Thirty-nine students earned their associate degrees, diplomas or certificates from Southwestern Community College this summer.
Among the graduates, two earned Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.69 GPA) while six were named Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89 GPA) and three were Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00 GPA).
Two 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 an education at Southwestern without the worry of tuition and fees, thanks to the generosity of their respective communities.
All summer graduates will be eligible to walk during SCC’s fall graduation ceremony on Dec. 16.
The following list includes all graduates, field of study, type(s) of academic credential(s) earned and – when applicable – academic honors.
GUILFORD COUNTY
Kernersville: Lisa Paula Rudd, Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Technology, Certificate, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude.
HAYWOOD COUNTY
Clyde: Melanie Sue Rider, Certificate, Business Administration
Waynesville: Jared Kevin Ensley, Associate in Applied Science, Geomatics Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Brian Wayno Harkins, Certificate, Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration; and Timilehin Alex Moyegun, Certificate, Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration.
JACKSON COUNTY
Cherokee: Jill Cherie Lossiah, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration; and Roberto Ramirez, Certificate, Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration.
Cullowhee: Kaytlyn Brooke Caldwell, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Office Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Kayshala Autumn Gregg, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Elizabeth Anne Job, Certificate, Wilderness Emergency Medicine; Kaitlyn Cheyenne Moses, Certificate, Emergency Medical Science, New Century Scholars; Hunter James Pate, Certificate, Automotive Systems Technology; and Elizabeth A. Robinson, Diploma, Nurse Aide, Summa Cum Laude.
Sylva: John Aaron Brown, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Magna Cum Laude; Angel S. Davis, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Summa Cum Laude; Gary Lee Dunn, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Camille Francis Ensley, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, New Century Scholars; Raymond D. Fernandes, Certificate, Automotive Systems Technology; Wioletta Agnieszka Koniecko Sikorska, Certificate, Business Administration; Jenny M. May, Associate in Applied Science, Medical Assisting, Cum Laude; Paul F. Stehling, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; Benjamin Thackston, Associate in Arts, College Transfer; and Sierra Shay Walker, Associate in Arts, College Transfer.
Tuckasegee: Trevor Chance Brown, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Cum Laude.
Whittier: Harold James Bowman, Certificate, Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration; and Sheila Renea Winchester, Associate in General Education.
MACON COUNTY
Franklin: Kelton Amery Bailey, Associate in Applied Science, Outdoor Leadership, Summa Cum Laude; Roger Michael Davis, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Sandra S. Deats, Certificate, Cisco; John Glenn Guffey, Certificate, Computer Information Technology; Melissa Ann Keener, Certificate, Business Administration; Michael Stephen Mathis, Associate in Arts, College Transfer, Magna Cum Laude; Gilberto Burt Olvera, Associate in Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology; Jesse James Peavy, Certificate, Automotive Systems Technology; and Rashaune Hope Stevens, Certificate, Business Administration.
Otto: Hilary Joy Helmer, Certificate, Health Information Technology - Health Informatics; and Victoria Anne Stewart, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administration.
SWAIN COUNTY
Bryson City: William Dale Hoglen, Certificate, Outdoor Leadership; and April Ann Remson, Certificate, Outdoor Leadership, Certificate, Wilderness Emergency Medicine.
