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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 4 ACADEMIC REGALIA 5 SPRING 2020 GRADUATES 8 ORDER OF THE LAKEHAWKS 22 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 23 SUMMA CUM LAUDE 24 MAGNA CUM LAUDE 25 CUM LAUDE 25 PHI THETA KAPPA 27 NURSING AWARDS 28 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT 29 STUDENT LIFE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 34 CUSTOM GRAD BRICK 37 VISION & MISSION STATEMENT 38
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COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2020
PRE S IDE NT ' S L ETTER
Dear Graduates: On behalf of the District Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and administration of Lake-Sumter State College, I want to congratulate you on this significant accomplishment. It is said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. That first step was your decision to pursue a degree here at LSSC. For many of you, it took tremendous courage and determination to begin this journey. Many of you faced and overcame obstacles that stood in your way of arriving at this milestone. Your unwavering drive to succeed and the support of family, friends, instructors, and advisors were both crucial to your success. I encourage you to take time to thank each of your supporters in a special way. This year, more than ever, you’re aware of the challenges and the struggles facing those in our country’s workforce. Despite the challenges facing you this year, you succeeded. You did so by exhibiting patience, perseverance, and professionalism. These 3 P’s will be the foundation of the successful careers that you will enjoy. For me, one of the most invigorating and liberating aspects of America’s community colleges (we hold true to our community college mission) is that we offer the opportunity for success to everyone. Our graduates are truly a diverse group – each coming from a unique background and circumstance; yet, all are bound together by their dream to attain a college degree. As the global pandemic forces changes to our society, we remain committed to serving the needs of our communities – your success is our mission. LSSC builds and maintains connections with leaders and organizations that offer tremendous support to the College and our students. Through these relationships, we are better able to support you, our students, who then make positive and lasting contributions to our local communities, and beyond. Graduates: Congratulations! You now join a long line of distinguished alumni of LSSC, and we hope that you, like those before you, will experience an exciting and fulfilling future. As you make your next steps, I encourage you to consider how you can be a positive impact in the community. In addition, please, find time to help or encourage others to pursue or continue their education. The responsibility to serve our communities and make an impact lies in all of us. Thank you, graduates, for allowing us to be part of your journey. With Lakehawk Pride,
Dr. Stanley M. Sidor
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President, Lake-Sumter State College
ACADE MIC REGALIA The origins of academic dress, caps, gowns, and hoods date back to the 12th and 13th centuries when universities were taking form. Scholars, both teachers and students, wore long gowns to keep warm in the damp and drafty halls of learning. Gradually, styles were adopted which were characteristic of the individual college and of the highest academic degree held by the wearer. In modern days, academic regalia is typically black or the color of the degree-granting institution. At LSSC, associate degree candidates wear black regalia and baccalaureate degree candidates wear green regalia. Faculty and staff wear caps, gowns, and hoods representing the institution and academic discipline of their highest earned degree. Academic disciplines are represented by the following colors: Agriculture.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities.....................................................................................................................................................................................................White Accountancy, Business, Management................................................................................................................................................................................ Drab Economics.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Copper Education.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Light Blue Engineering...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Orange Journalism...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Crimson Library Science.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lemon Medicine.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Green Music.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pink Nursing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Apricot Philosophy.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................Dark Blue Physical Education...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Sage Green Public Administration..............................................................................................................................................................................................Peacock Blue Science.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Golden Yellow Theatre................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Brown Law.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Purple
Cords, stoles, medallions, and tassels representing various academic achievements or other honors are also worn at the discretion of some degree-granting institutions. At LSSC, cords identify the academic discipline of baccalaureate candidates and recognize achievements such as graduation honors and membership in honorary societies recognizing outstanding academic achievement. Cords and medallions may also recognize leadership positions and participation in student organizations in the year of graduation. Tassels may also indicate service or affiliation with specific organizations. LSSC graduates may wear cords, medallions, or tassels representing: President’s Award Recipient........................................................................................................................................................................................Medallion Academic Excellence Award........................................................................................................................................................................................Medallion Ambassadors............................................................................................................................................................................................. Green & White Cords Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management........................................................................................................................... Drab Cords Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude Honors............................................................................................................Gold Cords, Tassels Health Sciences Collegiate Academy........................................................................................................................................................................Medallion National Society for Leadership and Success..........................................................................................................................................................Medallion Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.....................................................................................................................................................Gold & Blue Cords, Stoles Student Organization Leadership...............................................................................................................................................................................Medallion United States Military Veterans........................................................................................................................................ Red, White, & Blue Tassels, Stole
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SPRING 2020 GRADUATES
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Bachelor Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management Abdul-Hadi, Fahad
Medeiros, Cristina
Allen, Michaela
Morgan, Indira
Boykin, Romelio
Nussbaumer, Lindsey
Brinkley, Andrew
O’Cain, Miah
Dotson, Tanner
Parkhurst, Annette
Hernandez, Melissa
Somwaru, Johnny
Lewis, Natalie
Thomas, Oliver
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cody, Samantha
Hoffman, Jessica
Crandall, Brooke
Jones, Ashley
Fraser Overmyer, Charmaine
Kenny, Tara
George, Jessica
Kouch, Hannah
Gonzalez, Katrina
Malace, Leslie
Hargreaves, Dezarae
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Associate Degrees
SPRING 2020 GRADUATE S
Associate in Arts General Studies Abele, Cory
Baty, Zachary
Abriam, Nicole
Bazil, Gabby
Abukhadrah, Moaath
Beard, Amanda
Adkins, Adrian
Becker, Paige
Albertson, Joshua
Beesley, Emily
Alexander, Rachael
Beharry, Anjali
Alexis, Nancy
Bell, Jordan
Ali, Jamil
Berardi, McKenna
Allard, Talyn
Bernhoft, Natalie
Allen, Casey
Berry, Kristen
Allen, Deriyauna
Bigard, Alexis
Allen, Kristopher
Bishop, Stephanie
Alonso, Morgan
Blume, Hannah
Alvarez, Ofelia
Bonvisuto, Christine
Amato, Giuliano
Boucher, Jessica
Amory, Kamryn
Boyle, Jerilyn
Andal, Benedict
Branch, Lawrence
Andrade, Rosalia
Bravo, Giovanny
Andrews, Braelyn
Breedlove, Brooke
Angulo, Felipe
Brinkman, Monica-Ri
Anthony, Alana
Brooks, Brandy
Aquino, Raven
Brownsberger, Lauren
Arroyo, Emily
Bryant, Jennifer
Avery, Morgan
Buck, Tyler
Badeaux, Cadyn
Budram, Trivani
Baez, Katryna
Bukunus, Alizabeth
Baez Figueroa, Ian
Bullard, Jenna
Baker, Elizabeth
Bundy, Jazmyne
Balderas, Karyme
Burgess, Brandon
Barajas, Maria
Burgos, Vanesa
Barnett, Brinna
Burkett, Emily
Barr-Boughner, Hannah
Buschena, Zoe
Barrera, Nathalie
Cabrera Marquez, Bryan
Barth, Hannah
Cabrera Marquez, Lian
Bass, Abigail
Cajigas Rivera, Xavier
Bassett, Stacy
Calder, Shaun
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Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S 10
Caldwell, Katlynn
Cortes, Sandry
Calixte, Duna
Crandall, Jessica
Camacho-Valentin, Miguel
Crego-Avram, Kayla
Campbell, Valerie
Crowe, Hannah
Canales, Jose
Cruz, Anthony
Canterbury, Sarah
Cunningham, Kayle
Cappello, Ariel
Currie, Daniella
Carbone, Sydney
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Cardenas, Atiana
D’Agostino, Carina
Cardenas, Ned
D’Agostino, Nathan
Carpenter, Katherine
D’Ambrosio, Alex
Carr, Natalie
Daugherty, Breanna
Carter, Aracelis
Davies, Kyle
Caspary, Chance
Davis, Brandi
Cepeda, Valentina
Dawkins, Sean
Chandler, Clayton
De La Cruz, Maegan
Charles, Dannelle
De La Torre, Giulianna
Charlier, Jonathan
De Torres, Joshua
Christopher, Noah
Demps, Terrence
Christson-Davids, Samuel
DePreta, Shauna
Clark, Ashton
Dial, Hannah
Clark, Brandon
DiBattisto, Haley
Clark, Garrett
Dietz, Tyler
Clarke, Linda
Diggs, Olivia
Cletcher, Alexandria
DiRocco, Peyton
Clinton, Lakesha
Dison, Alyssa
Coates, Jasmine
Dixon, Baylie
Cobb, Matthew
Doby, Cody
Coffee, Bethni
Doolittle, Kirsten
Coffman, Matthew
Doucet, Justin
Colachicco, James
Draney, Remington
Coleman, Kyla
Dressner, Sarah-Ruth
Collica, Giovanni
Dysert, Alexis
Collier, Savannah
Eaton, Rebecca
Collins, Derek
Edelman, Zachary
Como, Vincenza
Etkins, Alysha
Connor, Meghan
Evans, William
Contreras, Mahelet
Ezequiel, Ariana
Cooper, Kaylee
Ferrer, Daniel
Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Ferrer, Tiffany
Harris, Mikayla
Fields, Shany’iah
Harrod, Jessica
Fittro, Hyland
Hart, Jolie
Fletcher, Monty
Hawk, Rachel
Flores, Marianne
Hayes, Samantha
Flowers, Tristan
Heidel, Madison
Fogel, Brian
Helman, Sara
Fowler, Jessi
Helton, Kayley
Frana, Hope
Henderson, Sean
Franklin, Hailey
Hereman, Kevin
Fraser, Austin
Hernandez, Idashley
Froehle, Kaitlyn
Hernandez, Vanessa
Ganesh, Kristopher
Heston, Bryant
Gardner, Rylee
Hinds, Shanique
Garib, Justin
Horn, Andrea
Garib, Widad
Howell, Meghan
Gatewood, Audrey
Humphrey, Dylan
Gaus, David
Hurt, Grace
Geda, Omar
Huynh, Peter
Giraldo, Elizabeth
Infinger, Samantha
Gjunkshi, Ledio
Inshanally, Alisha
Glenn, Deanna
Isaacs, Kaylee
Glick, Avery
Jackson, Hannah
Glinton, Anthony
Jahan, Sabrina
Gonzalez, Christian
Janata, Jacob
Gonzalez, Everardo
Janes, William
Gonzalez, Michael
Johnson, Madison
Gonzalez, Naydia
Johnson, Mark
Goodson, Nikita
Johnson, Marques
Grahe, Parker
Johnson, Meredith
Grant, Mariah
Johnson, Mia
Graves, Savannah
Jones, Joshua
Green, Robert
Joseph, Jeika
Greystoke, Margaret
Jotwani, Lily
Guevara, Amarilys
Juggerdeo, Jacenia
Hall, Ashley
Kennedy, Taylor
Hamilton, Lorell
Keown, Emily
Handsborough, Ariel
Kerigan, Kaitlin
Hariprashad, Arvin
Khan, Tracey
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Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S 12
Mason, Duane
Ochoa, Adriana
Mason, Matthew
Ochoa, Juventina
Mathieu, Amanda
Oglesby, Ember
Mathison, Serenity
Ojeda, Lorena
Matos Cosme, Ainni
Orban, Stephanie
Mattos, Ariana
Ordonez, Christian
Mccumber, Jessica
Orlando, Isabella
McGregor, Jonathan
Pace, Amiah
McLendon, Austin
Padgett, Noah
McLeod, Stephen
Padilla, Angel
McNair, Sandi
Padowitz, Zoe
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Paff, Michele
Mejia, Andrea
Palka, Dominique
Mennona, Vito
Park, Rylie
Miller-Ulrich, Bayleigh
Parker, Hannah
Minner, Madelyn
Patel, Ishika
Misciagno, Selena
Patel, Nirmal
Mitchell, Graham
Patel, Rahulkumar
Mitchell, Justyn
Paul, Robert
Mojica De Garcia, Daniela
Payne, Haila
Moolchand, Arianna
Pearl, Ruth
Moore, Steven
Pennington, Jessa
Morley, Jennifer
Perez, Alexandra
Morris, Rachel
Perez, Gustavo
Muniz, Aitza
Persaud, Steven
Nash, Kalyn
Peterson, Brooke
Nelson, Indya
Peterson, Sarah
NeSmith, Brittney
Pettaway, Katharine
NeSmith, Elizabeth
Petty, Maggie
Neuhofer, Morghan
Phillipps, Gabrielle
Nguyen, James
Phillips, Alayna
Nicoletti, Michael
Pierre, Samira
Nissen, Christine
Pierre, Tiffany
Nix, Malia
Pierre-Benoist, Denise
Norvilus, Francesca
Pileggi, Brooke
Nour, Sarah
Pitney, Arianna
Nowell, Briana
Pizzo, Danielle
Oberlander, Hailey
Polo, Chastity
Ocasio, Joshua
Possehl, Parker
Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Kieft, Tyler
Prince, Chanta
Kirby, Emlee
Proffer, Katlyn
Kry, Austin
Pundsack, Caleb
Kunau, Skyler
Purdham, Alyssa
LaCourse, Joseph
Quinby, Amanda
Lahssaini, Younes
Rabon, Emily
Lakin, Rebecca
Radcliffe, Ryan
Lamberty, Catherine
Raiford, Cheryl
Langer, Christopher
Ramnarine, Kaitlyn
Lara, Jazmine
Rangasammy, Melina
Lauture, Jean
Rapacki, Ariana
Lease, Vivia
Reid, Mason
LeGros, Daniel
Reyes, Mckenzie
Leonard, Kobie
Reyes, Nayeli
Levine, Samantha
Reyna, Yissel
Lewis, Bryce
Richardson, Kenya
Lewis, Shea-Lorane
Riggs, Anne
Libreros, Daniela
Rivera, Alisha
Lightner, Giana
Rizzo, Joseph
Lim, Kitana
Robles, Noah
Lipham, Colton
Rodriguez, Brandi
Lisi, Micayla
Rodriguez, Eneida
Livingston, Kayla
Rodriguez, Sophia
Logan, Keosha
Roger, Jennah
Lowry, Cody
Roopnarain, Brandon
Lozano, Luis
Rosenfeld, Brittany
Lugo Iglesias, Joel
Rouse, Haley
Lundy, Michelle
Russell, Amanda
Lynch, Jonah
Ryan, Marlee
Macarena, Marianna
Sage, Nathan
MacGregor, Breanna
Samra, Saahil
Madison, Alyssa
Samuels, Kayliyah
Malone, Connor
Sanchez, Andrea
Manoo, Ashley
Sanchez, Miah
Manoo, Brianna
Sanchez, Natasha
Manzanares, Edgar
Sanchez-Porras, Anthony
Marsella, Grace
Sandy, Trace
Marte- Marquez, Noelain
Santos-Monterroso, Michelle
Martinez-Lugo, Jhony
Sargent, Madison
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Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S 14
Sarta, Emily
Stewart, Zackary
Sartain, Makenna
Stone, Alex
Saunders, Andrew
Stonebreaker, Carson
Schillinger, Kody
Strachan, Theodore
Schott, Elijah
Stump, Jade
Schroer, Cassandra
Sturge, Noah
Schwartz, Amber
Summers, Ashley
Scott, Shyra
Surujnarine, Somal
Sepulveda, Nichole
Symonds, Emma
Serrano, Johziel
Tardugno, Elisha
Sevret, Anthony
Tari, Anushka
Sghiar, Ayah
Taylor, Amber
Shaffer, Bridget
Taylor, Joshua
Shanadi, Meghana
Taylor, Kaitlyn
Shields, Allison
Taylor, Madison
Shivlall, Michelle
Taylor, Naomi
Sidney, James
Tegelhutter, Abbey
Silva, Isabel
Tejeda, Melanie
Simmons, Brianne
Thede, Daniel
Singh, Sarah
Thompson, Elizabeth
Smith, Corena
Thompson, LaVern
Smith, Derick
Threlfall, Jordan
Smith, Kailyn
Toro, Kiara
Smith, Kaitlyn
Torres, Alyx
Smith, Lainey
Torres, Ariel
Smith, Lynzie
Torres, Elisabeth
Smith, Maggie
Torres Lopez, Socorro
Smith, Robert
Townsend, Savannah
Smith, Taviana
Tran, Kimberly
Soares, Brandon
Treves, Raelin
Soltis-Hall, Alexa
Tysor, Spencer
Sookdeo, Alissa
Underly, Mackenzie
Sooko, Lisa
Uriarte, Ieska
Sovercool, Cori
Urmson, John
Spangler, Christopher
Vaca, Roy
Speedy, Chloe
Van Hoose, Gage
Stasko, Alexa
Vasquez, John
Stein, Brianna
Vazquez, Alexandra
Stewart, Jacob
Verkaik, Ainsley
Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Villasenor Rivas, Jesus
Wilkowski, Justin
Vizcaino, Sabrina
Williams, James
Vlasto, Kaitlyn
Williams, Jasmine
Waalewyn, Anna
Williams, Jonathan
Walker, Jesalin
Williams, Kyle
Walker, Kaitlyn
Williams, Sheldon
Walsh, Samantha
Willis, Victoria
Walters-Carder, Danielle
Wilson, Dakota
Warner, Ashley
Wilson, Taylor
Wedderburn, Tais
Wilson-Strickland, Shelbie
Welch, Kylie
Witts, Colby
Wells, Gunnar
Ybarra, Julian
Wenger, Marissa
Yoder, Taigen
Wesson, Trinity
Yumul, Gielen
White, Eric
Zaarour, Chantal
White, Hayley
Zamarripa, Julio
White, Kyle
Zimmerman, Anne
White, Summer
Zoumboulis, Petros
Wilburn, Scott
Associate in Science Business Administration Whittaker, Jared
Associate in Science Computer Information Technology Arnold, Jonathan
Edwards, Jeffery
Bucia, Matthew
Ramdharry, Joel
Donnell, Rielly
Tharp, Andrea
Associate in Science Criminal Justice Technology Hibbard, Austin
Rains, Henry
Madole, Alexandria
Rowley, Todd
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Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Associate in Science Engineering Technology Substation Adam, Wayde
Lewis, Jake
Brothers, Devin
Marshall, Jacob
Brown, Jonathan
Nolasco, Carlo
Carneglia, Daniel
Phelps, Michael
Casella, David
Pool, Marissa
Crandall, Michael
Raber, Anderson
Eastburn, Nathaniel
Richard, Nicholas
Ferguson, Thomas
Rosario Rivera, Yessira
Field, Joshua
Sieg, Zachary
Freeman, Adam
Sovercool, Canyon
Haight, Logan
St. Clair, Michael
Haight, Luke
Steinetz, Robert
Hendley, Scott
Thatcher, Richard
Hutto, Vernon
Weller, Bryan
Joseph, Michael
Weller, Robert
Associate in Science General Nursing
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Adams, Taylor
Johnson, Shelby
Armas, Vanessa
Kirkland, Chelsea
Bare, Le’Quincy
Krause, Kathleen
Bass, Kate
Lataille, Andrea
Baty, Emily
Marshall, Morgan
Burkhalter, Devon
Massengale, Devan
Cameron, Brandi
Mayen, Jennifer
Chancey, Aeryn
McLean, Kirah
Chandler, Christina
Meyer, Tiffany
Derifield, Meghan
Neira-Noboa, Paola
Dixon, Irina
Nicewonger, Melanie
Elwood, Amy
Peterson, Dana
Gingerich, Karen
Quant, Brunie
Griffin, Brittnee
Reagor, Britlee
Henderson, Sarah
Riordan, Andrew
Herndon, Kelly
Ruiz, Nicole
Associate Degrees
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Sewell, Tashauna
Walcott, Janelle
Stagg, Dana
Walsh, Kathleen
Stratton, Charles
West, Ashley
Sumner, Megan
Associate in Science Health Information Technology Cassiday, Jerrica McKinney, Christina Rodriguez, Melinda
Associate in Science Nursing Bridge Alexis, Nancy
Lowery, Shalatia
Bengtson, Samantha
Morris, Danielle
Brown, Shanitia
Santo, Kimberly
Cambrelen, Chelsey
Sewsankar, Stephanie
Cortes, Sandry
Shinn, Ashley
Crowell, Kevin
Shipley, Melissa
Cruz, Melissa
Smith, Donald
Erickson, Mindi
Stephens, Joshua
Feliciano, Leah
Stone, Brandi
Golub, Paul
Tabor, Vicki
Heston, Taylor
Teachman, Jenifer
Holmes, Diane
White, Ashleigh
Lewis, Kristen
Associate in Applied Science Electrical Distribution Technology Brown, Brian
Hernandez, Alberto
Cordileone, Joel
Wootson, Marvin
Halverson, Hunter
Wright, Dejour
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College Credit Certificates
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Business Specialist Cole, Tara
Chemical Lab Specialist Alvarez, Ofelia
Prince, Chanta
Currie, Daniella
Pundsack, Caleb
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Sevret, Anthony
Dison, Alyssa
Shanadi, Meghana
Ezequiel, Ariana
Smith, Kailyn
Gjunkshi, Ledio
Spangler, Christopher
Hereman, Kevin
Taylor, Madison
LeGros, Daniel
Threlfall, Jordan
Levine, Samantha
Toro, Kiara
Manoo, Ashley
Walsh, Samantha
Manoo, Brianna
White, Kyle
McLeod, Stephen
Witts, Colby
Patel, Ishika
Digital Forensics Belthrop, Marceline McCormick, Julie Scales, Shana
Engineering Technology Support Specialist Casella, David
Lewis, Jake
Eastburn, Nathaniel
Phelps, Michael
Freeman, Adam
Raber, Anderson
Johnson, Garrett
Sieg, Zachary
Joseph, Michael
St. Clair, Michael
Medical Information Coder/Biller Rexroat, Nancy Robbins, Meagan Self, Amanda
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College Credit Certificates
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Electric Utility Lineworker Advanced Halverson, Hunter
Robles, Kristian
Hernandez, Alberto
Wright, Dejour
Kerce, Garett
Electric Utility Lineworker Basic Brown, Trayton
Robles, Kristian
Douglas, John
Tedder, Garrett
Duke, Aaron
Wright, Dejour
Hernandez, Alberto
Scientific Workplace Preparation Albertson, Joshua
Garib, Justin
Alvarez, Ofelia
Gatewood, Audrey
Avery, Morgan
Gjunkshi, Ledio
Badeaux, Cadyn
Hamilton, Lorell
Baez Figueroa, Ian
Henderson, Sean
Bassett, Stacy
Hereman, Kevin
Bazil, Gabby
Hernandez, Vanessa
Berry, Kristen
Hinds, Shanique
Bigard, Alexis
Inshanally, Alisha
Bukunus, Alizabeth
Johnson, Madison
Cabrera Marquez, Bryan
Jotwani, Lily
Camacho-Valentin,
Lease, Vivia
Cardenas, Atiana
LeGros, Daniel
Charles, Dannelle
Levine, Samantha
Charlier, Jonathan
Lewis, Shea-Lorane
Cruz, Anthony
Lightner, Giana
Currie, Daniella
Manoo, Ashley
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Manoo, Brianna
D’Agostino, Nathan
Mattos, Ariana
DiBattisto, Haley
McLeod, Stephen
Dison, Alyssa
Mejia, Andrea
Ezequiel, Ariana
Miller-Ulrich, Bayleigh
Frana, Hope
Misciagno, Selena
College Credit Certificates
SPR ING 2020 GRADUATE S
Mitchell, Graham
Shivlall, Michelle
Negron, Xashlie
Sidney,James
Nelson, Indya
Singh, Sarah
Ochoa, Adriana
Smith, Kailyn
Orban, Stephanie
Spangler, Christopher
Orlando, Isabella
Stonebreaker, Carson
Palka, Dominique
Stump, Jade
Patel, Ishika
Taylor, Amber
Pileggi,Brooke
Taylor, Madison
Pitney, Arianna
Threlfall, Jordan
Pizzo, Danielle
Toro, Kiara
Prince, Chanta
Tran, Kimberly
Pundsack, Caleb
Verkaik, Ainsley
Riggs, Anne
Walsh, Samantha
Samra, Saahil
Welch, Kylie
Sanchez, Miah
White, Eric
Santos-Monterroso, Michelle
White, Kyle
Schillinger, Kody
Witts, Colby
Sevret, Anthony
Yumul, Gielen
Shaffer, Bridget
Zimmerman, Anne
Shanadi, Meghana
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Formerly, the “President’s Award,” the Order of the Lakehawk is the most prestigious and significant honor that a student may receive at Lake-Sumter State College. This honor recognizes outstanding academic achievement, dedicated college involvement, and significant community service. Membership in the Order recognizes the very best of our student body and an enduring connection to Lake-Sumter State College. The Order of the Lakehawk is reserved for up five (5) total summer and fall graduates and five (5) spring graduates from all degree programs. Inductees are formally acknowledged at the fall and spring Commencement ceremonies. Students self-nominate for this honor and are selected from a committee comprised of faculty, staff, and student SGA members.
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SPRING 2020 INDUCTEES Czerniakowski, Samantha “When I first started at LSSC, I was a student who just came for classes then went home, I never really attended events on campus. I eventually met some fantastic people who brought me out of my shell and got me involved on campus. The involvement on campus and the new relationships I have made at LSSC are relationships I hope will last a lifetime.” Samantha plans on transferring to a four-year university to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
Demps II, Terrence “The relationships I have made with faculty, staff, and students/peers at LSSC have enriched my experience. I am thankful for all of the librarians, professors, tutors, and students who went out of their way to help with my academic studies.” Terrence plans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps while continuing his education.
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Threlfall, Jordan “Being a member of the Student Government Association, has developed my passion for leadership, along with serving the college and community. LSSC has impacted my life most beneficially, and I hope to apply all my knowledge and encounters to my future ventures.” Jordan plans to continue his education at The University of Central Florida, majoring in Environmental Engineering.
Weller, Robert
“LSSC allowed me to be the college’s first mascot. Representing the college in this way has truly been remarkable in heightening the student experience.” Robert plans to pursue an Energy career as a Relay Technician with a degree in Engineering Technology. Inductees will be honored at the fall or spring Commencement ceremonies, will be named on a plaque in the Student Center/Lounge, will receive a formal award at Commencement, and will receive an honorary brick in their name from the LSSC Foundation.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Presented to graduating students who have maintained a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA through December 2019. Andal, Benedict
Hurt, Grace
Patel, Nirmal
Baty, Zachary
Huynh, Peter
Pearl, Ruth
Budram, Trivani
Janes, William
Pennington, Jessa
Cardenas, Ned
Johnson, Mark
Riggs, Anne
Collier, Savannah
Kieft, Tyler
Shields, Allison
Dressner, Sarah-Ruth
Lahssaini, Younes
Taylor, Madison
Froehle, Kaitlyn
LeGros, Daniel
Thompson, LaVern
Ganesh, Kristopher
Manoo, Ashley
Threlfall, Jordan
Gingerich, Karen
Manoo, Brianna
Verkaik, Ainsley
Hinds, Shanique
McLeod, Stephen
White, Kyle
Howell, Meghan
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Zaarour, Chantal
Humphrey, Dylan
Moore, Steven
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SUMMA CUM LAUDE Students earning this distinction have earned a 3.80 - 4.0 GPA based on cumulative course work from previous semesters. Alvarez, Ofelia
Hinds, Shanique
Prince, Chanta
Andal, Benedict
Howell, Meghan
Purdham, Alyssa
Baty, Zachary
Humphrey, Dylan
Reagor, Britlee
Beard, Amanda
Hurt, Grace
Riggs, Anne
Blume, Hannah
Huynh, Peter
Rosario Rivera, Yessira
Brinkley, Andrew
Jackson, Hannah
Sanchez, Miah
Brown, Brian
Jahan, Sabrina
Sarta, Emily
Bryant, Jennifer
Janes, William
Schott, Elijah
Budram, Trivani
Johnson, Mark
Schwartz, Amber
Bundy, Jazmyne
Johnson, Mia
Shields, Allison
Burgos, Vanesa
Juggerdeo, Jacenia
Smith, Kailyn
Burkett, Emily
Kenny, Tara
Smith, Robert
Canterbury, Sarah
Kieft, Tyler
Spangler, Christopher
Cardenas, Ned
Lahssaini, Younes
Stonebreaker, Carson
Christopher, Noah
LeGros, Daniel
Taylor, Madison
Christson-Davids, Samuel
Malone, Connor
Tegelhutter, Abbey
Coffman, Matthew
Manoo, Ashley
Thompson, LaVern
Collier, Savannah
Manoo, Brianna
Threlfall, Jordan
Contreras, Mahelet
McLeod, Stephen
Torres Lopez, Socorro
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Townsend, Savannah
D’Ambrosio, Alex
Miller-Ulrich, Bayleigh
Underly, Mackenzie
Davies, Kyle
Moore, Steven
Verkaik, Ainsley
Draney, Remington
Neira-Noboa, Paola
Walcott, Janelle
Dressner, Sarah-Ruth
Nour, Sarah
White, Kyle
Dysert, Alexis
Patel, Nirmal
White, Summer
Ezequiel, Ariana
Patel, Rahulkumar
Williams, Jasmine
Fogel, Brian
Pearl, Ruth
Willis, Victoria
Froehle, Kaitlyn
Pennington, Jessa
Witts, Colby
Ganesh, Kristopher
Pettaway, Katharine
Yumul, Gielen
Gingerich, Karen
Phelps, Michael
Zaarour, Chantal
Giraldo, Elizabeth
Phillips, Alayna
Honors Listings
ACADE MIC AWARDS
MAGNA CUM LAUDE Students earning this distinction have earned a 3.6 - 3.79 GPA based on cumulative course work from previous semesters. Adam, Wayde
Fraser Overmyer, Charmaine
Morris, Rachel
Allen, Michaela
Freeman, Adam
Neuhofer, Morghan
Andrade, Rosalia
Garib, Widad
Nguyen, James
Armas, Vanessa
George, Jessica
Orban, Stephanie
Avery, Morgan
Gjunkshi, Ledio
Pace, Amiah
Badeaux, Cadyn
Gonzalez, Everardo
Parkhurst, Annette
Baez Figueroa, Ian
Grant, Mariah
Patel, Ishika
Barr-Boughner, Hannah
Hall, Ashley
Peterson, Dana
Bass, Abigail
Hargreaves, Dezarae
Pizzo, Danielle
Boykin, Romelio
Harrod, Jessica
Pool, Marissa
Bukunus, Alizabeth
Hawk, Rachel
Rizzo, Joseph
Burgess, Brandon
Hereman, Kevin
Samuels, Kayliyah
Cabrera Marquez, Bryan
Horn, Andrea
Santo, Kimberly
Calixte, Duna
Infinger, Samantha
Serrano, Johziel
Campbell, Valerie
Inshanally, Alisha
Sevret, Anthony
Canales, Jose
Johnson, Madison
Shaffer, Bridget
Charles, Dannelle
Jotwani, Lily
Simmons, Brianne
Cody, Samantha
Kerigan, Kaitlin
Stewart, Jacob
Como, Vincenza
Kouch, Hannah
Tari, Anushka
Crandall, Michael
Kunau, Skyler
Taylor, Amber
Cruz, Anthony
LaCourse, Joseph
Taylor, Naomi
De Torres, Joshua
Lataille, Andrea
Tharp, Andrea
Doolittle, Kirsten
Levine, Samantha
Vlasto, Kaitlyn
Edelman, Zachary
Lewis, Jake
Waalewyn, Anna
Elwood, Amy
Martinez-Lugo, Jhony
Ybarra, Julian
Fittro, Hyland
McNair, Sandi
Zoumboulis, Petros
Franklin, Hailey
Morley, Jennifer
CUM LAUDE Students earning this distinction have earned a 3.4 - 3.59 GPA based on cumulative course work from previous semesters. Adams, Taylor
Allard, Talyn
Arnold, Jonathan
Alexander, Rachael
Alonso, Morgan
Arroyo, Emily
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Honors Listings
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Balderas, Karyme
Hoffman, Jessica
Sanchez, Andrea
Bass, Kate
Isaacs, Kaylee
Sandy, Trace
Berry, Kristen
Johnson, Garrett
Santos-Monterroso, Michelle
Bonvisuto, Christine
Johnson, Shelby
Shinn, Ashley
Camacho-Valentin, Miguel
Kennedy, Taylor
Shivlall, Michelle
Cameron, Brandi
Krause, Kathleen
Sidney, James
Cappello, Ariel
Lim, Kitana
Silva, Isabel
Carbone, Sydney
Lipham, Colton
Singh, Sarah
Cardenas, Atiana
Livingston, Kayla
Smith, Lainey
Carr, John
Lowery, Shalatia
Smith, Lynzie
Carter, Aracelis
Lugo Iglesias, Joel
Smith, Maggie
Chancey, Aeryn
Lynch, Jonah
Smith, Taviana
Chandler, Christina
Marshall, Morgan
Sovercool, Canyon
Chandler, Clayton
Mccumber, Jessica
Sovercool, Cori
Clarke, Linda
McLean, Kirah
St. Clair, Michael
Clinton, Lakesha
Medeiros, Cristina
Stagg, Dana
Cooper, Kaylee
Mitchell, Graham
Steinetz, Robert
Crandall, Brooke
Moolchand, Arianna
Stephens, Joshua
Currie, Daniella
Nussbaumer, Lindsey
Stratton, Charles
Demps, Terrence
O’Cain, Miah
Stump, Jade
Dietz, Tyler
Ochoa, Adriana
Taylor, Kaitlyn
DiRocco, Peyton
Padowitz, Zoe
Tejeda, Melanie
Dixon, Irina
Palka, Dominique
Thatcher, Richard
Doby, Cody
Petty, Maggie
Thede, Daniel
Dotson, Tanner
Pierre, Samira
Toro, Kiara
Doucet, Justin
Pileggi, Brooke
Torres, Ariel
Eastburn, Nathaniel
Polo, Chastity
Vaca, Roy
Eaton, Rebecca
Possehl, Parker
Walsh, Samantha
Etkins, Alysha
Proffer, Katlyn
Walters-Carder, Danielle
Ferrer, Tiffany
Rabon, Emily
Warner, Ashley
Fraser, Austin
Ramdharry, Joel
Weller, Bryan
Gatewood, Audrey
Ramnarine, Kaitlyn
West, Ashley
Gonzalez, Michael
Robles, Noah
White, Hayley
Graves, Savannah
Rodriguez, Melinda
Wilson-Strickland, Shelbie
Greystoke, Margaret
Rodriguez, Sophia
Zimmerman, Anne
Hendley, Scott
Rosenfeld, Brittany
Hernandez, Melissa
Ryan, Marlee
All Honors listings are based on the December 2019 GPA.
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International Honor Society
ACADE MIC AWARDS
PHI THETA KAPPA In order to be invited for membership in the international honor society for community colleges, students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a minimum of 15 college-level credit hours and also possess desired qualities of citizenship. Inductees are usually nominated by faculty members who believe the students are worthy of membership.
Allen, Michaela
Hamilton, Lorell
Prince, Chanta
Alvarez, Ofelia
Humphrey, Dylan
Ramdharry, Joel
Armas, Vanessa
Hurt, Grace
Ramnarine, Kaitlyn
Avery, Morgan
Jackson, Hannah
Rapacki, Ariana
Badeaux, Cadyn
Janes, William
Reagor, Britlee
Belthrop, Marceline
Kerigan, Kaitlin
Riggs, Anne
Brinkley, Andrew
Lahssaini, Younes
Santo, Kimberly
Bukunus, Alizabeth
Lataille, Andrea
Santos-Monterroso, Michelle
Bundy, Jazmyne
Legros, Daniel
Sepulveda, Nichole
Burgos, Vanesa
Lim, Kitana
Shaffer, Bridget
Burkett, Emily
Lowery, Shalatia
Shinn, Ashley
Calixte, Duna
Manoo, Ashley
Smith, Lynzie
Cardenas, Atiana
Manoo, Brianna
Spangler, Christopher
Chandler, Christina
Martinez-Lugo, Jhony
Stonebreaker, Carson
Coffman, Matthew
McLean, Kirah
Stratton, Charles
Contreras, Mahelet
McLeod, Stephen
Stump, Jade
Crandall, Michael
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Tari, Anushka
Cruz, Anthony
Morris, Rachel
Taylor, Amber
Doucet, Justin
Neira-Noboa, Paola
Taylor, Madison
Dysert, Alexis
Nussbaumer, Lindsey
Verkaik, Ainsley
Elwood, Amy
Palka, Dominique
West, Ashley
Franklin, Hailey
Patel, Ishika
White, Kyle
Gingerich, Karen
Pearl, Ruth
White, Summer
Giraldo, Elizabeth
Peterson, Dana
Ybarra, Julian
Gjunkshi, Ledio
Pizzo, Danielle
Zimmerman, Anne
Gonzalez, Everardo
Polo, Chastity
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Nursing Leadership Awards
ACADE MIC AWARDS
C LI NICA L E XCELLE NCE LEA D ERS H IP AWA RDS IN N URSING SOUTH LAKE COHORT: CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Walcott, Janelle
SOUTH LAKE COHORT: LEADERSHIP Kirkland, Chelsea
LEESBURG COHORT: CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Lataille, Andrea
LEESBURG COHORT: LEADERSHIP Walsh, Kathleen
BRIDGE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE Santo, Kimberly
BRIDGE LEADERSHIP Lewis, Kristen
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS Adams, Taylor
Neira-Noboa, Paolo
Baty, Emily
Nicewonger, Melanie
Burkhalter, Devon
Quant, Brunie
Chancey, Aeryn
Reagor, Britlee
Derifield, Meghan
Ruiz, Nicole
Elwood, Amy
Stagg, Dana
Krause, Kathleen
Walcott, Janelle
Lataille, Andrea
Walsh, Katie
Marshall, Morgan
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Outstanding Achievement
ACADE MIC AWARDS
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT The Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards are presented to students in various academic disciplines to recognize students that have demonstrated commitment and excellence in their studies. Faculty may nominate one or more students for an Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards in their discipline.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Madawi, Pamela Brooke Misciagno, Selena Ryan, Marlee Santiago, Matthew Vallee, Maeson
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Garcia, Christopher
CHEMISTRY Prince, Chanta Witts, Colby
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Donnell, Reilly Ramdharry, Joel Tharp, Andrea
DIGITAL FORENSICS CERTIFICATION Scales, Shana
FILM Bryant, Jacob
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Cassiday, Jerrica D.
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Outstanding Achievement
ACADE MIC AWARDS
HISTORY Yumul, Gielen
HONORS PROGRAM Hernandez Banol, Julian
MATHEMATICS McLeod, Stephen Taylor, Madison Threlfall, Jordan
MEDICAL INFORMATION CODER/BILLER Self, Amanda
PHYSICS Hawk, Rachel L. Lin, Makou
POLITICAL SCIENCE Lahssaini, Younes
SACSCOC REAFFIRMITION REPORT Davies, Kyle
SPEECH Marcial, Ivan
THEATRE Bratcher, Stephen
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STUDENT LIFE L EADERS HIP AWARDS
CLUB AWARDS Club Advisors nominate students in their club that deserve recognition
CHESS CLUB Czerniakowski, Samantha
Threlfall, Jordan
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Demps, Terrence
FILM CLUB Dimitrios, Athena
Merriman, Jacob
Wellman, Gregory
HONORS CLUB Davis, Lane
PRISM Ordonez, Kris
ROLL 4 INITIATIVE Ordonez, Christian
ROTARAC Clark, Brandon
Cornelio, Louie
Dodge, Shayla
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - LEESBURG
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Cournier, Mat
Davis, Lane
Flint, Kristen
Macomber, Faith
Perez, Victoria
Sanchez, Sonia
White, Teya
Williams, Kaylee
STUDENT LIFE L EADERS HIP AWARDS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - SOUTH LAKE Bejai, Alicia
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Jones, Sarah
Henderson, Sean
Keen, Brianna
Threlfall, Jordan
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION - SUMTER Casella, David
Razo, Kaley
Sovercool, Cori
Weller, Bryan
Weller, Robert
ATHLETICS Bryant, Jennifer Heston, Bryant
Franklin, Hailey Oglesby, Ember
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LAKEHAWK LEADERSHIP SERIES Aravena, Alexa
Buhrle, Shyloe
Hernandez, Julian
Arsenault, Aaron
Coffman, Anna
Huang, Xiao
Baker, Elizabeth
Collet, Emily
Mitchell, Adrianuuna
Bostic, Destiny
Davis, Hannah
Quinones, Emily
Bowron, MacKenzie
Davis, Lane
Simmons, Shelby
Bratcher, Stephen
Doucet, Justin
Snidercurtis, Justin
Breedlove, Brooke
Duperme, Sakia
Vilchez, Jovanna
Brinkley, Inda
Guzman, Alma
White, Teya
Budram, Charita
Hensley, Alyssa
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS Adhin, Devanand
Chapman, Emily
Duckett, Debi
Anderson, Kiersten
Clapper, Carly
Duperme, Sakia
Arsenault, Aaron
Contreras Lopez, Mahelet
Grossman, Christine
Azar Pena, Sara
Cooper, Rachael
Guzman, Alma
Baez Figueroa, Ian
Critzer, Joseph
Haight, Luke
Baker, Ashley
Czaja, Wendy
Hassan, Sadiya
Baker, Elizabeth
Davies, Kyle
Henderson, Sierra
Bejai, Padmanie
De Torres, Joshua Aaron
Hoffman, Danielle
Bostic, Destiny
De Torres, Michael Kevin
Holder, Aysia
Bradby, Amber
Dean, Joshua
Ikensaa, Christian
Bucia, Matthew
Demps II, Terrence
Johnson, Colby
Budram, Trivani
Derifield, Meghan
Lockhart, Mario
Cappello, Ariel
DiFranco, Ethan
Lopez, Michael
Carlson, Caroline
Dodge, Shayla
Martin, Kasey
Castaneda, Jose
Doucet, Justin
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