CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – On May 11, 2018, family, friends and members of the community will come together to honor John Tyler Community College’s newest graduates during the college’s fiftieth annual Commencement Ceremony. The Class of 2018 includes more than 1,100 graduates, and for each, the road to commencement is a personal journey filled with a variety of goals and hopes for the future. Those attending this year’s ceremony will hear from four members of the graduating class: Julia Bailey, Janay Cameron, Warren Reid and Lauren Sanford. The four will share insights into their time at Tyler, as well as offer words of inspiration to their classmates.

Tyler’s Commencement Ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Virginia State University Multipurpose Center, located at 20809 2nd Avenue in Petersburg. The community is invited to join in the festivities. For those who would like to watch the ceremony but are unable to attend, a live video stream will be provided. It may be found at https://youtu.be/Q8EHk7uqqAk. For additional information about the ceremony, visit www.jtcc.edu/commencementmediakit.    

The list of 2017-2018 graduate candidates, according to fields of study, is as follows: (Degree specializations appear in italics. Hometown zip codes appear in parenthesis after each name.)

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES

Liberal Arts  

Colin Ayers (23831)
Julia Bailey (23860)
Sarah Ballester, Secondary Teacher Education - English (23832)
Emmaline Capps (23059)
Amanda Goins, Secondary Teacher Education – English (23112)
Taylor Huggins (23236)
Christian Lucero Cruz (23225)
Nancy Myers, Music (23832)
Phoebe Nassar (23114)
Autumn Phillips, Secondary Teacher Education - English (23803)
Jorge Quintana Benitez, Secondary Teacher Education - History (23235)
Kyle Siecker (23832)

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES

Business Administration

Bahaa Eddine Aboul Hosn (23234)
Donald Albaugh (23831)
Betsy Alfaro Cerna (23234)
Zachary Alloway (23220)
Thomas Armstrong (23832)
Robert Baker (23832)
Robin-Renee Barksdale (23228)
Lauren Barrows (23225)
Olivia Berghuis (23113)
Alicia Bishop (23834)
Hunter Bogard (23229)
Alexander Brock (23838)
Nathalie Brown (23234)
Joshua Buckner (28590)
Jayda Carter (23832)
Lindsey Chavis (23112)
Gregory Church (23838)
Sarah Cimoli (23083)
Brooke Clarke (23112)
Haydn Claud (23832)
Craig Collier (23113)
Bobby Collins (23237)
Taylor Collins (23113)
James Cooper (23114)
Steven Crawford (23803)
Christopher Davis (23113)
La'Shawn Davis (23834)
Melissa Denisco-Morici (23120)
Maxime Dugas-Davis (23831)
Keri Eley (23803)
Camila Espitia Navas (07857)
José Fernandez (23112)
Saimy Fernandez, Paralegal Studies (23235)
Daniel Finnegan (23224)
Kendall Fox (23112)
Kimberly Francisco (23120)
Tiara Getties (23832)
Megan Gordon (23224)
Devon Green (23112)
Scott Gross (23139)
Gerson Guevara (23237)
Tyrone Harris (23803)
Courtney Hathaway (23139)
Tiffany Haynes, Paralegal Studies (23231)
Deion Henderson (23225)
Jazlyn Henderson (23234)
Martin Hinkle (23114)
John Hodges (23112)
Haley Houchens (23120)
Pamela Jeffer (23112)
Jessenia Jenkins (23237)
Sarandeep Kaur (23875)
Isaac Ketchum (23113)
Mohammed Khan (23113)
Gavin Kilby (23834)
Erica Kinder (23236)
Mary Lacey (23885)
Ray Langdon (23112)
Evan Liesegang (23238)
Charles Lonigro (23113)
Cristopher Mallory-Coble (23139)
Cassaundra Marshall (23113)
Amanda Mason (23860)
John Mathews (23114)
Eric Mawyer (23237)
Tristan May (23114)
Jamie McDuffie (23112)
Ryan McElroy (23838)
Ryan McLasky (23860)
Carrie Miles (23112)
Andrew Miller (23831)
Tiara Miller (23112)
Justine Milner (23005)
Sarah Mitchell (23227)
Hunter Morris (23237)
Brandon Morton (23235)
Mina Nagy (23112)
Luke Narug (23112)
Huy Nguyen (23836)
Kenny Nguyen (23114)
Kerry Nguyen (23114)
Alex Ogunware (23237)
Robert Orr (23236)
Dylan Orrison, Paralegal Studies (23060)
Brent Pacoe (23831)
Madison Pearce (23139)
Jermaine Perrine (20720)
Jhon Pina (23236)
Robert Plummer (23234)
Richard Porter (23114)
Johnny Prioleau (23832)
Hector Quinones (23236)
Philip Raine (23236)
Brian Redmond (23113)
Brennan Reed (23141)
Thomas Reimann (23114)
Brianna Reyes, Paralegal Studies (23112)
Marvin Reyes (23112)
John Reynolds (23236)
Morgan Roché (23113)
Pamela Rubinos-Bell (23236)
Nayif Salah (23238)
Amar Singh (23113)
Zakiya Stith (23234)
Jessica Sullivan (23139)
Karim Sultan (22079)
Shane Swann (23123)
Taiteanna Sykes (23832)
Andrea Taliaferro (23235)
Hannah Taylor, Paralegal Studies (23860)
Ashley Thacker (23803)
Jared Thomas (23112)
Alex Thorpe (23233)
Ryan Tobin (23803)
Danielle Tolford (23236)
Emily Turner (23139)
Zachary Varnell (23831)
Christopher Waddel (23237)
Jeffrey Walker (23114)
Norman Walker (23139)
Kendal Webb (23860)
Jessica Weeks (23832)
Benjamin Wheeler (23235)
Sarah White (23831)
Jonathan Wilcox (23805)
Jennifer Willingham (23236)
Monica Wright (23881)

Engineering

Matthew Basic (23294)
William Cleveland (23237)
Bret Dereski (23890)
Michael Dovi (23112)
Ramzy Hudson (23832)
Nicolas Lanna (23112)
Joshua Obernesser (23103)
Nathan Patskan (23235)
Timothy Paul (23831)
Zhongyuan Peng (23112)
José Reynoso (23832)
Joseph Riad (23294)
Joshua Rudd (23234)
Samuel Scott (23236)
Luc Tran (23114)
Timothy Wagner (23112)
Jai Welch (23236)
Vernon Williams (23112)

General Studies

Muhammed Abdul-Salaam (23114)
Christina Adam (23139)
Michael Adcock (23139)
Reece Adkins, Computer Science (23237)
Katherine Albus, Science (23236)
Jessica Allen (23294)
Madison Allen (23112)
Emily Alonso (23234)
Seham Alradai (23831)
Katherine Alvizures, Teacher Education (K-6) (23832)
Latoya Anderson (23831)
Joshquinn Andrews (23834)
Jamey Anguz (23237)
TaWanda Armstrong (23832)
Amanda Auxier, Pre-BSN (23113)
Caleb Ayers (23235)
Jeremy Bailey, Computer Science (23860)
Stephanie Barker, Pre-BSN (23139)
Tracy Barnette, Pre-BSN (23234)
Maegan Basl, Pre-BSN (23114)
Joseph Baum (23235)
Kourtney Baumfalk (23120)
Michael Beall, Science (24060)
Meghan Beals (23139)
Lindsey Beck, Mass Communications (23112)
Amanda Belcher, Pre-BSN (23842)
Perla Benitez Sanchez (23192)
Christopher Bennett (23234)
Jarrett Bennett (23831)
Sarah Bercaw, Psychology (23842)
Christopher Berry, Teacher Education (K-6) (23832)
Deanna Billett, Psychology (23113)
Caitlyn Bishop, Science (23112)
Christina Bonanni, Science (23860)
Jessica Bonda (23831)
Jordan Bostic (23803)
Abigail Bowen, Pre-BSN (23838)
Ryan Boyce (23234)
Elena Brancato, Mass Communications (23838)
Derrick Branson, Teacher Education (K-6) (23836)
Connor Brown, Science (23113)
Kristyn Brown, Pre-BSN (23231)
Megan Brown (23838)
Nedira Brown, Pre-BSN (23831)
Nicole Brown, Teacher Education (K-6) (23114)
Jasmine Bryant, Music (23225)
Jordian Bryant, Pre-BSN (23832)
Mohammed Bubshait, Computer Science (23831)
Briana Butler (23236)
Kimberly Butler, Pre-BSN (23831)
LaToya Butler (23139)
Sierra Butler (23112)
Julianna Byrd (23838)
Carla Cabral-Torres, Science (23112)
Clayton Callender, Mass Communications (23832)
Janay Cameron, Pre-BSN (23114)
Dylan Campbell, Teacher Education (K-6) (23002)
Dulce Cantley, Mass Communications (23836)
Charlsley Carey, Mass Communications (23832)
Alexis Carrington, Pre-BSN (23832)
Grayson Carter (23113)
Jevon Carter, Mass Communications (23832)
Kristina Carter, Pre-BSN (23237)
Sanaa Chadouli (23112)
Kevin Chapman, Computer Science (23224)
Victoria Christman, Science (23112)
Tiana Clarke, Pre-BSN (23139)
Asia Clay (23231)
Oliver Clendenon (23112)
Elise Clonts (20186)
Tiffany Cochrane, Science (23139)
Victoria Colby, Teacher Education (K-6) (23112)
Alexis Contner (23113)
Tevin Conwell (23836)
Nina Copeland (23235)
Brittany Cothran, Teacher Education (K-6) (23832)
David Cowger, Science (23832)
Andrea Craig (23890)
Kehanna Crawford, Psychology (23235)
Michele Cromwell, Pre-BSN (23237)
Mariah Crooke (23831)
Erin Crump (23294)
Jasmine Cruz, Science (23836)
Emily Curtis (23120)
Karrissa Curtis (23832)
Gracie Dajoya, Science (23139)
Leslie Dale (23114)
Sarah Dale, Science (23233)
Kayla Dance (23803)
William Dance, Science (23838)
Yen Dao, Science (23120)
Haley Davidson, Pre-BSN (23836)
David Davies (23224)
Tamara Deem (23832)
Ashley DeHart (23838)
Nicole Delaware, Mass Communications (23235)
Kalkidan Desta, Science (23237)
Brinissa Diaz, Pre-BSN (23831)
Adam Dieter, Science (23224)
Patricia Dixon (23234)
Roxanna Dodson, Psychology (23235)
Austin Doherty (23235)
Jessica Dondanville, Science (23139)
Dawn Dorsey (23111)
Heather Dubon, Secondary Teacher Education - Math and Science (64068)
Courtney Dudley, Mass Communications (23875)
Tiffany Duncan, Teacher Education (K-6) (23235)
Amanda Duran, Science (23834)
Bianca Edmonds (23836)
Shaniqua Edmunds (23860)
Courtney Edwards (23002)
Lacy Elder, Psychology (23832)
Tara Ellis, Teacher Education (K-6) (23112)
Sarah Elsakr, Science (23112)
Hannah Emanuele, Music (23103)
Iyonna Eppes (23832)
Holden Estes (23112)
Lauryn Evans (23838)
Kelly Ezell, Pre-BSN (23970)
Gervyn Fajardo Franco, Science (23237)
Samir Faqiri (23235)
David Faughn (23831)
Sarah Ferguson (23236)
Liam Fernando, Computer Science (23831)
Caleb Fisher, Science (23103)
John Fitch (23838)
Heather Fletcher, Psychology (23603)
Kerry Flynn, Mass Communications (23112)
Kyra Forest, Computer Science (23112)
William Fox (23832)
Matthew Franklin, Science (23832)
Ashlee Free, Mass Communications (23141)
Alexis Freeman, Science (23831)
Ryan Fresco, Pre-BSN (23233)
Caroline Fry, Music (23803)
Shellie Galabow, Science (23235)
Mirna Galdamez (23235)
Jordan Garcia, Music (23112)
Carolina Garde, Pre-BSN (23234)
Katie Garner (23831)
Heather Garofalo, Teacher Education (K-6) (23139)
Monica Garrett, Science (23842)
Krystal Gassoway, Mass Communications (23234)
Nicholas George, Teacher Education (K-6) (23836)
Tevin Gerard (23831)
Wilma Gerideau (23228)
Benjamin Gibson, Science (23113)
Jeia Gilliam (23836)
Qyle Gillison, Mass Communications (23838)
Brooke Glanzman (23002)
Bradley Gonzales (23113)
Danielle Gooden (23836)
Carey Gorman, Teacher Education (K-6) (23112)
Cortasia Govan, Pre-BSN (23832)
Allison Graham (23838)
Christina Graham (23112)
Hannah Graham (23838)
Preston Gravatt (23221)
Nicholas Gray, Science (23838)
Amy Green (23237)
Rhonda Gregory, Pre-BSN (23831)
Kenya Grice, Psychology (23837)
Laura Griffith, Psychology (23236)
Michelle Griffith (23112)
Tyler Griggs, Computer Science (23113)
Kylie Griswold, Science (23832)
Jalyn Hammond, Pre-BSN (23235)
Joshua Hann, Computer Science (23112)
Angela Harris, Pre-BSN (23805)
Lexus Harris, Psychology (23832)
Anna Harrison (23294)
Rebecca Hart (23805)
Anthony Hatch (23803)
Candace Hauser, Pre-BSN (23801)
Heather Haynes (23831)
Alexis Heath, Pre-BSN (23831)
Griffin Heinberg (23113)
Cael Henshaw (23139)
Kimberly Herbstreit (23112)
Wendy Hernandez-Serrano, Pre-BSN (23234)
William Hicks (23113)
Markell Hill (23860)
Auburn Hoffman, Teacher Education (K-6) (23831)
Anne Hoilman (23233)
Gabrielle Holcombe, Psychology (23120)
Liliana Holcombe (23120)
Robert Holleman (23834)
Alex Holm (23113)
Alanna Horton (23234)
Lauren Hosey (23230)
Bailey Huchthausen, Psychology (23832)
Whitney Hug (23112)
Breonna Hughes, Science (23832)
Brandy Humphrey, Teacher Education (K-6) (23834)
Douglas Hunter (23831)
Joshua Hurt (23836)
David Hybner (23875)
Andrew Inman (23112)
Cierra Jackson, Pre-BSN (23234)
Megan Jackson, Psychology (23236)
Zachary Jacobson (23112)
Hannah James, Pre-BSN (23836)
Alyssa Johnson, Mass Communications (23238)
Carnell Johnson, Science (23139)
Lashunda Johnson, Pre-BSN (23832)
Zsanai Johnson, Music (23832)
Miranda Johnston, Science (23831)
Dominique Jones, Teacher Education (K-6) (23831)
Jessica Jones (23805)
Jordan Jones, Pre-BSN (23238)
Courtney Joyner (23836)
Gurpreet Kaur, Science (23831)
Jordan Keeder (23320)
Joseph Kessler (23236)
Ambia Khan, Pre-BSN (23831)
Mohammed Khan, Science (23113)
Aya Khattab, Pre-BSN (23235)
Suhaib Khattab (23069)
Morgan Kiefer (23838)
Michael Kilcullen, Pre-BSN (23226)
Madison King (23112)
Sarah King (23832)
Monique Kinsey, Pre-BSN (23225)
William Kirchhoff (23112)
Palmer Korpal (23235)
Claire Krouse, Music (23235)
Marwah Kwara, Pre-BSN (23139)
Donna Lapato, Psychology (23838)
Jennifer Le (23234)
Kaitlyn Leath (23112)
Rebecca Lee (23234)
Jessica Leeds, Psychology (23832)
Reneisha Leeper, Science (23236)
Dana Legere (23113)
Glen Leonard (23139)
Matthew Lester, Science (23236)
Elizabeth Lewis, Science (23112)
Mallory Lewis, Pre-BSN (23113)
Madison Lloyd, Psychology (23139)
Chloe Lohman (23231)
Tiffany Loney (23224)
Jazzmein Lorenzo, Pre-BSN (23860)
Chandler Louks (23112)
Keaton Lowe (23112)
Elizabeth Lowry, Teacher Education (K-6) (23832)
Culain Lumpkin, Science (23113)
Alyssa Lunato, Pre-BSN (23838)
Han Luong (23831)
Ly Luong (23831)
Daniel Lysinger, Computer Science (23002)
Michele Malone, Pre-BSN (23237)
Tina Manning (23112)
Jordan Marsh (23235)
Eric Martin (23139)
Carlos Martinez, Computer Science (23834)
Valerie Martinez, Science (23831)
Laurie Marton, Psychology (23235)
Asia Mason, Teacher Education (K-6) (23831)
Ansari Matchingtouch, Music (23235)
Randy Mazariegos (23234)
Christopher Mazes (23114)
Matthew McBride, Science (23139)
Ronald McCall (23832)
Laura McClellan, Psychology (23834)
Brenna McCormick, Mass Communications (23238)
Kelsey McDaniel (23002)
Kate McGregor, Pre-BSN (23838)
Lee McKenna, Pre-BSN (23226)
Lauren McKenzie (27501)
Kristy McLaughlin (23112)
Jacqueline McMullen, Pre-BSN (23228)
Allien McQueen (23236)
Daniel Mendenhall (23834)
Abigail Mercaldo (23112)
Sierra Messler, Teacher Education (K-6) (23234)
Lauren Meyer, Science (23114)
Daniella Mill (23832)
Benjamin Millefolie, Theatre Arts (23832)
Corey Miller (12832)
Matthew Miller (23836)
Aaron Mills (23113)
Chelsea Miners, Pre-BSN (23831)
Jenna Minter (23832)
Yolanda Miranda (23234)
Victor Moreira (23832)
Elena Morey, Teacher Education (K-6) (08214)
Miranda Moriarty (23237)
Brittney Morris, Teacher Education (K-6) (23235)
Madison Morris (76063)
Tonja Morton (23111)
Kareem Moseley (23112)
Aleyna Motsett (23112)
Michael Muniz (23832)
Jean Murphy, Pre-BSN (23832)
Kaylee Mutter, Teacher Education (K-6) (23831)
Nathanial Mylott, Science (23112)
Andrea Navas, Psychology (23805)
Benjamin Neal (23236)
Kacie Nelsen (23139)
Michael Nelson, Mass Communications (23224)
Kennedie Newman, Pre-BSN (23112)
William Ngu, Computer Science (23836)
Emily Niemann, Pre-BSN (23113)
Daniel Nordvig (23139)
Aeriel Norris (22947)
David Ogburn (23236)
Jenalee Orenduff (23002)
David Osorio, Science (23235)
Travis Owen, Science (23236)
Pavel Parkhimovich (23112)
Jason Payne (23221)
Molly Pendleton (23236)
Carol-Anne Petit (23059)
Katelyn Pillar, Science (23831)
Danielle Pittman (23111)
Jocelyn Plumpp, Science (23831)
Ashley Poprik (23227)
Araminta Pressley (23114)
Patricha Marrie Pugh, Science (23112)
Thomas Purcell (23229)
Brenda Quinteros (23114)
Ramel Ramos, Pre-BSN (23803)
Morgan Rast, Pre-BSN (23139)
Carolyn Raymond, Pre-BSN (23139)
Imani Reavis, Pre-BSN (23836)
Leigh-Anna Reents (23831)
Seraya Reilly (23113)
Stephen Reimann, Science (23114)
Tyler Reitz (23831)
Victor Restrepo, Science (23112)
Kenneth Richardson, Computer Science (23112)
Austin Riley, Theatre Arts (23116)
Tyler Ringling (23139)
Erin Robertson (23236)
Luna Rodriguez, Mass Communications (23114)
Stacy Rogowski (23112)
Anna Romano, Teacher Education (K-6) (23805)
Jasmine Rosario, Science (23860)
Kelly Ross (23832)
Ryan Rotramel (23831)
Cheyenne Rudd (23112)
Latisha Sackey, Pre-BSN (23831)
Cyan Sada, Teacher Education (K-6) (23120)
Mohammad Salem, Science (23834)
Eric Sanchez (23831)
Lauren Sanford (23838)
Turid Sanger (23235)
Sorybel Santana (23834)
Ramon Santiago (23831)
Sabrina Sapp (23834)
Elyse Sardinia (23113)
Katherine Scarborough (23801)
Aubrie Schmidt, Pre-BSN (23221)
Amanda Searle, Pre-BSN (23112)
Christine Senn, Pre-BSN (23114)
Leisel Severson (23235)
Dylan Shannon (23235)
Carolyn Sheehy, Science (23235)
Alexander Shenk, Computer Science (23235)
Holly Sheppard, Science (23860)
Savannah Summer Shomette, Mass Communications (23836)
Caleb Showalter (23838)
Nicholas Silva (23120)
Krista Silvas (23139)
Jessica Simmons (23273)
Eric Simoni, Science (23083)
Lauren Slaughter (23885)
Allison Smith (23838)
Connie Smith (23236)
Lyndsey Smith (23075)
Samantha Smith (23103)
Victoria Smith, Science (23236)
Zachary Smith, Computer Science (23236)
Alberta Snapp (23113)
Olivia Snead, Pre-BSN (23114)
Troy Sommers (23831)
Kevin Sontag, Mass Communications (23236)
Ian Spence, Computer Science (23235)
Megan Spiers (23872)
Caitlin Srock (23229)
Carly Stansfield (23832)
Emma Stanton (23059)
Courtney Stephens (23114)
Zasmin Stephens (23225)
Travis Stewart, Computer Science (23831)
Morgan Streat (23237)
Moray Syce (23831)
Pamila Tabb (23113)
Joshua Taffer (23832)
Kelsey Talmadge, Science (23113)
Owen Taylor, Science (23832)
Zambia Taylor, Pre-BSN (23803)
Lauren Terrell, Science (23832)
Derrick Thompson (23602)
Nicholas Tomlinson (23120)
Trisha Trahan, Psychology (23805)
Aaron Trainham, Mass Communications (23235)
Thoa Tran, Science (23236)
Danielle Triplett, Computer Science (23803)
Michalena Triscari, Psychology (23237)
Tiffany Tucker, Science (23234)
Gabriel Turner, Pre-BSN (23075)
Tauhidah UlSalaam-Ager (23223)
Cheyenne Urbine, Science (23139)
Kristin Utz, Science (23112)
Tara Vance (23834)
Ryan Vanover (23236)
Anjelica Vasquez, Pre-BSN (23838)
Patricia Vidals (23834)
Daniel Villery, Music (23836)
David Vitrano (23112)
Taylore Vossler (23114)
Amanda Waddell, Pre-BSN (23112)
Jamyra Wade (23875)
Margarita Wallace, Pre-BSN (23114)
Jennifer Waters (23139)
D'Eric Watson, Mass Communications (23114)
Emma Way, Mass Communications (23114)
Adam Wayne (23236)
Zaquis Webb, Theatre Arts (23803)
Lauren Wells, Pre-BSN (23834)
Megan White (23114)
Joshua Whitehead (23229)
Whitley Whittaker (23075)
Kelly Wiley (23059)
Gariel Wilkerson (23060)
Joshua Williams (23836)
Michael Williams (23875)
Madison Willis (23114)
Alexis Wilson, Psychology (23113)
La Shanna Wilson (23120)
Rachael Wiseman (23831)
Rebecca Woodfin, Mass Communications (23112)
Amy Woodward (23834)
Brionna Woolridge (23002)
Cory Wright (23116)
Jessica Wright, Teacher Education (K-6) (23842)
Mariah Wright, Teacher Education (K-6) (23139)
Sydney Wright (23112)
Delaney Wynings, Teacher Education (K-6) (23838)
Bethany Yesbeck, Pre-BSN (23237)
Joy Young (23237)
Courtney Yowell, Science (23139)
Victor Zayas, Science (23294)
Mark Zuniga, Science (23836)

Information Systems

Kaylah Barnwell (23832)
Alsayir Eassa (23224)
Henry Fisher (23842)
Sean Kim (23113)
Rebecca Newman (23236)
Michael Wilder (23236)

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS DEGREES

Visual Arts

Katelynn Adams (23875)
Heather Anderson, Graphic Design (23832)
Karine Bethea (23831)
Cheyann Blackburn (23235)
Jerian Brooks, Graphic Design (23113)
Corey Brown, Photography and Film (23114)
Sarah Burnett (23832)
Whitney Carmichael, Photography (23838)
Zachary Claud (23831)
Sarah Dallessandro (23114)
Brittany Davis (23224)
Vanessa de la Rosa, Graphic Design (23112)
Alexander Dougherty (23236)
Amber Ellis, Photography (23229)
Samuel Evans, Graphic Design (23832)
Tallie Frost (23234)
Nicole Gerboc (23838)
Christina Hanft, Photography (23832)
Shanare' Harris, Graphic Design (23832)
Kaitlyn Hillman (23102)
Kristie Holbrook, Photography (23235)
Daniel Hummel, Film (23831)
Jamie Ikley, Graphic Design (23235)
Kelsey Levengood, Photography (23831)
José Martinez (23237)
Lydia McClung (23834)
Luqman Otutuloro (23224)
Keisha Patterson, Graphic Design (23112)
Casey Robertson (23237)
Karina Rosier, Film (23235)
Marisela Simpson, Photography (23112)
Jamel Walker (23225)
Darrell Warren, Photography (23805)
Ciara Willard, Photography (23235)
Rebecca Williams (23139)
Maria Younger (23139)

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES

Accounting

Saleha Aslam (23834)
Lesli Belzer (23834)
Charles Bryant (23112)
Angela Cannon-Martin (23114)
Sylvia Gatewood (23666)
Melissa Roberson (23114)

Architectural Engineering Technology

Emi Alejo-Arellano (23237)
John Alvarez Del Pino (23229)
Taya Burnette (23235)
Jacob Compton (23139)
Kemper Elder (23116)
Victor Estrada (23836)
Tanner Lester (23803)
Austin Martineau (23139)
Marcus Mays (23832)
Malav Patel (23225)

Business Management

Pamela Bendele(23805)
Katiya Blowe (23294)
Christopher Dalton (23139)
Felicia Davis (23803)
Mitchell Halenda (23233)
Sandra Knowles (33330)
Donald Parham (23805)
Brianna Peterson (23834)
Larry Reynolds (23860)
Leonard Wells (23882)

Criminal Justice

Sierra Adkins (23220)
Jonathan Arvidson (23831)
Kimberly Batdorf (23235)
Jared Burt (23831)
Brittany Carpenter, Homeland Security (23834)
Christopher Collins (23831)
Josephine Covil (23112)
Raphaela Detiger, Homeland Security (23112)
David Downey (23832)
Stephanie Fischer (23112)
Sha'Lissa Frazier (23225)
Emily Heald (23237)
Joseph Kearns (23221)
Jose Montero, Homeland Security (23830)
Anthony Powell, Homeland Security (23234)
Shelby Seay (23885)
Joseph Shaffer (23120)
Brittany Taylor (23223)
Marissa Tober (23235)
Corey Tunstall, Homeland Security (23237)
Christopher Walker (23834)
Tamarra Wilson (23234)

Early Childhood Development

Abinishia Battle (23234)
Stephanie Brightly, Teacher Assistant (23832)
Kanesha Cary (23112)
Destiny Cifers (23002)
Teneka Craig (23868)
Elizabeth Donovan (23141)
Alicia Fleming (23860)
Chanda Jordan (23831)
Kisha Peat (23860)
Eileen Pitts (23231)
Tatum Watson (23112)

Electrical Engineering Technology

Arturo Abarientos (23237)
Nicholas Alexander (23875)
Christopher Barnes (23805)
Gregory Bucknam (23236)
David Cibula (23840)
Joseph Dettmer (23139)
Justin Keppler (23803)
Jennifer Many (23236)
Patrick McBride (23842)
Matthew McNeilly (23831)
Shane Snow (23838)
Forrest Yeager (23832)

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Denver Bonham (23838)
Darryl Bowen (23139)
Alexa Crewe (23803)
Allen Diaz (23832)
Jason Gillespie (23139)
Noelle Grosso (23831)
Amanda Hilliard (23237)
Jeffrey Jones (23112)
Joseph Rellis (23231)
Julie Reutter (23060)
Jason Roach (23860)
Austin Turley (23836)

Funeral Services

Ayana Ames (20155)
John Britton (24277)
Sharon Cox (37664)
Antonia Cummings (22630)
Tamara Elkins (23086)
Carol Elliott (23834)
Tracy Hineman (23228)
Joseph Johnson (23872)
Warren Johnson (22980)
Jonie Manning (23223)
Brooke O'Gara (23890)
Larry Phillips (23831)
Warren Reid (23901)
Amber Schook (23832)
Steven Smith (24592)

Human Services

Heather Ashbeck, Pre-Social Work (23112)
Yad Askari (23838)
Maria Barron Razo, Pre-Social Work (23234)
Sherese Bland (23805)
Reed Bohn, Pre-Social Work (23222)
Stephanie Brady, Pre-Social Work (22963)
Afrodisia Brown (23235)
Brendan Clasbey, Pre-Social Work (23227)
Renee Craddock (23124)
Kohlson Doty, Pre-Social Work (23113)
Michele Doyle, Pre-Social Work (23237)
Helen Drivick (23235)
Lena Duke (23030)
Khadijah Eldridge, Pre-Social Work (23936)
De'Ara Fennell, Pre-Social Work (23225)
Ashlynn Flinchum, Pre-Social Work (23113)
Candice Gault, Pre-Social Work (23220)
Johnne Glover, Pre-Social Work (23235)
Edgar Greene (23224)
Clarissa Greenway, Pre-Social Work (23225)
Paul Grois (23230)
Madison Gusti, Criminology (23838)
Giovonni Hinton, Pre-Social Work (23220)
Latasha Hockaday (23805)
Jessica Hollingsworth, Pre-Social Work (23112)
Angela Jackson, Pre-Social Work (23222)
Joseph Jackson, Pre-Social Work (23234)
Tiffini James (23805)
Latoya Johnson, Pre-Social Work (23234)
Felicia Justice (23832)
Chelsea Kennedy (23234)
Steven Kent, Pre-Social Work (23113)
Brenda Mathews, Pre-Social Work (23236)
Victoria Meyers, Pre-Social Work (23831)
Shannon Mills, Pre-Social Work (23139)
Sheranda Phillips (23860)
Connie Robinson (23224)
Eutopia Rogers, Pre-Social Work (23860)
Dinean Smith (23831)
Kayla Snellings, Pre-Social Work (23236)
Laura Spaulding, Pre-Social Work (23112)
Rachel Thomas, Pre-Social Work (23237)
LaSharnda Trapp (23224)
Iris Traylor, Pre-Social Work (23834)
Rachael Tubergen (22551)
Taneisha Wallace (23224)
Brittney White, Pre-Social Work (23236)
Teila Williams, Criminology (23836)
Chantay Winfield (23834)
Ashley Yates, Pre-Social Work (23139)

Information Technology

William Bach (23834)
Joshua Banis (23834)
Shane Beacham (23803)
Anders Bisgaard (23225)
Juliet Bolton (23832)
Samantha Bush (23225)
Austen Carter (23834)
Tristin Goodman (23831)
Carter Jackson (23842)
Tyrome Jackson (23112)
Justin Jordan (23831)
Michael Knepper (23112)
Christopher Larnerd (23236)
Robert Manderbaugh (23139)
Michael Pearson (23832)
Chi-Nam Pham (23234)
Sady Quintanilla (23832)
James Silvius (23236)

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Adam Boyd (23831)
Corey Bridgman, Mechatronics Technician (23805)
Zackery Chafin, Mechatronics Technician (23830)
Jason Dent, Mechatronics Technician (23834)
William Dove, Mechatronics Technician (23223)
Matthew Flaherty (23875)
Michael Holmes (23222)
Bong Patasomcit (23114)
Franco Ramos, Mechatronics Technician (23234)
Asa Sidney (23803)
Markeith Thompson (23234)

Nursing

Courtney Abbott (23113)
Erika Alexander (23223)
Cassandra Allen (23236)
Brittany Alsterberg (23112)
Robert Antonoff (23831)
Nathaniel Baker (23220)
Aimee Balthaser (23832)
Léa Beasley (23233)
Rachel Bennett (23832)
Keanna Brawley (23114)
Lindsey Cadwallader (23832)
Tabitha Cairns (23840)
Evita Cancel (23860)
Mary Ann Carlson (23838)
Mary Church (23223)
Emma Ciaravino (23228)
Kadeja Coleman (23114)
Jessica Cooke (23234)
Jennifer Corbin (23060)
Tiffany Costa (23221)
Hayley Creasy (23113)
Sheina David (23226)
Ashley Elkins (23236)
Kailyn Eure (23113)
Natalie Evans (23112)
Joshua Fenner (23229)
George Fernandez (23235)
Meghan Flippin (23083)
William Fouts (23112)
Jessie Gallier (23831)
Orlando Garcia (23831)
Crystal Gomes (23223)
Karen Gonzalez (23831)
Christina Grattan (23832)
Mallory Gray (23236)
Allessa Green (23885)
Crystal Gregoire (23803)
Savanna Hartbarger (23832)
Caitlyn Hastings (23235)
Lauren Haverty (23113)
Ashley Hayes (23116)
Rachel Johnson (23235)
Megan Jordan (23238)
Cheryl Kim (23834)
Kelsey Kivikko (23139)
Torrey Lane (23112)
Jillian Laurent (23838)
Amelia Leder (23002)
Joseph Lesniak (23112)
Megan Lewallen (23234)
Darnmisha Mason (23805)
McKenzie McMillian (23139)
Ashley Miles (23139)
Maureen Mitchell (23832)
Candace Moncayo (23112)
Sarah Morris (23114)
Kiana Nelson (23234)
Carey Newbold (23842)
Molly Paczewski (23113)
Hannah Parker (23139)
Jennifer Partin (23236)
Alissa Prather (23226)
Sarah Ray (23112)
Faith Raymore (23233)
Mekella Reid (23002)
Miguel Rivera (23112)
Jennifer Rose (23112)
Tuvara Rowe (23236)
Rebecca Rowekamp (23112)
Christina Sadler (23235)
Anne Schlicher (23235)
Justin Sears (23220)
Roslyn Short-Ferguson (23224)
Shawna Singleton (23237)
Emily Sirotta (23842)
Rebecca Smith (23226)
Caitlyn Snyder (23803)
Julia Springer (23838)
Phyllicia Stevens (23059)
Sydney Stinson (23139)
Bonnie Stroud (23005)
Desiree Taylor (23233)
April Tibbs (23139)
Lindsey Truett (23114)
Patricia Veatch (23113)
Allison Wagner (23112)
Jesslyn Walker (23832)
Sarah Waller (23832)
Kaitlyn Ward (23831)
Bruce Weaver (23831)
Shawn Webb (23002)
MariAshley Wiglesworth (23838)
Stacey Wright (23235)
Emily Zinn (23838)

Technical Studies

Zachary Collins (23831)
Kevin Farthing (23834)
Brian Gibbs (23237)
Patrick Glynn (23832)
Robert Holliday (23140)
Danny Krantz (23225)
Patrick Layne (23139)
Kristopher Liss (23831)
Michael Ragland (23834)
Jared Snyder (23803)
David Taylor (23231)

CERTIFICATES

Building Construction

Emi Alejo-Arellano (23237)
Taya Burnette (23235)
Jacob Compton (23139)
Kemper Elder (23116)
Victor Estrada (23836)
Patrick Firebaugh (23237)
Tanner Lester (23803)
Austin Martineau (23139)
Marcus Mays (23832)
Malav Patel (23225)

Child Care

Tiffanni Bisbee (23836)
Danielle Branch (23805)
Kanesha Cary (23112)
Destiny Cifers (23002)
Sherita Cole (23875)
Teneka Craig (23868)
Kayleigh Gilroy (23805)
Michele Green (23805)
Tameshia Mitchell (23875)
Kisha Peat (23860)
Tessa Perkinson (23834)
Antoinette Ramey (23237)
Diantha Walker (23225)

Fine Arts

Katelynn Adams (23875)
Karine Bethea (23831)
Cheyann Blackburn (23235)
Jerian Brooks (23113)
Sarah Burnett (23832)
Whitney Carmichael (23838)
Zachary Claud (23831)
Sarah Dallessandro (23114)
Brittany Davis (23224)
Vanessa de la Rosa (23112)
Alexander Dougherty (23236)
Amber Ellis (23229)
Samuel Evans (23832)
Tallie Frost (23234)
Nicole Gerboc (23838)
Shanare' Harris (23832)
Kaitlyn Hillman (23102)
Jamie Ikley (23235)
José Martinez (23237)
Lydia McClung (23834)
Luqman Otutuloro (23224)
Keisha Patterson (23112)
Jada Phillips (23224)
Casey Robertson (23237)
Marisela Simpson (23112)
Christian Smith (23831)
Jamel Walker (23225)
Rebecca Williams (23139)
De'Jah Willis (23113)
Maria Younger (23139)

General Education

Christopher Boyer (23692)
Karla Roque Gonzalez (23111)

Precision Machining Technology

Alva Adkins (23231)
Thomas Adkins (23885)
William Ayer (23223)
Jason Bartlett (23231)
Carl Bishop (23805)
Alex Colgin (23150)
Patrick Glynn (23832)
Daniel McCloud (23831)
Joseph McCrocklin (23235)
Alaina O'Berry (23237)
Austin Winnie (23112)
Ashton Woods (23838)

Welding

Bradford Abuel (23234)
Austin Condrey (23112)
Andrew Dallmeyer (23114)
Andrew Woodard (23875)

CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES

Accounting

Saleha Aslam (23834)
Lesli Belzer (23834)
Charles Bryant (23112)
Angela Cannon-Martin (23114)
Sylvia Gatewood (23666)
Kelly Kenney (23002)
Megan Mingia (23803)
Virginia Pope (23836)
Melissa Roberson (23114)

Adult Home Administration

Tileana Edmonds (23842)
Roland Powell (23237)

Allied Health

Courtney Abbott (23113)
Cassandra Allen (23236)
Brittany Alsterberg (23112)
Ayana Ames (20155)
Amanda Auxier (23113)
Nathaniel Baker (23220)
Megan Barrows (23234)
Léa Beasley (23233)
Amanda Belcher (23842)
Rachel Bennett (23832)
Sharon Blanding (23860)
Erin Bledsoe (23112)
Abigail Bowen (23838)
Keanna Brawley (23114)
Kristyn Brown (23231)
Nedira Brown (23831)
Lindsey Cadwallader (23832)
Tabitha Cairns (23840)
Janay Cameron (23114)
Evita Cancel (23860)
Mary Ann Carlson (23838)
Kristina Carter (23237)
Alexis Carrington (23832)
Mary Church (23223)
Tiana Clarke (23139)
Kadeja Coleman (23114)
Jessica Cooke (23234)
Hayley Creasy (23113)
Kayla Crowder (23838)
Haley Davidson (23836)
Brinissa Diaz (23831)
Tamara Elkins (23086)
Carol Elliott (23834)
Kailyn Eure (23113)
Natalie Evans (23112)
Kelly Ezell (23970)
Joshua Fenner (23229)
George Fernandez (23235)
Meghan Flippin (23083)
William Fouts (23112)
Ryan Fresco (23233)
Orlando Garcia (23831)
Carolina Garde (23234)
Crystal Gomes (23223)
Karen Gonzalez (23831)
Christina Grattan (23832)
Mallory Gray (23236)
Allessa Green (23885)
Rhonda Gregory (23831)
Jalyn Hammond (23235)
Stephanie Harrison (23834)
Caitlyn Hastings (23235)
Candace Hauser (23801)
Lauren Haverty (23113)
Ashley Hayes (23116)
Alexis Heath (23831)
Ashlie Henshaw (23834)
Wendy Hernandez-Serrano (23234)
Tracy Hineman (23228)
Cierra Jackson (23234)
Karla Jerez (23834)
Joseph Johnson (23872)
Lashunda Johnson (23832)
Sarah Johnson (23113)
Warren Johnson (22980)
Megan Jordan (23238)
Monique Kinsey (23225)
Kelsey Kivikko (23139)
Marwah Kwara (23139)
Torrey Lane (23112)
Jillian Laurent (23838)
Amelia Leder (23002)
Joseph Lesniak (23112)
Megan Lewallen (23234)
Mallory Lewis (23113)
Jazzmein Lorenzo (23860)
Alyssa Lunato (23838)
Jonie Manning (23223)
Kathleen Martinson (23238)
Darnmisha Mason (23805)
Lee McKenna (23226)
Jacqueline McMullen (23228)
Ashley Miles (23139)
Chelsea Miners (23831)
Maureen Mitchell (23832)
Candace Moncayo (23112)
Sarah Morris (23114)
Kiana Nelson (23234)
Carey Newbold (23842)
Kennedie Newman (23112)
Morgan Nicholson (23840)
Emily Niemann (23113)
Brooke O'Gara (23890)
Carmen Orellana Duran (23112)
Molly Paczewski (23113)
Jennifer Partin (23236)
Larry Phillips (23831)
Alissa Prather (23226)
Ramel Ramos (23803)
Sarah Ray (23112)
Faith Raymore (23233)
Imani Reavis (23836)
Warren Reid (23901)
Miguel Rivera (23112)
Jennifer Rose (23112)
Tuvara Rowe (23236)
Regina Rush (23834)
Christina Sadler (23235)
Anne Schlicher (23235)
Amanda Searle (23112)
Justin Sears (23220)
Roslyn Short-Ferguson (23224)
Shawna Singleton (23237)
Emily Sirotta (23842)
Rebecca Smith (23226)
Steven Smith (24592)
Olivia Snead (23114)
Caitlyn Snyder (23803)
Julia Springer (23838)
Phyllicia Stevens (23059)
Sydney Stinson (23139)
Desiree Taylor (23233)
Zambia Taylor (23803)
April Tibbs (23139)
Lindsey Truett (23114)
Gabriel Turner (23075)
Shakia Turner (23222)
Anjelica Vasquez (23838)
Shaila Vaughn (23238)
Patricia Veatch (23113)
Ailyn Villatoro (23236)
Amanda Waddell (23112)
Allison Wagner (23112)
Jesslyn Walker (23832)
Margarita Wallace (23114)
Sarah Waller (23832)
Kaitlyn Ward (23831)
Bruce Weaver (23831)
Shawn Webb (23002)
Kara Webber (23002)
Lauren Wells (23834)
Charlaine White (23803)
MariAshley Wiglesworth (23838)
Stacey Wright (23235)
Bethany Yesbeck (23237)
Emily Zinn (23838)

Applied Technology

Alexander Meadowcroft (23236)

Basic Precision Machining Technology

Tyler Anderson (23112)
Justin Austin (23002)
William Ayer (23223)
Bobby Bartle (23833)
Jason Bartlett (23231)
Carl Bishop (23805)
Alex Colgin (23150)
Jacob Florence (23112)
Patrick Glynn (23832)
Johnathon Goode (23237)
Tyler Gould (23838)
Nicholas Johnson (23841)
Dung Le (23060)
Matthew Matheny (23229)
Eric Miller (23139)
Eric Moore (23002)
Joshua Perry (23083)
Anthony Pollard (23803)
Ross Scarborough (23086)
Isaiah Spratley (23860)
Canaan Thrift (23083)
Cole Walker (23841)
Casey Wiseman (23860)
Ashton Woods (23838)

Bereavement and Grief Counseling

Afrodisia Brown (23235)
Helen Drivick (23235)
Melanie Gary (23111)
Madison Gusti (23838)
Cathy Hornbarger (23112)
Catherine Rey (23235)
Chanda Ruffin (83236)
Ashley Yates (23139)

Business Entrepreneurship

Tanesha Gholson (23834)
Megan Gordon (23224)
Kelsey Levengood (23831)

Business Information Management

Katiya Blowe (23294)
Christopher Dalton (23139)
Tyler Davidson (23139)
Felicia Davis (23803)
Mitchell Halenda (23233)
Sandra Knowles (33330)
Donald Parham (23805)
Brianna Peterson (23834)
Larry Reynolds (23860)
James Tuppince (23234)
Elizabeth Umbehant (23083)
Leonard Wells (23882)

CISCO Network

Carter Jackson (23842)
Zachary Jenkins (23834)
Justin Jordan (23831)
Michael Knepper (23112)
Chi-Nam Pham (23234)

Computer Aided Drafting and Modeling

Max Kaufman (23860)

Computer Numerical Control

Alva Adkins (23231)
William Ayer (23223)
Charlette Jeffress (23236)
Austin Winnie (23112)
Ashton Woods (23838)

Criminal Justice

Sierra Adkins (23220)
Jonathan Arvidson (23831)
Kimberly Batdorf (23235)
Jared Burt (23831)
Christopher Collins (23831)
Josephine Covil (23112)
David Downey (23832)
Stephanie Fischer (23112)
Sha'Lissa Frazier (23225)
Emily Heald (23237)
Karen Jones (23805)
Joseph Kearns (23221)
Jose Montero (23830)
Anthony Powell (23234)
Joseph Shaffer (23120)
Phantagah Smith (23224)
Marissa Tober (23235)
Dominique White (23030)
Tamarra Wilson (23234)

Cyber Security

William Bach (23834)
Joshua Banis (23834)
Aaron King (23832)
Christopher Larnerd (23236)
Anne O'Meally (23235)
Quinton Williams (23805)

Early Childhood

Stephanie Barth (23120)
Tiffanni Bisbee (23836)
Sade Blizzard (23860)
Danielle Branch (23805)
Tai Butcher (23805)
Kanesha Cary (23112)
Brooke Cheney (23860)
Teneka Craig (23868)
Rebecca Davis (23002)
Samone Downey (23112)
Miesha Faison (23875)
Lauryn Galloway (23221)
Kayleigh Gilroy (23831)
Lakeisha Glaspie (23114)
Tiffany Groves (23083)
Chanda Jordan (23831)
Toni Judy (23805)
Krystal McDaniel (23875)
Alison Morris-Rucker (23113)
Jasmine Morse (23875)
Cheyenne Nemeth (23875)
Tessa Perkinson (23834)
Eileen Pitts (23231)
Lizeth Ramirez (23803)
Tierra Ridley (23831)
Gabrielle Torres (23236)
Diantha Walker (23225)
Jennifer Walker (23860)
Tatum Watson (23112)
Hailey Williams (23002)

Electricity

Gregory Alexander (23803)
Franklin Anderson (23236)
Christopher Barnes (23805)
Keith Cerny (23112)
Lance Daulton (23872)
Mitchell Davis (23233)
Mary Dondanville (23139)
Scott Fowler (23833)
Kane Hawkins (23872)
Jason Hawks (23830)
Troy Hill (23882)
Justin Keppler (23803)
Jennifer Many (23236)
Jason Nealy (23897)
Tariq Parham (23882)
Jonathan Paul (23850)
Joseph Powroznik (23831)
Jacob Thompson (23875)
Stewart Varela (23139)
Kenneth Williams (23836)
Forrest Yeager (23832)

Emergency Medical Services - Advanced

Denver Bonham (23838)
Alexa Crewe (23803)
Allen Diaz (23832)
Noelle Grosso (23831)
Amanda Hilliard (23237)
Sunny Lee (23116)
Austin Mostoller (23831)
Dylan Ray (23112)
Julie Reutter (23060)
Austin Turley (23836)
Tyler Wenrich (23120)
Jacob Williamson (23832)

Emergency Medical Services - Intermediate

Alexa Crewe (23803)
Allen Diaz (23832)
Noelle Grosso (23831)
Amanda Hilliard (23237)
Austin Mostoller (23831)
Julie Reutter (23060)
Austin Turley (23836)

Filmmaking

James Clark (23231)
Dewey Collins (23860)
Kyle Felter (23836)
Austin Freedman (23112)
Kevin Gray (23229)
Luke Noonan (23059)
Lindsey Paulette (23112)
Brandon Raub (23860)

Geographic Information Systems

Donald Miller (23114)
Clay Woodruff (23222)

Heating and Air Conditioning

Tyler Barlow (23238)
Keith Bassette (23075)
Kyle Brannan (23831)
Glen Brown (23222)
Bruce Bullock (23831)
Bryan Cook (23116)
Mitchell Craig (23228)
Curtis Drew (23803)
Daniel Eaker (23832)
William Eggleston (23838)
Kevin Farthing (23834)
James Fauls (23060)
Joshua Hall (23139)
Sean Hoey (23060)
Robert Holliday (23140)
Stephen Isaacs (23834)
Joseph Jeffer (23112)
Raschad Jones (23222)
Peter Lukowsky (23231)
Jajuan McDaniel (23803)
Steven Moore (23237)
Eric Moose (23831)
Rodney Orcutt (23112)
Joseph Powroznik (23831)
Michael Ragland (23834)
Michael Sampery (23140)
Joseph Searight (23860)
Michael Street (23039)
Dylan Stump (23237)
Nyroute Sung (23237)
Cuong Truong (23236)
Kenneth Williams (23836)

Industrial Electricity

Gregory Bucknam (23236)
Daniel Burgoyne (23831)
William Dove (23223)
Elliott Jones (23885)
Justin Keppler (23803)
Matthew McNeilly (23831)
Rodney Orcutt (23112)
Christopher Ritter (23114)
David Taylor (23231)

Mechanical Maintenance

Hanna Mullins (23083)
Martha Williams (23803)

Museum Studies

Iris Holliday (23235)
Robyn Jackson (22556)
Nancy Phaup (23089)
Garrett Souliere (23225)
Aaron Thompson (23231)
Laura Yakulis (22554)

Network Support

Jason Knutson (23112)
Robert Manderbaugh (23139)

Paralegal Studies

Julia Bailey (23860)
Morgan Barnes (23860)
Christina Blanks (23060)
Saimy Fernandez (23235)
Azra Jakupovic (23060)
Jelissa Marshall (23075)
Allison O'Connor (23114)
Dylan Orrison (23060)
Julianna Perkins (23220)
Brianna Reyes (23112)
Hannah Taylor (23860)
Jaida Williams (23112)

Photography

Whitney Carmichael (23838)
Eric Cline (23860)
Amber Ellis (23229)
Christina Hanft (23832)
Kristie Holbrook (23235)
Marisela Simpson (23112)
Ciara Willard (23235)

Program Development

Anders Bisgaard (23225)

Residential Electricity

Vincenzo Cassino (23233)
Joseph Dettmer (23139)
Mary Dondanville (23139)
Scott Fowler (23833)
Justin Keppler (23803)
Matthew McNeilly (23831)
Jonathan Paul (23850)
Michael Ragland (23834)
Kevin Tonge (10460)
Kenneth Williams (23836)

Substance Abuse Assistant

Julie Anne Elopre (23842)
Latasha Hockaday (23805)
Larnie Winn (23803)

Surveying

Clay Woodruff (23222)

Web Design

Rebecca Atkinson (23836)

Welding

Bradford Abuel (23234)
Robert Aud (23114)
Austin Condrey (23112)
Andrew Dallmeyer (23114)
Nicholas Dane (23103)
Keith Fulghum (23237)
Brian Gibbs (23237)
De'Seandric Hill (23803)
Joseph Karakasians (23831)
Danny Krantz (23225)
Faith Littleman (23234)
Dylan Lloyd (23002)
Michael Maranto (23002)
Cameron Meyer (23235)
Jai'Uana Nicholson (23803)
Quintin Reed (23832)
William Robertson (23002)
Alfred Thomas (23875)
Lane Vaughan (23002)
Waid White (23831)
Brandon Willoughby (23842)
Andrew Woodard (23875)

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance. 

Note to Media: Members of the media wishing to cover John Tyler Community College’s Commencement Ceremony are asked to contact Holly Walker, public relations manager, at hwalker@jtcc.edu or 
804-594-1530 in advance if possible. The day of the ceremony, she may be reached, by phone or text, at 
804-638-0247. 

Media attending the ceremony should enter the Multipurpose Center through the “Grad. and V.I.P.” entrance. Once inside, there will be a check-in table.

By Holly Walker 

After lots of hard work, studying, and dedication, members of John Tyler Community College’s Class of 2018 are celebrating their graduation! 

On Friday, May 11, family, friends and members of the college community will come together to cheer on the graduates during Tyler’s annual Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will get underway at 4:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Building at Virginia State University. Four members of the graduating class – Julia Bailey, Janay Cameron, Warren Reid, and Lauren Sanford – will be this year’s speakers. The community is invited to cheer on the graduates by attending the ceremony or by posting messages of congratulations on Tyler’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn pages, using the hashtag #tylergrads.  The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who cannot join the festivities in person. 

For a complete list of 2017-1018 graduates, visit the news release section of the college’s web site. 

By Holly Walker

“I have enjoyed being a part of the community, getting to know other students in many different walks of life and being able to have this educational journey with professors who took pride in seeing me succeed academically and in the community.” – Dana Legere

When she was in high school, Dana Legere, of Midlothian, was unsure what her future would hold. She had many interests but none that inspired her to pursue a career in a particular field. Her mother, an employee of John Tyler Community College, suggested Dana enroll at the college and explore. Dana agreed to research the college, and when she did, she said she saw opportunity – the opportunity to find herself. 

She enrolled in the General Studies, Psychology Specialization program, began taking classes, and immersed herself in college life. It was then that Dana experienced an “aha” moment. It happened when she took a medical terminology class, an elective for her degree. Dana loved the class. She realized she wanted to learn more and to help people who were ill. It was at that point that she discovered she wanted to pursue a career in medicine, becoming a doctor or physician’s assistant. So, she changed her degree to General Studies and began planning the next steps in her educational journey. 

Next up for Dana – James Madison University. Dana plans to study health sciences and medicine on her way to medical school.  

By Holly Walker

“JTCC taught me that I can accomplish big things with effort, support and vision. I never imagined that I would get a degree or accomplish anything this grand. I am so happy with how my life has changed for the better and that I have a direction and set goals. I have more years of school left, but John Tyler taught me that I have what it takes.” – Brittney White 

For 14 years, Brittney White, of North Chesterfield, worked in advocacy at a local hospital. While she enjoyed having a job that helped people, she realized she was ready for a new challenge and a new career focus. She wanted to give back and to work in a field filled with compassion, caring for those most in need. 

With an interest in social work, Brittney decided to enroll in John Tyler Community College, becoming the third person in her family to become a Tyler Trailblazer. Brittney says her family’s experience at Tyler plus the college’s reputation and its program and transfer agreement variety inspired her to choose Tyler and its Human Services, Pre-Social Work program. 

She admits she was a bit nervous when she first started classes. As an older student and career switcher, Brittney said she wasn’t sure what to expect. What she discovered was a diverse student body, a welcoming environment and a strong support system that helped her grow her confidence. The experience also prompted her to refine her career path, refocusing her goals on pre-radiation science and working with cancer or hospice patients.

Next up for Brittney – Virginia Commonwealth University. Brittney has been accepted into the university’s pre-radiation science program and will be transferring the credits earned for her Tyler degree to her new bachelor’s degree path.

By Holly Walker

“The support I have received from everyone I have met through my experience at Tyler is incredible. The connections and sense of belonging I have developed through the students, faculty, staff, and my student clubs and organizations at Tyler have created a foundation that I know will be of great value in my personal and work life for years to come.” – Julia Bailey 

As she considered her career goals, Julia Bailey knew she wanted to work with people. She also knew the fields that held her interest would require at least a bachelor’s degree. So, she explored her options and landed on John Tyler Community College. Julia said the college’s reputation; its guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities; its location; and its lower tuition factored into her decision. 

She entered Tyler’s Liberal Arts programs, became heavily involved in student life, and soon found her goals coming into focus. She decided she wanted to become an attorney and to focus on family law. So, as she continued to pursue her associate degree, she began taking classes for Tyler’s Paralegal Studies career studies certificate. Julia says that will give her the option of working in the field while she continues her education. “I love how the possibilities at Tyler are endless,” she said. “My time at Tyler has helped me in discovering what career I wish to go into and gave me the confidence to work hard toward achieving my goals.” Another big bonus for Julia – the cost. “To be able to complete my first two years of college with an Associates in Liberal Arts and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies without any student debt is an amazing feeling.”

Next up for Julia – University of Virginia. Julia says she will continue honing her communications skills by earning a bachelor’s degree in English before heading to law school.

By Holly Walker

“John Tyler humbled me! Like many other students, it had been some time since I was in school full time. So, getting back into the swing of things was a struggle, but the teachers supported us all the way.” – Warren Reid.

Warren Reid was determined to chart his own course, and that did not involve the family business. Warren grew up in Farmville, and from a very early age, he remembers playing in and learning about the funeral homes operated by his grandfather, his grandmother and then is mother. When the time came to make a career choice, he chose to go in a different direction – one that took him to Bowie State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management, and then went on to work various jobs in the Washington, D.C. area. 

Warren, however, found himself pulled back to Farmville and to his family. And, in 2013, he decided the family legacy he had tried to avoid was actually his calling in life. So, he enrolled in John Tyler Community College’s Funeral Services program. Warren said the program’s proximity to his home, the cost, and its reputations were all factors in his decision. Plus, his grandmother and mother were both graduates of the program.

While at Tyler, Warren studied and made friends and juggled class schedules while working. He also saw his life grow and change. He got married, and he welcomed the birth of his daughter. He then celebrated his graduation from Tyler’s Funeral Services program in December 2017.

Next up for Warren – creating his own pathway as he continues his family’s legacy. 

By Holly Walker

“I was looking for something to ignite a spark back into my life. John Tyler did exactly that! I was able to fall in love with learning and education all over again, but in a whole new way.” – Lauren Sanford

After graduating from Chesterfield’s Manchester High School at the age of 16, Lauren Sanford felt she was ready to move away from home and jump into college life. Her parents, however, encouraged a different route: go to John Tyler Community College first. Both had attended and graduated from Tyler, and they liked what the college offered. 

Lauren admits she initially wasn’t excited about this option, but she chose to follow her parents’ advice. “I knew it was the smarter route to go, as you do so much maturing in the first two years of college,” says Lauren. “After I began classes at JTCC, I loved it!” Lauren enrolled in the General Studies program, immersed herself in campus life, and found a renewed interest in learning. “I was looking for something to ignite a spark back into my life,” she says. “John Tyler did exactly that! I was able to fall in love with learning and education all over again, but in a whole new way.”

As her education continued, Lauren began to focus on her career options. She became interested in learning more about her father’s insurance and financial services business, so she took on a job as a marketing communications manager.

Next up for Lauren – Virginia Commonwealth University. She plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurial studies and eventually, a master’s degree. Her ultimate goal is to run her family’s business.

By Holly Walker

Have you been thinking about taking classes this summer but haven’t signed up yet? That’s okay! You still have time to register. Tyler’s summer semester includes classes that start in May, June and July; that run as long as 10 weeks or as short as one week; and that cover a wide variety of subjects. The summer schedule also includes online, on-campus, and hybrid (partially online and partially on campus) classes.

For a list of summer classes, visit Tyler’s online schedule web page. For a list of important summer semester dates and deadlines, check out the college’s academic calendar. If you are new to JTCC, visit www.jtcc.edu/admissions/get-started-at-tyler for guidance on how to get started at the college. 

By Holly Walker

“Before I started at JTCC, I had no idea what I wanted to do and had very little confidence that I could start all over after spending so much time in the military. JTCC helped me discover my passion for helping others and gain the confidence I needed to move forward with a new career.” – Heather Ashbeck

A desire to make sure victims become empowered survivors drives Heather Ashbeck. Her goal: become a licensed social worker and a counselor for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “I was a victim of domestic violence,” she says. “I want to be able to help others who have experienced or who are experiencing the same thing.” 

After spending 18-years in the U.S. Air Force, Heather, a mother of three, said the idea of returning to school made her nervous. She decided to take classes at John Tyler Community College because she liked the college’s small class sizes, its variety of majors, and its transfer options. The Midlothian resident initially began in the Business Administration program, but thanks to a course in sociology, she discovered her true calling – Tyler’s degree in Human Services, Pre-Social Work Specialization. Soon after switching majors, Heather immersed herself in student life, becoming active in a number of clubs, an intern in the college’s Military and Veterans Education Office, and a worker in the Student Activities Office. 

Next up for Heather? Virginia Commonwealth University. Once there, she plans to continue her education in social work. 

By Holly Walker

“I gained a deep passion for learning and exploring life. I reinvented myself.” – Elena Brancato

Elena Brancato wants to be a role model for her son. She also wants to challenge herself and realize new successes in the workforce. Elena worked for a while as an office manager at a marketing firm but said the benefits did not allow her to create a sustainable and comfortable life for her and her child. So, she started looking at options. With the support of a workforce organization, Elena honed her resume writing and other skills and researched career advice given to her. One suggestion: go to John Tyler Community College and become a nurse. 

With her interest piqued, Elena went to the college and was greeted with what she described as, “friendly faces and open arms.” She signed up and began taking classes. Elena said she was quickly impressed with Tyler’s faculty, who took time to teach students how to learn, not just how to memorize subject content. She also made another discovery: that she wanted to work in communications, not nursing. So, she switched majors and entered the General Studies, Mass Communications Specialization. She also got involved in student activities, joining clubs and the honor society and becoming a student ambassador. “I learned to gain confidence,” she said. “I gained valuable experiences through it all.” Elena is excited about the direction she’s moving in, because it will allow her to develop skills that can be utilized in a wide variety of workplace environments. 

Next up for Elena – Virginia Commonwealth University. Elena plans to major in public relations and minor in media studies, and then, put her newly honed communications skills to work.

By Holly Walker

“I want to teach at the collegiate level specifically because of the teachers at John Tyler. The theatre professors here have made such an incredible impact on my life and my career that I hope to be as great as they are someday.” – Ben Millefolie

Ben Millefolie loves the stage. From acting and singing to writing and directing, he finds all aspects of the theatre to be exciting. “Theatre can inspire, make you sympathize, cry, educate, illuminate, and my favorite: laugh,” he says. “Theatre is both an escape from the problems of every day and a means to change and correct those problems.”

His passion for theatre emerged in middle school, when he first began acting in plays. He soon found himself “obsessed” with the creative magic that envelops the stage, and he went on to perform in high school shows and in the show choir, Capital Swing. After graduating from Chesterfield County’s Manchester High School in 2015, Ben decided to make John Tyler Community College the next step in his educational journey, and he enrolled in the General Studies, Theatre Arts Specialization program. Initially, Tyler was a practical choice because it was affordable and close to home. After a semester, however, Ben said he was endeared to the professors, who he said encouraged and inspired him.

Ben immersed himself in Tyler’s theatre program, honing his acting, writing and directing skills. Along the way, he also realigned his career goals to include teaching theatre. “I want to teach at the collegiate level specifically because of the teachers at John Tyler,” he says. “The theatre professors here have made such an incredible impact on my life and my career that I hope to be as great as they are someday.”

Next up for Ben – Longwood University. Ben’s goal is to earn a master’s in education and a masters in theatre.

By Holly Walker

“John Tyler helped me realize that with hard work, motivation, support, and contacts, my goals can be reached. I also found that many people are out there to help someone succeed. This school gave me hope for the future.” – Monica Dibley

When asked about her dream employer, Monica Dibley answers without hesitation, “NASA.” She firmly focused her attention on that goal as she pursued a General Studies, Science Specialization degree at John Tyler Community College. 

Before enrolling in Tyler, Monica spent a couple of years, right after high school, working as a LPN. While she respected the work, she discovered it was not the right fit for her and decided to consider new options. 

She chose Tyler so she could save money while exploring some of her other interests. She quickly found herself drawn to science and math, subjects that always interested her. She also discovered an exciting opportunity – the chance to apply for the Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s STEM Takes Flight NASA Research Experiences program. Monica was accepted into the 2017 summer program and spent several weeks as a guest student researcher at the NASA Langley Research Center. 

Next up for Monica – the College of William and Mary or Christopher Newport University. She’s been accepted to both and is now weighing her options, as she makes plan to continue studying science. She hopes to eventually earn a doctorate and launch her dream career at NASA.

By Holly Walker

“John Tyler has had a number of impacts on me. I discovered a major that I’m passionate about; forged many strong friendships that I anticipate will last for a long time; participated in a number of exciting events and opportunities as a student ambassador; and created working relationships with professors that I felt respected me and encouraged me to put drive and effort into my studies.” – Reece Adkins

Technology intrigues Reece Adkins. Smartphones, computer processors and latest gadgets fascinate him. He wants to understand how they work, and more importantly, Reece wants to know how to program them. His curious and analytical nature stretch back as far as he can remember, but for a brief period of time, Reece toyed with the idea of pursuing a different career path. In high school, he did not care for math, so he decided to explore other options. He enrolled in John Tyler Community College’s General Studies program and began his search. 

A year into the program, Reece received a loving nudge from his sister, who challenged him to pursue his longtime interest – programming. Reece decided to go for it, focusing his major on the Computer Science Specialization. Soon after, he made a surprising discovery: a love of math! Reece says instead of dreading the idea of taking math, he now contemplates which type of math he wants to learn next. He attributes this change to his time at Tyler. Reece says thanks to the college, he’s grown and become a different student. “The biggest impact JTCC has had on me was helping me discover a major that I was passionate about and laying out the path forward in front of me,” said Reece.

Next up for Reece – James Madison University. Reece plans to complete a bachelor’s of science in computer science with a minor in mathematics on his way to becoming a software developer.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Enhancing and expanding programs that prepare the workforce of today and tomorrow are at the core of a renovation project that’s about to kick off at John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus. The college unveiled plans for the project during a ceremonial groundbreaking event on May 18, 2018. The project, scheduled to officially get underway this summer, involves two buildings – Bird Hall, one of the college’s original buildings, and the Nicholas Center. 

Once completed, Bird Hall will house the college’s Nursing and EMS/Paramedic programs, allowing faculty and students to share state-of-the-art equipment and participate in collaborative experiences that will mirror real-world interactions. The renovated Bird Hall will also feature three new science labs. The Nicholas Center renovation includes an expansion that will nearly double the building’s current size. The 25,503 square foot addition will be a new workforce center operated by the Community College Workforce Alliance, the workforce development partnership between John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College. In addition to classroom spaces, the new workforce center will feature a large, flexible lab, which can be configured to meet the needs of a wide variety of training programs. The renovated Nicholas Center also will include a large conference room that can be used for workforce training and other activities; new collaborative spaces for Tyler students and the Office of Student Activities; a larger bookstore with a café; and additional general classroom and office space. The Chester Campus renovation project is expected to cost about $34 million and to take about 14 months to complete. 

During the groundbreaking ceremony, Dr. Edward “Ted” Raspiller, president of John Tyler Community College, stressed the importance of understanding the needs of the community and its people and employers when embarking on a project such as the one Tyler is about to launch. “At John Tyler Community College, we say all the time that community is our middle name,” said Dr. Raspiller. “I don’t think anything exemplifies that more than this project.”

Speakers at the ceremony also addressed the important role the Chester Campus project will play in connecting people with jobs. “There are many, many jobs out there that are going unfilled,” said Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. “The number of people who want those jobs is at an all-time high, but they can’t get them because they don’t have the right training. John Tyler is going to change all that.” 

Danielle Fitz-Hugh, president and CEO of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, reiterated the need for skilled workers, especially in the healthcare industry. “Our region has the largest number of employers and access to healthcare, and we need workers to fill those jobs,” said Fitz-Hugh. 

Chief Workforce Advisor to the Governor Megan Healy spoke about the important role colleges like Tyler play in supporting the needs of workers and employers. “Every day, I think about the people who need jobs and about the jobs that need people,” said Dr. Healy. “My job is to build a bridge that connects them, and I know the concrete of that bridge is the community college system. I’m really excited to see the great work of John Tyler, but I’m even more excited to see the great workers that John Tyler produces.”  

The Honorable Kirkland Cox, Speaker of Virginia’s House of Delegates, addressed the life-changing impact workforce development opportunities can have. “If you look at the jobs and careers this project will foster and the enhanced pay, there is so much at work here,” said Speaker Cox. “If you can create these kinds of opportunities for people, it goes beyond just a job.” 

Following the remarks given by the guest speakers, Dr. Raspiller announced the college’s new workforce center will be named the William H. Talley, III Center for Workforce Development. William H. Talley, III, of Petersburg, is a long-time advocate of John Tyler Community College and Virginia’s community colleges. For nearly 30 years, he has supported the college in a number of ways, serving on the John Tyler Community College Foundation Board and on Tyler’s local College Board, as well as establishing the William H. Talley, III Endowed Scholarship. He also served on the State Board for Community Colleges. He received John Tyler Community College’s Homer C. Eliades Legacy Award in 2004, the Virginia Community College System’s Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy in 2006, and an honorary degree from Tyler in 2015. After the naming announcement, Talley thanked those in attendance and spoke of his love of John Tyler Community College and Virginia’s community college system.

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – With cheers, laughter and applause surrounding them, more than 50 students celebrated a milestone: their completion of John Tyler Community College Nursing Program. The accomplishments of Tyler’s newest nurses were recognized during a Nursing Pinning Ceremony held May 11, 2018 in the Multipurpose Center at Virginia State University. Tyler nursing alumna Janet D. Vaughan, RN, who works at Johnston-Willis Hospital, delivered the keynote address. Vaughan told her new colleagues that they should never feel alone or be afraid to ask questions. Learning, she said, does not end with a college degree; it is ongoing, continuing throughout one’s career. 

The nursing graduates candidates recognized during the ceremony are (zip codes appear next to name):
 
Cassandra Allen (23236)
Brittany Alsterberg (23112)
Robert Antonoff (23831)
Nathaniel Baker (23220)
Aimee Balthaser (23838)
Keanna Brawley (23114)
Lindsey Cadwallader (23832)
Tabitha Cairns (23840)
Evita Cancel (23860)
Mary Ann Carlson (23838)
Emma Ciaravino (23228)
Kadeja Coleman (23114)
Kailyn Eure (23112)
Josh Fenner (23229)
Meghan Flippin (23083)
William Fouts (23112)
Orlando Garcia (23831)
Karen Gonzalez (23831)
Christina Grattan (23832)
Crystal Gregoire (23803)
Lauren Haverty (23113)
Cheryl Kim (23834)
Kelsey Kivikko (23139)
Torrey Lane (23112)
Amelia Leder (23002)
Joseph Lesniak (23112)
Darnmisha Mason (23805)
McKenzie McMillian (23139)
Sarah Morris (23113)
Kiana Nelson (23234)
Carey Newbold (23842)
Molly Paczewski (23113)
Hannah Parker (23139)
Jennifer Partin (23236)
Alissa Prather (23226)
Faith Raymore (23233)
Miguel Rivera (23112)
Jennifer Rose (23112)
Tuvara Rowe (23236)
Becca Rowekamp (23112)
Christina Sadler (23235)
Anne Schlicher (23235)
Justin Sears (23220)
Roslyn Short-Ferguson (23224)
Rebecca Smith (23226)
Caitlyn Snyder (23803)
Bonnie Stroud (23005)
April Tibbs (23139)
Lindsey Truett (23114)
Allison Wagner (23112)
Kaitlyn Ward (23831)
Shawn Webb (23002)
Stacey Wright (23235)

Pinning dates back to the 1880s. The pin, given to graduate candidates, symbolizes the school of nursing where the students earned their clinical experience, achieved academic credentials and began their socialization into the profession. The ceremony marks the completion of that rigorous training and is often viewed with the same importance as commencement. 

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – The public is invited to attend the upcoming meeting of the John Tyler Community College Board on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.  The meeting will take place at the College’s Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway, in Hamel Hall room H109. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the meeting for those persons interested in addressing the Board.

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance. 

By Holly Walker

Looking for some summer adventures that will be fun and educational for elementary, middle and high school students? Then, check out Tyler’s 2018 summer camp offerings. 

This year, Tyler’s camps include topics such as computer programming, drawing, healthcare, writing, machining, science and more. The camps, offered in high-tech and collaborative learning spaces at Tyler, will give students of all ages a fun and engaging way to try out a future career, learn a new skill, and discover their interests. Plus, during some camps, students can earn an industry certification.

To find out more about Tyler’s summer camps, including dates, times, locations and costs, and to register, go to www.jtcc.edu/summercamps. The deadline to sign up for an Explore or Experience Camp is one week before the camp start date. 

Questions? Contact Cathy Burke, STEM-H coordinator, at 804-594-1510 or cburke@jtcc.edu. 

By Holly Walker

Next up: Exciting changes are on the way for Tyler’s Chester Campus! Starting this summer, two campus buildings, the Nicholas Center and Bird Hall, will temporarily close in order to undergo extensive renovations. These renovations, which are expected to take about 14 months to complete, will allow Tyler to enhance and expand programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs.

Bird Hall, one of the college’s original buildings, first opened its doors in 1967. When it reopens to students in Fall 2019, the inside of Bird Hall will feature a new layout. A portion of the building will be dedicated to Health Sciences and will house the college’s Nursing and EMS/Paramedic programs, allowing faculty and students to share state-of-the-art equipment and participate in collaborative experiences that will mirror real-world interactions. The renovated Bird Hall will also feature new science labs.

The Nicholas Center renovation includes an expansion that will nearly double the building’s current size. The 25,503 square foot addition will be a new workforce, which will be operated by the Community College Workforce Alliance, the workforce development partnership between John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College. In addition to classroom spaces, the new workforce center, which will be called the William H. Talley, III Center for Workforce Development, will feature a large, flexible lab that can be configured to meet the needs of a wide variety of training programs. The renovated Nicholas Center also will include a large conference room that can be used for workforce training and other activities; new collaborative spaces for Tyler students and the Office of Student Activities; a larger bookstore with a café; and additional general classroom and office space. 

To prepare for this project, college offices and services in Bird Hall and the Nicholas Center are being relocated to other spaces around the Chester Campus. The online employee directory and department web pages will be updated once moves are completed. 

Keep an eye on your e-mail, on the news section of the web site, and on Tyler’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) for updates about office moves; dates when Bird and Nicholas will close to the public; and ongoing information about this construction project.

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Leadership, academic excellence, community service and creativity were recognized as John Tyler Community College honored more than 100 students during the college’s annual Awards Ceremony. During the ceremony, held at Tyler’s Chester Campus on April 20, 2018, the following awards were presented (zip codes follow recipient names):

Sherwood Forest Art & Literary Review 

John Tyler Community College publishes the Sherwood Forest Art & Literary Review each year in conjunction with its annual student literary and art contest. The publication has highlighted the creativity and talent of John Tyler students since 1968. Students submit entries in the categories of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and art. Judges review and select first, second and third place winners in each category. Honorable mention awards may be given if the judges choose to recognize additional entries. The winning entries are published in the Review. An electronic copy of the publication may be downloaded at www.jtcc.edu/sherwoodforest. 

Art 

1st Place – Zach Zarzycki (23228)
2nd Place – Alexzane Taylor (23832)
3rd Place – Guy Dubois (23235)
Honorable Mention – Terry Lynn Smith (23834)
Honorable Mention – Madeline Walter (23236)   

Poetry

1st Place – William Murfee (23112) 
2nd Place – Adam Short (23226) 
3rd Place – Sydney Baker (23838) 
Honorable Mention – Kearston Kenner (23860) 
Honorable Mention – Savannah Shomette (23836) 

Creative Nonfiction

1st Place – William Campbell (23112) 
2nd Place – Savannah Shomette (23836) 
3rd Place – Emilee Kowalewski (23114) 
Honorable Mention – Zach Zarzycki (23228) 
Honorable Mention – Renee Reed (23235) 

Fiction

1st Place – Ryan Rotramel (23831) 
2nd Place – Maureen Drivick (23235) 
3rd Place – William Murfee (23112) 
Honorable Mention – Freysol Ruiz (23112) 
Honorable Mention – Elizabeth Dozier (23464) 

       
Social Sciences Research Expo Awards

Students are given the opportunity to present research they have conducted on a number of subjects at Tyler’s annual Social Science Research Expo. During the Research Expo, visitors, who spend time viewing the research and talking to the students about their findings, are given an opportunity to vote on their favorite projects. This year’s winning project was presented by Aya Khattab (23235) for “The Framing of Palestinians in Mainstream American Media.” Honorable mentions went to Heather Ashbeck (23112) for “Battered Woman Syndrome and Self-Defense Laws” and Alexandra Dizon (23112) for “Self-Segregation in Schools.”

Tau Rho and Beta Omicron Omicron Phi Theta Kappa Academic Awards

John Tyler Community College’s two Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society chapters, Tau Rho and Beta Omicron Omicron, recognized graduating PTK members with the highest GPAs in their programs.  

Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts
Emmaline Capps (23059) 

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration
Camila Espitia Navas (07857) 
Jennifer Willingham (23236) 

Associate of Science Degree in Engineering
Samuel Scott (23236) 

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
Nina Copeland (23235)
Lauryn Evans (23838) 
Courtney Stephens (23114) 

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies, Computer Science Specialization
Daniel Lysinger (23002) 
Kenneth Richardson (23112) 

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies, Mass Communications Specialization
Elena Brancato (23838) 
Savannah Shomette (23836)  

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies, Pre-BSN Specialization
Candace Cromwell (23237)
Aya Khattab (23235) 
Michele Malone (23237)  
Jean Murphy (23832) 

Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Arts
Tallie Frost (23234) 

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services
Helen Drivick (23235) 

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Technician Specialization
William Dove (23223) 

General Education Certificate
Elizabeth Lowry (23832) 

Theresa Windham Service Award

This award was first presented in 1996 in honor of Theresa Hands Windham, who succumbed to a sudden illness in 1993 at the age of 37 while serving as the college’s coordinator of grants and development.  During her short tenure at Tyler, Ms. Windham’s kindness and selflessness touched the lives of countless students, faculty, and staff.  Always smiling, always striving to help others, she was loved by all who had the good fortune to make her acquaintance. This award recognizes students who personify Ms. Windham’s dedication to service without regard for personal gain or adulation. This year’s recipient was Heather Ashbeck (23112). Ashbeck served in the U.S. Air Force for 18 years and is a mother of three children. When she decided to return to school, she chose John Tyler Community College because she liked the college’s small class sizes, its variety of majors, and its transfer options. While taking courses, she discovered her true calling: to become a licensed social worker who helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault become empowered survivors. Ashbeck switched majors, enrolling in Tyler’s Human Services, Pre-Social Work degree program, and she immersed herself in student life, becoming active in a number of clubs, an intern in the college’s Military and Veterans Education Office, and a worker in the Student Activities Office.

Daniel Dalton Award

The Daniel Dalton Award, named in honor of a John Tyler Community College founding faculty member, is presented annually to an outstanding club or student organization that exhibits excellence in the areas of service to the College, commitment to community service, and dedication to academics. This year’s award was presented to the Student Veteran Organization (SVO). Throughout the past year, SVO has donated gift bags to over 70 veterans at McGuire Hospital; hosted a variety of events commemorating the service and sacrifice of those who serve in uniform and out; honored veterans by lining flags along the entrances of both campuses; organized fundraisers; and supported the “UnDecorate a Tree” campaign to assist Tyler students whose families were in need during the holiday season.

Marshall Denison Society

The Marshall Denison Society, named for the College’s second president, was established to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the student activities program at John Tyler. Dr. John Kirn, professor of history, was this year’s inductee. 

CCWA Student Achievement Award

The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) Student Achievement Award recognizes a student who exceeded expectations or excelled in a workforce training program. This year’s award was presented to Justine Johnson (23223), a single mother of three small children who wanted to advance her education, so she could achieve her career goals and gain self-sufficiency. When Johnson entered the CCWA program, she was working part-time as a personal care assistant in the medical field and had a true love of helping others in need. Johnson passed her state boards in March and is now a certified nurse aide working at Henrico Health and Rehab.  

Academic Resource Center Tutor Awards

Student tutors for Tyler’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) were recognize for assisting students throughout the 2017-2018 academic year. These students were honored for their work in the ARC:  

McKensie Cooper (23836)
Isaiah Credle (23831)
Maria Daniels (23225)
Yen Dao (23120)
Sabrina Fuller (23139)
Monica Garrett (23842)
Ramzy Hudson (23832)
Elizabeth Lowry (23832)
Sean Minogue (23112)
William Ngu (23836)
Kilyna Nguyen (23831)
Autumn Phillips (23803)
Jonathan Shaw (23235)
Ciara Smith (23832)
Lucia Tol (23831)
Hien “Taylor” Truong (23059)
Daniel Vega (23803)
Casey Zapata (23834)
Zach Zarzycki (23139)

Performing Arts Achievement Awards

Tyler’s Performing Arts program recognized two students who excelled within the program: 

Brooke Glanzman (23002)
Isabell Surina (23229)

Student Ambassador Awards

Tyler’s Student Ambassador Program gives current students the opportunity to represent the college and become student leaders. Student ambassadors lead tours; assist during special events; help their fellow students in a variety of ways; visit area high schools and organizations; and more. The 2017-2018 Student Ambassadors were recognized for their service to the college, and the 2017-2018 Student Ambassador of the Year was named:

2017-2018 Student Ambassadors
Stephen Escamilla (23112)
Dana Legere (23223)
Jordan Nurney (23235)
Reece Adkins (23237)
Julia Bailey (23860)
Brittney White (23608)
Elena Brancato (23838)
Todd Graves (23112)

Student Ambassador of the Year
Julia Bailey (23860)

Student Activities Awards

During the past academic year, the Office of Student Activities organized or provided coordination assistance for more than 70 events and activities. These and other Student Activities’ projects were made possible with the help of several students. These students were recognized for their work:

Heather Ashbeck (23112)
Jeremy Bailey (23860)
Hunter Baker (23112)
Shane Beacham (23803)
Chelsey Bufton (23112)
Richard Bride (23834)
Jonathan Brown (23139)
Emmaline Capps (23059)
Rashawn Cromwell (23832)
Noah Devereaux (23834)
Michael Dovi (23112)
Alexis Gomez (23229)
Lauren Intravia (23831)
Dana Legere (23223)
Elijah Pullings (23236)
Tyler Reitz (23831)

Athletic Achievement Awards

The Office of Student Activities recognized Curt Langley (23223) for his outstanding leadership as the captain of Tyler’s intramural basketball team. Also recognized were Reece Adkins (23237) and Richard Bride (23834) who scored the win at the VCCS Student Leadership Conference Cornhole Tournament.

Trailblazer Award

The Trailblazer Award recognizes students who have put forth maximum effort, as they balance multiple responsibilities, such as work and family, with their classwork. This year’s recipients were:

Reece Adkins (23237)
Jenny Birringer (23112)
Mark Burroughs (23112)
Evita Cancel (23860)
Jamie Carter (23225)
William Cauthen (23223)
Kelsey Cunningham (23234)
Bryson Henry (23112)
Brittany Johnston (23834)
Steven Kent (23113)
Angel Lopez (23803)
Hilmar Lopez-Garcia (23234)
Maria Madava (23112)
Demetria Mann (23236)
Flora Njugi (23236)
Danielle Phillips-Skiba (23801)
Denise Roller (23112)
Margaret Sharp (23235)
Joanna Stephens (23060)
Anthony Taylor (23219)
Ebony West (23805)
Sarah Zawedde (23236)

Trailblazer of the Year Award

The Trailblazer of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a student. The award is presented annually to a student for outstanding performance and volunteer service to John Tyler Community College and who the faculty and staff believe will achieve great success. This year’s Trailblazer of the Year is Dana Legere (23223). During her time at Tyler, Legere was a student ambassador, was elected Student Government Association president, was named as a VCCS student delegate to the Governor’s Civic Engagement Task Force, attended the VCCS Student Leadership Conference, was named to the Dean’s List, received multiple scholarships, won first place at the 2017 Social Sciences Research Expo, and organized voter registration drives on both campuses. 

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance. 

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. –  Calling all future writers, scientists, engineers, computer programmers, artists, machinists, nurses, and any elementary, middle and high school-aged student who likes getting creative and enjoys hands-on learning. Explore your interests, and expand your talents by signing up for a summer camp at John Tyler Community College. 

This year, the college is offering a series of one-week Explore Camps, covering topics such as IT, medical science, and illustration. The college is also offering two-week Experience Camps, during which students can earn industry certifications. The camps, offered in high-tech and collaborative learning spaces at Tyler, will give students a fun and engaging way to try out a future career, learn a new skill, and discover their interests. 

Tyler’s Explore STEM Camps

Open to rising 10th – 12th graders
July 9 – 13
Cost: $175/session

Explore IT
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Explore Medical Sciences
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Explore Engineering Technologies
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Tyler’s Experience STEM Camps

Open to rising 10th – 12th graders
July 9 – 20
Cost: $290/session (includes price of certification)

Experience IT & Earn WorkKeys Certification
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Experience Medical Sciences & Earn CPR/First Aid Certificates
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Experience Engineering Technologies & Earn OSHA 10 Certification
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Chester Campus

Tyler’s Explore the Arts Camps

July 16 – 20
Cost: $125/session

Tall Tales, Fairy Tales and Legends
Open to rising 3rd – 6th graders
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Exploring Shakespeare, Jr.
Open to rising 4th – 8th graders 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Paper Plays
Open to rising 4th – 8th graders
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Fantasy/Sci-fi Workshop
Open to rising 7th – 12th graders
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Drawing for Illustrators
Open to rising 9th – 12th graders 
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Exploring Shakespeare
Open to rising 9th – 12th graders 
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tyler’s Midlothian Campus

Visit www.jtcc.edu/summercamps to learn more or to sign up for a camp. The deadline to sign up for an Explore or Experience Camp is one week before the camp start date.

Some scholarships are available for the Tyler camps. For information about the scholarships, contact Cathy Burke, STEM-H coordinator at Tyler, at 804-594-1510 or cburke@jtcc.edu. Questions about Tyler’s Explore and Experience Camps may also be directed to Burke.

For young science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM-H) enthusiasts, Tyler is once again partnering with the MathScience Innovation Center (MSiC) to bring more than 10 adventure-packed classes to Tyler in July as part of MSiC’s Camp Innovation. These camps are open to rising 4th through 9th graders and will be offered in half-day and full-day formats at Tyler’s Midlothian campuses. For a complete list of MSiC Camp Innovation class offerings organized by age ranges, pricing, and class registration information, go to www.mymsic.org/camp.

Additional STEM-H camp options may be found through the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA). CCWA, a partnership between John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College, is offering summer campus in June, July and August for students ages eight through 12. For a full list of offerings and to register, visit http://ccwatraining.org/stemcamp. 

John Tyler Community College offers more than 60 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, a Nursing Education Center, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year. It also assisted nearly 6,000 learners and more than 200 companies and organizations through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance.