9 a.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Speedcubing: More than Just a Toy
Orion Leavitt-Lytle
Humanities & Social Sciences
This session discusses the hobby of speedcubing, the nature of the hobby, and how it helps with learning and development.
9:20 a.m.
Myths and Morals
Mason Burghart
Humanities & Social Sciences
This session discusses the morals of Achilles and Gilgamesh and how people can see themselves reflected in hero myths.
9:40 a.m.
The Plight of Reducing Gang Violence in Ecuador
Jonathan Jacob Heinrich
Humanities & Social Sciences
An exploration of the societal factors that significantly contribute to organized crime in Ecuador, with a discussion of potential solutions based on these underlying influences.
10 a.m.
The Effects of Technology Usage on Literacy Development in Early Elementary Students and Recommendations for Best Practices
Alyssa Metzger
Early Childhood Education
This session discusses the effects technology usage has on literacy development in early elementary students and the best practices recommended for caretakers and other adults.
PRESENTATIONS
10:20 a.m.
The Power
of Conversation:
How My Podcast Inspires and Educates Young Voices
Jeremiah Jett
Speaker Series
This session discusses how the podcast” Youthful Conversations” serves as a platform to engage, educate and uplift young people in meaningful discussions through storytelling and guest interviews.
10:40 a.m.
Power and Influence
Kevin Daniels
Speaker Series
This session examines how individuals leverage power and influence within relationship theory to serve their own interests.
11 a.m.
Kilts: What’s That About?
Joe Berry Speaker Series
Inspired by Joe’s heritage, this session explores the origins and various elements of the traditional Scottish kilt.
11:20 a.m.
Imaginary Numbers –Born to be Simple, Forced to be Complex
Brandon Kerr, Nesther Bustamente Platero, Ryan Blancas Hernandez
STEM
This session reclaims the integrity and importance of the often-misunderstood imaginary number.
EXHIBITS
So, You Want to Be a Firefighter
Kaegan Guy, True Stanley, Joe Evans, and Matthew Marquez
2703 B
Fire Academy Electronics Engineering Technology Design Projects
Greg Carter, Thomas Cook, Ramonte Douglas, Miranda Huffman, Chris Mims, Liam Niles, Owen Octaviano, Victor Palapa, Edwin Too, Rachael Wright
2703 B
Electronics Engineering Technology
3 Most Widely Used Welding Processes and Qualification Processes
Brendan Walker, Miranda Daniels, and Keyon McCray Tobias
2703 B
Welding Technology
Chemistry Exhibit
Jakob Vermillion, Yectli Guzman Perez, Tonalmitzin Guzman Perez, Samuel “Luke” Tingler, Mia GonzalezTapia, and Jenna White
2703 B
Chemistry
Dead Dough Displays
Simon Wood, Amory
Gonzalez Avila, Jade
Gonzalez – Diaz, Gracie Miller, and Destiny Morel
Hallway/Corridor
Baking and Pastry
EXHIBITS
Mohawk Koroba Braids
Onozale Ornela Djakoure
2703 A
Cosmetology
Hair Color, Thermal Style
Elizabeth Girolamo
2703 A
Cosmetology Braids
Jessica Hopkins
2703 A
Cosmetology Golden Love
Katrina Guerrero
2703 A
Cosmetology
Chunky Highlights/Pink Vivid
Alyssa Lynch
2703 A
Cosmetology
Greensboro Crop
Hunger Walk
Tori Thomas
Advertising & Graphic Design
Black Comedy Play Poster Project
Grayson Carter
Emily Razo
Medlin 2nd Floor
Advertising & Graphic Design
Ti-Tone Records
Kelsey Maybry
Medlin 2nd Floor
Advertising & Graphic Design
EXHIBITS
Throughout the 2nd Floor of Medlin the following Visual Arts students will have work on display
Kerstin Andersson
Isabella Barnes
Caidyn Dingle
Nick Farley
Shaylin Grady
Shelby Greer
Kayla Kizzie
Chloe Lasater-Mata
Onyx Lomardo
Romisha Magar
Lauren McCain
Catherine McDonald
Enid McCormick
Marley Noel
Cydney Sanders
Hunter Shoaf
Madison Shives
Samantha Valdez
Selena Williamson
Damen Woodgeard
DEMONSTRATIONS
Event Center
Using Oil Pastels with Color Relationships & Figure Drawing
Lauren McCain, Cydney Sanders, Caidyn Dingle and Catherine McDonald
Visual Arts
Engages with the medium of oil pastels to apply color theory through the exploration of color relationships while also demonstrating figure drawing skills through direct observation.
Expressive Faces in Clay
Sam Valdez
Visual Arts
Clay is capable of unique and expressive forms; this demonstration will be of sculpting expression through human and animal figures in clay.
Fibonacci Sequence Pottery
Troy Ecklund
Visual Arts
Troy will throw pottery using increasing weights based on the Fibonacci sequence. The goal is to see how a consistent form changes as the weight of the clay increases.
GLOBAL SCHOLARS
Global Scholars Capstone presentations, 2702 B
9 a.m.
My Experience with Global Scholars
Destiny Tinsbloom
9:15 a.m.
Suicide and Overdose
Prevention: A Religious and Cultural Perspective
Emma Shell
9:30 a.m.
My Time at Doris Henderson Newcomers School
Catalina Aldana-Archila
9:45 a.m.
From a Global Lens: Lessons Across Continents
Logan Arias Dillard
10 a.m.
Leading, Learning, Living as a Global Scholar
Munkhtsetseg Ariunaa 10:15 a.m.
Moving Toward a Greener Future: Combating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Nationally and Locally Jayden Tawiah 10:30 a.m.
Culture: An International Student’s Perspective
Van Nei
10:45 a.m.
Preventing & Mitigating the Weaponization of Outer Space Hicham Laanaigri
PERFORMANCES
All Drama and Ensembles will be performed in Medlin Lobby by Admissions
DRAMA
11-11:30 a.m.
Scenes from Black Comedy
Marshall Bumganer
Zachary Bruckner
Cia Desmond
Naomi Huffman
Serenity Jones
ENSEMBLES
Ava Lawless
Isabella Peluso
Jimmie Powell
Lynn Watkins
Max Whitley
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
GTCC Chamber Music Ensemble
Flute: Dr. May Jhou
Clarinet: Mira Sarwar
Viola: Madison Dubish
Cello: Ruben Lopez – Rosalio
Bass: Liam Anderson
Piano: Wake Sroka and Grayson Todd
GTCC Jazz Ensemble
Saxophones: Dr. Ronnal
Ford, Drayvn Jarrell, Spencer
Myers, and Brandon Terry
Trumpet: Shayvah Dowing
Piano: Caleb Lucas
Guitars: Dr. Mark Dillon and Ace McAteer
Bass: Donnie Noell
Drums: Dayunta Lane
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Faculty sponsors:
William Bailey
Nicholas Barbato
Jessica Bennett
Charles Bretan
Katherine Coop
Mark Dillon
Michael Dowd
Patricia Drummond
Don Ellington
Shann Ferreira
Ronnal Ford
Jefferson Fortner
Amy Huffman
Vanessa James
May Jhou
Michael Lawson
Amanda Melniczek
Tiffany Overby
Chad Phillips
Shaun Shelton
Kelly Simpson
William Terry
Shine committee members:
Wish Bailey
Tom English
Amy Huffman
Zachary Jackson
Suzanne Johnson-Simpson
Amanda Melniczek
Chrissy Moyer
Krista Neelley
Amanda Phillips Orna Shearin
Megan Simpson
Thank you: To our dedicated GTCC students, faculty, staff, and supporters for making Students Shine a success. Your collective effort and participation make amazing happen!
Extra special thanks to for financial support