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F L O R I D A S TAT E C O L L E G E AT J A C K S O N V I L L E A D U LT E D U C AT I O N V I R T U A L G R A D U AT I O N T H U R S D AY, J U LY 9 , 2 0 2 0
A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT TO OUR GR ADUATES Greetings Graduate! We are pleased to honor our graduates, and to celebrate all you have achieved during our 2020 Adult Education Graduation Ceremony. While this celebration is quite different than similar events we have held in years past, we are even more proud of the commitment you have shown toward earning your diploma and advancing your future during some of the most difficult of times. We share in your pride and look forward to the amazing things you will accomplish in your personal and professional lives. The graduation ceremony is symbolic of your commencement. And, as I’m sure you well know, commencement means to “make a new beginning… and to move forward.” Therefore, as a lifelong learner myself, it is my hope that you would continue your educational pursuit at FSCJ through one of our many degree and certificate programs that can suit any interest and way of learning. Whatever your next step may be, you have prepared yourself well and you are positioned for all the good that is to come your way. FSCJ has been honored to support you along this journey, and we look forward to continuing to be part of your educational and professional path. On behalf of our faculty and staff and the District Board of Trustees, congratulations and best wishes for a future filled with happiness and continued success. Sincerely,
M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Florida State College at Jacksonville provides high value, relevant life-long education that enhances the intellectual, social, cultural and economic d e ve l o p m e nt of o ur di ve r s e co mmuni t y.
V I S I O N S TAT E M E N T
Flor ida St ate Colle ge at Ja ck s onv ille . . . G row ing min d s to day, leading tomorrow ’s world.
John Avendano, Ph.D. College President
PROGR AM & KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIOGR APHY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES & EXECUTIVE CABINET
PROGR AM
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WELCOME..................................................................................... Dr. John Avendano
Mr. Thomas R . McGehee Jr., Chair
College President, FSCJ
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER. ............................................................ Ms. Jana Kooi
Vice President of Online and Workforce Education, FSCJ
KEYNOTE ADDRESS......................................................................... Mr. Billy Thomas
Mr. Michael M. Bell, Vice Chair, Nassau Count y Mr. O. Wayne Young , Vice Chair, Duval Count y Dr. Jennifer D. Brown
Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, FSCJ
Ms. Shantel N. Davis
PRESENTATION OF GR ADUATES................................................................. Ms. Kooi
Ms. Laura M. DiBella
CONFERR AL OF DIPLOMAS AND CHANGING OF TASSELS............. Dr. Avendano
Mr. D. Hunt Hawkins
KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIOGR APHY BILLY THOMA S Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Billy Thomas has served FSCJ as an advisor, counselor and faculty member since 1988. A believer that education is a lifelong endeavor, he graduated from Sandalwood High School, Florida Junior College (FSCJ) with an Associate in Arts, Stetson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Christian Education, has post graduate hours in Education Psychology from the University of North Florida, and is currently a doctoral student at the University of South Florida. Billy served proudly in the United States Army as a Chaplains Assistant. He has three children and is an avid outdoorsman and motorcyclist.
Mr. Thomas J. Majdanics Mr. Roderick D. Odom
EXECUTIVE CABINET Dr. John Avendano, College President Dr. John J. Wall, Provost and Vice President, Academic Af fairs Dr. Marie F. Gnage, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement Dr. Linda K . Herlocker, Vice President, Student Ser vices Ms. Jana Kooi, Vice President, Online and Work force Education Mr. Alber t P. Lit tle, Vice President, Business Ser vices
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ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Alexander, Ian
Chau, Peter
Guerrero, Tania
Baldwin, Alyssa
Crawford, Ashley
Paul, Paige
Charlotte, Rivello
Hamson, Emily
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY Adu, Juffure
Glennon, Jordan
Richmond, Joseph
Anderson, Shayla
Graves, Hanae
Robinson, Dante
Andrews, Bryanna
Griffin, Arthur
Rodgers, Tanesha
Andrews, Hanna
Hobbs, Kieanna
Rowland, Kaleb
Armstrong, Elliott
Johns, Alexis
Russo, Laura
Bardeli, Xhesika
Johnson, Christopher
Shareef, Jamal
Battle, Demetrice
Judilla, Jonathon
Siegrist, Micheal
Beach, Alexandria
Kenney, Laytoya
Sills, Marshall
Blackwelder, Bethany
Kitler, Desirae
Simmons, Hunter
Blekic, Irma
Lofton, Aubrey
Smith, Joshua
Bousalham, Sanae
Lombana, Harvey
Smoot, Dakota
Brown, Destiney
Lutton, Zachary
Spicer, D’Alvelyn
to the FSCJ students, faculty, staff and supporters who helped make this past year
Carrigan, Ashley
Mason, Jordan
Standberry, Shelia
a success, especially considering the unique circumstances we have all faced.
Carter, Joshua
McCullough, Shantoria
Stewart, Rayshad
Your tireless pursuit of success is what makes Florida State College at Jacksonville
Cason, Melissa
Moore, Carlton
Strub, Ethan
so special. We are grateful for your continued support.
Chanudet, Juliette
Morton, Alexis
Swanson, Brittni
Christian, Zeauna
Muse, Kyler
Uerkvitz, Christian
Crim, Alexander
Nelson, Dana
Wates, Jermaine
Davis, Yazmeen
Nesmith, Trinity
Wendy, Naw
Dent, Kelly
Paw, Kwakaw
West, Allison
Edmonds, Megan
Piselli, John
White, Nicole
Eicholtz, Michael
Potts, Rachel
Williams, Anthony
Firpo, Michael
Pouye, Amadou
Flow, Kimble
Powers, Andrew
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