W est Kentucky C ommunity A nd T echnical C ollege 2018 Commencement Program December 10, 2018 • Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Dr. Anton R. Reece, Presiding
*Processional *Star Spangled Banner
Katie Peck, Soloist Paducah Tilghman High School junior
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Anton R. Reece, President West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Introduction of Mr. Larry Kelley, Chair Student Speakers West Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors Student Speakers Kaycee Cooper Byrd, Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing 2018 Candidate for Graduation and Julie Lasters, Associate in Arts Degree 2018 Candidate for Graduation Unsung Hero Staff Awards Introduction of Featured Speaker Featured Speaker
Mr. John D. Williams, Chair Paducah Junior College Inc., Board of Trustees
Conferring of Degrees and Nurse Pinning for Asssociate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing
Dr. Anton R. Reece Dr. David Heflin, Vice President of Academic Affairs Emily Peck, Vice President of Student Affairs Heather Coltharp, Professor of Mathematics and WKCTC Board of Directors Faculty Representative Paula Isenberg, MSN, RN, CNE, Associate Professor Nikki Keeling, BSN, RN, Instructor
Closing Remarks
Dr. Anton R. Reece
*My Old Kentucky Home
Mr. Larry Kelley
Morgan Alvey, Field Representative for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Mark Taylor, Soloist Paducah Tilghman High School junior
* Audience please stand
**The audience is requested to remain in place until graduates have exited. Special thanks to the Carson Center staff for their assistance with this ceremony. Photography by Lifetouch Special Events can be viewed at https://events.lifetouch.com/kctcs