ray Raymond, Kathryn Rhodes,
Abigail Rogers, Cathy Smith, Thomas Stufano, Susan Sutton, Stan Starkey,
Diane Ward, Matthew Ward, Matt Waters, Tracey Watson and Pam Woody
Color Guard
Peyton Campbell, Maria Ewing, Jorden Gregory, Gabbiella Hicks,
Loretta Ketterer, Authur Moore, Jessee Moore and Kimberly Sands
Bowers Elementary
The Raymond S. Bowers Elementary (Harriman) School Color Guard was
formed in the fall of 2005 and is comprised of students in grades 3-5. Students
make application to participate each year, are required to attend practices twice
each week after school, and must maintain a good grade average and model
appropriate behavior. Mr. Jerry Steele is their sponsor.
The Color Guard presents our nation’s colors at all school programs. The
group has also marched at several other events in the community, including
commencement at Roane State Community College since 2008. The students
have successfully completed a course in first aid, and have gained a significant
amount of knowledge about our nation’s history, particularly as it relates to
displaying our flag.
The Bowers Elementary Color Guard is funded by an afterschool grant received
by Roane County. This grant provides high quality afterschool activities to
students in every elementary school and one middle school in Roane County.
First Aid Stations
Friday Evening
Roger Badger, Mark Bodine and Martin Young
Saturday Morning
David Blevins, Rodney Byrd and Tom Herron
In case of an emergency
If at any time during the program an emergency arises in which the
building needs to be evacuated, guests seated on the floor should exit
through the closest door at the main floor of the gym. Those seated in the
remainder of the gym should exit through the nearest door at the top of the
gym. Everyone should follow the directions of the Emergency Director
as to the appropriate gathering place(s).
In case of severe weather, everyone should move to the appropriate
marked areas for tornado shelter including the bathrooms located
in the gym, the Dunbar Building and the Library lower floors only.
Please remember that in any emergency situation,
patience and orderliness are the keys to SAFETY!
Roane State Community College Facts
Campus Locations
Roane State has 10 campuses in its service area. Roane State has more
teaching centers than any other two-year college in the state.
Accreditation
Roane State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Enrollment
Roane State now serves approximately 6,000 students who are enrolled for
credit. More than 40,000 individuals become involved in the various non-credit
courses, seminars, workshops, cultural activities, exposition events and
special educational services offered by the college.
Academics
Roane State offers Associate of Science/Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
in Teaching (A.S./A.A./A.S.T.) degrees, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
degrees and certificate programs.
Alumni
Roane State has alumni residing in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
97% of Roane State career program graduates are placed into jobs. Over 400
Roane State students transferred to 4 year institutions in Tennessee last year.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
The history of academic regalia reaches far back into the early days of the oldest universities.
During the second half of the fourteenth century, English universities prescribed the wearing of a
long gown. Gowns may have been necessary for warmth in the unheated buildings frequented by
medieval scholars. Academic hoods, skull caps, and other headgear were also used for that purpose,
eventually being recognized as part of the academic costume. European institutions continue to show
great diversity in their specifications of academic dress. In 1895, American colleges and universities
adopted a uniform code for the use of academic caps, gowns, and hoods. This code is followed by
approximately 95 percent of all colleges and universities in the United States. In 1932 and also in
1935, the American Council on Education reviewed and refined the American academic costume.
Those holding a bachelor’s, master’s or doctor’s degree all wear a black gown. Differences in
design and trim indicate the respective degrees. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has long
pointed sleeves hanging nearly to the knees. The master’s gown has long closed sleeves with an arc
appearing near the bottom and a slit for the arm near the middle of each sleeve. The gown for the
doctor’s degree has bands of black velvet down the front and across each bell-shaped sleeve.
A hood may be worn with the gown and is made of identical material. The hoods are lined with the
official color or colors of the college or university that conferred the degree. The velvet binding or
edging of the hood indicates the subject to which the degree pertains. The bachelor’s hood is three
feet long, with a two-inch strip of velvet; the master’s hood is four feet long, faced with a five-inch
strip of velvet.
The colors associated with the different subjects are as follows:
Agriculture
Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities
White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Drab
Dentistry
Lilac
EconomicsCopper
Education
Light Blue
Engineering
Orange
Fine Arts, including Architecture
Brown
Forestry
Russet
JournalismCrimson
Law
Purple
Library Science Lemon
Medicine
Green
Music
Pink
Nursing
Apricot
Oratory
Silver Gray
Pharmacy
Olive Green
Philosophy
Dark Blue
Physical Education
Sage Green
Public Administration
Peacock Blue
Public Health
Salmon Pink
Science
Golden Yellow
Social Work
Citron
TheologyScarlet
Veterinary Science
Gray
The appropriate cap for all degrees is the familiar black mortarboard. A black tassel, or one of a
color signifying the field of specialization, is appropriate for all degrees. Candidates for degrees
wear the tassels on the right front side before degrees are conferred and shift them to the left when
degrees are awarded to them.
RSCC is a TBR Institution and an AA/EEO Institution. RSCC Publication #16-069.