The Fifty-Fourth Annual Commencement Blue Ridge Community College
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10:00 am One College Lane Weyers Cave, Virginia (540) 234-9261 http://www.brcc.edu
Commencement Program Prelude: Piano Music Selections.................................................................. Mr. Mark Nichols * Processional: Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar........................ Mr. Mark Nichols * The National Anthem..................................................................................Ms. Sandi Belcher Welcome.................................................................................................. Dr. John A. Downey
President
Introductions..............................................................................................Mr. John Matherly
Chair, BRCC College Board
Introduction of Student Speaker............................................................. Dr. John A. Downey Student Speaker..........................................................................................Ms. Cassady Bush
2022 BRCC Graduate
Introduction of Guest Speaker................................................................ Dr. John A. Downey Address....................................................................................................... Dr. Glenn DuBois
Chancellor, Virginia's Community Colleges
Presentation of Candidates........................................................................Dr. Robert J. Young
Vice President of Instruction and Student Services
Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates................................. Dr. John A. Downey Presentation of Awards............................................................................ Dr. John A. Downey * Recessional: Sine Nomine by Ralph Vaughan Williams............................ Mr. Mark Nichols * Please Stand
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor Virginia’s Community Colleges Glenn DuBois is a community college graduate who has dedicated his entire career to ensuring the opportunity he received is available to those coming behind him. DuBois is the longest-serving chancellor in the history of Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS), hired in 2001. Since then, he has led the system of 23 colleges and 40 campuses through three successful strategic plans, and into a fourth called Opportunity 2027, which aspires to increase equity and student success throughout the VCCS. DuBois announced last summer that he will retire June 30, 2022. Virginia’s Community Colleges have, during DuBois’s tenure, signed ground-breaking guaranteed transfer agreements with dozens of public and private universities; become Virginia’s leading provider of workforce development training; diversified community college resources through expanded philanthropy efforts; maintained a tuition rate that is one-third of the comparable rate at Virginia’s public universities; and begun innovative programs like FastForward and G3 to make postsecondary credentials leading to good-paying jobs more accessible and affordable. The National Honor Society presented DuBois with their State Community College Award of Distinction at its national convention in April, 2008. Prior to coming to Virginia, DuBois built an impressive record of executive higher education leadership, including serving as the Commissioner and CEO of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System as well as the Director of Community Colleges for the State University of New York – one of America’s largest networks of community colleges. DuBois earned his doctorate in higher education administration, research and policy from the University of Massachusetts. He holds a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and an associate of science degree from the State University of New York in Farmingdale.
Student Speaker: Cassady Bush Cassady Bush is receiving her Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services today, and is an Honors Program graduate. The Waynesboro native was home-schooled prior to attending BRCC. During her time as a college student, Ms. Bush has been heavily involved in campus organizations and activities. She was a member of the Student Government Association and Beyond the Blue Club. She also served as a peer tutor in the CAVE, especially helping fellow students with English classes and papers. Last summer, Cassady was one of 207 PTK members named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and received a $1,000 scholarship. This year, she was one of BRCC’s two nominees in the transfer category for the annual PTK Virginia All-Academic Team. When she isn’t working at Refill Renew in Staunton, or in classes or activities at BRCC, Ms. Bush enjoys photography, reading, and spending time with her family. Ms. Bush will transfer to James Madison University where she plans to major in Social Work.
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Blue Ridge Community College 2021–2022 Graduates Associate of Arts and Sciences College Transfer Caryne Elizabeth Abbott Sheyne Abdul* Anna Marie Adams* Mellser Aguilar-Lopez* Natalia Alcantara* Samantha E. Allison* Morgan McFarland Allman Reese E. Anderson* Robert Geovany Argueta-Romero* Samantha Arnold* John Constantine Balaan Asistores* Diego Josue Avila* Leydy Bacilio Laureano Martin Bafunye Catherine Dawn Baker Devon Autha Baker* Steve Balungwe* Jessie Taylor Beam* Austin Beckett Yosafe Bekele Cassie Renay Beverlin* Tyler Richard Bidell* Sarah Elizabeth Blickos* Gabrielle Boiteau Brandi Nicole Bowles Stormee Michelle Bradfield Ashley Dawn Brogan* Ashley Marie Brogan* Nathan Hade Brown* Amanda Thi Burgess
Katie Marie Burns Ocean Burriss* Julienne Nichole Butler* Brendan Elias Carter* Jenna Elizabeth Cave* Jeremy R. Christian* Ryan Chase Clemons Ethan McDowell Conrow* Lacie Constable* Bianca Lizet Cortes* Jessica Ibeth Cortes* Keeley Grace Crews* Michele Lynn Cross* Matthew Aaron Crumley Ryan Michael Cutillo* Jacob Keaton Czerwinski Baraa Alaa Dawood* Dania Alaa Dawood* Xavier Thomas Dawson* Melinda Dean Tyler Jordan DeFlores Addie Grace DePoy* Brenda Diaz Pisano* Charis Mackenzie Dienner* Jeremias Domingo Kimberly Dove Jacinda L. Dove* Azure Dovel Rachel Drumheller* Dalton Ecroyd Shenandoah Ellis* Seth Michael Fernandez* Danielle Star Fitzgerald*
Aaron Edward Foley* Kailey Alyse Forbus* Aaron Foxx Carleigh Mae Frazier* Hannah Renee Frum* Nicholas Frye Cody Biridiana Garin-Padilla Yesenia Marilyn Gil Rebecca Grace Good* Walker Thomas Grant* Nicholas Benjamin Grubbs* Sara Gum* Brooke Marie Haas* Elizabeth Grace Habel* Madison LeeAnn Hager* Sollen Sabir Haji* Rachel Trovato Harwood Katherine Mae Hatch* Brooke Lane Hayes* Hannah Rae Heath* Tommy Noel Herrera* Adriana Dianne High* Austin Felix Hill* Tabitha Lynn Holland* Paige Kathleen Holzner James Andrew Hotchkiss Jr.* Samantha Rae Huffer* Hussein Hamad Hussein* Richard Craig Irvine* Brittany Anne Irving* Sonya Hassan Jaf* Moises Jimenez* Ryan Scott Johns*
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Hannah Marie Johnson* Christian D. Johnston* Mariel Joven* Jessica Elizabeth Kauffman* Alice Virginia Kegley* Alexis Elizabeth Kern* Kari Nicole Kershner* Caleb Reodyn Knight* Mallory Sinclair Knupp* Emma Faith Lam* Javier Cesar Leal-Cruz* Ashley Julissa Lemus* Janefer Lobo Funez* Schuyler Austin Lotts* Orion Antonio Lucas Jafar Bahaa Mansoor* Jennifer Marshall Madison Brooke Marshall Anna Elizabeth Martin* Ester Urias Martinez Georgina Martinez-Minero* Isaac McCall* Lily Gayle McMichael* Samantha Elizabeth Meidt* Allie Kate Melady Elizabeth Blair Miller* Anna Mininger Kelsey Marlene Moran* Juan Carlos Moreno-Alvarez* William Jackson Morris* Kaya Mae Mullen* Michael Lawrence Murphy Rafiullah Niaz* Teman Nofflet Suzanne Fallon Noto* Iris Elaine O'Hara
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William Robert Oliver II* Julie Page Oliver* Autumn Noel Orndorff* Adam Michael Osinkosky* David Osorio* Charles Nicolas Owen* Michael Pacheco-Carrillo* Noel Nairuko Parakuo* Rachel Lyn Phengsitthy* Ahron David Pollak Maya Skye Pope* Jasmin Karisma Prieto Sandoval* Brandon Lee Propst* Eric Javier Ramirez* Mark Ramos Patrick Thomas Randolph* Susan Deanna Reese Elizabeth Regalado* Ana Mayra Reyes-Hernandez* Rachel Renee Richardson* Sarah Beth Rodes Hannah Mabel Rodes* Yasmin Lizeth Rodriguez Ravyn M. Rodriguez* Stephanie Nicole Rogers Gabriel Romero* Diana Rosinskiy* Sara Mckenzie Ross* Alend Abdulla Rostem* JR Roland Isanan Roy* Makayla Brooke Runion* Alejandro Melvin Sarmiento Michael Antonio Scales II* Bret Austin Schofield* Catherine Marguerite Shearman* Zelda Kathryn Shifflett*
Jessica Rose Showalter Hannah Joyce Showalter* Daniel Samson Shulgan* Keanna Marie Smith* Sarah Joan Rocks Smith* Shana Ashton Smith* Tanner Ryan Smith* Oliver Hammond Smithdeal Drew McKenna Joy Southers* Julia Pearl Stahl* Zoe Frances Stahl* Noah Blake Stanley* Finn Tristan Swafford* Caleb John Swecker* Taisiya A. Taranenko* Shayna Lynn Trest* Katherine Vakarchuk* Ibeth Vazquez Gomez Arantxa Johanna Wade* Lauryn Victoria Wade* Lennon Walker* Monique Latrice Ware* Matthew Forrest Watson* Kayla Welcher* Lucas Wheeler Elias Wickline Abigail Faith Wilkins* Brunela Alexandra Wong* Joseph Bradley Woodson* Kayla Lynn Woolridge* Jalen Christopher Worth* Tanner William Wright* Jessica Carolina Zelaya Bonilla* Timothy Vaughn Zepp* Younes Roshhat Ziewki*
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
College Transfer with a Specialization in Business Administration
Mazra M. Abdulla* Denean Marianne Bailey* Dominic Michael Calisti* Mykhaylo Chesnov* Memori Nicole Cleveland* James Comer* Natalie Ray Ferguson* Devin Marie Finlay* Lukas Charles Fultz* Sylvia Crystal Godfrey* Junior Eleazar Marcos-Martinez* Frehiot Bayou Mekonnen I Shaima Nawzad Merawly* Sara Moore Shiren Ali Muheealdeen* Nuha Nagim* Nicolau Capita Lelo Nguimbi* Camilla Anne Roethlisberger Erick Ochieng Samuel* Dashty Taha* Andy Rodrigo Ventura Lopez* Aaron Wright*
College Transfer with a Specialization in Psychology Monica Elizabeth Cubbage* Emma Davis* Breonna Paige Gore Samantha Krysiewicz* Nazanin B. Mohamed* Taylor Lynn Rathke Tremayne Xavier Lee Robertson* Jessica Shell* Victoria Elizabeth Veatch*
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Science
Accounting
Robert Daniel Wilfong Bowersox Alma Cruz Helen Ni Andy Osorio Ali Shama Mohamed Tamer Shama
Science with a Specialization in Computer Science Nicole Decena-Montero Calvert Snead Fitzgerald III Zachary Halverson Alexander Paxton Hardy Hannah Elizabeth Karry Hannah Jane Lam Timothy Weber Root Efren Sandoval Alejandro Melvin Sarmiento I Jason Scott Sorrells
Science with a Specialization in Engineering Tyler Baker Alexandre Armstrong Jeremiah Bernardo Castillo, HP Isaac Scott Coffey Benjamin Adam Edelman Hunter Howery Benjamin Andrey Ivanov August Christopher Kelly Jordan Leigh Lamie Isaac Aubrey Hamilton Lohr Rafael Lopez Ahron David Pollak
Catherine E. Fenneran Olga Dinah Lampella Mary Clough McDowall Jarrett Ray Whitlock
Administration of Justice Zachary Lant Baldwin Valerie Anne Burrell Alyxandra Dawn Dellinger Joseph Daniel Fitzgerald Joseph Ray Isom Ester Urias Martinez Noah Michael Pitts Richard Jacob Potter Cora Lee Roberts Felipe Rosales-Toledo I Patrick Wayne Scott Edwin A. Villatoro-Fuentes
Advanced Manufacturing Technology with a Specialization in Engineering Technology Dylan Thomas Williams
Advanced Manufacturing Technology with a Specialization in Mechatronics Kasey Alan Branch Justin Brett Clayburne Eric Parker Custard Ethan Cole Harris Mason Hilliard Austin Scott Lambert
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Trenton Luke Morris Lucas Todd Robords Charles Blum True Zackary Alan VanBenschoten
Aviation Maintenance Technology David John Edelman Ezra Jack Kasten Sengkeo Peter Keophila Daniel Parchuk Kevin Phelan Ivan Alan Ritenour Erick Ochieng Samuel Matthew Sarino Torrise George Yacoub
Computer and Electronics Technology with a Specialization in Secure Computer Networking Yasmeen Hasan Al Rabia Osmany Alejandro Chavez Garcia Joseph Ryan Huffer Tyler Jonathan Mundy David Michael Pretz
Emergency Medical Services Zeb Douglas Bradley Bryan Scott Cash Connor Maclain Hensley Nichole Renee Metz James Purvis Benjamin Ryan Seal Tyler Evan Simmons Charlotte Irene Weaver Zachary Ryan Wills Catherine Ann Wilson 8
Jeremy Stewart York
Engineering Technology David Allen Cook Terry Eugene Fox
Human Services Emily Beauchamp Cassady Ellen Bush Eric Matthew Calvert Jenna Nicole Canterbury Jazmyne LaShea Martin-McDonald Vanessa Alejandra Morales Ashley Nicole Robinson Kristen René Rothwell Madison Taylor Shifflett Joseph Peyton Sheridan I
Information Systems Technology Jacob Rylee Hicks Guelor Musenga Kapiamba Denzel M. Koffa Joshua Hamilton Lawrence Crystal Morris Charles Scott Newcomb Candace Claire Portlock Yong Hui Yi
Information Systems Technology with a Specialization in Cybersecurity Payton Scott Ashburn Kane Edward Kennedy Jeremy Kent Lyles Travis William Wade Isaiah Matthew Wolverton
Information Systems Technology with a Specialization in Information Technology for Business James Carlton Edmunds Nicholas James Smith
Management Benjamin Andres Benavides Ashley Kay Caricofe Megan Dawn Conley Amy Nicole Crist-Funk Casey Isabelle Falls Kameron Good Liliana Renee Guerrero Kayla Nicole Gutshall Samira Hajireza Lauren Kate Hill Matigan Hutchins Evan Nathaniel Lam Tasha Lambert Kani Mahmud Liliya Joyce Mazur Donald David McDonaldson Grace Meiser Christopher Lee Messimer Ryan James Nichols Oscar Padilla Joseph Satterwhite Marissa Dawn Showalter Sarah Smith Underwood
Management with a Specialization in Administrative Assistant Jeanne M. Tobia
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
Management with a Specialization in Marketing Jacob Ryan Hinkle Christine Maxwell Legg Daniel Jackson Shomo
Mechanical Design Technology Charles William Heiber III Jagger Lloyd Johnson
Nursing Alyssa Lachelle Aleshire Crystal Custer Alvarado Whitney Starr Arbogast Natasha Lynn Atkins Megan Harris Baker Rachel Fern Beachy Eretta Caleigh Christine Booth Whitney Amanda Brown-McVey Faith Noel Carter Erica Stephanie Correa Elizabeth Shianne Couch Jennifer Higgins Croushorn Sarah Jean Donnelly Amber Renae Easter Maria Jose Garcia Martinez Omar Gonzalez-Lamas Kennedy Logan Gray Kayla Jayne Green Savannah Neville Halseth Erica Dawn Hammer Jeremiah Nathan Johnson Swetha Jose Aliona Lagoda Marianne Soberano Leite
Sarah Lively Caleb Ronald Lynch Quashawn Mabry Sidney Lee Mills Sheila Zawadi Moran Alyssa Palardy Fatima Ramirez Vazquez Laura Beth Ridenour Rosalinda Rojas Kiara Allura Ross Daniel Royals Robert Mangini Shepherd Bridget LeAnn Silvious Molly Clare Skidmore Lindsey Nicole Sousa Noah Scott Swimley Jacob Tyler Turner Jessica Noel Vatturi Allyson Taylor Weaver Adam Brantley Young Rebekah Catherine Zachman
Technical Studies with a Specialization in Mechatronics Dustin Kenneth Idleman
Veterinary Technology Jamie Christin Ballif Elizabeth Nicole Berry Melissa Ann Blackman Makayla Tyler Buxton Ellen Maria Carrillo Hannah Nicole Conner Shannon Kathleen Corbett Brianna Ariska Curry
MacKenzie Hayden Dean Megan Diane Dodson Reba Lynn Dollens Elizabeth Marie Eutsler Amanda Lee Fallon Hannah Fikac Kendra Nicole Knicely Nathaniel Marion Caspian Rose Marvin Cortlyn Susanna McCoy Elizabeth Helen Graley Miller Miriam Colleen Minich Lauren Michelle Murden Corey Peyton Richardson Alexis Marie Schaeffer Erika Marie Schneider Sarah Frances Short Kelly Ann Simonds Hannah Marie Stickley Brown Hailee Ann Sullivan Sarah Rose Thompson Chesapeake L. Tschaenn Amanda Carolyn Warren Anne D. Watson Derek Russell Woodward Caitlin Elise Zyvoloski
Certificate Airframe Maintenance David John Edelman Ezra Jack Kasten Sengkeo Peter Keophila Waren Orfin Lelewa Daniel Parchuk Kevin Phelan
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Ivan Alan Ritenour Erick Ochieng Samuel Rose Stevens George Yacoub
General Education Perry Ayers Gloria Bafunye Kira Baska Ryan Bre Loren Breeden Kyrsten Bryant Lexi Conley Bianca Cortes Hope Davis Olga Gamboa Pena Grettelle Ruby Gutierrez Orpineda Summer Harris Matthew Hendrick Chloe Hise Kaitlyn Justice Caleb King Connor Knight Denzel M. Koffa Garrett Lawler Sophia Grace Leigh Samara Little Aaron Mugrage Micayla Newcomb Alejandro Olivares-Escalante Austin Lee Palmer Faina Razumova Jordan Robertson Paloma Rodriguez Saucedo Tanner Rowland
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Kristi Sandomierski Stacy Sandoval Zeb Shiley Shelby Slayton Christy Sluyter Zahra Sodagartojgi Phoebe Solo-Sakss Honor Stick Hannah Lee Stude Erica Thomas Lucas Wheeler Mason Whitney
Paramedic Zeb Douglas Bradley Bryan Scott Cash Connor Maclain Hensley Nichole Renee Metz James Purvis Benjamin Ryan Seal Charlotte Irene Weaver Zachary Ryan Wills Catherine Ann Wilson Jeremy Stewart York
Powerplant Maintenance David John Edelman Ezra Jack Kasten Sengkeo Peter Keophila Waren Orfin Lelewa Daniel Parchuk Kevin Phelan Ivan Alan Ritenour Erick Ochieng Samuel George Yacoub
Career Studies Certificate Accounting Kelly Buchanan
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Zeb Douglas Bradley Jacob Caricofe Bryan Scott Cash Michael Kellner Nichole Renee Metz James Purvis Zachary Ryan Wills
Advanced Veterinary Assisting Alice Katherine Fox Brittney Nicole Huyett Lexi Grace Nichols Dara Lynn Wilson
Aging in Place Jenna Nicole Canterbury
American Sign Language Rachel Marie Richardson
Applications in Law Enforcement Paul Atkins Alyxandra Dawn Dellinger Ammanda Northrup
Applied Manufacturing Technician Dylan Thomas Williams
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
Applied Mechatronics I
Criminal Justice Advanced
Kasey Alan Branch Kendall Howard Anthony Tristan Padilla Dylan Thomas Williams
Valerie Anne Burrell Alyxandra Dawn Dellinger Joseph Ray Isom Richard Jacob Potter Cora Lee Roberts Patrick Wayne Scott
Applied Mechatronics II Kasey Alan Branch
Automotive Fuel and Electrical Systems Kyle Jones
Automotive Mechanical Systems Ivan Cardoso Kyle Jones
Certified Nurse Aide Bridge McKenzie Harpine Linda Le
Computer Aided Drafting Tyler Andrew Craig Terry Eugene Fox Sophie Juliette Harman Jack Herman Andrew Jayne Jagger Lloyd Johnson Orion Antonio Lucas Dylan Mongold
Computer Electronics I Alex Gangloff
Criminal Justice Ryan Balsley
Criminal Justice Foundations Valerie Anne Burrell Alyxandra Dawn Dellinger Joseph Ray Isom Ammanda Northrup Mason Parrott Cora Lee Roberts Felipe Rosales-Toledo I Chloe Seal
Cybersecurity Adam Johnson Kane Edward Kennedy Michael Martin Fabian Rangel Isaiah Matthew Wolverton Travis William Wade
Cybersecurity and Networking Foundations Christian Gibson Travis William Wade Isaiah Matthew Wolverton Kane Edward Kennedy
Early Childhood Development I Sarah Faith Anderson Autumn Fawn Bingler
Kimberly Brown Leanne Cooke Mary Nicole Crews Amy Gaskins Audrey Savanna Renea Hamilton Rhonda Huffman Hazzar Maria Pastor Perdomo Gail Kier Scott Lisa Thorne Bailey Waizecker Rhonda Jean Williams Michelle Young Rhonda Jean Williams
Early Childhood Development II Maggie Brooke Baugher Mary Nicole Crews Audrey Savanna Renea Hamilton Gail Scott Denise Kay Sherman
Emergency Medical Technician Amanda Thi Burgess Bryan Scott Cash Brooklyn Counts Darla Horne Seth Kiser Ethan McCaig-Villegas James Purvis Dylan Rakes Carley Roberts Valerie Sorondo Aixa Warren Chelsey Wlodkowski
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Engineering Assistant
Human Services I
Terry Eugene Fox Bethany Rose Stearlings
Emily Beauchamp Cassady Ellen Bush, HP Jenna Nicole Canterbury Esmeralda Gonzalez Ashlea Liptrap Taylor Maclin Jazmyne LaShea Martin-McDonald Grace Meiser Esteban Monterrozo Vanessa Alejandra Morales Adam Ramsdell Ashley Nicole Robinson Kristen René Rothwell Joseph Peyton Sheridan, I Madison Taylor Shifflett Clarence Williams
Fundamentals of Business Kaylin Breeden Ashley Marie Brogan Caitlin Cox Amy Nicole Crist-Funk Charity Grattan Kaylene Groome Samira Hajireza Lauren Kate Hill Hannah Mace Kani Mahmud Liliya Joyce Mazur Christopher Lee Messimer Courtney Prochaska Nalen Alexander Ramos Tiffany Reynolds Ravyn M. Rodriguez Joseph Satterwhite Avery Smith Megan Smith Jeanne M. Tobia Sarah Smith Underwood Jarrett Ray Whitlock Micah Young
Graphic Design Neil Hammond Sonya Hassan Jaf Ravyn M. Rodriguez Brandon Runion
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Human Services II Cassady Ellen Bush, HP Eric Matthew Calvert Jenna Nicole Canterbury Jazmyne LaShea Martin-McDonald Cheryl Leigh McDaniel Vanessa Alejandra Morales Adam Ramsdell Ashley Nicole Robinson Kristen René Rothwell Joseph Peyton Sheridan, I Madison Taylor Shifflett
Information Technology Guelor Musenga Kapiamba Crystal Morris Candace Claire Portlock Travis William Wade
Yong Hui Yi Jason Scott Sorrells
Information Technology for Business James Carlton Edmunds Nicholas James Smith
Intermediate Cybersecurity Kane Edward Kennedy Travis William Wade Isaiah Matthew Wolverton
Introduction to ThreeDimensional Art Kimberly Ann Deane
Introduction to TwoDimensional Art Lisa Delamater
Leadership and Supervision Kelley M. Brooks Ashley Kay Caricofe Megan Dawn Conley Amy Nicole Crist-Funk Chloe Rae Emerson Kayce Falls Kameron Good Rhonda Good Lauren Kate Hill Matigan Hutchins Darlene Anntwinnett Jones Kani Mahmud Alejandra Mendez Christopher Lee Messimer Tiffany Reynolds
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
Ashley Ryder Joseph Satterwhite Avery Smith Jeanne M. Tobia Sarah Smith Underwood
Marketing Justin Marshall Daniel Jackson Shomo
Mechatronics I Mark Bondaruk Ethan Cole Harris Seth Hill Justin Huffman Dustin Kenneth Idleman Jeremy Johnsen Clayton Kershner Austin Scott Lambert Kye Lewis Jacob Mello Trenton Luke Morris Lucas Todd Robords Fernando Rojas-Santiago Jared Rosen Charles Blum True Eric Vazquez Chad Steven Wallace Marvin Whitfield
Mechatronics II Gabriel Dowdy Mason Hilliard Jeremy Johnsen Kye Lewis Christian Moore Chad Steven Wallace
Mechatronics III Justin Brett Clayburne Ethan Cole Harris Dustin Kenneth Idleman Jeremy Johnsen Austin Scott Lambert Christian Moore Trenton Luke Morris Lucas Todd Robords Jared Rosen Charles Blum True Zackary Alan VanBenschoten Chad Steven Wallace
Mechatronics IV Michael Wayne Carter Eric Parker Custard Dustin Kenneth Idleman Jeremy Johnsen Kye Lewis Timothy Lee Miller II Christian Moore Charles Blum True Eric Vazquez Chad Steven Wallace
Medical Coding-Hospital Candi Yvonne Arnold Brenda Isabel Ayala-Argueta Jennifer Benson Jenni Ruth Ametsreiter Hiser Dawn Kirk Miranda Aeriel Saum Mariah Page Aliyah Smith Shauna Smith
Pre-Emergency Medical Services Zeb Douglas Bradley Bryan Scott Cash Darla Horne Nichole Renee Metz James Purvis Benjamin Ryan Seal Tyler Evan Simmons Morgan Tyler Zachary Ryan Wills Catherine Ann Wilson Jeremy Stewart York
Pre-Nursing Tabitha Alestock Lydia Amadi Dinora Argueta Eretta Caleigh Christine Booth Jana Brady Madison Carr Michele Lynn Cross Fiona Cullers Anna Curcio Emily Diaz Laurianna Erb Maya Ferrell Holly Fultz Leigha Gagliano Jaclyn Gooden Addie Hall Brittany Hartless Tiffany Marie Hess Whitney Holmes Allison Hoover Lauren Hulvey
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Swetha Jose Lark Kier Jessica Knighten Aliona Lagoda Briar Lam Patricia Lam Kayla Lambert Marianne Soberano Leite Amy Li Gabriella Locke Nilesia Marcos-Martinez Barbara McCloskey Mary A. Meadows Kelsey Miller Sidney Miller Yaquelin Moreno-Tenorio Kaylea Morris McKenzie Morris Jordan Elaine Nealis Rafiullah Niaz Alyssa Palardy Rachel Paxton Eilyn Pena Meghan Pendleton Enita Pilipovic Lauren Reeves Kara Rill Corey Robbins Jordan Robertson Lidia Robles Tiffany Marie Rohrbaugh Rosie Rojas Cassidy Roll Jacquelyn Rufo Erin Schell Robert Mangini Shepherd 14
Lauren Sherfey Yanina Shulgan Shay-Leigh Slagle Taylor Smith Shana Ashton Smith Lindsey Nicole Sousa Becca Stiteler Paige Tepe Yuridia Torres Grace Angelina Trumbo Monique Latrice Ware Allyson Taylor Weaver Emily Williams Selam Yalew Jessica Carolina Zelaya Bonilla
Pre-Respiratory Therapy Nicholas Benjamin Grubbs Jerusalem Molla Kactherine Roman Tamayo Katherine Vakarchuk
Pre-Veterinary Technology Jasmine Aguilar Rainya Anderson Bonnie Beckner Samantha Berlin Gabrielle Boiteau Ellen Maria Carrillo McKenzie Carroll Briana Coker MacKenzie Hayden Dean Shana Dean Madison Dennett Tara Ergenbright Elizabeth Marie Eutsler Alissa Marie Fina Lopez
Chloe Fritz Maria Jose Garcia-Moreno Ethan Mordecai Golin Gregory Hellenga Kendra Nicole Knicely Catherine Madigan Jacob McClamma Cortlyn Susanna McCoy Leah Moore Heather Oneil Emma Ontiveros Samantha Powell Taylor Redifer Desiree Robertson Karlye Sager Alexis Marie Schaeffer Cheyenne Sherwood Dana Smith Shannon Tucker April Turner
Secure Computer Networking Osmany Alejandro Chavez Garcia Joseph Ryan Huffer David Michael Pretz
Senior Engineering Assistant Terry Eugene Fox
Substance Abuse Counseling Eric Matthew Calvert Jenna Nicole Canterbury Jazmyne LaShea Martin-McDonald Cheryl Leigh McDaniel Vanessa Alejandra Morales Adam Ramsdell Kristen René Rothwell
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
Joseph Peyton Sheridan I Madison Taylor Shifflett Beverly Westfall
Supervisor Basics I Benjamin Andres Benavides Evan Nathaniel Lam Tasha Lambert Ryan James Nichols Makayla Beth Stickley
Supervisor Basics II Benjamin Andres Benavides Samira Hajireza Evan Nathaniel Lam Tasha Lambert Liliya Joyce Mazur Ryan James Nichols Jarrett Ray Whitlock
Veterinary Assisting Amber Nicole Arnett Cole Hamersly Atkins Hannah Blaire Barry Julia Kate Beck Meghan Bickers Christine Bicomong Evan Bierly
Alison Elizabeth Bing-Wo April Bosserman Jade Simone Bullock Jaylyn Elizabeth Butler Tara Ann Byrd Katherine Case Lauren Jane Cassano Michele Cauffield Rachel Chichester Danyeal Starr Davis Rose DiLuciano Kaylie Dinsmore Mia Dinsmore KaLeah Dashari Earley Grace Ford Makaila Foy John Grebe Rachel Maria Head Carolyn Anne Hicks Brittney Nicole Huyett Abigail Jones Kendra Nicole Knicely Tracy Dawn Lambert Caitlin Elizabeth LaRue Julia Claire Lee Abigail Leigh Lester Caitlin Rose Mawby Mabel Abigail Mayes
Ammy Xiomara Medina-Centeno Heather Phares Moneymaker Jada Nichele Mosley Jessica Annalise Mueller Jacquelyn Renee Ovalle Emily James Peters Alexis Ann Powell Kennedy Alyse Randolph Anna Virginia Rehm Sofia Ruiz Hernandez Karlye Sager Heidy Salgado Alexis Marie Schaeffer Stephanie Scheiber Sarah Schuckert Natalie Elizabeth Seaton Zach Smith Jasmine J. Solano Taelor Southers Anthony Taylor Dylan Tyler Webb Alyssa Maryn Weeks Martina Welliver Ainsley Helen Wiederhorn Sydney Rose Zatkulak I Veronica Willette Ziegler
Due to the need to print the commencement program in advance, the previous list does not constitute an official list of 2021–2022 Blue Ridge Community College graduates.
Students with * also earned the General Education Certificate; HP designates Honors Program Graduate
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Of special note ... Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an International Honor Society for junior and community colleges. The purpose of is to recognize and encourage scholarship among college students enrolled in associate degree programs. To achieve this purpose, provides an opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for lively fellowship of scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. To be eligible for membership, a student must be enrolled in a degree program, must have earned 12 credits, must have earned a 3.5 or above cumulative grade point average, and must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above. Alpha Xi Xi Chapter members have earned the privilege of wearing the gold honor stole at graduation and have a seal on their diploma.
BRCC Honors Program
The Honors Program at Blue Ridge Community College gives successful students the opportunity to help shape the content of some of their courses. The main objective of the program is to benefit students who are seeking challenges beyond those offered in regular classes. Recognition as an honors program graduate provides the student with a competitive advantage in the marketplace, whether it is for potential employment or for admission to a senior college. Students who graduate from the Honors Program have met high academic standards and have gone beyond normal scope in achieving their goals. Graduating today from the Blue Ridge Community College Honors Program are Cassady Bush and Jeremiah Castillo.
Graduation Honors
Appropriate honors are awarded for degrees, diplomas, and certificates based upon the student’s grade point average as follows: 3.8 Grade Point Average – Summa Cum Laude; 3.5 Grade Point Average – Magna Cum Laude; 3.2 Grade Point Average – Cum Laude.
The Franklin Brady Carver Award in Mathematics
This award was established in memory of former Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Frank Carver. The recipient, Benjamin Edelman, was selected by the Mathematics faculty in recognition of his excellence in all upper levels of Mathematics. He is self-motivated, maintains an optimistic outlook toward learning, and is willing to accept feedback to improve his studies. Mr. Edelman plans to go into the welding field after graduation and would like to become a welding inspector.
The Ursula Strider Memorial Veterinary Technology—Student of the Year Award
This award was established the by Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicians in memory of Ursula Strider, a 1993 graduate of BRCC’s Veterinary Technology program who exemplified compassion and commitment to the welfare of animals. This year’s recipient, Elizabeth Eutsler, was nominated by her peers and selected for the award in recognition of her strong leadership, sense of proffessionalism, compassion for animals, and commitment to advancing the art and science of veterinary medicine and technology.
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Blue Ridge Community College Administration DOWNEY, John, President
BAYLOR, Bridget, Director of Public Relations BRYANT, Velma, Dean of Student Services
BUTLER, Jim, Instructor, CDL Program Director
CROSBY, Susan, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness HARTLESS, Megan, Coordinator of Financial Aid JARBOE, Marlena, Dean of Academic Affairs
KIGER, Amy, Executive Director of the BRCC Educational Foundation NICELY, Tim, Director of Human Resources
PEASE, Edward, Director of Technology Services/CIO
PING, Janet, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
RATLIFF, B. Kevin, Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education SULLIVAN, Mary, Director of Business Outreach
TRIPLETT, Anastasia, Vice President of Finance and Administration URSO, Dave, Dean of Academic Affairs
WILLIAMS, Annette, Dean of Academic Compliance
YOUNG, Robert, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services
Full-Time Faculty
BARR, Jason, Associate Professor, English
BENSON, Yvette, Assistant Professor, Nursing
BOTKIN, Sara, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
BRUMFIELD, Jonathan, Assistant Professor, Drafting and Mechanical Design Technology BURGESS, Jane, Assistant Professor, Nursing
CALDWELL, Kevin, Assistant Professor, History
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CAST, Michael, Associate Professor, Biology
CHAKRAPANI, Venkatesan, Associate Professor, Mathematics
CONNELLY, Dorothy, Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology COOK, Jonathan, Associate Professor, Physics
CROW, Thomas, Associate Professor, Mathematics DANA, Faison, Assistant Professor, Biology
des-BORDES, Emmanuel, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
DiGRASSIE, Wynne, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology
DIOP, M. Lamine, Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology DYEN, Fred, Professor, Aviation Maintenance Technology EVANS, Rebecca, Professor, Accounting and Business
FITZGERALD, Debra, Associate Professor, Economics and Business
FITZGERALD, Mark, Associate Professor, Computer & Electronics Technology, Drone Technology FOLTZ, Rebecca., Assistant Professor, Nursing FRANKLIN, Samantha, Instructor, English
FRAZIER EARHART, Joy, Instructor, Chemistry
GOOD, Bradley, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Technology
GOSS, Matt, Instructor, Manufacturing Engineering Technology HARRIS, Reid, Associate Professor, Biology
HARTT, Lorie, Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology HAWKS, Robin, Professor, Human Services
HERNANDEZ, Claudia, Instructor, Spanish
JOHNSTON, Samantha, Assistant Professor, Nursing
KING, Barry, Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology KOONTZ, Samantha, Assistant Professor, Nursing LADD, Donna, Instructor, English
LANIGAN, Jeffrey, Assistant Professor, History LEWIS, Julia, Professor, Sociology
MARANGIONE, Margaret, Assistant Professor, English 18
MARTINKOSKY, Jessica, Professor, Fine Arts
MAWYER Megan, Assistant Professor, Nursing
MAXFIELD, John, Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology MONGER-STOREY, Pamela, Assistant Professor, Biology
OLIVER, W. Robert, Professor, Information Systems Technology PANESAR, Harpreet, Professor, Biology
PERSELAY, Audrey, Associate Professor, Business Management PHILLIPS, Emma Rose, Instructor, Biology
RASHEED, Lawrence, Instructor, Chemistry
RANDOLPH, Michele, Assistant Professor, Nursing
RICHERSON, James, Associate Professor, Computer and Electronics Technology RUSSELL, Scott, Instructor, Automotive Analysis & Repair RYAN, M. Lynne, Associate Professor, Mathematics SHAW, Chris, Associate Professor, English
SHERIDAN, Leslie, Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology SHOMO, Susie, Instructor, Geology
SHORE, Rajan, Instructor, Counselor
SLOAN, Abigail, Associate Professor, English
STEPHENSON, Kelly, Assistant Professor, Nursing
TAYLOR, Garrett, Instructor, Emergency Medical Services
TAYLOR II, R. Don, Associate Professor, Communication Studies THACKER, Avie, Instructor, Librarian
THOMAS, Theresa, Assistant Professor, Mathematics THOMPSON, Mike, Instructor, English
VANDERKOOI, Scott, Instructor, Emergency Medical Services VANLEAR, Bret, Professor, Veterinary Technology WALTON, Dawn, Instructor, Head Librarian YATES, Pamyla, Associate Professor, English
ZICKEFOOSE, Bob, Associate Professor, Engineering Technology 19
2021-2022 Boards
Blue Ridge Community College Board John Matherly, Chair, City of Waynesboro Debra Callison, Vice Chair, Augusta County Kelly Blosser, Rockingham County John Butler Jr., City of Harrisonburg Janet Ewing, City of Staunton Vermell Grant, Augusta County Sandra Hernandez, City of Harrisonburg
Capitola Hull, Highland County Mary Louise Leake, City of Waynesboro David Metz, City of Staunton Cathleen Welsh, Rockingham County
Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Board Matthias N. Smith, Chair Andrew P. Vanhook, Vice Chair John A. Downey, Secretary Anastasia Triplett, Treasurer Cynthia F. Page, Past Treasurer Kenneth R. Boward A. Price Boxley Rob W. Cale Karen C. Clark Kenneth S. Cleveland III Steve F. Elkins Dinah H. Gottschalk Bret F. Harrison Larry K. Landes Mary McDermott Thomas C. Mendez
David R. Metz Paula C. Moore Mary M. Pavlovskaya Tassie L. Pippert Justin T. Rexrode William M. Saxman Jr. Linnea J. Spradlin Courtney W. Thompson Pamela K. Ungar Keith J. VanBenschoten
Virginia Community College System State Board for Community Colleges Nathaniel Bishop, Chair Douglas M. Garcia, Vice Chair Dana Beckton Adnan Bokhari David E. Broder Brenda Calderon, Ph.D Edward C. Dalrymple Jr. Darius A. Johnson Maurice Jones
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Ashby Kilgore Peggy Layne RJ Narang Richard S. Reynolds III Eleanor Saslaw Terri Thompson