ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH COMMENCEMENT
Howard Coliseum
Senatobia, Mississippi
May 12, 2023
Academic Instruction: 8 a.m.
Workforce Solutions & Career-Technical Education: 11:30 a.m.
School of Health Sciences: 2 p.m.
NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ORDER OF PROCESSION
Mace Bearers: Dr. Carolyn Wiley, Associate Vice President for Academic Instruction & Institutional Effectiveness (8 a.m.); Mr. Dwayne Casey, Associate Vice President for Workforce Solutions & Career-Technical Education (11:30 a.m.); Dr. Stephanie Mullins, Dean of School of Health Sciences (2 p.m.)
Gonfalon Carriers (in order of procession):
DeSoto Center: Mr. Mark Montgomery (8 a.m.); Mrs. Susan Sugg (11:30 a.m.); Mrs. Tessa McMinn (2 p.m.)
eLearning: Dr. Jay Sarver (8 a.m.); Mrs. Sheena Etherton (11:30 a.m.); Mrs. Courtney McMullen (2 p.m.)
Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center: Mr. Joshua Guest (8 a.m.); Mr. Stephan McDavid (11:30 a.m.); Mrs. Katina Johnson (2 p.m.)
Senatobia Campus: Mr. Jarrod Calloway (8 a.m.); Mr. Michael Franks (11:30 a.m.); Mr. James Russell (2 p.m.)
Platform Dignitaries
Dr. Michael J. Heindl, President
Mrs. Patti Gordon, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Dr. Don Jones, Dean of Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center
Dr. Keith Reed, Dean of DeSoto Center
Dr. Tonyalle Rush, Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Dr. Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations
Mr. Jeff Horton, Vice President for Administration and Finance
Mr. Kell Smith, Executive Director, Mississippi Community College Board (Commencement Speaker—8 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.)
Dr. Melissa Temple, Director of Nursing Education, Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (Commencement Speaker—2 p.m.)
Dr. Matthew Domas, Vice President for Instruction
Dr. Carolyn Wiley, Associate Vice President for Academic Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness
Mr. Dwayne Casey, Associate Vice President for Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education
Dr. Stephanie Mullins, Dean of School of Health Sciences
Dr. Jeremy Isome, District Dean of Early College Programs
Mrs. Angel Nickens, Dean of eLearning
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ACADEMIC REGALIA
The Mace
The Northwest Mississippi Community College mace stands as a symbol of educational leadership. The origins of the mace can be traced to medieval times when knights carried them as weapons during processions with their kings. As the tradition grew, the mace became a symbol of authority and was often decorated with elaborate embellishments and gems. Today, a college mace represents the authority invested in the president by a school’s governing body. The mace is used only on formal occasions, including commencement exercises and presidential inaugurations, when participants are often in full regalia and the president is in attendance.
The Northwest mace, crafted by minting company Medalcraft Mint, Inc., is the first in the College’s history. The mace was designed by a committee composed of Julie Bauer, former director of Communications; Sybil Canon, former associate vice president for Development and Special Projects; Jennifer Corbin, graphic designer; and Dan Smith, former Chief of Staff and vice president for Student Services.
Carved from natural walnut and accented with brass, the mace stands 42 inches tall. Topping the mace is the Northwest Mississippi Community College seal, sculpted in brass with an antiqued finish and a walnut surround. The seal depicts the name and initials of the College, an outline of the State of Mississippi, and carries the year of the College’s founding, 1927. The seal and surround sit atop a brass platform that reads “Northwest Mississippi Community College.” Below the platform is a brass banner commemorating Tate County Agricultural High School, first organized in 1915 and the parent institution of Northwest. On the staff of the mace are eleven smaller brass banners further commemorating the sponsoring counties of Northwest—Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha. At the bottom of the mace is a 7.25” brass foot.
The base of natural walnut was crafted by Stanley Isom, a member of the College’s Physical Plant staff. The front of the base features an antique brass College seal to match the mace.
The Chain of Office
The chain of office, which is worn by the president on ceremonial occasions, is the visible symbol of the office and authority of the president of the College. The current chain of office was commissioned by the College’s eighth president, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, and was first used at the 2006 commencement ceremonies. The chain of office consists of an ornamental chain bearing brass banners upon which are inscribed the names and years of service of the presidents of Northwest.
The chain terminates in a banner inscribed with the title of the office—“President”—from which hangs the seal of Northwest Mississippi Community College in brass.
The Gonfalons
The College’s gonfalons are a set of pageantry banners used during formal ceremonies to represent the institution and campus locations. Included in the set are four 3-by-5-foot fishtail-style gonfalons, each one featuring the logo of the Senatobia campus, DeSoto Center, Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center, and eLearning on a field of blue with a red stripe in the College’s official colors. The institution as a whole is represented by a 4-by-6-foot fishtail-style gonfalon featuring the College name and seal in the College’s official colors on a blue field with a red stripe. The smaller gonfalons are used in the Processional, while the larger gonfalon remains stationary on the stage.
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
8 A.M. & 11:30 A.M.
Mr. Kell Smith
Executive Director, Mississippi Community College Board
On January 20, 2023, the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) unanimously selected Mr. Kell Smith to serve as the agency’s sixth Executive Director. Mr. Smith has been with the agency since May 2008, most recently serving as Interim Executive Director since July 2021. He previously served as Director of Communications and Legislative Services for the MCCB. Guided by the mission of the MCCB, Mr. Smith is focused on working collaboratively with the state’s community colleges to ensure the system has the tools and resources necessary to serve students.
Mr. Smith attended Mississippi Delta Community College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2003 and a Master of Public Policy and Administration in 2005, both from Mississippi State University. While at MSU, he was co-director of Governmental Affairs for the Student Association and served on the Student Association Housing Committee. He served as a member of the Stennis-Montgomery Association and was a Mississippi State Alumni Delegate. He was honored to be selected as a member of the Pi Alpha Alpha Honorary Society as well as a Dean’s Scholar.
Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi, is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Council on Economic Education, and is a graduate of the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy.
Mr. Smith is married to the former Mary Straton Karatassos of Starkville. They live in Madison and are the parents of Eleanor and Rosie. He serves as a deacon of Broadmoor Baptist Church.
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
2 P.M.
Dr. Melissa Temple
Director of Nursing Education, Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
Dr. Melissa Temple is the Director of Nursing Education at the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). She has been a nurse for over 27 years and has spent 16 of those years in nursing education and administration. As the Director of Nursing at IHL, she provides leadership for the development, interpretation, and implementation of statewide academic policy and oversees the evaluation of new and existing nursing education initiatives and programs. Dr. Temple serves as a resource for nursing education programs in the area of accreditation. Mississippi currently has 24 institutions with nursing degree programs offering over 40 degree program options. After receiving an associate degree in Nursing from Southwest Mississippi Community College in 1996, Dr. Temple earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William Carey University in 2001 and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2006. In December 2014, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Temple served on the Mississippi Nurses Foundation Board of Trustees for six years, completing her last term in September 2022. She served as an officer for the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing for four years, and was co-chair of the Mississippi Education Redesign Implementation Team for three years. As part of that team, she assisted in the redesign of nursing education in Mississippi.
Today’s Commencement Ceremonies can be viewed via the livestream at www.youtube.com/NorthwestCC. 5
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM—8 A.M.
Pomp and Circumstance
Processional .................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Invocation ............................................................................................................................ Miss Hannah Rice
Graduate, Class of 2023
The Star-Spangled Banner ..................................................................................
Northwest Choir Members
Words: Francis Scott Key
Music: John Stafford Smith
Welcome and Remarks ................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Introduction ................................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Address ........................................................................................................................................
Mr. Kell Smith Executive Director Mississippi Community College Board
Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates .................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates ............................................................... Dr. Matthew Domas
Vice President for Instruction
Mr. Jeff Horton
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Mrs. Angela Dortch Registrar
Alma Mater.......................................................................................................................... Triplett/Johnson arr. Todd E. Hill
Northwest Choir Members
Recessional ...................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance
Respect for our degree candidates and dignity for the commencement exercise are important. Please honor each graduate by reserving all individual celebrations until the end of the exercise. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please stand during the Processional and Recessional.
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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM—11:30 A.M.
Pomp and Circumstance
Processional .................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Invocation .............................................................................................................................. Mr. Eric Monroe
Graduate, Class of 2023
The Star-Spangled Banner ..................................................................................
Soloist: Miss Lacey Halley
Words: Francis Scott Key
Music: John Stafford Smith
Welcome and Remarks ................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Introduction ................................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Address ....................................................................................................................................... Mr. Kell Smith Executive Director Mississippi Community College Board
Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates .................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates ............................................................... Dr. Matthew Domas
Vice President for Instruction
Mr. Jeff Horton
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Mrs. Angela Dortch Registrar
Alma Mater.......................................................................................................................... Triplett/Johnson arr. Todd E. Hill
Soloist: Miss Lacey Halley
Recessional ...................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance
Respect for our degree candidates and dignity for the commencement exercise are important. Please honor each graduate by reserving all individual celebrations until the end of the exercise.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please stand during the Processional and Recessional.
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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM—2 P.M.
Pomp and Circumstance
Processional .................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Invocation ......................................................................................................................Miss Rebekah Dodson
Graduate, Class of 2023
The Star-Spangled Banner ..................................................................................
Soloist: Miss Lacey Halley
Words: Francis Scott Key
Music: John Stafford Smith
Welcome and Remarks ................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
Introduction ................................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Address ................................................................................................................................Dr. Melissa Temple Director of Nursing Education Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
Student Address ................................................................................ School of Health Sciences Graduate Class of 2023
Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates .................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl
Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates ............................................................... Dr. Matthew Domas Vice President for Instruction
Dr. Stephanie Mullins Dean, School of Health Sciences
Mrs. Angela Dortch Registrar
Pinning & Pledges ...................................................................................................................... Mr. James Duke Director, Emergency Medical Technology Program
Ms. Samantha Howington
Director, Health Care Assistant Program
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Mrs. EbonĒ Dukes Director, Funeral Service Technology Program
Ms. Debra Lenox Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
Mrs. Lacey Gentry Director, Associate Degree Nursing Program
Alma Mater.......................................................................................................................... Triplett/Johnson arr. Todd E. Hill
Soloist: Miss Lacey Halley
Recessional ...................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance
The School of Health Sciences would like to express its gratitude to Gideons International for their contribution in giving Bibles to all of our graduates.
Respect for our degree candidates and dignity for the commencement exercise are important. Please honor each graduate by reserving all individual celebrations until the end of the exercise. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please stand during the Processional and Recessional.
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Associate of Arts
Mark Tyler Abston **
Presley Jaxon Adams **
Phoenix Oswin Adkins
Hanan Tareq Alhalemi *
River Logan Allen
Jessica Lorraine Anderson-Little
William Sidney Archibald
Justin David Arman *
Makenzie Miller Ashe **
Rebecca Leigh Atherton
Mohamed Hambaliyu Bah
Makayla Arianna Baker
Emily Grace Baker
Tineal Banks
Haley Brooke Barbee
Peyton Ansley Barr ***
Julie Stephanie Beach
Kayla Nicole Beal *
John Robert Beebe *+
Bailey Renee’ Berry
Robert McHugh Bertin **
Madison Monet Blake
Michael Corey Boone *
Sara Brook Booth **
Jillyan Deann Borgers
Linda Lee Bouchillon
Andrew Michael Braddock
Keegan Perry Bradley **
Delundre Deterrio Bradley
Yasmine Brannon *
Lindsey Ann Bratton
Khiry Malik Bridges
Kylie Dawn Brocato
Timeka Latisha Brown
Laplayer Depree Brown
Jakayla Deshae Brown **
Kylee Madison Brown *
Molly Beatrice Brown **
Edyn R. Brown **
2023 GRADUATES
Deaisha Jewelle Browner *
Owen Wulff Bruce
Brandon Cole Bruckman ***
Lacey Rose Buckley ***
Judah Michael Buckner ***
Bridget Lea Burford
Abigail Grace Burns
Kajalah Jasha Burt
Kosha Brena Butts
Sparkle Ariel Caldwell *+
Katherine Elizabeth Caldwell
Cherylmeka Ann Calvin
Hannah Lynn Campbell *
Alyssa Nicole Campbell +
Davariea Javon Cannon
Sophia Grace Carpenter *
Jesus Servando Carrera
Ramiah Janee Carter
Mia Michelle Cartlidge *
Josh Avery Castleman
Emanuel Benard Cathey
Amber Michelle Chandler
James Sherwood Chatman
Thomas Wood Cheatham *
Oliver Lane Childers *
Callie Austin Chun
Akira Demmera Clark
Lacey Katherine Clark ***+
Dylan Jeffrey Cochran **
Weatherly Kaitlyn Cole *
Kajarrious Keyoun Conner
Ciara Jo Cooper ***+
Joseph Zion Cooper
Mallory Lauryn Cox
Katelyn Alyse Cupples *
Mallory Lynn Cupples
Gladys Louise Daniel
Dorothy Grace Daniels *+
Autumn Nicole Darby *
Ezlisia Capri Davis
Chelsi J. Davis
Landon Cole Davis
Jasmine Renee Deberry
Elizabeth Marie Delucia
Margaret Gabriella Dickerson *
Noelle Elizabeth Dickey
Adriana Evelyn Doole *
Te’anna Ty’Asia Drain
Kolin Zachary Draine
Kallie Lynn Durley *
Cayman Fayeth Dye-Williams *
Brynea Lasha Eason
Asia Nicole Eatmon
Mya Janae Eddings
Morgan Alyssa Elardo *
Logan Mitchell Eldridge
Keontrae Laron Ellis
Jennifer Enriquez **
Lisandro Escobedo
Ashley Camille Evans
Virginia Brown Fair *+
Jakarri McKinnley Farmer
Amanda Rae Farrow **
Bryce Nicole Fiew *
Ashley Nicole Finzer
Summer Vanderford Flanagan
Aidan Mark Floate **+
Savannah Marie Flores *
Faith Omega Nina Floyd
Megan Grace Fowler
Jenny Kaye Fowler *
Noah Stephen Fraser
Anna Fulcher
Bethany Marie Fulgham
Mariah Lakenya Gardner **
Kejuan Garner
Banesia Lashay Garth
Charlotte Gaston
Maeci Rayne Goad
Eriunna Arie Goings
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Trayvon M. Goldman
Dereck Gomez
McKayla Alexandria Gorman
Luke Anthony Graeff
Jenne Tiffany Green **
Madison Gwendlyn Green
Ana Kimberlee Green
Christopher Dawson Griffin *
Daniel Griffith
Kylie Morgan Gurley ***
Alayna Inez Hager
Carly Elizabeth Haley
Ashley Elizabeth Halford *
Jaylen Jamaal Hall
Jemiya Janae Hamilton
Tamirah Renay Hamilton
Sakeriah MaKayla Hampton
Jamessia Alerah Hankins *
Lauren Brooke Harden **
Charles William Hardin *
Jaden Tiara Harris *
Roydetric Leetrell Harris Jr.
Allyson June Harrison ***
Anisten Rhea Harvell
Jake Tyler Hedleston
Melinda Madison Hernandez *
Christopher Blake Herron-Albert
Morgan O’Neal Hibbler
Malayasia Denise Faye Hill
Alexis Leanne Hill
Shelby-Lynne Faith Hill
Melvin Ray Hilliard Jr.
Nicolette Mae Hobbs *
Kaniyah Sharnise Holts *
Amanda J. Houpt *
Hartley Brittie Houston
Jasmine Nicole Howard
Heaven Alexandria Hubbard
Alesa Regina Hudson
Kierra Kenyotta Hudson
Alexandria Saylor Hughes
Summer Lynn Hughes
Asia Diavian Hughes-Bates
Alea Dominique Hunley
Ethan Kellar Hunt
D’kameron Keshawn Hutchins
Ashlyn Rose Hutson
Savannah Carol Isaacks ***
Marissa Dartise Isom
Kelsey Nicole Jackson
Anthony Marvelle Jeffries
Miracle Nicole Jennings
Megan Kaylyn Jeter
Marisol Jimenez Bolanos **
Kaitlyn Makinzie Johnson
Beauty Beyonce’ Johnson
Jamiia Ayanna Johnson
Jeremiah Katavion Johnson
Ji’Mya S. Johnson *
Madison Renee Johnson
Randi Erin Johnson *
Kayla M. Johnson
Kalibre Nashe’ Johnson
Samuel Walker Johnston
Cheyenna Renea Joiner
Samuel Patrick Jones ***
Avery Nicole Jones **
Emily Gayle Jones
Jayden D’Shaun Jones +
Kiundre Jones
Jamyia Renee Jones
Carson Thomas Kairit *
Elizabeth Anderson Kairit **
Kaleigh S. Keel
Aubrey Michelle Kelly **
Carianne Belle Kennedy *
Alexis Camille Kirksey *
Austin Cruise Kraft *
Megan Emma Landmesser
Gavin Alexander Lane +
Katie Nicole Lashlee
Caleb David Lawson *++
Katharine Claire Leak **
Tramiah Lanae Leason **
Joshua Hayden Lee *
Dakoyta Sanaa Lesure
Deseray Dallas Lewis
Malaesha Brenae Liddell
Calvin James Lofton
Morgan Scott Long
Michael Blake Loper
Armani Brielle Malone
Hayden Lee Marascuilo
Samantha Jade Massengill
Seth David Matlock ***
Takendria Brianna Matthews *
Nykemia Beyonce Maxwell
Robyn Thweatt McCarty
Samantha Dean McCauley-Swaim *
Kimya Je’meil McEwen
Madison Ford McFarland
Kyra Elizabeth McGlown
Ashleigh Grace McGowen
Leo McIntyre
Savannah Renee McKinney *
Gracie Kaye Mettetal *
Karen Renae Michels *
Victoria Ann Miller
Kaylee Marie Miller *
Kenya Simone Mills
Sierra Ashley Mitchell
Connor Rix Moore *
Keauna Vakita Moore
Markesia Terrial Moore
Macye Blaine Moran *
Timothy Wayne Murphy
Bren’ya Lashea Muse
Baylor Guidano Napoli *
Jourdan Lynn Nash
Kelsea Lynn Nesler *
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Faith Brianna Nix
Mia Hope Ocampo
Victor Alfonzo Ordonez ***
Logan Alton Orman **
Ava Kathryn Ormon **+
Danielle Nichole Ott
Ayana Christine Owsley
Kaleb Ray Parish ***
Joshua Tyler Parker
Rachel Raeshell Parker
Devin Rakesh Patel
Sarita S. Patel
Kayla Nicole Patrick *
Peyton Leigh Pearson
Casiah Mone’t Pegues **
Ethan Blake Perkins ++
Brittany Marie Peterson
Dakota Lee Petty
Allison Michele Phillips *
Addison Leigh Pilant **
Kiahra Elizabeth Elaine Pinson
Bailee Alexa Pittman **
McKaylee Grace Polk **
Taylor Marie Poston ***
Chasity Grace Poulin
Kenneth Harvey Powell **
Michael Powell
Kobe Brice Poynor ***
Japaurian Marie Pride *
Amelia Clair Douglas Pugh
George Andrew Rainey *
Ashley Ramirez *
Lia Joann Ramos Bonilla ***++
Yalonda Denise Ramsey
Thurman Leon Rayborn IV
Steven Corey Read
Katelin Faith Rhodes ***+
Hannah Elizabeth Rice ***
Marie Kathryn Richardson **
Robert Lee Richmond
Chenoa Jenay Richmond
Dundria A. Richmond
Nia Sherese Rife *
Gregory Andre Robb Jr.
Savanna Michelle Roberts **
Janyah Mariee Ross
Creosha Meana Royston
Angel David Rubio Monroy **
Haley Nicole Rucker **
Lakylia Kebreaun Ruffin
Bailey Camille Russell *++
Madison Dean Sadler **
Darlin Karim Saenz Lopez +
Jaylon Miguel Sanders
Michael Brayden Sanders *
Chasity Lane Sanders
Diana Shannon Sanders
Michael Alex Sappington
Cameron Reed Scott
Jabria Lanaye Scruggs
Marnesha Dene’ Sellers
Emma Marie Selvera
Jayvian Malik Shaw
Bryandrea Kentrell Shumaker
Sheneva Tonese Sledge
Jermeria A. Smallie
McKenzie Shae Smith *
Christopher Vashon Smith
Dara Somerset Smith
Mykevia M. Smith
Raegan Emily Snodgrass *
Gabrielle Estela Soldano
Miguel Angel Sosa
Annabelle Louise Spears
Elijah Addison Speck *
Tiffany Kamaria Spivey
Miranda Carol Spradling
James Jamar Spratt
Laneequa Shantae Stancil
Miranda Desirea Starkey
Hailey Reese Stephens ***
Tykeria Deshay Stovall
Dylan Sara Strohm
Jacob A. Stroud *++
Caroline Isabella Stubblefield
Katey Jo Summers *
Audrey Grace Tapp *
Derrika Jamil Taylor
Tiquale Tashon Taylor *
Destiny Paige Taylor
Jakayla Evon Tedford
Rebecca Darling Tedford *
Keyunna Lashay Tellis
Katelyn Linette Thomas
Kareem Omar Thompson
Taylor Elisabeth Thompson *
Robin Nicole Tinnel
Keely Brooke Todd *
Kaitlin Brooke Tomlinson **
Lauren Claire Treglown **
Anna Marie Turner **
Samuel Robert Turner *
Trenyce Renee Turner
Allison Jenae Turner
Abigail Layne Turner
Makenna Ruth Tyge **
Brinkley Reese Vanlandingham **
Rebecca Paige Varner *
Zamia Lenise Veasley
Shea Elizabeth Waddell
Destin Chase Wages
Zoie Nicole Walker
Caylee Alyssa Wardlaw
Hadleigh Grace Watson **
Reagan Alysse Watson
Summer Lillian Watson
Fredrick Lydell Watson Jr.
C.W. Weaver *
Caleb Jordan West *
Shelby Louise Wiley *
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Mary Hellen Wilkerson ***
Javon L. Williams
Caitlyn Lazine Williams
Jada Vantrice Williams
Alexis Shontay Williams *
Makayla Latrice Williams
Kelvin Laron Williams II
Dylan Chase Willis **
Zikiya S. Willis
Bratton Bailey Willoughby
William Thomas Windham **+
Mary Elizabeth Winstead ***
Emari Akia Woodall
Aiden Scott Woodfin *+
Precious Makayla Wooten
Claire Elizabeth Wootten
Alexis Tamariah Wright
Mikenzie Brooke Wright
Matusala Tesfai Yohannes ***++
Cassie King Younes *
Abigail Frances Zarback *
Associate of Applied Science
Amanda Ann Agnew
Jonvictor Daniel Arbuckle
Thomas Rynne Bagguley *
LaShunda Faye Baker
Chase Lee Barnes
Cadi Ann Beard
Daniel Mack Beaver **
Christopher Paul Billingsley ***
Quintovia Tomoree’ Blackburn *
Madison Mae Bloodworth
Bryant Jaedin Bobo
Chandler A. Boren
Jutayzah Teyunnah Brassell
Gary Lee Brown
Denver Clifton Brown
Colby Thomas Jefferson Bryant
Michael Bradley Bullard
Madison Alexis Byford *
Anna Claire Calhoun
Jaquaylyn Wilshun Campbell
Breanna Ne’Shay Carter *
Coleman Christopher Carvan
Sandra Ling Chow ***
Zsachriel Dekojanae Collins *
Timothy Austin Cotten *
Kayla McKenzie Culver
Jordan Scott Daugherty
Simeon Daniel Davis **
Precious Nicole Davis
Breena Renee Davis
Demonica C. Davis
Sydney Olivia Deloach ***
Lucy C. Denton
Christian Allen Depriest
Mason Ray Derryberry
Jenny Diego-Martinez
Brent Alexander Dixon
Rebekah Ann Dodson
Tera Bayleigh Duncan
Colby Payne Ewing *
Jaime Fairlee Jr.
Alexander Gabriel Feild
Matthew Thomas Ferguson *
Daphne Teneice Fondren
Angel Garcia
David Charles Gentry *
Chloe Madison Gonzalez *
Juliana Gonzalez
Kala Marie Gray **
Charlie McKay Gray
Nathan Wayne Gregg **
Naomi Faith Gremillion **
Jhoselin Gudino
Dekedra Dekia Hamilton **
Timothy Emmanuel Hamilton **
Riley Edward Harelson *
Kristen Danielle Hargis **
LaTonya T. Hawkins
Jumeah Sharnice Hawkins *
Jacob Alan Hayes *
Noe Hernandez
Madison Munn Hicks *
Sara Ann Hill *
Kyler Edward Hillis
Dalton Lee Hudson
Kendarius Hudson
Wilfred Joseph Hughes
Marcus Antwoine Idleburgh
Jatavian Jamaal Jackson
Lewis Carl Jennings
Zachary Miller Johnson
Annaclair Johnston
Tiayanna Deshay Jones
Taniya Lynee’ Jones
Parker Dwayne Keel
David Paul Kendrick
Caleb Cornelius Scott Lantern *
Hunter Austin Lehman
Riley Kate Lenagar *
Brandon Lee Mardis
Luis Felipe Marquez
Jackson McClain Maxwell
Mary Madison McClure
Christopher Pate McClure
Jonathan Antonio McDonald
Noah Mitchell McGreger
Jamechia Arieu’na McMillon **
Jacob Riley Melancon **
Eric Antonio Monroe **
Adam Stuart Montague
Luther Asa Moore
Daisy Moreno
Alfonzo Lamonte Morris
Justin Taylor Morris
Caroline Elizabeth Moss *
Keldra Janese Murel
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Dillon Thomas Nolan
Joshua Tyler Olson
Alex Joseph Ortega *
Kayla Lynn Otten
Madison Dianna Parks
Dylan Jaye Patterson ***
Jamyles D. Patterson
Ayanna Makayla Payne *
Bryauna Nicole Pearson
Ainiyaiiah Demonyhaii Pegues
Leticia Perez
William Alan Pilcher
Printravious Mon’Quez Poole
Jae’kayla Poole
James Walker Porter
Breian Mikkel Portwood
Edgar Uriel Ramirez *
Jessica Briann Rankins
Matthew Chase Reeves
Janessa Michelle Reyes
Thalia Elena Rodriguez
Andrew Pedro Roman **
Amanda Richelle Romansik-Burrage
James Michael Ross
Lundon Juanye Sandridge
Wesley Ephraim Sarten
Jolie Grace Scott
Nicholas Alexander Shanks
Steven Hunter Sims *
Jabrian Everete Smith
Stedmond Alton Smith *
Ethan Hasting Snellings
Cristian Jesus Sosa ***
Christopher Isaiah Spearman
Connor Scott Starks
George Michael Stevens
Akeston T. Suggs
James Calvin Sullivan
Jonathan Matthew Swindle
Wesley Alan Taris
Gregory Franklin Tatum
Rondarius Dreshun Taylor
Tymdarreus Taylor
Gerkobe S. Taylor
John Chancellor Terry **
Akiyah Deonshi Tidwell **
Lakisha Daria Townes
Hannah Elizabeth Trout
Alisha Dawn Turner
Zoe Rianne Turner
Daniel Webb Tutor
Preston Gaige Tutor
Benjamin Thomas Tyler
Micah Samuel Tyler
Vernon Van Den Heever
Denieshia Tarshonne Wadley
Kara Megan Walker **
Marcus Donte Webb
David Gene Weeks **
Steven White Jr.
Jay Henry Williams *
Alyssa Jaylynn Williams
Marvin Wilson
Career Certificate
Dalton Reed Alderman
Laquisha Monae Alexander
Markerio K’Sean Aqui Alexander
Keyanna Keshay Armstrong
Amari Ki’dre Armstrong
Heather Leigh Ashe
Brooks Crockett Austin
Sta’san Heaven Ayers
Makyla Jaliyah Betts
Shamya Ty’Sha Blackmon
Joshua Daniel Blake
Adriana Christine Bonilla
Ketwyne Sentez Bowen
Jaime Boyd
Janae Boykin
Carliyah Janean Brassell
Aaliyah Desiree Bridges
Lakealin Antonio Bronson
Christopher Dominic Brooks
Dominique Nicole Burnett
Brianna S. Busby
Makayla J.R. Campbell
Darius Jerome Carroll
Haley Brooke Caulder
Dylan Eric Cervantes
Keagan Pashun Clark
Jadamien Dante Clayton
Daniel Eugene Clemons
Kate Elizabeth Coleman
Ashanti Latrice Collins
Towanda L. Conley
Katie B. Cook
Chevy Douglas Cook
Rakera Lashyranek Cotton
Maddex O. Covarrubias
Shelby Elizabeth Culp
Rebecca Lane Cunningham
Jackson Anthony Curtis
Dylan Truitt Davis
Nyuiemedi Y. Dor
Jordan Douglas Ethridge
Jaylen Yaheim Evans
Luke Anthony Fasano
Cameron Tervarious Ferrell
Christian Colt Fields
Annel A. Garcia
Alexis Rachelle Givan
Levi Charles Goldwater-Deussen
Grace Marie Gonzales
Harmony Natalia Gordon
Brittney Nicole Gray
Joshua Evan Griffis
Cole Thomas Grimmer
Makayla Jamaya Hale
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Kenton Alin Hall
Reaghan McKenze Hardin
Makyah K. Harris
S’mariya Alexis Harris
Zykimbrea Nicole Henderson
Brayden Mattox Henson
Dylan Nakota Herring
Sha’Diamond Ju Hervey
Lemoyen Deleon Hinton
Keaton Alexander Hoffman
Darcus Doree Horton
Nyla Nicole Howell
Katie Elizabeth Huckaby
Kaylin Brook Hutchins
Kentravious M. Jackson
Daisy Jaimes-Arias
Le’Bron Alexander James
Jameson Malcolm Johnson
Ja’Narrya L. Johnson
Alyndria Lakai Johnson
Stacey Johnson
Ayrrea Michelle Jones
Markevian Dyante Jones
Courtney Michelle King
Asia Monique Kinney
Gabrielle Alexandria Kuek
Nathaniel Seth Lamb
Semaj Leach
Devin Gage Ledford
Sylvester Latray Lester
Deraynnae Denise Mathis
Aaron Robert Matthews
Latasha Nicole McComb
Jamie Errin McGillivray
Shuntavious Keontae McJunkins
Anna Natalia McLeod
Cooper Robins McVay
Baylee Kristina Middleton
Louis Jermaine Mingo
Mariah Elenora Moman
Amber Paige Montgomery
Jenna Leigh Murphy
Xe’Khiya Le’Nele Murray
Brayden Riley Newton
Rey Antonio Noguez
Jordan Dawn O’Shea
Tanner Kale Parker
Tyler James Parker
Tylian Trevon Payton
Takiyah Linneria Pearson
James Wesley Pettit
Keith L. Pride II
Kendarius Dejuan Purnell
Kevin Arthur Ramos
Zaul Alejandro Rangel
Dehlia Amabelle Reagan
Angela Grace Reeves
Quinshava Rogers
Lateariny Antiun Rudd
Jakevious Darrell Sanders
Caleb Cooper Sawner
Justn Lane Short
Allyssa Lynn Skelton
Ladavyouna Ardayzhah Smith
Mia Melissa Sowell
Brianna N. Spivey
Summer Paige Stegall
DeAmber Monshay Stevens
Khalya Deniece Stewart
Lukas William Strider
Adrian Joshua Strong
Preston Allen Stults
Alette Sweatt
Michael Anthony Tackett
Shakhia Shan’Tia Tallie
Janiyah Ma’Kayla Thigpen
Amber Rose Thomas
Mark Anthony Thornton
Jakob Mikel Walls
D’anglo Montaz Walter
Cedric Alphonso Watson
Travis Allen Wilkerson
Jakyra Jhaliyah Williams
Ashley Iyona Wilson
Luis Carlos Zapata
Gabriel Latrese Zinn
Technical
Certificate
Hannah Leigh Ash
Tunsyaan Ladarrius Bibbs
Savannah Nichole Carlisle
Brooklyn Dawn Deming
Markeith Lashawn Harris
Ievon Quisean Hilliard
Chaniyah Require Lipford
Brady Rae Lott
Samuel David Parham
Ashunti Kemya Powell
Tyler Alstott Rodriguez
Kevin A. Rosloniec
Marcus Levearn Rowell
Dalton Orin Turner
Arterrias Trevion Williams
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HONORS AND ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
Graduation Honors (based on GPA)
Asterisks beside the graduate’s name denote the following:
* Cum Laude (3.50-3.79)
** Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.99)
*** Summa Cum Laude (4.00)
+ Scholastic Institute
++ Honors Institute
Honors based on Northwest hours only
Does not include current semester
Academic Honor Societies
Regalia cords and tassels worn by graduates denote the following:
Gold stole & tassel Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Purple & white cord National Technical Honor with white tassel Society
Peach double cord Alpha Delta Nu Nursing
Honor Society
Black & gold cord Gamma Beta Phi
Honor Society
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Jamie Anderson, Tallahatchie
Dr. Rachell Anderson, Tunica
Mr. William H. Austin, Jr., DeSoto
Mr. Jerry Barrett, Vice Chairman, Tate
Mr. Steve Bostick, Benton
Mrs. Jean Ann Casey, Calhoun
Mrs. Angie Crawford, Quitman
Mr. Steve Cummings, Yalobusha
Mr. Bill Dawson, Marshall
Mrs. Alee Dixon, Secretary, Tate
Mr. Jay Foster, Lafayette
Ms. Diana Grist, Benton
Mrs. Sylvia Hickey, Tallahatchie
Mr. Sammy Higdon, Yalobusha
Mr. Jamie Howell, Panola
Dr. Lisa Langford, Calhoun
Ms. Beatrice Pryor, Quitman
Dr. Carrie Skelton, Marshall
Mr. Cory Uselton, Chairman, DeSoto
Mr. Steve White, Lafayette
Ms. Dorothy K. Wilbourn, Panola
Mr. John T. Lamar, Jr., Board Attorney
NORTHWEST CAMPUSES
MAIN CAMPUS
4975 Highway 51 North • Senatobia, MS 38668 • 662-562-3200
DESOTO CAMPUS–SOUTHAVEN
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway • Southaven, MS 38671 • 662-342-1570
DESOTO CAMPUS–OLIVE BRANCH
8750 Deerfield Drive • Olive Branch, MS 38654 • 662-895-7600
LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA CAMPUS 1310 Belk Drive • Oxford, MS 38655 • 662-236-2023
BENTON COUNTY CAREER-TECH CENTER 25 Industrial Drive • Ashland, MS 38603 • 662-224-8904
THE CONCOURSE
325 Lakewood Drive • Batesville, MS 38606
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES OATHS AND PLEDGES
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH OATH
Be it pledged as an Emergency Care Practitioner, I will honor the physical and judicial laws of God and man. I will follow that regimen which, according to my ability and judgement, I consider for the benefit of patients and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, nor shall I suggest any such counsel.
Into whatever homes I enter, I will go into them for the benefit of only the sick and injured, never revealing what I see or hear in the lives of men unless required by law. I shall also share my medical knowledge with those who may benefit from what I have learned. I will serve unselfishly and continuously in order to help make a better world for all mankind.
While I continue to keep this oath unviolated, may it be granted to me to enjoy life, and the practice of the art, respected by all men, in all times. Should I trespass or violate this oath, may the reverse be my lot. So help me God.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PLEDGE AND OATH
I earnestly promise to myself, God and the presence of this assembly, to diligently, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provide basic nursing care to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients/residents in a licensed long-term, intermediate, acute care facility or as a Home Health aide.
I will reform from performing any nursing services that require a professional nursing license. I will do all within my power to maintain and raise the
standards of Nurse’s Aide health care practices, and will hold in confidence all patients/residents committed to my keeping. With respect, dignity, and commitment, I will administer care to the patients/residents delegated to me. With fidelity will I endeavor to aid the nurses in their work and devote myself to the welfare of those residents/ patients committed to my care.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE OATH
I do solemnly swear by that which I hold most sacred; That I shall be loyal to the Funeral Service Profession, and just and generous to its members; That I shall not let the constant relationship and familiarity with death give me cause to yield to carelessness or to violate my obligation to society or to the dignity of my profession.
That I shall obey the Civil Laws;
That I shall not divulge professional confidences;
And that I shall be faithful to those who have placed their trust in me.
While I continue to keep this oath inviolate, may it be granted to me to enjoy honor in my life and in my profession; and may I be respected by all people for all time.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY OATH
I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to the care of the sick, the promotion of health and the service of humanity.
I will practice respiratory therapy with conscience
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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES OATHS AND PLEDGES
and in truth. The health and dignity of my patients will be my first concern. I will hold in confidence any patient relation information. I will not permit considerations of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or social standing to influence my duty to care for those in need of my service.
I will respect the moral rights of my patients to fully participate in the medical decisions that affect them. I will assist my patients to make choices that coincide with their own values and beliefs.
I will strive to improve my competency constantly. I will recognize my limitations and work within my scope of practice and competency level at all times. I will work within appropriate guidelines and legal framework governing the practice of respiratory therapy.
I will promote health as well as treat disease.
I will hold in regard my colleagues in other professions, those who teach and those who broaden our knowledge through research. I will encourage good team dynamics and encourage mutual critical evaluation of our work.
I will seek constantly to grow in knowledge, understanding and skill and will work with my colleagues to promote and advance all that is worthy in the profession.
I make this pledge freely and upon my honor.
THE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly to faithfully practice my profession of nursing. I will do all in my power to make and maintain the highest standards and practices of my profession.
I will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping in the practice of my calling. I will assist the physician in his work and will devote myself to the welfare of my patients, my family, and my community.
I will endeavor to fulfill my rights and privileges as a good citizen and take my share of responsibility in promoting health and welfare of the community.
I will constantly endeavor to increase my knowledge and skills in nursing and to use them wisely. I will zealously seek to nurse those who are ill wherever they may be and whenever they are in need.
I will be active in assisting others in safeguarding and promoting the health and happiness of mankind.
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Lyrics: Carl Johnson, class of 1956
ALMA MATER
Music: Glenn Triplett, Jr., class of 1957
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Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@ northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.
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