May 2010 Commencement Program

2010

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Commencement Exercises Civic Center • Asheville, North Carolina 7:00 p.m. May 14, 2010

May 2010 Graduation Program Prelude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy C. Scroggs Organist

†Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy C. Scroggs “Pomp and Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Chair, Board of Trustees

†Presentation of Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.C. Roberson JROTC †National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-B Tech Chorale Lloyd Weinberg, Choir Master

Inspirational Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-B Tech Chorale “From a Distance,” Gold/Huff

†Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria Z. Figueroa Student Government Association Vice President

Welcome and Introductions. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Dunn, Ed.D. President

Faculty Member of the Year

Sam Dosumu, Ph.D.

Vice President, Instructional Services

Presentation of Jan Clarson King . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Dosumu Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year

Presentation of Carl DeTroia. . . . . . . . . . Barbara Keaton, Ph.D. Continuing Education Instructor of the Year Vice President Economic and Workforce Development/Continuing Education

Presentation of Justin Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Mauney Staff Person of the Year

Vice President Finance and Information Systems Technology

Introduction of the Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Dunn Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van Duncan

Presentation of the Class of 2010

Buncombe County Sheriff

Candidates for Diplomas and Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . Sam Dosumu Awarding of Diplomas and Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Dunn David Wyatt Dennis King, Ed.D. Vice President, Student Services

Anita Metcalf

Vice President, College Relations

Max Queen

Vice President, Risk Management and Operations

Conferring of Diplomas and Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Dunn †Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria Z. Figueroa †Closing Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wyatt †Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy C. Scroggs “March of Joy,” Beethoven

† Audience Stands

David Wyatt .

Chair

†Opening Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Wyatt

Presentation of Paula Trilling . . . . . . . . . . .

A-B Tech Board of Trustees Mandy Stone Vice Chair

Tom Alexander Mary Ruth Fowler Doris Giezentanner William A. Hart, Jr. Harvey L. Haynes Richard B. Hurley Kaye A. Myers Talmage Penland.

Carol Peterson Gordon Randolph Joe B. Roberson Ray Spells Jesse Korth .

Student Government Association President

Jan Scroggs .

Secretary

2010 Marshals Courtney M. Anderson Anthony E. Barker Maria E. Blakeman Oric R. Coleman Jennifer Faulkenbury Jennifer Gatti Johanna R. Jameson Staci R. McCormick Karen L. Miller Susan Pressley Elyse C. Stein Thomas R. Wilkinson Inna Zhuraleva

A-B Tech Chorale Noel Domingo Dominique Duncan Danie Easter Jonathan Godfrey Aubrey Parkerson Jordan Pfluger Beth Worland

Allied Health and Public Service Education Ned Fowler, Dean

Associate Degree Nursing

Associate in Applied Science Trisha Ann Aleshire Ashley Jannette Alley Susan LeAnna Allison *Amy Jo Aly *Heidi Marie Bagwell Lori Beth Bagwell Sara Elizabeth Bair Martha Kathleen Baldwin Janet Lynn Bennie Holly Alysia Berlage Amanda Marie Bon Butch Allan Bridges Lorri Brill-Hickson Ashley Dawn Bryson Toby Noel Lynd Carver *Cho Ae Chang Carmen Chavez Karen K. Coates Christi Woodlee Cooper *Paula Jane Cooper Elizabeth Ann Crooke Jane Malsbary Cross Sarah Anne Crowley *Amber Leigh Davis

Jenna A. DeGrove John Andrew Devan *Beverly Jenkins Devereux Laura Katherine Farmer Mary Danielle Faulkner Andrea Alaine Faunce Nadezhda Fesyuk Lydia M. Foster Courtney Deana Frady Megan Brown Gillespie Deborah Jean Gilliam Julie Lawson Grooms Rebecca May Gustina April D. Hartzog Kristen Leigh Haun Kimberly Marie Henderson Amber Blake Henson Richard William Holm Jeffrey Brian Hope Mary Janell Hostetler Troy Earl Hudson Rebecca Anne Hutcheson April Curtis Jenkins Jennifer Wilhelm Jones Annerita Muthoni Kigundu Jesse Garrett Korth Rachel Marie Langley Mark Eric Lehto, Sr. Amanda Lee Bradburn Lesley Matthew Alexander Little Randi Marie Lunsford Elizabeth Connell Mathews Sandra Gail McInturff Sandra Gosnell Metcalf

Alychia Pringle Moore *Angela Ann Morris *Leslie A. Morris Elizabeth K. Morton Teresa Robbs Mosely Tisha LaRonda Nesbitt Myranda Kay Parham Thomas Mathew Parker Holly Marie Peek Aija Katarina Pertee Cindy Lynn Pischel Audrey Vera Pratt Lindsey Anne Prejean Jennie Kay Ratcliff Elizabeth Christine Revis Myriah Lyn Roberts Kathryn Rebecca Sabo Howard Levelle Sanders *Jonnie Dawn Sandoval Kenneth Walter Sawyer *David Jeremy Schneider Kimberly Ann Schneider Kimberly McPeters Scruggs *Alice Maria Stegmann Jeffrey Kurtis Steinke Christopher James Tarbutton Susan Louise Taylor Kelsey Nicole Thompson *Kathryn Louise Valliere Kristy Michelle Waldroup Evan Mason Wathen Janet Metcalf West Jennifer Renee Wright Angela Lindsey Young

Criminal Justice Technology

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Cho (Joann) Chang Associate Degree Nursing

was ecstatic when I received the acceptance letter from the Associate Degree Nursing program more than two years ago. My moment of joy came to an abrupt end when I realized this could become a heavy financial burden. I carried this burden with me until I made a trip to A-B Tech’s Financial Aid department. There I would learn of grants and scholarships available for anyone and even single moms like myself. .

During my second semester, I applied for scholarships and received the H. D. and Kay Crews Endowed Scholarship and Lavender Fund Scholarship. Generous people in our community like Dr. H. D. and Kay Crews, the people of the WNC Community Foundation, and many others give back to our community enabling people like you and me to have second chances. I owe my success to these fine folks along with the faculty and staff of A-B Tech for all their hard work and dedication in helping students achieve their career goals.

Associate in Applied Science Sean Thomas Aardema Steven Neil Archibald Mary Angela Bowden DaWanna Michele Bowens Cynthia Diane Brigmon Timothy Glenn Buckner Edwin Lowell Bundick *Cory Thomas Burton *Leah Marie Cassanego *Tamara D. Davis Scott Alan Gaddy Heather Michelle Hine Oksana Kulakova Christina Lescano Christopher J. Mavropoulos Michele Denise McClure Andrew Stone McPherson Joshua Nathan O’Neil Eric Daniel Pohlman Edward Louis Roberts Christian Anthony Rominger, Jr. *Richard Sam Stone Alicia Nicole Terry Virginia Lea Torrey Alfredo Ivan Valle Candis Christine Watterson Michelle Notter Weinmann Shannon L. Wilson

Dental Assisting Diploma

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Courtney Michelle Anderson Tracie Lauren Beam Tatyana Bidnenko Joanne Noha Bryson Brittney Nicole Clark Mallory Payne Ferguson Martine Leigh Ferrarini Drema L. Gould Teresa Desiree Gray Whitney Danielle Griffin Andrea Nicole Hathcock Samantha Kaitlin Hensley Hayley Meghann Herman Maria Lynn Horton Sasha Brooke Justice Vanessa Noelle Lamb Svetlana Lavzenyuk Ana Maria Isabel Lindberg Caitlin Morgan Loose Samantha Marie McNicholas Brienna Rae Monroe Danielle Brooke Nix Laurell Alina Owen Rebecca Elizabeth Parris Ana Lilia Quintero Torres Canza Rebecca Reid Lindsey Nicole Roberts Myra Hope Suarez Kelly Christine West Casey Danielle Young

Jennifer Tennille McMeans Franklin D. Pearce III Elizabeth Howe Ravenel *Larry Van Roberts Wakeena Patrice Sweat Charles Alfred Twitty Anthony James Watts Barry E. Wilburn Christie LeAnn Williams

Dental Hygiene

Associate in Applied Science Alicia Marie Baker Courtney Lynn Barnwell Michelle Elise Dalrymple *Michael Wayne Fox Ashley Brooke Hill Erika Ann Jones Marija Kacarska-Chase Alena Karol *Linda Rachel Liner Amber Nicole Meyer Froso Moraiti Melissa Katherine Plummer Brittany Elaine Presnell Jocelyn Haley Queen Erin Colleen Stickney Ginger Kathlene Williams

Early Childhood Education Associate in Applied Science

Eliza H. Millard Dianna Ratcliff Nickell Lori Michelle Odum

Emergency Medical Science

Associate in Applied Science *Rachel Leigh Appleton Derrick Cooper Davis *Brent R. DeLac William Trimble Ezzard III John David Faunce Jennifer Lauren Hopper Nicholas Wade Johnson Patrick David Likovetz Paul Timothy Marsters

Brent DeLac Emergency Medical Science

fter a successful 16-year career as a chef, I chose to devote myself to public service.

I began the Emergency Medical Science program at A-B Tech in 2008 and immediately discovered a new passion for medicine and helping people in a time of need. .

I successfully juggled my commitment to my family, my job with Buncombe County EMS as a North Carolina EMT-Intermediate and my job as a Ski Patroller at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort while attending A-B Tech fulltime. Throughout the two years, I was consistently at the top of my class. My instructors told me I have demonstrated mastery of cognitive skills in the classroom, as well as clinical skills in the field. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children as much as possible. I look forward to my career as a paramedic with Buncombe County EMS, and continued work with my local Girl Scout troop and Vance Elementary School.

Fire Protection Technology

Associate in Applied Science James Andrew Domann Brian Matthew McDougal Bryan Christopher Moore Michael Patrick Riley

Human Services Technology/Social Services

Associate in Applied Science Angela Malone Buckner Kam J. Drummond Anthony Delon Spriggs

Medical Assisting

Associate in Applied Science Jeremy Alan Beachboard Lori D. Bishop Susan Joy Buckner Shina Antionette Carter K’Terria Leeann Chaplin *Stephanie Brooke Coates Francina Johnson Brandi Nichole Shelton Tiffany Dawn Wilson

Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate in Applied Science *Amanda Nicole Cauble Michela Ann Cook Stacey Marie Garrett Maria Christina Halasan Justin Patrick Judge Ryan Maculan Powell Steven Adam Price *Melissa Ann Simpson Kayla Kathleen Stepp

Medical Sonography

Associate in Applied Science Harmony K. Atkins Judith Stockton Burnette Alla Germanovich *Kathryn L. Jenner Frisbee Kendra Sue Judd Elizabeth Cecilia Laguna Amanda Jade Lindsey Angela Michelle Pennell Michael Justin Robertson Rachel Alyce Sutherland

Practical Nursing Diploma

Paul Christopher Adams *Katherine Horton Allen Sheila Wilson Allen Matthew Stuart Bain Kyle Edward Ballew Kenneth Edward Bennett II

Annie Katherine Rathbone Karen C. Snow Brittany Anne Trahan

Veterinary Medical Technology

Wakeena Sweat Emergency Medical Science

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eceiving the scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue a career. Without the stress of worrying about finances, I was able to concentrate and excel in the classroom. I am very proud of my achievements. More importantly, my daughter has witnessed my hard work and determination and she is very proud of me. I plan on going to the next level in my education to be a Nurse Practitioner. I have already begun working with Buncombe County EMS and I find it very fulfilling. I believe the hands-on experience that I received from A-B Tech’s curriculum a will only benefit me when pursuing my second degree. While at A-B Tech I have met friends I will have for a lifetime. I have a great amount of respect for the teachers and staff and I know I can call them anytime.

Mavis Boakye Lori Ann Buckner Jason Patrick Cline Sue Wagner Cope Jamie Leigh Davis Melissa Leigh Ellis Jennifer L. Elovecky Nacoe Lee Gentry Joel Christian Goffin Keena Lea Goforth Laura Leigh Ann Gwinn Rachel G. Hall Sara Beth Hodge Nina Ashley Howard Shannon Lee Howard Whitney Nichole Hubert Kathleen Marie Kaufman Barbara Sue Lee Stacie Ann Lefeavers Jennifer Brooke Lopp Katie Huntsinger Lyda Dannah Michele Moore Stacy Ann Nichols Janelle Marie O’Brien Tammy Marie Parker Tamekia Michelle Pickens-Justice Cherrie Lynne Quisenberry Tara Elisa Ruggles Katrina Wynn Smith Autumn Rose Stephenson Staci Lynn Taylor-Moreadith Tammy Barton Thibodaux Shannon Star Vaughan John Whitfield Welch Lynn A. Williams

Radiography

Associate in Applied Science Thomas Michael Andorfer Rachel DiAnn Ball Laura Marie Balogh John Mason Beckett Shannon James Birmingham Steve Charles Brown Danielle Juanita Bryson Melissa Sue Buchanan Karen Marie Greenhalge Amy Alexandra Gustafson Paul G. Johnson Megan Audrey Mount Edward Joseph Phipps Matthew A. Robinson Ashley Brown Rogers Ginger Lee Sellick Gregg Alan Stepp Jeannie Marlene Traywick Christopher Michael White

Surgical Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Teresa S. Conard Ashley Gray Stephanie Nicole Kanupp Amanda Lynn McCollum Allison Mae Walsh

Surgical Technology Diploma

Andrea Renee Ball Kaitlyn Ann Cassels Yevgeniy Alekseevich Chinikaylo Jeffrey Todd Earwood Sasha Ann Keel Christopher Aaron Morgan Cynthia Lynne Pittman

Associate in Applied Science *Amber Michelle Aderhold -Bethany Marie Allen Larisa Katherine Cauwenberghs Crystal Gayle Coffie Christine A. Coyle Kelli Lauren Davis Rachael Lea Frady Stephanie Fyfe Jackson Mariko Ann Kelly Hilary Nicole Knuth Evelyn A. Konopik Alice Amanda Carman Logan *Valerie Nicole Meehan *Crystal Woods Moore Melissa Ashley Oglesbee Robin Hensley Pierce *Amanda K. Silvers Jennifer Mary Elizabeth Watson Jenna Ann White *Ruth Ellen Young

Business and Hospitality Education

Philip Leftwich, Ed.D., Dean

Accounting

Associate in Applied Science Christopher James Addy *Beata Bernina Ball Kathy T. Buchanan Mishey Brittany Butler Laura R. Calloway Joseph L. Edwards Samuel Lawrence Feldman Helen Taylor Hall *Dennis Ryan Heatherly *Elizabeth Alexander Hein Sandra J. Lordman Tawnya Webb Nix Andrea Jan Osisek *Jeffrey Robin Rector Christina Suzanne Walton

Baking and Pastry Arts

Associate in Applied Science *Emily Dawn Brooks Sidney Ann Caton Shannon JoAnn Ginn Debra Harvey Hall Dana Mariel Harvey Aubrey Kathleen Huntley Celia Brittney McKinney Natalie Elizabeth Plotkin Patricia Diane Roullard Allexandra Kate Steinhoff Sarah Sachiyo Toyoda Amy Gayle White

Business Administration

Associate in Applied Science Charles Barrington Bowers, Jr. Anne Marie Burns Heather Danielle Capps David Leon Compton Matthew William Cooper Avagail G. Crosse Jennifer Marie Davis Kellie J. Emory Maegan N. Frizsell Joshua Glenn Harriman Thomas Hill *Samuel James Huffman Sara Elizabeth Marshbanks Kathy Robb Norton Megan Leann O’Brien Jadrien Ray-Vaughn O’Hannon Jeanine Sluder Phillips Bobby Ephraim Ray Eric L. Robinson Oksana Grigorjeva Seeley Lindsay Noelle Treco

Computer Information Technology Associate in Applied Science

Jimmy Ray Benge Sonya Benjamin Crump Kevin Barrett Davio Margaret Ellen Dupont Sharon Janice Farina Victoria Lynn France Hunter Marlin Hall Josef Anrick Hermann Alphonzo Slyvester Kilgo Andrew Douglas Moore *Julie Davis Moore

Cosmetology

Associate in Applied Science *Ashley Madison Corn Nanette Bullock Hampton Brettly Meredith Kirk Angela Nichole Marko Nancy Lanee Metcalf Bethany Carillet Smith

Cosmetology Diploma

Elizabeth Argueta Vallie Evita Denise Bowman Kayla Elizabeth Eaves Christina M. Ford-Cox Nanette Bullock Hampton Bethany Carillet Smith

Culinary Technology

Associate in Applied Science Mandy Lynn Black Barbara R. Collett Brian M. Crow Judith Ann Davis Trevon Dunn *Steven Michael Goff Daniel Jacob Horn Kevin Robert Maher Juancarlos Martinez

Ashley Madison Corn

Cosmetology

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ttending A-B Tech’s Cosmetology program has truly been life changing for me.

When I first enrolled, I was a problem-filled individual grasping for a chance to change my life. I was a single mother of three working on a CNA’s salary and barely making it. The thought of quitting the job that was barely getting me by to attend college full time made me so nervous. I had no clue how I would juggle the balls of doing well in college, working, and continuing to be the mother that I needed to be for my children. The day-to-day routine helped me to find myself again in doing what truly makes me happy. Now that I have my degree, I can teach, open my own salon, or travel the world as a platform artist. The sky is the limit. I now have the tools I need to make the most of my life.

Caitlin Elizabeth McMillan Christina A. Montes Daniel Robert Morris *Kay Ponder Wendy Lynn Rathbone Stephen J. Sauer Keith Daniel Schwock Robert E. Selle Barry Lee Spence, Jr. Jason Adam Taylor Mario T. Tjahjadi David Truitt Van Tassel Michael James Vanhoose Alexander McNeill Williams

Digital Media Technology

Associate in Applied Science Corey Pace Bullman *Abby Leighanne Fleming Michael Steven Henderson Jeremy Owen King *Erin Rice Likovetz *Christopher Douglas Lockhart Michael Lee Magario Russall J. Gannon Noell *Christopher James Sparks Mary Susan Swann

Entrepreneurship

Associate in Applied Science *Michelle Renee Marcoux Angela Marie Rosebrough

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Associate in Applied Science Channell Denise Daniels Morgan Cathleen McGinn Bradley Curtis Pope David Michael Robel

Human Resources Management

Associate in Applied Science Angeline J. Moorman Leigh Banner Owenby Deborah Marie Penland

Information Systems Security

Associate in Applied Science Brandon Troy Hunnicutt Lawrence Dale Medford

Marketing and Retailing

Associate in Applied Science Anne Marie Burns Elizabeth Carrie Carlisle Ali Raegan Randolph

Medical Office Administration Diploma

*Tiffany Alicia Bennett Edna C. Blackwell *Peggy Jane Blaha Teresa D. Campbell *Kelley Rae Canaday *Beth Catherine Casto Amanda Elizabeth Crompton Allyson Merri-Michaune Deese Cathey Dickson Grant Shannie Lee Hagen *Michele Leigh Hart Geraldine Haynes Nadia Kolodich Sherry Seagle Lamb Catharine Randolph Little Jenalee Grace Luther Tiffeny Brumfield McCurry Amanda Dawn Norton-Fuentes Earlene Edwards Reese

Stephanie Diane Royal Leslie Brooke Siniard Patricia A. Spry Nakisha Necole Taylor *Tonya Massey Towles

Medical Transcription Diploma

*Sara Elizabeth Bradburn Nancy K. Nuttall Sara Anne Woods

Networking Technology

Associate in Applied Science Steven Matthew Blakely James Neal Brillisour Thomas Raoul Fitzpatrick *Brandon Troy Hunnicutt Paul Phillip Lane *Jonathan Young Larson *Nathan Robert Pfeiffer Brandon Page Plemmons Philip Neal Weinmann

Office Administration Diploma

Christen R. Cox Cynthia W. Doan Shannie Lee Hagen Jenalee Grace Luther Tiffeny Brumfield McCurry

Office Systems Technology

Diploma Emily Cathleen Forester-Rosenfeldt Jason Pallotta

Therapeutic Massage

Associate in Applied Science Aliya Colleen Boozari

Therapeutic Massage Diploma

Grant Howard Baker Mary Elizabeth Burnop Leslie Clarice Coleman *Heather Kristin Covington Anna J. DeLeon Kyra Elise Garland Amy Lee Stephanie Denise McIntosh Sarah Elizabeth Owenby Charlotte Elizabeth Phillips Catherine Alexandria Wyatt

Engineering and Applied Technology

Vernon Daugherty, Dean

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology

Associate in Applied Science Brian Andrew Cannon Charles Jefferson Grindstaff

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma

Web Technologies

Associate in Applied Science Arthur Audubon Annis III Martin Ray Bradley Jacob Evan Haug *Kelly LeJean Morrow Hogan Lauren Marie Klocko Darlene Lee Mericle

Office Systems Technology

Associate in Applied Science *Jennifer S. Burleson Robin Lynne Evans Ashley Jane Sargent Caressa Amorita Sawyer

Charles Kerchner Anderson Randy Eugene Burrell Leonid Fesyuk William Craig Pender Bruce Kelly Robinson David O. Valdez Ryan Blake Waters Matthew Christopher Waters Nathan Eric Whitted Jason Kristopher Wilson

Automotive Systems Technology

Associate in Applied Science Charles Hunter Braswell Dennis Christopher Calloway Jared Kelly Greenwood Travis Milo Ingle David Larry Javarey Taylor James McClure Rhashel Anne Price Anthony Craig Schindler Lawrence David Smith Joshua Samuel Subkis-Fox Nathan Craig Villalpando Jason William Whitman

Automotive Systems Technology Diploma

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Shannie Hagen

Medical Office Administration

he Lavender Fund Scholarship made a vital impact through my educational course. Without this scholarship, I would not be to graduating at this time, as I would have had to find a quick job to provide for my children. I am so glad I chose A-B Tech, as it provides the community with the opportunity to earn a college degree for a desirable career by having scholarships, such as the Lavender Fund, to assist students to make it to graduation day. I was so pleased with all of my teachers at A-B Tech. They were all dedicated to student achievement. After graduating in Medical Office Administration, I plan to take summers courses to finish my major in Office Systems Technology. I am very grateful to A-B Tech as it has helped me transform my life. I can now look forward to a successful future for my children and me.

Charles Hunter Braswell Travis Milo Ingle Taylor James McClure Randy Dale Shelton Joshua Samuel Subkis-Fox

Carpentry Diploma

Elizabeth Ann Rytz Ricky Tolbert, Jr.

Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science

Joseph N. Boakye Ricardo L. Ciriaco *Matthew Hunter DeBruhl *Douglas Scott Edwards *Jacob Robert Foxx Daniel Aaron Garren Evan Tyler Greer Jennifer Joy Hairr Joe Clyde Huntsinger David Matthew Reagan

Computer Engineering Technology

Associate in Applied Science Dennis Michael Althoff Ryan James Blanton Kaleb Carlton Linder *Mathew James Scott

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology

Associate in Applied Science Daniel A. Claxton *Jennifer Lee Rouse Travis Scott Velthuis

Construction Management Technology

Associate in Applied Science Samantha Carolyn Forrest Jamie Delane Jacobs Raymond Charles Knopp John Michael Livesay *Jerry Thomas McBride II Elizabeth Ann Rytz Jeremy Steven Wallin Adrianne RenĂŠe Weir Benjamin David West

Electronics Engineering Technology

Associate in Applied Science Ralph Theodore Corcione *Joseph Franklin Foxx Michael Lamar House Adam James Keath Craig Michael Knighten Jeffrey Wayne McFee Travis Lee Phillips Miguel E. Sanchez Tony Eugene Strickland

Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology

Associate in Applied Science Gregory Lee Buckner Chol H. Moon

Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology Diploma

Chad Justin Bartlett Brandon Keith Latak

Industrial Systems Technology

Associate in Applied Science Lloyd Frank Bryson Anthony Scott Hampton Jeff Wooton

Machining Technology

Associate in Applied Science Toby Ray Braswell Robert John Bulatowicz Roger Warren Compton *Andrew Vernon East Andrew Koenig McArthur Logan Brendan Robert Quinlan Johnny Alvin Rice, Sr..

James Daniel Scarborough, Jr. Harold Dean Staton

Machining Technology Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate in Applied Science David M. Beasock Anthony Scott Hampton Clare Patricia Kaluzynski Beau Jonathan Leonard *James Steven Owen

Surveying Technology

Associate in Applied Science Brandon Allen Boyd James Holland Briscoe III Seth Goodnough Brock James Adam Chandler E. Ryan Cheek Matthew Hunter DeBruhl Kevin Lewis Jones Christopher Joel Moore

Welding Technology

Associate in Applied Science Michael Christopher Aycock William Alec Pace

Arts and Sciences

Kenet Adamson, Dean

Arts

Diploma

Roger Warren Compton Brendan Robert Quinlan

Marlaine Renee Furlong Baldelli Jennifer Swann Barnes *Michael DeAngelis James Eric-Matthew Prizzia Steven Randall Sherlin Karen Kotz Silvers Jaime Nicole Werthem

Associate in Arts Degree

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Hunter Braswell

Automotive Systems Technology

am graduating with my associate’s degree in Automotive Systems Technology and would like to tell you a little about my experiences at A-B Tech. Receiving a scholarship has created a very positive experience while attending college. I received the Grace Joan Love Schneider Endowed Scholarship this past semester and it enabled me to spend more time on homework and studying outside of the classroom because I did not have to work as many hours at my job in order to pay for school. I am very thankful to the scholarship donor and hope that many more scholarships will be awarded so that others will have the same positive experience that I did. The next step for me after graduation is becoming a mechanic at Skyland Automotive, where I currently hold an internship. I would like to thank God, my family, the Grace Joan Love Schneider Endowed Scholarship Committee and the Automotive Systems Technology department for my success at A-B Tech.

Hanna Ferebee Allen Michelle Leigh Allred Caroline Victoria Anders Devin Melissa Anderson Tiffany Marie Anderson Evan David Anderson-Friedman Dina Y. Arsenovich Misty Rayne Marie Arsnow Tracy A. Ash Andrey Alexandervich Badinger Nicholas Roy Baldelli Lauren Michelle Baldwin Brittany Lee Baliles Caroline Elizabeth Bannister William Aaron Barnes Timothy Ryan Barnett Clyde Scott Barr Steve Louis Bartalsky Gilcelia N. Basist Marjorie Louise Baskin Candice Ann-Marie Bassett Kenneth Brett Bell Seth Timothy Bishop Alyssa Lynn Bissett Ashley Marie Black Meagan Lee Blount Phyllis Marie Boone

Tiffanie G. Boone Juliana Araufo Borges Lindsay Nicole Bostic Dustin Drew Bowlin *Deborah S. Brittain Timothy Charles Bromley *Courtney Lynne Brown Kelly Morgan Bryant Meredith Whitney Bullman Charles Lenoir Burris III Russell Lindsey Burton Kevin D. Campbell James Christopher Canada-Smith Toni Chanell Candler Jesse Michael Canniff-Kuhn Elizabeth Ellen Cannone Philip Andrew Carver Matthew Jordan Case Leah Marie Cassanego Cho Ae Chang Julia Heather Chappell-Campbell *Irene Diaz Clark Taylor Eugene Cobb *Andrew Bryan Colvin Salem Kendrick Coogler Matthew William Cooper Terri Lyee Corn Catherine Cody Councell Kenneth Leonard Council John Cyrus Cram Freedom Traverse Critcher *Stephanie Marie Crosby Brittany Denise Daley Tamara D. Davis Micheal Renee De Angelis Caroline Yvonne Deck *Amelie Delaunay-Vandal Katherine Michelle Demeter Betty Bren Dendy Sara Marie Derballa Paul Gareth Diepenbrock Hailey Rene Dillingham *James Clinton Dillingham Lindsey Kathryn DiMartino Brian Christopher DiYorio *Hannah L. Dowden Jodi P. Drake Cynthia Denise Earley Cody Erin Edenfield Katie Grey Edmonds Anastasia Efimov Brittany Michelle Eller *Karina Ruth Escalante Scott Luca Evans *Sarah Wood Farmer Benjamin Edward Fortune *Anthony Edward Franklin Stephanie Michelle Frisbee Ian Drake Fryar Tammy Freeman Garavaglia Judy Lynn Garren Brittany Briggs George Zachary Dean Gibbs *Joshua James Giller Santiago Giraut

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Chris Howell

Human Services Technology

hen I started taking classes at A-B Tech in 2008, it was my fifth attempt at college. My first attempt was in 2004. I enrolled and withdrew over and over again. It’s not that I didn’t want to get my degree, but I just couldn’t. I suffer from severe social anxiety. As long as I can remember, I have been leery of other people. I tried to tell some of the adults in my life, but they didn’t seem to listen or believe me.

Shortly after I turned 16, it got worse and I didn’t want to even leave the house. After a few years, it got a little easier and I began the cycle of starting and quitting - until now. A-B Tech made a difference. I enrolled in the Human Services Technology program and I was listened to. My instructors understood and worked with me. I am completing my third consecutive semester of classes. When I become a counselor, I am going to make sure every child is heard and understood.

Melissa Catherine Giroux Taynia Shoebotham Glance *Melanie Lorraine Goodell *Thomas Watson Goolsby IV Kathryn Russon Gravatt Brian Chad Greene Lacey Marie Griffin Courtney C. Guest Tina Marie Guinn Marina Gundorin *Ralph George Hagewood Kelly Elizabeth Halliburton Emily Michele Harmon Rachel Elizabeth Hartman Jeremy Lee Harwood Sonia Lida Katherine Hendrix Julianne Lisa Heninger Andrea Lillian Hill Meagan Patrice Holmes *Crystal Moody Hooper Cassandra Elaine Horn Angel Lotoya Howell Michael Scott Huffman Jennifer Dawn Hylemon Lynne Maria Ingle Brooke Elizabeth Inman Hannah Rose Jackson Amber Marie Jenkins *Alyssa Marie Johnson *Michael S. Jones Benjamin Lloyd Kennedy June Michelle Marie Kaczmarcik Wayne Clifton Keeter, Jr. Patrick David Kelly Laura Lee Kemp Jennifer Leslie Kendall

Paul Emery Kertesz Stephanie J. Klatt Jakob Maverick Klodt Viktor Petrovich Kolodich *Svitlana Kulakova Jon Robert Kuykendall *Megan Marie Kvandal Matt Scott Lackovic *Nicole René Levi William Ashton Lewis Ashley P. Lieb Andrew David Loudermilk George Robert Mansur Mary Rebecca Martin Zachry Michael Masters Horace Mazyck Lee Byron McAndrews Amanda Marie McCann Darien M. McClung *Synda E. McCracken Brittney Marie McDonald Kristina Marie McLarty Meredith Ashley Medford Paul Mark Meisner Spencer Will Mijanovich Elizabeth Grace Mills Mary Frances Monaghan *Charles Roland Monroe Marquita Marie Moore Shelley Marie Moseley Amy Annette Motley Michael Anthony Muldoon *Vanessa Jayne Muse *Mary Ellen Nawotka *Jennifer Marie Noble Brittany Laine Norman

*Taylor Ronald Norris Leonty Ostapovich, Jr. Martina Osteyee-Hoffman Jason Brooks Paine Brett Alan Parker Jacqueline Rose Pasour Katherine Sara Patito Tiffany Ann Patterson Christopher Brandon Payne *Isabel Perez-Solis Ashley Terese Peterson Aleah Ruth Pfluger Tyler Anthony Thomas Pittman Matthew Brian Provancha Thomas Pierce Quirk Ashley Jeanine Rahn Kayla Marie Ramsey Matthew Ryan Ray Hannah Marie Redmon Alfred Matthew Rice *Sharon Darlene Riley Erica Nicole Robinson William Walter Robinson III Nicholas L. Rodriguez *Jennifer L. M. Rogers Tiffany Page Rogers Jason Eugene Rollins *Christian Anthony Rominger, Jr. Trey Carlton Rush Aaron J. Sausedo Stephanie Elaine Scheurich Peggy A. Schindler Corey Benjamin Sexton Jason B. Shallenberger Pamela Lynn Shelton Patricia Kay Rentmeester Shelton Tyler W. Sherlock Laura Ann Shetley Katie Lauren Simpson Tadd Daniel Singleton Elisabeth Anna Smith Jake McCracken Smith IV Kyle Thomas Smith Michael A. Smith *Rebecca Carole Smith Brendon Dehner Sneed Mikell Alyssa Sneed Amanda L. Spurlin Mary Connell Stafford Anna Virginia Stearns Katherann Sophia Steele Tonya Renee Stewart Heather Leigh Sullins

Michael G. Thomas, Jr. Ella McCartney Towe Ashley Nicole Travers Nathan G. Tripp Brennan T. Turner Mary Noth Walker Angel Malana Wall Patrick D. Ware *Jessica Lynn Warren Jennifer Aaron Webb Krista Elisabeth Wheeler *Erica Alexis Whiteside Christiaan Matthew Williams Roland J. Williams Sarah Chanel Wilson Jeffrey Michael Witherow Robin C. Wood Stephanie Michelle Worth Timothy Charles Wright

*Marcus Luigi Iacoppi Katherine Rose Jackson Jessica A. Johnston *Son Young Kyung *Yelena Litvinchuk Trevor Russell Manning Meredith Ashley Medford *Amanda Marie Merrill Leah Deanna Michael Efren Humberto Miranda Marquita Marie Moore *Aaron George Mosey Matthew Walter Mugrage Amber Nicole Mullins Cullen J. Owen Brittney S. Phillips Funda Polat Matthew William Queen Paul Alexander Schroeder Jeffrey K. Sechrist Joel Gragg Severson Sean Joseph Sharp Ryan Tyler Shipman Ashley Lynn Simpson Chris Charles Suchala Nikola Apostolov Teoharov Michael G. Thomas, Jr. Ross Thompson Linda Wei Dathan Michael Wilds Katherine Diane Wilks Nicholas Emmett Wilson IV

Associate in Fine Arts Degree

Brooke Elizabeth Inman Daniel Richard Jansen Michele Ann Kinnear Christopher Douglas Lockhart Russall J. Gannon Noell Amy Theresa Orenchuk Tomas Pazderka Andrea Nicole Preilipper *Sheryl Hawkins Snuffer *Jennifer Anne Tedder

Associate in Science Degree

Jessica Ann Allen Christopher Lee Barger Damian Leshaun Beavers *James E. Blake Anjuli Dawn Carter Ashley Elizabeth Case Zachariah Bryan Conley Jesse L. Dotson Christopher Scott Eastman Amanda N. Ellis *Rebecca Leigh Ferguson *Maria Orquidea Zacnite Figueroa Nicholaus Q. Fox Alesha Dawn Foxx Samantha Marie Golden Robert Christopher Gordon Anton M. Gurynovich *Ashley Suzanne Hancock William Frank Hensley

Biotechnology

Associate in Applied Science Nika Alexander Briggs William Robert Edwards Christina Woody Waldroup

General Occupational Technology

Associate in Applied Science *Teresa D. Campbell Brandon Troy Hunnicutt Daniel Gaston Lewis *Amanda Faye Newton *Sherry Ramsey Rembach

General Occupational Technology Diploma

Jania Lynn Dalton Brandon Troy Hunnicutt April Elaine Reece

*Phi Theta Kappa

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earing of academic regalia is one of the oldest and perhaps least understood of all the traditions associated with collegiate education.

Formal academic dress has been worn, often required daily, in European colleges and universities since 1321. In contrast to today, the regalia may have provided needed insulation against the damp cold of unheated medieval university classrooms and libraries.

The first code on academic dress in America was devised in a conference at Columbia University in 1895, and was based upon the academic dress in use at Oxford University. The American Council on Education appointed committees to review this code in 1932 and 1959. The academic regalia that is seen on campuses today meets the requirements of the Academic Costume Code published in 1960.

Agriculture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maize Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet Arts & Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Brown Dentistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue Educational Administration. . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Fine Arts and Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russet Home Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Cardinal Journalism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple

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he most informative part of the regalia is the academic hood, worn around the neck and shoulders, extending down the back. Hoods are often omitted for Bachelor’s degrees in the USA. Master’s hoods are three and one-half feet long, while Doctoral hoods are four feet in length with panels on each side.

The edge of the hood is bound with velvet in the color appropriate to the subject in which the degree was earned (as listed above). The lining of the hood shows the official colors of the institution which granted the degree.

The standard academic cap is appropriately known as a mortarboard or trencher. Some American universities award caps used by foreign universities

Gowns for those with Bachelor’s degrees have pointed sleeves; those with Master’s degrees wear oblong sleeves, and holders of Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees wear bell-shaped sleeves. Most gowns are black, but some exceptions may be noted. {For example, those with degrees from Columbia University are authorized to wear blue gowns; Dartmouth College, green; Harvard, Cornell and a few others, red.} Gowns of those with Doctoral degrees have velvet facing on the front and three velvet stripes on each sleeve. This velvet may be black, or colored to indicate the field of study in which the Doctorate was awarded. The most common colors found in the velvet stripes on doctoral gowns and found, likewise, in the velvet located on the entire edge of the hoods of the doctoral apparel, as well as on the hood-edges for those holding Master’s degrees, are listed here.

Library Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lemon Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot Oratory (Speech). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver/Gray Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Green Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Blue Public Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Pink Science (Social and Natural). . . . . . Golden Yellow Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron Theology/Divinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet Veterinary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

that have varied appearances. In years past, only those with Doctoral degrees wore velvet tams (instead of the traditional mortarboards). Today, however, many professors/faculty members are choosing to wear a velvet tam in place of the traditional mortarboard most often worn by students, as the tam is more comfortable and better distinguishes the faculty from students. The tassel for either may be black (which is standard for most, after graduation), colored (as listed above), or gold, in the case of those with Doctoral degrees. At the completion of graduation, the tassel is traditionally moved from the right to the left side of the cap (the left side indicating that one has officially “left” the university).

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