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Spring, summer graduates announced

2015-08-11
Photo of Dr. Don Tomas and Nicole "Nikki" Valley
Nicole “Nikki” Valley (right), a New Century Scholar from Franklin, was one of more than 400 students to graduate from SCC in the spring semester. At left is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president.Nicole “Nikki” Valley (right), a New Century Scholar from Franklin, was one of more than 400 students to graduate from SCC in the spring semester. At left is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president.
 
Photo of Dr. Don Tomas and Katherine "Katie" Hutchinson
Katherine “Katie” Hutchinson (right), a New Century Scholar from Cullowhee, was one of more than 400 students to graduate from SCC in the spring semester. At left is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president.
 
Photo of Dr. Don Tomas and Erin Crawford
Erin Crawford (right), a New Century Scholar from Bryson City, was one of more than 400 students to graduate from SCC in the spring semester. At left is Dr. Don Tomas, SCC president.

Four-hundred-and-forty graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the spring and summer semesters.

Among the graduates, 44 earned Cum Laude honors (3.85-3.89 GPA) while 57 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.90-3.94 GPA) and 54 were Summa Cum Laude (3.95-4.00 GPA).

Forty-six graduates are New Century Scholars, who were identified as “high-potential” students when they were in the seventh grade. After meeting expectations in academics, behavior and service learning, these students were guaranteed the opportunity of a fully paid education at Southwestern through the provision of last-dollar tuition and fees, thanks to the generosity of their respective communities.

The following list includes all graduates, field of study, type of academic credential earned and – when applicable – academic honors.

SPRING GRADUATES
ALLEGHANY COUNTY

Ennice: Melissa Renee Evans, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Magna Cum Laude.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Arden: Ryan J McElhaney, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Trenton K Turpin, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology, Magna Cum Laude.
Asheville: Gabriel Cortes, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Cum Laude; John Michael Finnerty, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude; Guenevere Seastrom, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; and David Marlin Shuler, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology.
Candler: Noah Benjamin Jones, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa.
Leicester: Joshua Christian Slocumb, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design, Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success.
Weaverville: Justin Seth Wilson, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy.

BURKE COUNTY
Morganton: Edwin James, Certificate, Occupational Education.

CHEROKEE COUNTY
Murphy: Joye M Amos, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Summa Cum Laude; Larissa Erin Beard, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology; Lindsay Rae Lamb, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cum Laude; and Seth Michael Tate, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success.
Topton: Amy Madeline Cross, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology.

CLAY COUNTY
Hayesville: Brittany N Maney, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography; and Kris-Anne Loomis Williams, Associate in Applied Science, Cyber Crime Technology, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude.

CLAYTON, Ga.
Clayton: Misty Rene Barnes, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; and Alisha Colbert, Certificate, Early Childhood Education.

CLEVELAND COUNTY
Shelby: Garrett Thomas Huffstetler, Certificate, Business Administration.

GRAHAM COUNTY
Robbinsville: Savannah Lashae Cable, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Magna Cum Laude; Kendra Deshae Crisp, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Summa Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Abby Jacinda Jones, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cum Laude; Ashlyn Tana Silvers, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success; Kaylee Elise Silvers, Certificate, Nursing Assistant National Student Leadership and Success; and Danielle Hope Tipton, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

​HARNETT COUNTY
Dunn: Harold O'Dell Strickland, Certificate, Occupational Education.

HAYWOOD COUNTY
Canton: Hannah Krisjan Carver, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; Jordan Danielle Cody, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; Meredith Leigh Cooke, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Summa Cum Laude; Haley Mills Evans, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; William C Johnson, Certificate, Accounting; Jessica Rae Marshall, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Magna Cum Laude; Karri Kathleen McKinnish, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology; Nathanael Philip Reese, Certificate, Computed Tomography & MRI Technology; Carmen Raye Stamey, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design; and Brooke Nichole Worley, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant.
Clyde: Lindsay Taylor Bowen, Certificate, Manicuring/Nail Technology; Cassandra Leigh Cassels, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography; Dwayne D Gentry, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Channon Nicole Gibson, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; Connor Joseph Luckey-Smith, Associate in Applied Science, Web Technologies, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; and Christina Marietta Zorcik, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography.
Maggie Valley: Ashley Amber Cherven, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography.
Waynesville: Courtney Renea Craig, Certificate, Nursing Assistant National Student Leadership and Success; Scott Michael Dolbee, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Christine M Hayward, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Justin R McGaha, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Valarie Brooke Palmer, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Chelsea Dawn Ramsey, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Summa Cum Laude; Landen Keith Stevenson, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Thomas Randall Turner, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology; Rebecca Hope Willis, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; and Maggie B Woods, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

HENDERSON COUNTY
Fletcher: Jessica Christine Blake, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Magna Cum Laude; and Jerry D Lanning, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant.
Hendersonville: Sydney Savannah Lyda, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; and Ericka Constance Orr, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting.
Mills River: Lindsey Marie Downer, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude.

IREDELL COUNTY
Statesville: Jonathan Philip Graves, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology

JACKSON COUNTY
Cashiers: Aloura Katherine Gregory, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Anthony Wayne Heltsley, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Lindsey Christine Lombard, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar, National Student Leadership and Success; Courtney Diane Pressley Associate in General Education, New Century Scholar; Vladyslav Sergeevich Prykhodko, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Lori A Quinn, Certificate, Business Administration E-Commerce National Technical Honor Society; Diane Guadalupe Ramirez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Venus Ramirez, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Alicia Larae Rogers, Certificate, Medical Assisting National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society, Alpha Beta Gamma; and Elizabeth Brooke Strawn, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Magna Cum Laude.
Cherokee: Misty D Brady, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Carolina Ann Donner, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Mason Fredrick Driver, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Nicole Rene Gutierrez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Cory Danielle Lambert, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; Justin Edward Long, Associate in Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology; Carol A Oocumma, Certificate, Computer Information Technology; Charlotte Ann Saunooke, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; and Windall Tyrone Toineeta, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology- Networking; Certificate, Cisco; Certificate; Web Technologies/Mobile Device, Cum Laude.
Cullowhee: Robert Paul Bibby, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; Melissa Morgan Branscum, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant Cum Laude; Sophia Rose Chamberlin, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude; David Patterson Cox, Associate in Applied Science, Cyber Crime Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Hannah Leigh Drye, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship National Technical Honor Society; Rebekah Ashley Evitt, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Collin William Gray, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Cum Laude; Stephanie Shree Henson, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting; Katherine Ciara Hutchinson, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Brittany Marie Jamison, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Jordan Wayne Lance, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts; Andrew K McAllister, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Cody Lee McMillan, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science, Magna Cum Laude; Mercedez Marie Melendez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Grace Ella Morris, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Kaitlyn Cheyenne Moses, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Andrea Rae Moss, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration Alpha Beta Gamma; Paige Mariah Simpson, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Diploma; Pre-Nursing Applicant; Ernest Milton Sipler, Associate in Science, College Transfer; Linda G Snyder, Certificate, Office Administration Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Carleigh J Stewart, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Nicholas Ford Tanaka, Certificate, Business Administration; Charlotte Mikayla Turner, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; Elizabeth Joy Vickery, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa; Coleman Scott Watson Associate in Science; and Cambria Suzanne Whitfield, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage.
Dillsboro: Debra Jean Cumbie, Certificate, Nursing Assistant National Technical Honor Society; Melissa Dingman, Associate in Applied Science, School-Age Education; Diploma, Transfer Core National Student Leadership and Success; Kelly Marie Pressley, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology; Evan Brooke Redd, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Chelbie Laureen Samuel, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design, Cum Laude; and Tammy Lynn Sutton, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration.
Sylva: Kelsey Jane Anderson, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; Barbara Gail Barnes, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; Taylor Stanton Beauchemin, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Maggie Bulla, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology/Latent Evidence, Cum Laude; Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Whitnie Taylor Coggins, Certificate, Medical Assisting National Student Leadership and Success; Anna Nicole Cunningham Gunter, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage; Trevor Dylan Curtice, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Nancy Davis, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Michael S Dillard, Certificate, Cisco; Mark L Edwards, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Anthony Thomas Edwards, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Daniela Abarca Eliaz, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Ashley Louise Fisher, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Sarah Francis, Certificate, Accounting; Anna Alexie Franklin, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Madeleine E Franzen, Certificate, Culinary Arts; Ismael Germain Fuentes-Ornelas, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude; Noah Light Gallinger, Certificate, Computed Tomography & MRI Technology; Tera Merona Gravier, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Diploma, Pre-Nursing Asst. Applicant; Rubi A Guadarrama Ornelas, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude; Cory Lee Hall, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology- Networking; Certificate, Cisco Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa; Elizabeth Hebenstreit, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Jamie Michelle Holt, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Nathan C Hopper, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Coleman Michael Hoxit, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Jessica Morgan Ingerick, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Elizabeth Anne Job, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Donovan E Justice Associate in Arts Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude; Jessica Dawn Knecht, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage; Katie Jean Leonard, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Student Leadership and Success; Rebecca Ann Lind, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude; Matthew B Madden, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Shannon Rae Marsden, Certificate, Cosmetology Certificate; Tia Marie McFarland, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Tiffany Cheyenne Mills, Certificate, Nursing Assistant, New Century Scholar; Carla Murdock, Certificate, Medical Assisting; Briana Maria Norman, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Yesenia Lopez Oviedo, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting; Jennifer Hardin Page, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success; Taylor Dean Parks, Associate in arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Samuel Mark Parris, Associate in arts, College Transfer; Dawn Mitchum Peace, associate in arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Ryan Pettit, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Elizabeth Ann Queen, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Cody Ragsdale, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Summa Cum Laude; Joshua Mark Revels, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Preston James Robertson, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Joshua Eric Roland, Certificate, Business Administration; Natalie Fisher Santoyo, Certificate, Cosmetology; Angela Lynn Searle, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Kathryn Louise Sedgwick, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics; Shannon Melinda Seibert, Certificate, Business Administration, New Century Scholar; Brennan Eonah Spottedbird, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Giuliana Jasmine Staton, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy; Julie L Stinchcomb, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology; Certificate, Substance Abuse Treatment, Magna Cum Laude; Chanda Denise Stiwinter, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Jennifer L Whipple, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Melissa Ryan Wise, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and WenJiao Zhao, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design.
Tuckasegee: Jeremy McKinlin Broom, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Ethan Allen Fortner, Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, New Century Scholar; Jesse Lee Henkel, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Diploma, Transfer Core, Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Leah Kelly Johnson, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; William Michael Morgan, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Noah Avery Munn, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Diploma, Therapeutic Massage; and Amanda Nicole Trantham, Certificate, Early Childhood Education.
Webster: Aidan Scott Galloway, Associate in Science, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Anita Marie Gertken Cucumber, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Shirley Marie Mathis, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Jacqueline Beatrice Moore Associate in General Education, New Century Scholar; Brianna Kathleen O'Hagan, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and Samantha Doris Temple, Diploma, Transfer Core, New Century Scholar;
Whittier: Anyeli Monsivais Andrade, Certificate, Medical Assisting; Glenn C Beasley III, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Ceri Jolene Bolt, Certificate, Medical Assisting National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa; Harold James Bowman, Certificate, Electrical System Technology; Eric Columbus Buchanan, Associate in Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology; Associate in Applied Science, Surveying Technology; Jennifer Sierra Byrum, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Applicant, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Mason Claine Erlacher Associate in Fine Arts; Amanda Dawn Gregory, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, New Century Scholar; Tammy Lee Norris, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society,Phi Theta Kappa; Heather Guynell Pritchard, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; Certificate, Payroll Accounting; and Beau Daniel Schneider, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science.

LINCOLN COUNTY
Lincolnton: Tou Pha Yang, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology

MACON COUNTY
Franklin: Tina Crystal Adams, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Carly Brooke Alexander, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Kelsey Diane Apel, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, New Century Scholar; Nichole Lynne Arevalo, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics; Jennifer Shallon Arose, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Kishin Versi Aruwani, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Danny Dewayne Bates, Certificate, Office Administration; Shawna Lynn Belanger, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Lydia Marie Bellavance, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Milton Ernest Bennett, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science, Magna Cum Laude; Bridgette Olivia Berry Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholar, National Technical Honor Society; Jacob Michael Bingham, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science, New Century Scholar; Paul Allen Boniface, Certificate, Computer Information Technology; Johnathan Tyler Bowman Associate in Arts History; Noelle Kristen Boyle, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology, Cum Laude; Katrina L Brandon, Certificate, Cosmetology; Brittany Ann Brooks, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Magna Cum Laude; Brianna Elizabeth Burk, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Shawna Nicole Burrell, Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice Technology; Clifford Thomas Burton, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, National Student Leadership and Success; Alicia Duarte Bustos, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Lacey J Cagle, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration Alpha Beta Gamma; Christopher M Chastain, Associate in Arts, College Transfer National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Dana M Childers, Certificate, Phlebotomy, New Century Scholar; Joseph Patrick Cloer, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa; Julie Pendergrass Cochran, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration; Courtney Brooke Collier, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology; Theresa M Collins, Certificate, Nursing Assistant National Technical Honor Society; Carlea Suzanne Cook, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Summa Cum Laude; Sabrina Jenell Curtis, Associate in Science, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Chayse Daniel Davis, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Emily Rose Day, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Shanda M Dendy, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics National Student Leadership and Success; Shawn Dholakia-Kisnad, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology- Networking Track; Certificate, Cisco; Zayra Diaz, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Kylie Jelane Douglas, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Elizabeth Mae Drevas, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Jacob Howard Elliott, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Kelle Lasky Evans, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Brandi Jean Field, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Mariah Lynn Francescutti, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Deena Jay Gibson, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Jessica Lynn Gilbreath Associate in General Education, New Century Scholar; Tracy Ann Giles-Sellino, Certificate, Accounting National Technical Honor Society; Amber Marie Golebiewski, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Magna Cum Laude; Elizabeth Christine Goodrick, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Celina Dehart Guffey, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography; Cassie Ashton Hagler, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Brittany Lane Haller, Certificate, Cosmetology; Amanda Waldroop Hastings, Certificate, Cosmetology Certificate; Jana Lee Hedden, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Russell Ryan Helma, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Angelina Marie Hernandez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Tyler Dale-Charles Holland, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; Amanda Lynn Howard, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; Chandon James Ivey Web Technologies; David Harold James, Associate in Applied Science, Business Admininistration-Entrepreneurship; Wayne Edward Jenkins, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology Alpha Beta Gamma, National Student Leadership and Success; Olivia Leigh Johnson Associate in Science National Student Leadership and Success; Brianna Dawn Kennedy, Associate in Science, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholar, National Technical Honor Society; Sean Michael Kent, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Emily Tisha Kimsey, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Ashley Dawn King, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Tiffany Kowal, Diploma, Transfer Core Phi Theta Kappa; Benjamin Alton Lackey, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Magna Cum Laude; Raya Bette Lannon, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Jessica LiBasci, Associate in Applied Science, School Age Education; Kaylee Rochelle Marsengill, Certificate, Cosmetology Certificate; Braulio Martinez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Student Leadership and Success; Stephanie Dawn Mason, Associate in Arts, College Transfer National Student Leadership and Success; Randy Allen McCall, Associate in Applied Science & Diploma, Automotive Systems Technology; Patrick Keegan McCarty, Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Ashley Blaine McCauley, Certificate, Business Administration; Nicole Elizabeth McDaniel, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Steffany Lynn McMahan, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Chelsea Ann Messick, Certificate, Cosmetology Certificate; Noah William Miller, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Carla Marie Miller, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Kaitlyn Ann Moninghoff, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Shannon Patrick Mullins, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology; Raysha Leigh Nations, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; Shannon Newsome, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Crystal Lynn Norton, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography, Summa Cum Laude; Nathan David Olson, associate in arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Eric Olvera Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Mandy Marie Orr, Certificate, Manicuring/Nail Technology; Ladonna Lynn Owens, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success; Amanda Annette Pack, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Caitlyn Hope Parker, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Miranda Underhill Partington, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Jamee A Pelcher, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Angela Michelle Pennington, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Gary Lee Piper, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; Holly Amy Poole, Diploma, Nursing Assistant, Summa Cum Laude; Camaron L Proctor, Certificate, Early Childhood Education; Rhonda Yvette Ray, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Summa Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Cody D Rodgers, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Claude R Rogers, Certificate, Occupational Education; Christy Rose Russell, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration; Danielle Helen Ryan, Certificate, Medical Assisting; Lisa Faye Sanford, Diploma & Certificate, Nursing Assistant, Summa Cum Laude; Kasey Lynn Saterfiel, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Ashley Horner Schofield, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Alisha Lynn Seaman, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Kara Joy Seaman, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Katherine Fay Sevigny, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society; Gina Lisa Shelton, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Sarah Lynn Shuler, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Cum Laude; Minta Elizabeth Simpson, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology; Briana Richelle Steele, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship; Cynthia Michelle Stephens, Diploma, Transfer Core Summa Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Rashaune Hope Stevens, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Ethan Christopher Stiles, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Associate in Science, New Century Scholar, National Student Leadership and Success; Crystal Leigh Stiwinter, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Katrina S Stover, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Jerome Martin Suminski, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Yordanka Atanasova Teague, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success, Alpha Beta Gamma, Phi Theta Kappa; Joshua Wood Tesch, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Magna Cum Laude; Samantha Arlene Tincher, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design; Douglas James Tindell, Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Mary S Trentham, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; Nicole Elise Valley, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Monserrat Vanegas-Cruz, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Lisa Marie Vanhoogen, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Robert Vernelson, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Cum Laude; Chelsie Elizabeth Villalobos Associate in General Education, New Century Scholar; Ashley Jean Williams, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Sonography; Erin Miranda Willis, Certificate, Business Administration; Lena Pearl Wilson, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholar; and Ryan Edward Young, Associate in Arts, College Transfer.
Highlands: Sayne Feria Cruz, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Elizabeth Robyn Gordon, Certificate, Medical Assisting, New Century Scholar; and Lee A Hall, Certificate, Manicuring/Nail Technology.
Otto: Sarah Ailene Bell, Certificate, Human Services Technology; Jeni Lea Bradburn, Associate in Applied Science, Health Information Technology; Certificate, Health Informatics, Cum Laude; Timothy Jordan Cabe, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society,Phi Theta Kappa; Nichole Mireille Hill, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing National Technical Honor Society; Sergio Izquierdo, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; and Samantha Bridgette McClure, Certificate, Medical Assisting.
Scaly Mountain: Tiffany Dawn Billingsley, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Keri Ann Raby, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education; and Stacy Elaine Rivers, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage.

MADISON COUNTY
Marshall: Michael Justin Robertson, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Cum Laude.

MCDOWELL COUNTY
Marion: Jamie Sue Ensley, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology.
Old Fort: Tabitha Toney Farmer, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cum Laude.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Charlotte: David Nathaniel Mathis, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Applicant, Summa Cum Laude.

POLK COUNTY
Tryon: Erika Jene Bailey, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography.

QUALLA BOUNDARY
Cherokee: Kelly Shalene Arch, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography National Student Leadership and Success; Misty D. Brady, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Kyle Gene Chapa, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Keanu Leigh Crowe, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Taylor K Davis, Certificate, Carpentry; Johnny Ray Hicks, Certificate, Outdoor Leadership; Carolina Ann Donner, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Mason Fredrick Driver, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology; Nicole Rene Gutierrez, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Gajjan N Jasani, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa; Thomas Zachary Lambert, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Cory Danielle Lambert, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; Jeremy D Long, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design; Justin Edward Long, Associate in Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology; Rustlina Long, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Ricky Donovan Marr, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; Patricia Lynn Martinez, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Sheila Marie McFall, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Carol A Oocumma, Certificate, Computer Information Technology; Denise Karla Panther, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Magna Cum Laude; Caleb James Rowland, Certificate, Carpentry; Charlotte Ann Saunooke, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Olivia Maria Saunooke, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education; Windall Tyrone Toineeta, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology-Networking; Certificate, Cisco; Certificate; Web Technologies/Mobile Device, Cum Laude; Elizabeth Gayle Wahnetah, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Dallas James Walk, Certificate, Carpentry; and Jennifer Charlice Walkingstick, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Applicant, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Whittier: Anyeli Monsivais Andrade, Certificate, Medical Assisting; Glenn C Beasley III, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, National Student Leadership and Success; Ceri Jolene Bolt, Certificate, Medical Assisting National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa; Harold James Bowman, Certificate, Electrical System Technology; Eric Columbus Buchanan, Associate in Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology; Associate in Applied Science, Surveying Technology; Jennifer Sierra Byrum, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Applicant, Magna Cum Laude, National Student Leadership and Success; Brittany Nicole Childers, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude; Mason Claine Erlacher Associate in Fine Arts; Chelsea Jade Estes, Certificate, Emergency Medical Science, New Century Scholar; Stephanie N Franks, Diploma, Cosmetology Cum Laude; Amanda Dawn Gregory, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, New Century Scholar; Hali Jenkins, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Tammy Lee Norris, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa; Heather Guynell Pritchard, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; Certificate, Payroll Accounting; Beau Daniel Schneider, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; and Saundra Dee Wade, Certificate, Nursing Assistant.

RICHMOND COUNTY
Hamlet: Christopher C Vandermark, Certificate, Computer Information Technology.

SALEM, Conn.
Salem: Zachary F Short, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Cum Laude

SWAIN COUNTY
Bryson City: Megan Brianna Ball, Certificate, Manicuring/Nail Technology; Adam H Barker, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; Gabrielle Ivette Beam, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Brianna Dawn Bird, Certificate, Carpentry; Breanna Lynn Bryant, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Cody James Cloer, Certificate, Mechatronics Engineering Technology; Certificate, Carpentry; Eric Lamar Cooley, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Erin Christine Crawford, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Michelle Breanna Curtice, Certificate, Early Childhood Education, New Century Scholar; Cordell David Green, Certificate, Carpentry; Claire Hammond, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration National Student Leadership and Success,Alpha Beta Gamma,National Technical Honor Society; Jeffrey Doyle Hampton, Certificate, Carpentry; Jessica Higdon, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Amber Mae Lindberg, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing; Bronson R Lindsay, Certificate, Business Administration; Wendy D Millsaps, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Candyce Lacey Owen, Associate in Applied Science, Surveying Technology; Associate in Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology National Student Leadership and Success; David Wayne Parton, Certificate, Business Administration National Technical Honor Society; Alex D Pilon, Certificate, Carpentry; Molly J Shaw, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Nathaniel Ray Simonds, Certificate, Carpentry; Brian Alan Strong, Certificate, Computer Information Technology Alpha Beta Gamma; Katie Lee Thompson, Certificate, Medical Assisting, New Century Scholar; Cameron Lee Vaarum, Certificate, Carpentry; Jon Garrett White, Certificate, Carpentry; Kelsea Sha Woodard, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Kylie MacKenzie Yacuzzo, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; and Christi Ann Zollinger, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholar, National Technical Honor Society.
Cherokee: Kelly Shalene Arch, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography National Student Leadership and Success; Kyle Gene Chapa, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Keanu Leigh Crowe, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholar; Taylor K Davis, Certificate, Carpentry; Johnny Ray Hicks, Certificate, Outdoor Leadership; Gajjan N Jasani, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa; Thomas Zachary Lambert, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Jeremy D Long, Associate in Applied Science, Advertising and Graphic Design; Rustlina Long, Certificate, Nursing Assistant; Ricky Donovan Marr, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science; Patricia Lynn Martinez, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; Sheila Marie McFall, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Denise Karla Panther, Diploma, Therapeutic Massage, Magna Cum Laude; Caleb James Rowland, Certificate, Carpentry; Olivia Maria Saunooke, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education; Elizabeth Gayle Wahnetah, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; Dallas James Walk, Certificate, Carpentry; and Jennifer Charlice Walkingstick, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Applicant, Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Whittier: Brittany Nicole Childers, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude; Chelsea Jade Estes, Certificate, Emergency Medical Science, New Century Scholar; Stephanie N Franks, Diploma, Cosmetology Cum Laude; Hali Jenkins, Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal Technology; and Saundra Dee Wade, Certificate, Nursing Assistant.

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Balsam Grove: Brandy Rennee Anders, Diploma, Pre-Nursing Asst. Applicant, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society.
Lake Toxaway: Jacqueline Ann Shuey, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Rosman: Danielle S. Greenberg, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science.
Sapphire: Marc Steven Parks, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

UNION COUNTY
Indian Trail: Joel Kevin Kitchen, Certificate, Occupational Education.

WAKE COUNTY
Apex: Whitney P Yates, Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Science.

ALTOON, Penn.
Altoona: Kathy J Owens, Associate in Arts, College Transfer.
 

SUMMER GRADUATES
CHEROKEE COUNTY

Topton: Amy Madeline Cross, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Linden: Fredrick Lee Dukes, Certificate, Occupational Education.

GRAHAM COUNTY
Robbinsville: Joshua Tommy Carpenter, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; and David Travis Moore, Certificate, Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.

GUILFORD COUNTY
Greensboro: Lisa Rudd, Certificate, Web Technologies/Mobile Device; Certificate, Computer Information Technology.

HARNETT COUNTY
Dunn: Ronnie Carl Hamilton, Certificate, Occupational Education.

HENDERSON COUNTY
Fletcher: Jaika Burgin Wilkie, Certificate, Early Childhood Education.
Hendersonville: Patricia Ann Pierce, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership.

JACKSON COUNTY
Cashiers: Kaylee Amber Odwyer, Associate in Arts, College Transfer.
Cherokee: Michael Edward Slee, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude.
Cullowhee: Daniel Anthony Westerman, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude.
Sylva: Brittany Lynn Bullock, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Lindsay Catherine Corbin, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; David C. Crimmins, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and Christina Madison Sutton, Associate in Applied Science, Cosmetology.
Whittier: Dakota David Jones, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Lindsey Christine Laudon, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and Heather Guynell Pritchard, Certificate, Bookkeeping; Certificate, Tax Accounting.

LINCOLN COUNTY
Stanley: Cliff Emmanuel Little, Associate in Applied Science, Automotive Systems Technology.

MACON COUNTY
Franklin: Tanyr Diane Giesy, Certificate, Early Childhood Education; Brittney M. Bishop, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Kaitlyn Danielle Drinnon, Associate in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education, New Century Scholar; Lucas James Freimuth, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership; Alex V. Hurst, Certificate, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Danielle Cherea Jimison, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Emma Elizabeth Scott, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success; Serena Murcray Shampine, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting; and Donavon Christian Talbot, Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology.
Otto: Kristin Lynn Heston, Certificate, Business Administration Certificate.

QUALLA BOUNDARY
Cherokee: Michael Edward Slee, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude.
Whittier: William Davis Butler, Certificate, Wilderness Emergency Medicine; Dakota David Jones, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Lindsey Christine Laudon, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and Heather Guynell Pritchard, Certificate, Bookkeeping; Certificate, Tax Accounting.

SWAIN COUNTY
Bryson City: Nikki Alyssa Cody, Diploma, AA Transfer Core; Jason David Sawyer, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Cum Laude; and Jeannie Marie Winchester, Certificate, Early Childhood Education.
Whittier: William Davis Butler, Certificate, Wilderness Emergency Medicine

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Lake Toxaway: Charles Lowell Bradley, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership.

WAKE COUNTY
Cary: Peter David Lindberg, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Summa Cum Laude.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.
Indianapolis: Jeremy Robert Green, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Magna Cum Laude.
 

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