ATC DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

Recognized Spring 2023 with 124 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Earned

One hundred twenty-four students in total will be recognized as Dual Enrolled high school students who graduate with either an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a diploma, or a Technical Certificate of Credit. Two separate ceremonies will occur at Albany Technical College (ATC) Friday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and another from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. honoring the Dual Enrollment graduates from Albany Technical College. The 9:00 a.m. ceremony will be a pathway signing and include 14 students earning an AAS degree. At 3:00 p.m., 110 students will be recognized and encouraged to “Elevate Your Potential” after earning a diploma or a technical certificate of credit.

“We wanted to celebrate their outstanding achievements and bring attention to their accomplishments,” said Barbara Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. “Albany Technical College is extremely proud of the achievements of the Dual Enrolled students and eagerly anticipates hearing about their future successes.”

With the Georgia Dual Enrollment program, all Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) colleges are witnessing success, particularly those moving to four-year universities to obtain higher degrees. The goal is to spotlight these students each academic year and motivate other graduates who did not graduate with a degree to go ahead and elevate their education by moving from a diploma to a degree or from a technical certificate of credit to a diploma.

“The Georgia Dual Enrollment program is among the top programs available for high school students. We encourage local area students to talk to their parents and take advantage of this state-supported opportunity. Albany Technical College offers a chance to accelerate high school students into careers right here in the local community,” said Dr. Emmett Griswold, President of Albany Technical College.

For more information about Albany Tech’s Dual Enrollment program and pathway agreements that Albany Tech holds with several four-year universities, visit albanytech.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment and albanytech.edu/pathways.

Dougherty Comprehensive High School

KARMEN BOATRIGHT Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Karmen Boatwright is currently a senior at Dougherty Comprehensive High School and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Karmen serves as the Varsity Cheerleading Captain, and is a honor student, a National Beta Club member, and a 2022 Matronage Debutant Club member. Boatright has been accepted to multiple colleges and will decide which to attend in the fall. She plans to major in nursing. Boatwright is the daughter of Kimberly Boatwright.

TYLER GUEST Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tyler Guest is a senior at Dougherty Comprehensive High School where he is in the top 2 percent of his graduating class and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree Program. Tyler is the Class Treasurer for the Class of 2023. He also is a member of HOSA, where he acquires the knowledge, skills, and leadership for students interested in healthcare. Tyler states the Interdisciplinary Studies program has afforded him the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations at various physician offices. Tyler is employed part-time at USaveIt Pharmacy, where he gains real-life experiences while working in healthcare. Tyler will graduate with his Interdisciplinary Studies associate degree before he graduates from high school. Tyler plans to continue his education at Howard University or Morehouse College in the fall as a Pre-Med Biology major. Tyler is the son of Demetrius Loud and Mary Guest.

KY’ASIA DAVIS Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Ky’Asia Davis is a senior at Dougherty Comprehensive High School and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies associate degree program. Davis will graduate in the top 3 percent of her class. She is a member of the BETA Club, National Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, and a senior class secretary. Davis started in the dual enrollment program in the Spring of her 9th grade year and graduated in the Fall of 2022, earning an associate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and three certificates in Early College Essentials, Healthcare Office Assistant, and Nurse Aide Accelerated. She passed the nurse aide certification exam to become a certified nursing assistant. Eager to further her educational goals, Davis re-enrolled at Albany Technical College Spring 2023. She took and passed the TEAS Exam (a requirement for admission to the nursing program). Her goal is to be accepted in the nursing program Fall 2023. Davis is a member of the National Technical Honor Society at Albany Technical College.

Davis has been accepted to over 12 colleges and universities. She plans to continue her education in nursing, after she receives her Associate of Science in Nursing from Albany Technical College. Davis will graduate from Dougherty Comprehensive High School in May 2023 with a 4.0 GPA. She is the daughter of Kareem Davis Sr. & Tiffany Barbary-Davis. Davis is a first-generation college student, and her parents are enormously proud of her and all her accomplishments. She has been asked to speak at several seminars to share her experience as a dual-enrolled student. Davis would like to thank Dougherty Comprehensive High School, 4C Academy, and Albany Technical College for teaching her communication skills, soft skills, and clever work ethics, helping her develop into a mature and dependable young lady.

Clarice Henry

Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Clarice Henry is a senior at Dougherty

Comprehensive High School and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies program. Clarice is a member of Jobs for Georgia Graduates, yearbook club, drama club, youth leadership, Academic Decathlon, Principal Student Advisory Board and the All-star cast for Dougherty High’s drama club. She achieved first place in the 2023 Albany Peachtree Robotics competition and first place in the Regional and State Prepared Speech competition. Clarice plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall 2023 and major in Journalism and minor in Political Science. Clarice is the daughter of Clarice Pittmon.

Kendreona Kendrick

Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Kendreona Kendrick is a senior at Dougherty

Comprehensive High School where she is in the top 10% of her class and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.

Kendreona is the Varsity Softball Captain at Dougherty High School. At age 17, she received certificates for completing the Nurse Aide Accelerated program, CPR certified licensed Certified Nursing Assistant. Kendreona is a member of the DCHS Beta Club and Student Council. Kendreona has been accepted to Kennesaw State University, Columbus University, College of Charleston, and Georgia Southern University. She plans to attend Georgia Southern University in the fall to become a nurse and graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2027. Kendrick is the daughter of Veronica Foster and Travis Foster.

RYLEIGH VAUGHN Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Ryleigh Vaughn is currently a senior honor student at Dougherty Comprehensive High School and dually enrolled at Albany Technical College, where she is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Ryleigh is in the top 5 percent of her graduating class and participates in many extracurricular curricular activities including Beta Club, Student Council, DCHS Student Ambassadors, and the National Society of High School Scholars. Ryleigh currently serves as editor of the DCHS Dohiscan Yearbook and is captain of the Dougherty Comprehensive High School Cheerleading squad. Ryleigh is a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She is also a member of the 2022 Utilis Matronae Debutante Club. In her spare time, Ryleigh enjoys serving as a volunteer cheer coach and reading to students at local elementary schools.

According to Ryleigh, “Attending Albany Technical College has proven to be an incredibly rewarding and enriching journey.” The classes and clinical rotations have provided her with a wealth of invaluable experiences that have solidified her decision to attend Albany State University and major in nursing to pursue her ultimate career goal of becoming a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Practitioner. Ryleigh is the daughter of Chassidy and Matthew Williams.

Westover High School

KATELYN BROWN Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Katelyn Brown is a senior at Westover High School and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Albany Technical College. Brown will graduate in the top 15 percent of her high school class. Brown is a National Beta Club and National Honor Society member. She started the Interdisciplinary Students program at Albany Tech, which allowed her to participate in clinical rotations at a local nursing facility and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. She said, “The best part of my program has been meeting teachers that are passionate about their career and the clinical rotations because those experiences allowed me the opportunity to find my passion in healthcare.” In April 2023, she will graduate with an associate degree as a high school senior. When Katelyn graduates high school in May of 2023, she plans to attend to Alabama State University and major in biology. Brown is the daughter of Lakisha Taylor.

She has been active in various school clubs:

• Yearbook Staff (Editor 11th - 12th grade yr.)

• Harm Reduction Club (10th grade yr.)

• Academic Decathlon (11th – 12th grade yr.)

• Royal Dolls Dance Team (9th - 12th grade) (Co-Captain 10th – 11th) (Captain 12th)

LA’DAJA CALDWELL Interdisciplinary

Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

La’Daja Caldwell is a senior at Westover Comprehensive High school and is dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies program Albany Technical College. La’Daja is a National Beta Club member. Caldwell was a varsity basketball captain for two years at Westover high school and a part of the all-region 2nd team. In her spare time, she volunteers for Communities in Schools of Georgia. She is an honor student athlete. La’Daja has received a full scholarship to attend and play basketball at Talladega College in Alabama in the fall. She plans to major in Social Work. Caldwell is the daughter of Simone Turner and LaDerrick Caldwell.

Breniah Graddy

Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Breniah Graddy is currently a senior at Westover Comprehensive High School and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Albany Technical College. Breniah earned certificates in Medical Office, Nurse Aide, and Early College Essentials at 17 years old. Breniah is a four-year member of HOSA at her home school. She has applied to several colleges around Georgia and been accepted by all of them but still has not committed to one quite yet. After graduation, she plans to continue her education to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She wants to give all thanks to her mom Alfreda Carter as she would not have gotten this far without her help. Breniah is the daughter of Alfreda Carter.

NICHOLAS LANE Design and Media Production

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Nicholas Lane is a senior at Westover High School and dually enrolled in the Design and Media Production Degree program with a specialization in Photography. Nicholas has earned a technical certificate in Design and Media Production and Photography. Nicholas will graduate with an associate degree spring semester 2023 in Design and Media. Nicholas became interested in photography during his 9th grade year. It was then he received his first professional camera, and the rest is history. Nicholas was a member of the WHS football team for 3 years. He has been a member of the Varsity Track Team for the past 4 years. Nicholas was Region Runner-up in discus during the 2021 season and Region Champion in 2022. Nicholas competed in summer track with Retrain Athletic Academy and qualified for the 2022 National Junior Olympics in discus. In July 2022, Nicholas competed in the USATF National Junior Olympics in Sacramento, California. During the 2023 Indoor Track Season, Nicholas competed in Birmingham, Nashville, and Louisville; where he placed top three in shot put and/or weight throw. Nicholas received the Scholar Athlete Award for having a 3.0 or better. He was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at Albany Technical College during the Spring of 2022. Nicholas was involved in scouting (Boy Scouts of America) for 10 years. He started as a Cub Scout, Webelo, and then a Boy Scout with Mount Zion Baptist Church’s Troop 99. Nicholas learned leadership skills, camping skills, and it provided many opportunities to give back to the community by volunteering. After graduation, Nicholas plans to attend college on a track and field scholarship. He has been accepted to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Appalachian State University, Columbus State University, and awaiting decisions from Kennesaw State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and University of Kentucky. Nicholas plans to major in Marketing Management and to become a sports photographer. He also plans to teach children in underserved communities’ photography. Nicholas is the son of Darrell and Nicole Lane.

DETAILLIA MILTON Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Detaillia Milton is currently a senior at Westover Comprehensive High School and is dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Albany Technical College. Detaillia is a varsity basketball and football cheerleader. She is an honor student athlete who participates in other clubs such as Beta Club, National Honor Society, Skills USA, Youth Leadership Council, and Mental Health 4 Minority Youth. She earned certifications in Nurse Aide and Healthcare Office Assistant at age 17, thanks to Albany Tech Dual Enrollment program. Detaillia is also a 2021-2022 Beautillion Belle. She has applied to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and wants to major in Biology (Pre-med) in the fall 2023. Detaillia is the daughter of Melody Milton.

TAYLOR LEIGH PAUL Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Taylor Leigh Paul is currently a senior at Westover High School where she is in the top 10 percent of her class and dually enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Degree program at Albany Technical College. She has earned certifications in Nurse Aide, Healthcare Office Assistant, and Early College Essentials.

Taylor is a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, Delta GEMS and AMA. She is also an officer of both Beta Club and National Honor Society. The Interdisciplinary Studies program afforded her the opportunity to participate in a year internship that followed her clinical rotations at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. In April, Taylor will graduate with an Interdisciplinary Studies associate degree and her high school diploma. Taylor plans to attend Georgia Southwestern University and major in nursing. Taylor is the daughter of Felicia and Ronald Paul.

T’ASIA SANDERS

Interdisciplinary Studies

Associate of Applied Science Degree

T’Asia Sanders is a senior at Westover Comprehensive High school. Sanders is the daughter of Toshirio Rivers, granddaughter of Cynthia Davis, and great granddaughter of Willie Henderson. She is dual enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Albany Technical College. Sanders is a 4-year basketball and football varsity cheerleader. Sanders is certified in CPR, First Aid, and Nurse Aide at the age of 16. Sanders is a 2022-2023 Utilis Matronage Debutante member and received an award for the most community volunteer hours and the Incentive Award. Sanders has been accepted to Georgia State University, Savannah State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, Augusta University, and Florida A&M University. Sanders plans to attend Florida A&M University in the fall of 2023 and major in Mathematics and minor in Psychology.

Natalie Lewis

Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Natalie is a graduate of Lewis Family Home School Association and dually enrolled in the Hotel Restaurant Tourism Management Degree program. Natalie became a dual enrollment student in the 10th grade and graduated from the program Fall 2022. Natalie is currently working towards becoming an Event Planner in Provo, Utah. Natalie enjoys painting, music, and writing. One of her future goals is to travel and visit every National Park in the United States.