PROGRAM *The Processional ....................................................... “Pomp and Circumstance” -Elgar
*Moment of Silence/Prayer Hanna Cherry
*National Anthem Emmaline Bennett
Welcome .................................................................................................... .......Vance Witt
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Remarks ................................................................................................Dr. Ricky G. Ford
President of the College
Recognition of the 2024 Graduating Class ................................... Dr. Michelle Baragona
Vice President of Instruction
Conferring of Degrees and Certificates .................................................Dr. Ricky G. Ford
President of the College
Presentation of the 2024 Graduating Class .................................................. Jason Mattox Vice President for Career, Technical, and Workforce
*Recessional ................................................................ “Pomp and Circumstance” -Elgar
* The audience will please stand
PARADE MARSHALS ROBBIE COLEMAN & CHARLES POLLARD GRADUATION CANDIDATES * Akins Kelsey McCarter
Alexander Broderick Lamar
General Studies
General Studies
Allen Alaina Grace AAS Computer Technology
Allred Jaydon Malaki
Alsup Allison Danielle
General Studies
General Studies
Anderson Jeremiah Christopher Sr AAS Info Syst Tech Cyber Defense
Augustin Jeremiah LaShaun
Baggett Arizona Jean
* Bell Jonasia Gabrielle
Beeks Jaylen Antwon
Betts Justyce Monique
Bills Damiyon Deshon
General Studies
Business Management Technology
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Brooks Hope Elizabeth AAS Paralegal Technology
Brown Michael Olander
Burnett Desmond Adryell
Butler Iteka Meosha
Butler Pepper James
Butler Thomas Gavril
Carter Jeremiah DeQuavion
Castillo Josselyne Maribel
Chatham Jacob Abel
Cherry Hanna Spencer
Cook Coty James
Damron Adrienna Nicole
Davis Erika Leanna
* Davis Jacob Elijah
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Civil Engineering Tech
Business Management Technology
General Studies
General Studies
Business Management Technology
General Studies
Studies
Davis Justin Javion AA General Studies
* Dean Kyla Grace AA General Studies
Dill Lynsey Katherine AA General Studies
* Doles Hunter Remington Dale AA General Studies
Donahue Briceson Perry AA General Studies
* Durham Charles Wayne III AAS Paralegal Technology
Faulkner Jada Lynn AA General Studies
Fleming Grant Elias AA General Studies
Floyd Madison Pauline AA General Studies
Foote Amber Dawn CERT Practical Nursing Education
* Foster Anna Josephine AA General Studies
Fox Lori Blake CERT Practical Nursing Education
* Frank Tristan Keith AA General Studies
* Garcia Leslie Yarumi AA General Studies
Garcia-Zuniga Maryury Alejandra CERT Practical Nursing Education
* Garrett Erik Martin AA General Studies
* Gaunt Kiara Nicole AA General Studies
* Gifford Alexis Renee AA General Studies
Gillespie Octavion Montrell AA General Studies
* Gossett Lauralee Alyssa AA General Studies
Gray Cordell Marquett Jr AA General Studies
Green Kaleb Kensley AAS Precision Mfg & Machine Tech
Gurley Jerry Wayne AA General Studies
Hagelin Marleana Louise CERT Practical Nursing Education
* Hajek Jamie DeAnn AA General Studies
* Harper Jonathan David AA General Studies
Harrison Jennifer Lynn AAS Business Management Technology
Harvell Michael Cole AAS Industrial Maintenance Tech
Hastings Ashton Jaleel
Hays Kaitlyn Brianna
Heard Camille Meyantae
Hemby Macon Glen
* Hemphill Jacob Riley
Hines Kalaiah Nicole
Hodges Vakesha Genohn
Hogue Annalyn Klaire
Holley Amber Nicole
Hollon Norah Grace
* Howard Taylor Cierra Monae
* Howell Elisha Paige
* Hutcheson Mikayla Jade
Isaiah Cameron Deon
Ivory Keoisha Qwenshea
Jackson Jordan Tyler
James Matthew Mekhi
* Jeter Isabella Joy
* Johnson Hayes Clark
* Johnston Justin Kenneth Wesley
Jones Ava Grace
Justice Malek Le’Brien
* Kennedy Antonio Dupree
* Kiddy Carson Matthew
* Lasley Kimoka L
* Lasley Kimoka L
* Lee D Shanti Janae
* Little Colton Ford
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Diesel Power Tech
General Studies
General Studies
Education
Education
Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Studies
Studies
Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Drafting, Design & 3D Modeling
General Studies
Studies
Studies
Culinary Arts (AAS)
Hospitality Management Tech
Studies
General Studies
Magrone Brianna Marie
Marshall Jamaury Orlanda
Martinez Kevin Giovanni
Massey Lydia Ruth
Mays Keion RaShaud
McKinney Isaac Perez De’Jon
McKinney Jamyiah TreNae
McMillian Christopher Jeremiah
McNeal Dequarius Devonte
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Meeks Rebecca Lane AAS Culinary Arts (AAS)
Meeks Rebecca Lane AAS Hospitality Management Tech
Mejia Sebastian Keshon
Mejia Sebastian Keshon
* Michael Olivia Shay
* Miguel Gaspar Julia Inez
Mitchell Anslie Kate
Culinary Arts (AAS)
Hospitality Management Tech
General Studies
Practical Nursing Education
General Studies
Mitchell Payden Keith AAS Electrical Technology
Montoya Ana Rosa CERT Practical Nursing Education
Morris Autumn Atlanta
Morris Marleah Ruth
Morrison Anthony Day
Nguyen Nhi Kha
* Nobles Brandy Sierra
* Osborn Luke Austin
Pannell Lacey Jaye
Parker Eden Danielle
Parker Martavious Keywaun
* Patterson Lexi Gail
General Studies
General Studies
and Drafting Tech.
Studies
Business Management Technology
General Studies
Practical Nursing Education
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Peacher Bryson Matthew
Pratt Jordan Jahiem
Price Christian Keshawn
Ragan Isabella Grace
Rawls Khaled Tayshawn
Roberts Mollee Annese
Rocker Trenton Jabari
Rodgers Walter Hoover IV
Rogers Kashilynn Janae
* Ross William Seth
Rutherford Kellan Eugene Jr
Sherman Demarius Ohmaud
Shields Kathy LaVaile
* Shorter Amberianna Natalia
Sigers Tyler Ledarion
Sims Sydney Grace
Sledge Neil James
* Smith Jacob Tyler
Smith Shyanna Paige
Solis Elizabeth
* Southward Zadaria Jajuan
Stallings Janik Nakinji
* Stanford Nathan Farrow
* Stevenson Abby Lane
* Stewart ZKhiara Lashadria
Still Kimberly Lois
Stokes William James III
Strange Jennifer Darlene
Precision Mfg and Machine Tech
General Studies
Precision Mfg & Machine Tech
General Studies
General Studies
Culinary Arts (Cert)
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Studies
Studies
Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
General Studies
Strickland Neely Kailyn AAS Hospitality Management Tech
Strickland Neely Kailyn AAS Culinary Arts (AAS)
* Thompson Charles Davis AA General Studies
Thweatt Abigail Cathrine AA General Studies
Tice Dusti Tripp AA General Studies
Todd Hayden Hughes AA General Studies
* Turley Simon Andrew AA General Studies
Turner Katelyn Elizabeth AA General Studies
Turner Rebecca Mae AAS Paralegal Technology
* Vega Saray Cortes AA General Studies
Waddle William Douglas AAS Industrial Maintenance Tech
* Waldrop Briley Mclaine AA General Studies
Walker Angelia KaPrina CERT Practical Nursing Education
* Walker Samantha Lynn AAS Early Childhood Education Tech
* Whatley Cara Diane AA General Studies
White Rondarious Jerome AA General Studies
Williams Erica Cottongin CERT Practical Nursing Education
Williams Genesis Uriah-Rena AA General Studies
Williams Justice Hope AA General Studies
Williams Preston Dakota CERT Precision Mfg and Machine Tech
Wilson Autumn Parrish AAS Business Management Technology
Wilson Lily Brooke AA General Studies
* Winfrey Omarius JaQuan AA General Studies
* Wolfgang Lindsey Minnette Patience AA General Studies
Yates Kenneth TeShawn AA General Studies
Young Tarvinna Q AA General Studies
* Denotes Phi Theta Kappa
FACULTY Nick Alexander Dental Hygiene
Camille Arnold Dental Hygiene
Leslie Arnold Simulation Lab
Michael Barron Nursing, ADN
Tracey Barron Practical Nursing
Mary Lou Beckman Mathematics
Jason Beghtol Music
LaShay Blansett Public Speaking
Joseph Boren Construction Engineering
Sallye Bowlin Accounting
Will Bowlin History & Government
Beth Bowling Nursing, ADN
Russ Bullard Heating & Air Conditioning
Jennifer Burchell Science
Lee Busby Automotive Mechanics
Crystal Bryde Art
Hanna Byrd Nursing, ADN
Bree Cartwight Medical Lab Technology
Carmen Cartwright Nursing, ADN
Angileah Chase Practical Nursing
Noel Childress Mathematics
Kristy Church Nursing, ADN
Jana Crittenden Nursing, ADN
Bonita Crump Early Childhood Education
Felicia Crump Practical Nursing
Beth Dawson Nursing, ADN
Derek DeVaughn Industrial Maintenance & Electrical
Carl Dewitt Science
Chris Dunn Music
Rebecca Elliott Business Technology
Ja’Lisa Estes Information Systems Technology
Mindy Forsman Nursing, ADN
Carrie Fowler Dental Hygiene
Josh Gahagan Diesel Power
Brooke Gaillard Nursing, ADN
Mark Gilliland Computer Science
Ginger Godwin Culinary Arts
Alison Goodwin Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Paige Green English
Carrie Greene Information Systems Technology
Elizabeth Grisham History
Christy Grissom Hospitality Management
Jillian Guy Economics
Gregory Hardin Automotive Mechanics
Hope Harrelson Radiology
Dalton Harris Respiratory
Hannah Hastings Public Speaking
Jennifer Hastings Special Populations
Dawn Hilliard Science
Chandra Hisaw Science
Vickie Hopkins Medical Assisting
Alana James Dental Hygiene
Mary Jones First Aid
Liz Ketchum Psychology
Heather Kirk Nursing, ADN
Tim Kinard Art
Anne Kramer English
Jennifer LaMontagne Radiology
Marianne Lancaster Simulation Lab
Amy Langley Music
Claire Leeke Music
Tiffany Lindsey Dental Hygiene
John Little Science
Stevie Lovelace Precision Manufacturing
Janelle Lowrey Paralegal
Amy Marolt-Alred Mathematics
Amanda Mattox Music
Lorie Mattox English
Jeff Melson Drafting, Design, & 3D Modeling
John Messer Science
Courtney Michael Mathematics
Candy Miller English
Jason Miller Science
Whitney Miller Nursing, ADN
Bryan Mitchell Music
Randy Mitchell Collision Repair
Brittany Moore English
Chasity Moore Health & Nutrition
Stewart Moore Civil Engineering
Brian Morgan Chemistry
Melissa Morgan Nursing, ADN
Ruth Ann Morgan Library
Jessica Morris Science
Jenniffer Newell Early Childhood Education
Lacey Nichols Diagnostic Medical Sonography
George Nock Science
Misty Norris Mathematics
Alexia Owens Early Childhood Education
Anna Palmer Practical Nursing
Tabitha Perrigo Psychology
Emily Pollard Psychology
Sayde Potts Science
Kristi Reece Nursing, ADN
Mary Beth Reeves Practical Nursing
Morgan Ricks History
Kalah Rogers Library
Christopher Schager Theater
Shane Scott Criminal Justice
Jonathan Shaw Precision Manufacturing
John Shelburne Respiratory
Melody Shinn Art
Rosalyn Singleton Medical Laboratory
Eric Smith History & Geography
Mason Smith Industrial Maintenance & Electrical
Stephanie Smith Psychology
Paula Stennett Nursing, ADN
Kayla Stevens Computer Science
Lisa Stevens Sociology
Paden Switcher Nursing, ADN
Sherita Taylor Library
Helen Thompson Mathematics
Kristi Tooley Practical Nursing
Jeff Tuttle Foreign Language
Elizabeth Upchurch English
Bonnie Wanner Mathematics
Brian Warren Industrial Maintenance & Electrical
Crystal White Business Technology
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vance Witt, Chairman
Christie Holly, Vice-Chairman
Kathy Shappley, Secretary
John Anderson
Ken Basil
Larry Greene
Douglas Jackson
Sam McCoy
Larry Mitchell
Katie Moreland
Lonnie Murphy
Matt Murphy
David “Bubba” Pounds
Mike Stanten
Luzene Triplett
PRESIDENT’S CABINET Dr. Ricky Ford President
Dr. Michelle Baragona
Vice President of Instruction
Jennifer Davis Vice President of Health Sciences
Misty DeVaughn Administrative Assistant
D. Patrick Eaton Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Development Foundation and Alumni Association
Tony Finch Vice President of Public Information
Wesley Floyd Human Resources Officer
Jason Mattox Vice President for Career, Technical, and Workforce
Chris Murphy Vice President of Finance
Ray Scott Vice President of Student Services
Ben Shappley Vice President of Satellite Campuses
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTS AND DIRECTORS Michael Byrd
Director of Advising
Georgie E. Carroll Director of Student Recruiting
Rod Coggin
Associate VP of Student Services; Director of Event Planning and Housing
Robbie Coleman Assoc. VP of Academic Instructional Programs; Div. Head of Social, Behavioral & Applied Sci.
Phyllis Colson Director of Continuing Education
Brandon Elliott Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Kent Farris Athletic Director
David Goode
Director of Northeast at New Albany/Director of WIOA
Dr. Kim Harris Distance Learning Coordinator
Dr. Ray Harris Division Head of Fine Art
Jason Jackson Chief of Police/Security
Chassie Kelly Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar
Laurie Kesler Director of Adult Education Programs and Services
Andrea Mathis Division Head of Mathematics and Sciences
Tabitha McKay Director of Institutional Research
Mark Nichols Director of Information Technology Services
Charles Pollard Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Leigh Ann Stewart Director of Counseling
Shanna Taylor Director of Purchasing
Dr. Justin Treloar
Robert Walker
Britney Whitley
Greg Windham
Ellice Yager
Division Head of Humanities and Languages
Director of the Burgess Fitness Center
Associate VP of Student Success Center
Director of Financial Aid
Director of Library Services
MISSISSIPPI SENATE Kathy L. Chism District Three
Rita Parks District Four
Daniel H. Sparks District Five
MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lester Carpenter District One
Brad Mattox District Two
W. Tracy Arnold District Three
Jody Steverson District Four
Steve Massengill District Thirteen
Samuel J. Creekmore, IV District Fourteen
Jerry Turner District Eighteen
Randy Boyd District Nineteen
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Alcorn County Lowell Hinton First District
James L. Voyles .......................... Second District
Tim Mitchell Third District
Steve Glidewell Fourth District
John O. Windsor Fifth District
Keith Settlemires Chancery Clerk
Prentiss County Rick Owens First District
Richard Tollison Second District
Kyle Murphy Third District
Robert Botts Fourth District
Edward Smith Fifth District
David “Bubba” Pounds Chancery Clerk
Tippah County Jimmy Gunn First District
Greg Harrell................................ Second District
Mike Graves Third District
Glen Michael Fourth District
Chad Newby Fifth District
Shana Lowry Chancery Clerk
Tishomingo County Eric Booker. First District
Nicky McRae Second District
Michael Busby Third District
Jeff Holt Fourth District
Greg Collier Fifth District
Peyton Cummings Chancery Clerk
Union County Sam Taylor First District
Chad Cofley Second District
C.J. Bright ..................................... Third District
Randy Owen Fourth District
Steve Watson Fifth District
Annette Hickey .......................... Chancery Clerk
