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Three-hundred-eighty graduate in spring semester

2016-08-22
Photo of graduates waiting to enter auditorium.
New Century Scholar Ben Davis (foreground left, flashing “thumbs-up” sign) of Glenville and Tanner Nations (foreground right) were among the class of 380 students who graduated from Southwestern Community College this spring. 

Exactly 380 students graduated from Southwestern Community College in the spring semester.

Among the graduates, 55 earned Cum Laude honors (3.85-3.89 GPA) while 63 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.90-3.94 GPA) and 48 were Summa Cum Laude (3.95-4.00 GPA).

Forty-five 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.

Featured speakers at the commencement ceremonies on May 10-11 were Jenna Golden (arts & sciences/early college) of Cashiers; Gwynneth Bird (career technologies) of Cherokee and Danielle Shomper (health sciences) of Highlands.
The following list includes all graduates, field of study, type of academic credential earned and – when applicable – academic honors.

BILOXI, MISS.
Biloxi, Miss.:
Connor Shields, Certificate (Outdoor Leadership).

BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Longwood:
Jissell Colon, Associate in Science, Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY
Arden:
Hannah Rebecca Howard, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; and Sarah Marie Hughes, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Associate in Arts (College Transfer).
Asheville: Rebecca Campbell Carter, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Summa Cum Laude; Kara D'Ree Chandler, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant); James Martin Davis, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude; Eleanor Elizabeth Fluharty, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Summa Cum Laude; Megan Anne Flynn, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Magna Cum Laude; Nicole Marie Horne, Associate in Applied Science (Paralegal Technology), Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Sarah Katherine Lang, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Rebecca Dawn Payne, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude; and Joseph Werren Spencer, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Summa Cum Laude.
Candler: Isolde Andrea Curry, Associate in Applied Science (Cyber Crime Technology), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; and Charles Matthew Hixon, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Leicester: Natalie Christine Kerr, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Cum Laude; and Joshua Christian Slocumb, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), National Society of Leadership and Success.
Mills River: Amber Roberts Locke, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Magna Cum Laude.
Swannanoa: Heidi Jo Kelling, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success.
Weaverville: Tanya Jewel Robertson, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude.

BURKE COUNTY
Morganton:
Alexandra Renee Mayfield, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Magna Cum Laude; and Sean Patrick Murphy, Associate in Applied Science (Outdoor Leadership), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

CATAWBA COUNTY
Newton:
Mainong Lee Thao, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration); and James Kou Thao, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology).

CHEROKEE COUNTY
Andrews:
Hannah Rebecca Matheson, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology), National Society of Leadership and Success; and Ciara Morgan Payne, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success.
Brasstown: Tiffany Ware Totherow, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude.
Culberson: Mandi Rae Radcliff, Diploma (Therapeutic Massage).
Murphy: Terrisa McGuire Carringer, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant); Hanah Lauren Curtis, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Summa Cum Laude; Heather Marie McMillan, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration); Aerian Leigh Rayburn, Certificate (Infant/Toddler Care); Jarrod A. Sacco, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Laurie Helena Taylor, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); and Rachel Lauren VanHorn, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing).
Topton: Amy J. Solesbee, Associate in Arts (College Transfer).

CLAY COUNTY
Hayesville:
Ashley Victoria Chastain, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Magna Cum Laude; Crystal Dawn Green, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Emily Curry Ledford, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography); Mekenzie Faith Monkus, Certificate (Nurse Aide); and Heather Carole Nichols, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Warne: Nicole Danielle Marsocci, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Cum Laude.

CLAYTON, GA.
Lacy Brooke Forester, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success.

DUNCAN, S.C.
Magdalena Anna Moczulska, Associate in Applied Science (Cyber Crime Technology), Summa Cum Laude.

FORSYTH COUNTY
Winston Salem:
Breann M. Hooker, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science);

GRAHAM COUNTY
Robbinsville:
 Amanda Dawn Holder, Diploma (Nurse Aide); and Katie S. Jones, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics).

HARNETT COUNTY
Angier:
Rachel Murfello, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design).

HAYWOOD COUNTY
Canton:
Jarred Dalton Black, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Alana Rae Cutshaw, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), Cum Laude; Cody Allen Lail, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Leah Morgan Maxwell, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Krista Lee Moore, Associate in Applied Science (Paralegal Technology), Summa Cum Laude; Kayla Dianne Tatham, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography); Angela Kaye Turner, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); and Kasey Anne Wilson, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Clyde: Jennifer Brock Adams, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Brittany Amanda Matteson, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Cum Laude; Bradford Clay Melton, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Matthew Grey Robinson, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy); Joann Jones Webb, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude; Jonah Alexander Winchester, Associate in Applied Science (Geomatics Technology), Associate in Applied Science (Civil Engineering Technology), Cum Laude; and Hali Nichole Worley, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy).
Lake Junaluska: Kara Louise Smathers, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Magna Cum Laude.
Waynesville: Benjamin Matthew Biller, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); Kelly Marie Chenh, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography); Jay Justin Cleary, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Ashley Marie Conner, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Cum Laude; Kevin S. DiNofa, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude; Lisa Marie Etheredge, Certificate (Bookkeeping), Associate in Applied Science (Accounting), National Technical Honor Society; Brian T. Forrestal, Certificate (Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration); Jocelyn Marie Fulton, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Samantha Rose Gibson, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology), Cum Laude; Megan Chalmers Hardesty, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Magna Cum Laudel; Jeremy Douglas Jones, Associate in Applied Science (Web Technologies), Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Katrina Marie King, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); James Solomon Patton, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Paige N. Phillips, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Paula Renea Pilkington, Associate in Applied Science (Paralegal Technology); Morgan Presnell, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Aditi Shah, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Magna Cum Laude; James Brandon Sutton, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Cum Laude; Amanda Leigh Taylor, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), National Society of Leadership and Success; John W. Vogler, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science), Magna Cum Laude; and Joshua Carmel Wilson, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Cum Laude.

HENDERSON COUNTY
Flat Rock:
Hannah Reed Turner, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Cum Laude.
Hendersonville: Chase Lewis Souza, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy).

HIAWASSEE, Ga.
Cristina Alice Royce, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Summa Cum Laude.

JACKSON COUNTY
Cashiers:
Phillip G. Dills, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Katherine Elizabeth Flynn, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Jenna Leigh Golden, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Daniel E. Hickman, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Sara Kathleen Lombard, Diploma (AA Transfer Core); Kevin Antonio Morales, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); and Alicia Rogers Tyre, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society.
Cherokee: Kenneth Dwight Dawkins, Certificate (Bookkeeping); and Teresa Marie Long, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide).
Cullowhee: Calley Anthony, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Natasha Lashea Baumgarner, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Certificate (Medical Assisting), New Century Scholars; Joshua Edward Berquist, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); Nicholas Cody Braden, Certificate (Wilderness Emergency Medicine), Alpha Beta Gamma; Jessica Lynn Bradley, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Clayton Lee Buchanan, Certificate (Welding Technology); Adam Garon Elders, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology), Magna Cum Laude; Samantha June Ellithorpe, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide), Summa Cum Laude;Jason Kyle Fesperman, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Cynthia Lynn Franz, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; William Muth Gleason, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology- Networking), Associate in Applied Science (Cyber Crime Technology), Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology), Certificate (Cisco), Cum Laude; Kendra Fanghui Graham, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Brea Nicole Hagler, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Franklin Benton Hiatt, Certificate (Outdoor Leadership); Taylor Cheyenne Key, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); Maryann F. Kinsey, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Lindsey Christine Laudon, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Bethany Annalise Lewis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), National Society of Leadership and Success; Yesenia Yazmin Navarro, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Shelby Gay Rattler, Diploma (Cosmetology); Jarred Nanthaniel Reid, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Elizabeth A. Robinson, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Jessica Roxanne Small, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Technical Honor Society; Linda Gail Snyder, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Lisa M. Stalcup, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science), National Society of Leadership and Success; Braden Benedict Sullivan Tholkes, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Coleman Scott Watson, Associate in Science; and Abigail Rose Watson, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), Associate in Arts (College Transfer), New Century Scholars.
Dillsboro: Debra Jean Cumbie, Diploma (Nursing Assistant), Associate in General Education, Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Tanner Austin Nations, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Bella Vonnie Weeks, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude.
Glenville: Benjamin Kent Davis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Certificate (Automotive Systems Technology), Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, New Century Scholars; and Amanda Talley, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.
Sylva: Dakota Lewis Absher, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology- Networking), Certificate (Cisco); Shaneka Jean Allen, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design), New Century Scholars; Lindsay Ruth Ammons, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Rachel Crawford Barnes, Diploma (Therapeutic Massage), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Sarah Denise Boud, Associate in Applied Science (Early Childhood Education); Michael J. Bruce, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Travis C. Bryson, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Josiah Randall Buchanan, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Christopher Michael Bullock, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology), Certificate (Computer Information Technology), Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, Phi Theta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Heather D. Cannon, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide), Cum Laude; Jonah Neil Caplinger, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Karenda M. Cooper, Associate in General Education; Patricia June Cross, Associate in Applied Science (Cyber Crime Technology); Brittney Paige Davis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Brendon C. Deitz, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Moi Ngoc Dinh, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Kurtis James Fisher, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Amanda Leigh Cameron Ford, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Associate in Applied Science (Accounting), Magna Cum Laude; Brooke Elizabeth Fountain, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Katlin Summer Foxworth, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography); Manuela Barbara Green, Certificate (Tax Accounting), Associate in Applied Science (Accounting), Alpha Beta Gamma, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Cynthia E. Hall, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration), Magna Cum Laude; Deborah A. Hart Bryan, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Danielle Marie Hawken, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Gregory William Heim, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), National Society of Leadership and Success; Victoria-Isabel Linnea Johnson, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Diana Marie Kennelly, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Shelly Lynn Legg, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology), Cum Laude; Cory J. Lomax, Associate in Applied Science (Web Technologies); Elizabeth Ashley Mathis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Laura Ashley McCoy, Certificate (Infant/Toddler Care); New Century Scholars; Erik Steven Monsrud, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Technical Honor Society; Charles Ted Moore, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Technical Honor Society; Melody Tamrick Mull, Certificate (Business Administration); Carolyn Grace Nosworthy, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Maleia Rebecca Parris, Certificate (Business Administration); Elvin Coy Peace, Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology), Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Sheyane Summer Plaster, Diploma (Cosmetology), Cum Laude; David Alexander Pope, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Eliane Ramos, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant), Magna Cum Laude; Robert Lyman Reed II, Associate in Applied Science (Civil Engineering Technology), Associate in Applied Science (Geomatics Technology); Sunni Breanne Richards, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Candace Ridley, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting); Joshua Eric Roland, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration); Amanda E. Rosas, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Cathy J. Simpson, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Jessica Amy Sitton, Associate in Arts (College Transfer) New Century Scholars; Faith Noel Sullivan, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Garrett Scott Swartzentruber, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Benjamin W. Thackston, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science); Samantha Gail Tyson, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Levi Jihon Weigand, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology), Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Brandy Lynn Wilkins, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude; and Bethany Dawn Wilson, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), New Century Scholars.
Tuckasegee: Angela Marie Beck, Certificate (Business Administration); Michala Chelsea Luker, Certificate (Business Administration), New Century Scholars; Laura Abigail Mathis, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Casey Candice Mathis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), New Century Scholars; Allison Hope Messer, Associate in Applied Science (Accounting), New Century Scholars; Trista Middleton, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Roger Alexander Moore, Associate in Applied Science (Culinary Arts), Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Rebecca Owen Morgan, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), National Technical Honor Society; Samantha Paige Owen, Certificate (Early Childhood Education), Certificate (Infant/Toddler Care); and Amanda L. Stafford, Associate in General Education, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nursing Assistant), Magna Cum Laude.
Webster: Hattie Elizabeth Ellis, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), National Society of Leadership and Success; Steven Michael Price, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); and Samantha Doris Temple, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), New Century Scholars.
Whittier: Jared Cole Buchanan, Certificate (Automotive Systems Technology); New Century Scholars; Holi Ramsey Colson, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Andrew Taylor Gass, Certificate (Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration); Felicia Renee Hardison, Associate in Science, National Society of Leadership and Success, New Century Scholars; Kitt Cole Milstead, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy); Shane Szittai, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology); Kayla Lynette Wright, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design), New Century Scholars; and Daqiang Zheng, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Engineering Technology), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.
Jon C. Grindstaff, Associate in Applied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant).

 

Photo of student receiving a diploma from SCC's president.
New Century Scholar Austin Powers of Franklin receives his degree from Dr. Don Tomas, president of Southwestern Community College, on May 10 in Sylva. 

MACON COUNTY
Franklin:
Brianna Leigh Adams, Associate in Applied Science (Culinary Arts), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Heather M. Alexandre, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Diploma (Nurse Aide); Haley Dalton Allen, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Jennifer Kaye Anderson, Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics); Tara Nicole Angel, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration), Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Purshotam Versi Aruwani, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Luke Elijah Arvey, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Kelsea Lynn Ashman, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Nina Marie Astling, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Cum Laude; Kimberly Carol Bailey, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide), Summa Cum Laude; Corey Lee Baldwin, Associate in Applied Science (Culinary Arts), Magna Cum Laude; Andrew Steven Beck, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Julie Sparks Bennett, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Summa Cum Laude; Krysti Lynn Blevins, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Lauren M. Bloodworth, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Alicia Jean Bolick, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Summa Cum Laude; Susan Lynn Bradshaw, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa, National Technical Honor Society; Kathrine Amanda Braun, Associate in Applied Science (Outdoor Leadership), Magna Cum Laude; Jeremy Miller Brendle, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Madison Rose Brown, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science); New Century Scholars Meadow S. Byrd, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); Matthew M. Cochran, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science); Miranda S. Cook, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting); Kevin Lee Cope, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Summa Cum Laude; Maggie Joann Corbin, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Magna Cum Laude; Kristi Barker Cotter, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Lawrence E. Crawford, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration), Summa Cum Laude; Katherine B. Crawford-Smith, Diploma (Therapeutic Massage), Summa Cum Laude; Natasha Crisp, Certificate (Medical Assisting); Sandra Sanderlin Deats, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology- Networking), Magna Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Chelsea Marie Decker, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Natalie M. Dendy, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Courtney N. Dills, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); New Century Scholars; Latresa Annette Downs, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration-Entrepreneurship), Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), National Society of Leadership and Success; Elana Renee Dykes, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Jenni McKayla Edwards, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Christina Michelle Ellenburg, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide); Taylor Brook Elliott, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Alison Renee Evans, Associate in General Education; Amber Lynn Everett, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Kayla Kennedy Gibson, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting); Ryan W. Gillig, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Deaven Alexandra Golding, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Rebecca Kennedy Green, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Sergei Nikolaevich Gubarev, Certificate (Basic Mechatronics), National Technical Honor Society; Oscar Hernandez Gutierrez, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Raun Colten Haven, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Jennifer Suzanne Hedden, Associate in Applied Science (Early Childhood Education); Morgan P. Henry, Associate in Applied Science (Respiratory Therapy); New Century Scholars; Kimberly Hernandez, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide); Alisha L. Holland, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Andrea Jeanette Holland, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology), Cum Laude; Tyler Dale-Charles Holland, Associate in Applied Science (Electronics Engineering Technology), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Alex V. Hurst, Diploma (Business Administration), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Elizabeth K. Iannuzzi, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Samantha R. Iannuzzi, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Shawn C. John, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology- Networking); Cerificate (Cisco), National Society of Leadership and Success; Casey Elton Jowers, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Michael David Key, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Tami L. Koney, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Candace Langley, Associate in General Education, Cum Laude; Candace Justine Langley, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Technology); Joseph Ledford, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Daniel William Lequire, Associate in Science, New Century Scholars; Kuteka Nicole Lopez, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology), Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Joseph Martelli, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Andrea Lynn Mathis, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Kyndle B. McMahan, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science); Nicole Jean Miler, Associate in Applied Science (Civil Engineering Technology), Associate in Applied Science (Geomatics Technology); Kristen Elizabeth Miles, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Courtney Elizabeth Moore, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Patricia W. Morgan, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Alpha Beta Gamma; Morgan Gabrielle Nelson, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); Sarah Elizabeth Nichols, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Regina Ann Pangle, Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology), Summa Cum Laude; Carrollyn Faith Parker, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Dyllon James Phuong, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Jovy C. Phuong, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Austin Thomas Powers, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars; Brittni Faith Price, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Matthew Clifford Pruitt, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Valerie Renee Queen, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude; Yanet Guadalupe Rangel, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Nancy Abeya Ritter, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration-Office Administration), Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Summa Cum Laude; James Phillip Roberson, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Danielle Serjan, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration-Entrepreneurship), Alpha Beta Gamma; Brent Montana Shepherd, Associate in Science, New Century Scholars; Madison Nicole Shope, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Kandis Taylor Shumaker, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Nycole Marie Snyder, Certificate (Cosmetology), National Technical Honor Society; Breanna Lynn Stephens, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Duncan Montgomery Stiles, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Cum Laude; Barbara Anna Stiles, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), Summa Cum Laude; Marguerite Catherine Suminski, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Kristina Marie Taylor, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Sonography), Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success; Malgorzata Maria Tiger, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Technical Honor Society; Theresa Trammel, Diploma (AA Transfer Core), Magna Cum Laude; Trevor M. Trammel, Associate in Applied Science (Emergency Medical Science); Julia Teresa Vance, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Oscar Vanegas-Cruz, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Cale William Vernon, Associate in Applied Science (Web Technologies), Certificate (Web Technologies/Mobile Development), Certificate (Web Technologies/Web Design), Phi Theta Kappa; Jordan Nicole Waldroop, Associate in Applied Science (Paralegal Technology); Laura Elizabeth Wicker, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Gwendolyn Ann Woodcum, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Magna Cum Laude; Natasha Brooke Wooten, Diploma (Therapeutic Massage), New Century Scholars; and Ryan Edward Young, Associate in Arts (College Transfer).
Highlands: Kendra Breanna Araujo, Diploma (Cosmetology); Mary A. Fitzpatrick, Certificate (Medical Assisting); AnnMarie Brooke Osteen, Diploma (Therapeutic Massage); Danielle Nicole Shomper, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing - RIBN), Cum Laude; and Jeffrey Scott Walker, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); New Century Scholars.
Otto: Charlene Allbright, Certificate (Medical Assisting); Brandy Dawn Capotosto, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Technical Honor Society; Kim Peak Crawford, Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology), Certificate (Substance Abuse Treatment), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Allison N. Custer, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Cum Laude, National Technical Honor Society; Ian W. Daugherty, Certificate (Automotive Systems Technology); Jennifer Jasmine Hernandez, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Christina Langley McClure, Certificate (Accounting); Kayla Michelle McLane, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Connor Patrick McLane, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), National Society of Leadership and Success; Adam Stephen Moody, Certificate (Business Administration); Gregory Ryan O'Neal, Associate in Applied Science (Electronics Engineering Technology), Associate in Applied Science (Computer Engineering Technology), National Technical Honor Society; and Sarah Y. Westmoreland, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude.
Scaly Mountain: Kimberly Alisawet Machuca, Certificate (Nurse Aide), Diploma (Nurse Aide).

MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Charlotte:
Victoria Jean Van Cor, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration-Office Administration), Cum Laude.
Huntersville: Zach Lyle Shumaker, Associate in Arts (College Transfer).

 

Photo of student receiving diploma from SCC's president.
New Century Scholar Ryan Bennett of Bryson City receives his degree from Dr. Don Tomas, president of Southwestern Community College, on May 10 in Sylva.

SWAIN COUNTY
Bryson City:
Jessie Lynn Barker, Associate in Applied Science (Radiography), National Society of Leadership and Success; Ryan Matthew Bennett, Associate in Applied Science (Electronics Engineering Technology), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society, New Century Scholars; Vida Nadean Cody, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration), Alpha Beta Gamma; Michelle E. DeHart, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Dakoda J. Hall, Certificate (Basic Mechatronics); Daniel Partick Hudson, Certificate (Carpentry); Jordan Chastine Jenkins, Certificate (Carpentry); Bobbi Jo Jenkins, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); Cameron Alan Kuhn, Certificate (Basic Mechatronics); Molly Elizabeth Malyszko, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), New Century Scholars; Chonsi Richard Martinez, Certificate (Carpentry); Carly M. Michael, Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology Substance Abuse); Forrest Ian Morton, Associate in Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Renee G. Parris, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting), Cum Laude; David Wayne Parton, Associate in Applied Science (Business Administration), Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, National Technical Honor Society; Dovi M. Queen, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Megan O. Smoker, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing); David Thomas Southards, Associate in General Education; Amber Millsaps Walker, Certificate (Cosmetology), National Technical Honor Society; and Tyler Vincent Wolf, Certificate (Basic Mechatronics).
Cherokee: Maria Guadalupe Araiza-Cabrera, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Samuel Raymond Arneach, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Gwynneth Aleshia Bird, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Associate in Applied Science (Accounting), Cum Laude, Alpha Beta Gamma, Phi Theta Kappa, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; James Driver Blythe, Associate in Applied Science (Criminal Justice Technology); Cody Louis Epps, Certificate (Basic Mechatronics); New Century Scholars; Jacob N. Kemp, Certificate (Carpentry); Brandi Wynell Lambert, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Summa Cum Laude, New Century Scholars; Jeremy Dwayne Long, Associate in Applied Science (Advertising and Graphic Design); Jacob Roland Long, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); James Collin McNab, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Magna Cum Laude; Christopher R. Mobley, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology- Networking), Certificate (Cisco), Summa Cum Laude; Richard Hunter Myers, Certificate (Carpentry); Kristin Leigh Partridge, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration); Sheila Kay Standingdeer, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology); Timothy Allen Swayney, Associate in Arts (College Transfer); Satin Fawn Taylor, Certificate (Nurse Aide); Tiera Celeste Teesateskie, Associate in Applied Science (Cosmetology); and Shalana Marie Wachacha, Associate in Arts (College Transfer).
Whittier: Nick Daniel Jones, Associate in Applied Science (Computer Information Technology), Summa Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society; Jason Lee Richmond, Certificate (Carpentry); and Jennifer York, Associate in Applied Science (Health Information Technology), Certificate (Health Information Technology - Health Informatics), Cum Laude.

TIGER, Ga.
Christian Elizabeth Jimenez, Associate in Applied Science (Nursing), National Society of Leadership and Success,

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Lake Toxaway:
Natasha M. McKinney, Associate in General Education, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide); and Sarah Elizabeth Persons, Associate in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy Assistant), Associate in General Education.
Rosman: Hannah Elise Cantrell, Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology Substance Abuse), Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology), Magna Cum Laude, National Society of Leadership and Success, National Technical Honor Society.
Sapphire: Jessica B. Stiwinter, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Assisting).

TUCKER, Ga.
Nanci Sheffer Sherley, Associate in Applied Science (Medical Office Administration), Magna Cum Laude.

UNION COUNTY
Monroe:
Abbie Elizabeth Kenley, Diploma (Nurse Aide), Certificate (Nurse Aide), Summa Cum Laude.

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