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Class of 2023 Commencement The Sixtieth
December Eighteenth, Two Thousand Twenty-Three
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. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of 2023 Dear Graduates, I am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to each of you, the members of the Tri-County Technical College Class of 2023. You have reached a significant milestone toward achieving your career and personal goals. We celebrate your accomplishments and a job well done. Earning a college degree, diploma or certificate is an outstanding achievement for every student, and, in particular, for those who are the first in their families to graduate from college. Student success is our top priority. This means that, when you succeed, we succeed. We applaud you for the tenacity, hard work and dedication you showed during your time as a student at Tri-County Technical College. I am certain the education you received at Tri-County will provide the foundation and career preparation you need to succeed in life and work. You are well positioned to meet future challenges and opportunities because of your talents, skills, education and strong work ethic. I want to thank faculty and staff for helping to prepare our graduates for the future. Our commitment and passion for teaching, learning and student success are the very heart of what makes Tri-County Technical College the top-rated technical college in South Carolina by nearly every measure—student success, graduation, transfer rates and more. I also would like to offer special thanks to parents, spouses, children and friends for their patience, sacrifices and support of our graduates. You can share in the feeling of pride and excitement in what your graduate has accomplished and the many opportunities that lie ahead. Graduates, you now join the ranks of thousands of Tri-County Technical College alumni who are making a difference in our communities. We encourage you to stay connected to the College in the coming years. Tri-County is your lifelong partner, and we stand ready to assist you in meeting your career and personal goals. Sincerely,
Galen DeHay, Ph.D. President
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , *Processional Welcome..............................................................................................................Thomas F. Strange Chair, Tri-County Technical College Commission *National Anthem.................................................................................................... Tayler Johnson Dual Enrollment Student *Invocation............................................................................................ Helen Rosemond-Saunders Tri-County Technical College Commission Recognitions and Awards...........................................................................Dr. D. Galen DeHay President, Tri-County Technical College Address to the Class of 2023..........................................................................................Rita Rao Former Executive Vice President, Mattel, Inc. Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates........................................................................Dr. D. Galen DeHay Billy J. Carson, Department Head, Business and Public Services Division Dr. M. Ahmad Chaudhry, Dean, Health Education Division Dr. Mark R. Dougherty, Dean, Students Jennifer B. Hulehan, Dean, Arts and Sciences Division Paul R. Phelps, Interim Dean, Engineering and Industrial Technology Division *Recessional
*Please stand
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Address to the Class of 2023 Rita Rao Former Executive Vice President for Mattel, Inc. Rita Rao is a retired toy industry executive. Her career began as an entry-level marketing research analyst and concluded as executive vice president for the largest toy company in the world, Mattel, Inc. Responsible for worldwide product design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing, she managed $2 billion in sales with one of the biggest brand names in history, the Barbie doll. Rao began her career journey when the business world was mostly devoid of women. She was the only female business major in her graduating class at Indiana University. Throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, few corporate doors were open, but with quiet perseverance, she found the keys to unlock those doors. Throughout that journey, Rao also broke the glass ceiling in the investment brokerage business and became the second female stockbroker to be registered on the New York Stock Exchange. For eight years she had her own company, designing and manufacturing toys for key retailers such as Walmart, Target, etc. After her retirement, Rao and her husband, Bob, left Los Angeles and moved to Lake Keowee. She says that living in the Upstate is the best decision she ever made. She stays active, enjoying tennis, swimming, and hiking the Blue Ridge mountains. After many years at the lake, they have relocated to the Clemson area. Locally, Rao has been heavily involved with philanthropic work in the health care field, having served on the Oconee Hospice of the Foothills board, the Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation board, and was a founding member of the Women in Philanthropy organization.
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Arts and Sciences Division Associate in Arts Francisco Aguero-Luviano Andrew Hamilton Bailes* Trinity Asher Ball Bryson Dale Beard Delaney Lynn Black Ivy Blake Bowden Braden Levi Bowen Chelsea Shyanne Crowder Victoria Ann Gober Celeste Hensley Anna Lynne Holbrooks Grace Mckenna Houk** Valerie Rose Johnson* Luke Avery Long
Twila Autumn Madden Kinlee Reece Martin William Porter McLeod Karlyn Bae Moore Marissa Anastasia Morgan Kara Jocelyn Poore Christian Alejandro Rodriguez Ryan Philip Rokosz Trent Sorenson Collin Walker Sugden Emily Rebecca Grace Trotter Braden Gregory Tuten** Carolina Vallejo-Ojeda Amanda Allen Wiegand
Associate in Science Dezin Brock Acree Meredith Caitlin Ashley Nathan Christopher Byron Ball Thomas Eric Barnes*** Emily Bowles Bartlett Cynthia Sherita Boyd Melissa Branham Mackenzie Leigh Burkett*** Frances Claire Calvert Chandler J. Cannon Heath Anthony Clark Victor Antonio Cruz Samantha Cheyenne Davenport Colby Matthew Davoren Kaitlyn Grace Dunkley Edna Mae Dunn Daniel Forella Amanda Marie Gannon
Reilly Gossett Gracie Michele Griffin Natasha Renee Houston Cassandra Renee Jenkins Chequella Nicole Jones Brady Elizabeth Lusk Amy Leann Mann Preslie Renee McCuen Sarah Anne Mcfarlin Justin L. Owens Ivan Clyde Palma Alexander Stone Shepherd Anna Lee Smith Charles Randall Smith Maylinh Ngoc Tran Charles Eakin Waters Stevianna Nicole Woodson Sonja Olivia Anne Worley
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Arts and Sciences University Studies Certificate Trinity Asher Ball Rebeca Ann Bernazzoli Delaney Lynn Black Macie Elizabeth Bryant Frances Claire Calvert Malina Emily Cobb*** Christine Ann Corn Andrew Crittendon Samantha Cheyenne Davenport Daniel Forella Timothy Odell Gault*** Victoria Ann Gober Gracie Michele Griffin
Natasha Renee Houston John Stanley Robert Jachna** Twila Autumn Madden Amy Leann Mann Emily Grace Moore Karlyn Bae Moore Stacy Jean Norman Ivan Clyde Palma Nakeshia Natalia Pitters Angela Brooke Richey Emily Rebecca Grace Trotter Braden Gregory Tuten** Austin Lee VanSickle
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Business and Public Services Division
Accounting Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Accounting Jessica Jasmine Molina Austin Lee VanSickle Robyn Easlick - in Memoriam
Accounting Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Accounting - Office Specialist Lynda Diane Sanborn Norris
Accounting Bookkeeping Certificate Lynda Diane Sanborn Norris
Administrative Office Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Administrative Office Technology Paeton Jolee Ashley Amanda Leigh Stokes Amber Rose Woods*
Administrative Office Technology Administrative Support Diploma Amanda Leigh Stokes Amber Rose Woods*
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Administrative Office Technology Data Entry Clerk Certificate Nastassja Farran Hunter Amber Rose Woods*
Administrative Office Technology Office Support Specialist Certificate Amanda Leigh Stokes
Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration Wesley Grainger Bane Jordan Mckenzie Chism Jacob Daniel Hudson Maya Alicia Johnson Zackery Aiden Lanning Gisselle Leon
Elizabeth Cheyenne Patterson Avita Perez-Tedeschi* Camden Potter Jacob Glenn Rector** Trevor David Senn Emmaline Ruth Terry
Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Entrepreneur Emphasis Athena Rae Donald Amanda Grace Drawdy
Katherine Pelfrey** Treyleetric Young
Business Technology Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate Athena Rae Donald Amanda Grace Drawdy Katherine Pelfrey**
Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Management Emphasis Jaden Nicole Asselta Kerri Samantha Bridges Tony L. Cordell
Robert B. Goldman Cullen S. Oliver
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis Christopher Morales Arredondo Krystal Cain Blume Natalie Rae Elsesser
Brittany Faye Evans Adam Frialde
Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Operations Management Graeson K. Chappell Timothy Odell Gault***
Business Technology Business Foundations Certificate Elizabeth Cheyenne Patterson
Computer and Information Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Computer Technology - Cybersecurity and Forensics Emphasis Nancy Wright
Computer and Information Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Computer Technology - Software and Web Development Emphasis Allison M. Bryant* Clay Dalton Carmichael** Brandon Todd Dillashaw
Jackson D. Morehouse Furman Walker Ridgeway*
Computer and Information Technology Cisco Network Administrator Certificate Benjamin Craig Martin
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Computer and Information Technology Computer Technician Certificate Jackson D. Morehouse
Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement Operations Emphasis Melissa Billingsley Cornesha Tamia Lagroon Steven Brent McKinney*
Early Care and Education Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Early Care and Education Breanna Leigh Harrison Presley Jordyn Johnson Emma Rosalee Wilson
Early Care and Education Early Care and Education Assistant Certificate Breanna Leigh Harrison Emma Rosalee Wilson
Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development Certificate Felicia Renee Gambrell Breanna Leigh Harrison Emma Rosalee Wilson
Early Childhood Development Child Care Management Certificate Haley Bennefield*** Felicia Renee Gambrell Anna Katherine Gallant***
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Media Arts Production Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Media Arts Production Rebeca Ann Bernazzoli Bryan Trey Blackwell** Trevor McKay Brady** Steven Gerard Cheek Kendel Breanne Davenport Robert Alan Donald
Logan Trent Edens* Dylan Jacob Gillis Briana S. Murphy* Mattison Ashley Shirley Armani Ni’Rubyan Singleton Jonathan Amir White
Media Arts Production Audio Production Certificate Bryan Trey Blackwell** Robert Alan Donald
Media Arts Production Digital Production Techniques Certificate Rebeca Ann Bernazzoli Bryan Trey Blackwell** Trevor McKay Brady**
Steven Gerard Cheek Robert Alan Donald Dylan Jacob Gillis
Media Arts Production Graphic Communications Certificate Rebeca Ann Bernazzoli Steven Gerard Cheek Robert Alan Donald
Media Arts Production Photography Certificate Haley Brianna Cayetano Logan Trent Edens*
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Engineering and Industrial Technology Division Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Automotive Technology Michael Anthony O’Connell Cameron Halston Osborne
Automotive Technology Automotive Braking Systems Certificate Grant Edward O’Shields
Automotive Technology Automotive Engine Electrical Systems Certificate Grant Edward O’Shields
Automotive Technology Automotive Engine Performance Systems Certificate Grant Edward O’Shields
Automotive Technology Automotive Transmission Systems Certificate Grant Edward O’Shields
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , CNC Programming and Operations Associate in Applied Science With a Major in CNC Programming and Operations William Garrett Fisher** Landon Daniel Hamilton**
CNC Programming and Operations Introduction to CNC Certificate Landon Daniel Hamilton**
CNC Programming and Operations Manual and CNC Fundamentals Certificate Landon Daniel Hamilton**
Engineering Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Engineering Systems Technology Jesus Reyes
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology William iler Capps Cayden Matthew Pardi
Edward A. Shiffler*** Tristan Garrett Stone*
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC Apprentice Certificate Cayden Matthew Pardi Edward A. Shiffler*** Tristan Garrett Stone*
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC Installer Certificate Cayden Matthew Pardi Edward A. Shiffler*** Tristan Garrett Stone*
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Industrial Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Industrial Electronics Technology Dennis Kyle Day James Ezekiel Tomlinson
Manufacturing Management and Leadership Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Manufacturing Management and Leadership Logan Denver Alexander Vivien C. Felarca Cainan Elijah Howard
Levi Douglas Lance Deanna Quashawn Thomas Forrest Hunter Vickery*
Manufacturing Management and Leadership Introduction to Manufacturing Management Technology Certificate Logan Denver Alexander Dawson Nathanelle Arflin* Vivien C. Felarca
Cainan Elijah Howard DeAnna Quashawn Thomas Jackson Truluck
Manufacturing Management and Leadership Introduction to Quality Assurance Certificate Logan Denver Alexander Vivien C. Felarca
Cainan Elijah Howard DeAnna Quashawn Thomas
Manufacturing Management and Leadership Manufacturing Production I Certificate Mikael Adams Jauterious Malik Downs Barry Ezra Gardner Landon Kade Gossett, L G. Cierra Dezirae Henderson Jacob Lyda Hyslop
Justin Martel Ethan Mcclain Rishawn D. Reese Mitchell Lee Story Jordan Chase Tobon
Manufacturing Management and Leadership Manufacturing and Continuing Process Improvements Certificate Logan Denver Alexander Vivien C. Felarca Cainan Elijah Howard
Levi Douglas Lance DeAnna Quashawn Thomas
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Mechatronics Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Mechatronics Technology Raun Hasby Basyari* Cameron Bruce Berry Andrew Jacob Bozeman Justin Taylor Braswell Christopher Lawrence Campbell Weston Derrick Garner Christopher M. Henderson*** Kemuel Genus Kendrick
Chase Owen Medlin Jacob Richard Oberstar*** Jesse Micah Perry Alexsander Alexseevich Pyshnyi Derek Andre Smith Piper Henley Stahlman Aquan Shyheim Taylor Weslee Norris Williams**
Mechatronics Technology Technical Operators I Certificate Raun Hasby Basyari* Cameron Bruce Berry Christopher Lawrence Campbell Joseph Gavin Fields Weston Derrick Garner Cainan Elijah Howard
Chase Owen Medlin Jesse Micah Perry Alexsander Alexseevich Pyshnyi Camden Lee Shaw Piper Henley Stahlman
Mechatronics Technology Technical Operators II Certificate Raun Hasby Basyari* Cameron Bruce Berry Andrew Jacob Bozeman Christopher Lawrence Campbell Joseph Gavin Fields Weston Derrick Garner Christopher M. Henderson*** Cainan Elijah Howard
Chase Owen Medlin Jacob Richard Oberstar*** Jesse Micah Perry Alexsander Alexseevich Pyshnyi Camden Lee Shaw Piper Henley Stahlman Weslee Norris Williams**
Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Welding Technology Dawson Nathanelle Arflin* Kincade James Brandon Thomas Henry Gilstrap, Jr.* Calder Helfrich
Mason Allen Ladd Royston Jody McCurley Chandler Wayne Pittman Jackson Truluck
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Welding Industrial Welding Certificate Dawson Nathanelle Arflin* Brandy La Lynn Decorah Thomas Henry Gilstrap, Jr.* Calder Helfrich
Mason Allen Ladd Aiden Reginald Luper Chandler Wayne Pittman Jackson Truluck
Welding Multi-Process Welding Certificate Dawson Nathanelle Arflin* Brandy La Lynn Decorah Thomas Henry Gilstrap, Jr.* Calder Helfrich
Mason Allen Ladd Aiden Reginald Luper Chandler Wayne Pittman Jackson Truluck
Welding SMA Pipe Welding Certificate Dawson Nathanelle Arflin* David Coleman, III Brandy La Lynn Decorah Thomas Henry Gilstrap, Jr.* William Lewis Haynie*
Calder Helfrich Aiden Reginald Luper Chandler Wayne Pittman Jackson Truluck
Welding SMA Structural Welding Certificate David Coleman, III Gavin Cook Brandy La Lynn Decorah
Thomas Henry Gilstrap, Jr.* William Lewis Haynie* Chandler Wayne Pittman
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Health Education Division Allied Health Science Personal Care Aide I Certificate Brandi Christina Abee Ashley Bell Syasia Kania Brooks Kinslee Alexus Byrd Joshua Lee Fowler Brooklyn Paige Gunn Breelyn Suzanne Johnson
Alexis Nicole King Kirolos Nashed Ashlynn Marie Owen Erica Paige Rousey Jadelyn Megail Trimnal Keondre Deshawn Williams Caroline Elizabeth Wills
Emergency Medical Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Emergency Medical Technology Raechel Rene’ McConnell**
Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Diploma Gabriella Vianey Paz
Nursing Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Nursing Tiffany Kayla Attaway Andrew Hamilton Bailes* Katrina Marie Balon Justin Brady Bell Kathryn Patricia Besancon** Maggie Elizabeth Braswell Tangeca Brooks Nicholas Tyler Broome Jennifer Mary Bryant Macie Elizabeth Bryant Sarah Caitlin Calhoun Malina Emily Cobb***
Morgan Taylor Coffield Damiana Collins Audrey Adair Conyers Andrew Crittendon Eden Jade Davis Madison Brooke Davis Amber Nicole England Bobby X. Garcia Carly Marie Gillespie Tiffany Elizabeth Hart* Juliana S K Haywood Celeste Hensley
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Nursing Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Nursing (Continued) Margaret-Ann Ashton Henthorn Savannah Rives Herrington Shanna Marie Hudson Julia Grace Jaminet Michelle Dione Kilmer Travis Jay Kreuzberger** Lily Ann Kuhner Breanna Jane Langley Jessica Nicole Lee Brian Conner Lowery* Jacob Dylan Lusk-King* Kimberly Nicole Lynch Karrington Marcotte Elijah Grey Morrison*
Cody Wyatt Owens Maria Rose Owens* Kiara Sade Payton Logan Alexis Perry Kara Jocelyn Poore John Grayson Porter* Jennifer Rodriguez Vargas** Kara Denise Roesch Anna Riley Shumpert Jonah Glenn Simmons Amanda Jane Sloan Kirsten E. Sparks Kaci Lee Stewart Michelle Emily Thrasher
Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Diploma Savannah Cole Brown Aimy Gabrielle Burrow Olivia Leigh Champion Karsen Hope Cheek Samantha Lynn Clamp Janyia Simone Davis Bethany Teresa Fuller Sydney Glisson Kimberly Santana Groves Maria Hernandez
Ashley Dakota Latham Samantha Alyssee McLeroy Nakeshia Natalia Pitters Angela Brooke Richey Nikeisha Danielle Robinson Briana Quinsha Ryans Ashley Shelton Darrah Elizabeth Williamson Teonna Tyjae Wilson
Health Professions Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Surgical Technology Nathan Christopher Byron Ball Courtney Marie Brady Jamie Alexis Dean Gracie Michele Griffin Rylee Lisette Guernsey Dakota Kayin Harsany*
Calla Josephine Howard Emaleigh Tyler Lance Philip Sergey Meyko Marisa Cole Plumley Caroline Elizabeth Winegard
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE ,
Note: The listing of graduate names in the commencement program is accurate at the time of printing and is based upon the anticipated successful completion of program requirements. It is possible that graduates listed may have been unable to complete all requirements for their degrees. This document should not be taken as an official record that degrees have or have not been awarded. Graduates whose names are not listed may have applied for graduation after the printer’s deadline. Honor standing, as indicated in this program, is based upon academic work completed prior to Fall 2023. Final honor standing will be announced during the commencement ceremony. *Cum Laude (blue cord) **Magna Cum Laude (silver cord) ***Summa Cum Laude (gold cord and gold tassel)
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , National Society of Leadership and Success Fall 2023 The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Our members are invited to join the Society based on their number of completed credits and their cumulative GPA. They subsequently complete a rigorous program of leadership training sessions, public speeches, and small group workshops to become fully inducted members. Jaden Nicole Asselta - Business Administration - Management Chandler J. Cannon - Associate in Science Tony L. Cordell - Business Administration - Management Logan Trent Edens - Media Arts Production Victoria Ann Gober - Associate in Arts Celeste Hensley - Associate in Arts Jackson D. Morehouse - Computer Technology - Software and Web Development Armani Ni’Rubyan Singleton - Media Arts Production Weslee Norris Williams - Mechatronics Technology
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Tri-County Technical College Foundation, Inc., Scholarships AFCO
Claude Moore
Al Norris
Clemson Area Retirement Center Foundation, Inc.
Alice Manufacturing Company
Clemson Downs ADN
Alvin Fleishman Marketing Education
Clemson Downs CNA
Anderson Area Homebuilders’ Association
Clemson Downs Volunteers
Anderson County Woman’s Club
Cpl. Freddie Stowers, Medal of Honor Recipient
Anderson Marketing, Inc.
D. L. Scurry Foundation
Anderson Rotary Club
Daris and Broy Moyer Memorial
Anita L. Nalley
David A. Armstrong Memorial
AnMed Health
David and Claudia Boles Engineering and Industrial Technology
Arthrex Scholars AT&T Media Arts Production Avondale Mills, Inc. Bank of America BASF Catalysts Belk Betty and Earle Youngblood Bolt W. Smith Memorial Brenda B. Nix Memorial Brenda Mattison Accounting Brooks and Ross Cannon I-Best Bruce Norton Memorial Cameron and Margaret Murdoch Carol S. Garrison Champion CNC Champion Computer Technology Cybersecurity Champion General Engineering
DeHay First Generation College Student Despo P. Stathakis Memorial Dixie Chapter No. 395 UDC of Anderson Don C. Garrison Memorial Donald B. McPhail Memorial Dr. and Mrs. Jim Mullikin Veterinary Technology Dr. C. Lynn Lewis Health Sciences Dr. Charlotte Kay Memorial Dr. Henry Cowart Drake Memorial Dr. J. C. Holler Memorial Dr. O. Wray Smith Memorial Dr. R. K. Nimmons, Jr. Dr. Valerie R. Ramsey Duke Energy E. Steve Darby Memorial Earle Rochester Memorial
Champion Industrial Electronics
Early Childhood Development
Champion Manufacturing Management and Leadership
Easley Custom Plastics Edwin C. Anderson
Champion Mechatronics
Emory Russell McGinley Memorial
Charles and Lucile Battle Memorial
Eric M. Hansen Memorial
Charles T. and Mollie B. King
Ernest H. and Ruby Sharp Hicks
Christ Community Church/ELM
Faculty SOAR Award
Claude L. Reeves
Five Smith Sisters’
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Tri-County Technical College Foundation, Inc., Scholarships (continued) Florence Gates Fleishman Memorial
James D. Rutledge Memorial
G. B. Nalley Memorial
Jim and Betty Barton
Gambrill Foundation
Joe F. Mason Memorial
Gene Haas Foundation
John Sam and Zonell McPhail Lay
General Machine of Anderson
Julia M. Darby
George B. “Bud” Nalley, Jr.
Kathie O. Jones
George Michael “Mike” Kelly
Kathryn Taylor White Memorial
Glen Raven Mills, Inc.
Katie M. Marshall
Greer/McWherter
Ken Thomas
Greg Shaloski Memorial
Kenyon Family Fund
Gregg Corley Memorial
Keowee Key Community Partnership
Gwendolyn B. Owens
Keymark, Inc.
Harold Vandiver Sullivan Memorial
Kreager Family
Hayden Abney Fulp Memorial
Kym and Kelly Cleveland
Hazel and Grace Jensen
Lawrence B. Miller Memorial
Hazel Strickland Booth Memorial
Lawrence F. and Sandra Yuda
Hill M. Seigler Memorial
Lynn Garrison Memorial
Home Builders Association of Oconee/Donald J. Andrews Memorial
Margaret Gallant Sullivan Memorial
Honorable Marshall J. Parker
Marion Davis
Honoring Their Service, Inc. Hoover I-BEST International Association of Administrative Professionals Memorial Ione P. Gallant Memorial J. Byrnes Ouzts Memorial J. Cameron Murdoch Memorial J. E. Sirrine Textile Foundation Jack L. Ford Service Legacy Jackie Oakley Jackie Jackson Memorial Jackye Kiser Murphy James D. and Annie Reid C. Smith
Marion and Mary Davis Marjorie C. Smith Martha Barham Parker Memorial Mary (Sally) M. Smith Mary Davis Mary Katherine Littlejohn Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. McPeak Family Men of Color Michelle Hammond Memorial Milton Ford Milton H. Hansen Memorial Mina Lee Lesley Memorial
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Tri-County Technical College Foundation, Inc., Scholarships (continued) Nixon and Augusta M. Cox
Smith E. Hendricks Memorial
Oconee County Medical Society
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians
Oconee Family Community Leaders
South Carolina Broadcasters Association/Cleatus O. Brazzell
Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association Oconee Machine and Tool Company, Inc. Oconee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Orian Rugs, Inc. Patriot Place Paul and Lucy Wilkerson Peggy Fleming Anderson Pete and Kleo Stathakis Memorial Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Pickens Lions Club Pratt Sosebee Memorial Preston and Cynthia Williford R. Clyde and Florence G. Stewart Memorial Robert A. and Jane R. Harris Robert D. and Louise Mathews/BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Robert W. Smith Memorial Ruth B. Seabrook Memorial Ryobi Motor Products Corporation S. Lewis and Lucia B. Bell Memorial Sally M. Wakefield Memorial Sandvik Santee Cooper Sara L. and Nathan R. Fleishman Sarah McFall Sullivan Memorial Seneca Rotary Club Sheriff E. E. “Duck” Cooley Memorial
South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance South Carolina Upstate Equine Council South State Bank I-BEST Sue Lawrence Gignilliat and Thomas McCutchen Gignilliat Susan and Tom O’Hanlan “Infinity and Beyond” T. Rhett and Gaynell Evatt Memorial Thirteen Smith Grandchildren Thomas and Laura Johnston Tomi E. Shuler Garrison Memorial Tribble Foundation Tri-County Board of Realtors Tri-County Technical College Alumni Association U. S. Engine Valve Corporation United Community Bank Upstate Federal Credit Union Upstate Veterinary Specialists VyTech Industries, Inc. W. Erskine Gallant Memorial Walhalla Woman’s Club Weston and Ruth Reeve Memorial Will A. Watson Memorial William Law Watkins Memorial William Y. Hazlehurst, III, Memorial Yuda Family at Compact Air Products, Inc.
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Executive Staff Dr. D. Galen DeHay, President Dan T. Cooper, Chief of Staff Jennifer E. Creamer, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and Educational Partnerships Dr. Amanda L. Elmore, Assistant Vice President, Curriculum and Instruction Cara T. Hamilton, Vice President, Business Affairs Linda C. Jameison, Vice President, Student Support and Engagement Dr. Christopher J. Marino, Director, Institutional Research and Evaluation Karen K. Potter, Senior Director, Strategic Communication and Engagement Sarah J. Shumpert, Organizational Development Strategist Courtney B. White, Executive Director, TCTC Foundation
Deans Dr. Jacquelyn C. Blakley, Business and Public Services Division Dr. M. Ahmad Chaudhry, Health Education Division Dr. Richard S. Cothran, Corporate and Community Education Division Dr. Mark R. Dougherty, Students Adam A. Ghiloni, Enrollment Services Jennifer B. Hulehan, Academic and Career Foundations Division and Arts and Sciences Division Bryan C. Manuel, Integrated Workforce Solutions Paul R. Phelps, Engineering and Industrial Technology Divison Tri-County Technical College Foundation Board Officers Ben F. Hagood, III, Chair Kym J. Cleveland, Vice Chair Curt T. Evatt, Secretary William B. Harley, Treasurer
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Roger P. Schrum, Chairman, At-Large Member Terry A. Hardesty, First Congressional District Benjamin W. Satcher, Jr., Second Congressional District Anthony G. Barker, Third Congressional District Eward G. Burns, Fourth Congressional District Ralph A. Odom, Jr., Fifth Congressional District Gregory B. Askins, Sixth Congressional District Kathleen Richardson, Seventh Congressional District Carolyn Swinton, At-Large Member Warren A. Darby, Jr., At-Large Member Orville S. Smith, III, At-Large Member Ellen Weaver, S.C. Superintendent of Education, Ex-Officio Member Harry M. Lightsey, III, S.C. Secretary of Commerce, Ex-Officio Member Dr. Tim Hardee, President, S.C. Technical College System Tri-County Technical College Commission Thomas F. Strange, Chair, Pickens County Hamid R. Mohsseni, Vice Chair, Anderson County James D. “Jim” Wanner, Secretary, Pickens County Leon “Butch” Harris, Anderson County James P. “Jim” Kaplan, Pickens County John M. Powell, Oconee County Helen P. Rosemond-Saunders, Oconee County Larry A. Smith, Oconee County J. Allard “Al” Young, Anderson County
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Gonfalons The five academic gonfalons on display represent the College and its four academic divisions. Gonfalons, which are banners hung from crosspieces on poles, have been used since medieval times as symbols of state or office. The navy gonfalon with the official College Seal represents the institution as a whole. The gonfalons for the four academic divisions display the division names and the colors associated with the academic disciplines of the divisions: Arts and Sciences – white and science gold; Business and Public Services – crimson, drab, light blue, midnight blue, peacock blue, and science gold; Health Education – apricot, gray, and sage green; and Engineering and Industrial Technology – orange and science gold.
Mace The Tri-County Technical College Mace is carried by the president of the Faculty Senate, who leads the academic procession at commencement. Historically, the use of a mace dates back to the Middle Ages and was carried before or placed near a magistrate or other dignitary as an ensign of authority. In commencement exercises, the mace specifically indicates the authority of the College president to award degrees. The College Mace is made of pecan and brass and depicts the official College Seal. It was designed and manufactured by students in the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division.
Regalia Academic regalia worn by persons in the procession varies in style and color according to the highest degree earned. The border and edging of the hood are in the color of the discipline for which the degree was earned as follows: Accounting....................................Drab Agriculture....................................Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities..............White Business Administration................Drab Commerce, Accountancy, Business.....................................Drab Dentistry........................................Lilac Economics.....................................Copper Education......................................Light Blue Engineering...................................Orange English...........................................White Fine Arts (including Architecture)..............................Brown Forestry..........................................Russet Health and Rehabilitation.............Sage Green History..........................................White Industrial Arts...............................Science Gold Information Technology...............Science Gold
Journalism.....................................Crimson Law................................................Purple Library Science.............................Lemon Mathematics..................................Science Gold Medicine.......................................Green Music.............................................Pink Nursing..........................................Apricot Oratory (Speech)...........................Silver Gray Pharmacy......................................Olive Green Philosophy.....................................Dark Blue Public Administration (including Foreign Service)........Peacock Blue Public Health................................Salmon Pink Public Service................................Peacock Blue Science..........................................Science Gold Social Work...................................Citron Theology.......................................Scarlet Veterinary Science........................Gray
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Vision
TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, VALUES
Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.
Mission Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly skilled workforce.
Values Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards. Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness and understanding. Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees. Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change. Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees and our community. Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.
ACCREDITATION Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, qualifying disability, veteran’s status, age, or national origin.
. TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE , Mailing Address Tri-County Technical College P. O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670 Pendleton Campus 7900 SC Highway 76 Pendleton, South Carolina 864-646-8361 Anderson Campus 511 Michelin Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina 864-260-6700 Easley Campus 1774 Powdersville Road Easley, South Carolina 864-220-8888 Oconee Campus 552 Education Way Westminster, South Carolina 864-613-1900
Main Number: 864-646-TCTC (8282) Toll-Free Number: 1-866-269-5677 Tdd/Voice: 1-800-735-2905 tctc.edu
To watch a livestream of the ceremony, visit video.ibm.com/channel/tctc-graduation.