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Dear Graduates,
I am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to each of you, the members of the Tri-County Technical College Class of 2024. 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
*Processional
Welcome Hamid R. Mohsseni Chair, Tri-County Technical College Commission
*National Anthem Rin Hoyt Associate in Arts Student
*Invocation John Powell Tri-County Technical College Commission
Remarks Joe Cantrell Representative, Student Government Association
Recognitions and Awards
Address to the Class of 2024
Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates
Dr. D. Galen DeHay President, Tri-County Technical College
Carol E. Burdette
President & CEO, United Way of Anderson County
Dr. D. Galen DeHay
Dr. Jacquelyn C. Blakley, Dean, 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
2024 Presidential Medallion for instructional excellence aMy Borders english instructor in the arts and sciences division
The medallion is presented each year to the instructor who has contributed the most during the academic year to the profession of teaching, to the development of the College and to the students.
Amy Borders’ commitment to student success, through her innovative teaching practices and co-curricular student support activities, earned her the highest award presented to faculty.
She was honored with the Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence at the College’s spring convocation.
Borders has taught English in the Arts and Sciences Division for the past 17 years.
“Amy creates opportunities for students to individually learn and connect with learning,” said Jennifer Hulehan, dean of the Arts and Sciences Division.
She noted Borders’ willingness to be available to students in both teaching and advising. “Amy regularly volunteers to find new ways to help students. She takes her job as an advisor to heart; her care and concern for students is evident in nearly every interaction she has with them.”
Borders has maintained a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement as demonstrated through her participation as an inaugural member of the Rural Educator Academy (REA) over the past year. The work of the REA cohort has been intentionally focused on discussing and understanding the needs of under-resourced students and developing specific success strategies to meaningfully connect with them individually - both in and out of the classroom.
For the group’s capstone project, REA members partnered with the College’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Council and United Way of Anderson County to offer a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS). This experience sensitizes community participants to the realities of poverty and creates awareness of the challenges under-resourced individuals face every day.
Borders co-presented on this initiative at the 2023 Community Colleges of Appalachia conference in Asheville, N.C.
She serves as an integral part of the College’s graduation ceremonies by serving as a marshal.
She also is a longtime faculty advisor for Alpha Zeta Beta (AZB), TCTC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), a national honors society for two-year colleges. She served as an advisor from 2016 to 2023, earning the Advisor of the Year award in 2022.
Linda Jameison, vice president of student support and engagement at TCTC, said, “I have always been impressed with Amy’s energy and desire to help students achieve what they didn’t know they could. She meets them where they are and connects intentionally with each individual.”
Borders holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Clemson University.
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executive officerof united Way of anderson county
Carol Burdette has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Way of Anderson County since 2002. Under her leadership, United Way has improved the health, education and financial stability of the Anderson community.
After 22 years as CEO, preceded by 13 years of voluntary service, Burdette will retire at the end of the year.
A Pendleton native and lifelong Anderson County resident, Burdette has been involved with community organizations as a volunteer or staff member for more than 35 years. For 22 of those years, she served in elected office for the Town of Pendleton as a council member from 1987 to 1997 and as mayor from 1997 to 2009.
Among many of her volunteer positions, she served as board chair of the Anderson Area YMCA, chair of the United Way of Anderson County Campaign and Board of Directors, chair of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and chair of the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations. She is a past president of the Rotary Club of Anderson and a Rotary Past District Governor. Burdette was president of the Municipal Association of South Carolina and was the first female chair of Ten at The Top. She also served a six-year term on the Board of Directors of Sister Cities International.
Recently Burdette completed 11 years on the Anderson Oconee Mental Health Board and a 12-year term on the Board of Trustees of Spartanburg Methodist College.
Currently she serves on the Board of Visitors of Anderson University, as board president of AdvanceSC, and is chair-elect of Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust.
She is a member of Pendleton United Methodist Church where she has served as lay leader and as a member of the Council of Stewards and Board of Trustees. She also serves as a lay speaker and has served on district committees and as a lay delegate to the S.C. United Methodist Conference.
Burdette has been honored with the Pointing the Way Award, the Athena Award, and the Leadership Anderson Alumni Award. She received a presidential citation from Southern Wesleyan University and was named 2014 Economic Development Ambassador for Anderson County by former Governor Nikki Haley. She was also named one of 15 over 50 by the Independent Mail and Non-Profit Director of the Year by the Anderson Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, Burdette was named one of the 25 Most Influential Women of the Upstate by GSA Business Report. She received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, and Rotary’s prestigious Service Above Self Award, the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award, and the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. In December of 2023, she received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Anderson University by President Evans Whitaker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Wesleyan University.
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Joy Yong Cobb
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Amber Marie Loggia
Clemencia Lizeth Martinez Molina **
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Garrett M. McGuffin
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Alexis Joy Muse
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Nathaniel Anton Smith, Jr.
Trenton Lance Smith **
Lydia Carolyn Stovall ***
Mckenna Trinity Sullivan
Emily Rebecca Grace Trotter
John Thomas Vivona *
Molly Elana Waters
David Kongthara Wattanakone **
Sarah Emily Whitfield ***
Ambria G. Wooten ***
Anna Claire Wylie
Emma Brooke Blackwell
Emma Kay Branham
Madison Rose Bright
Bryce Mathyus Brown
Laneshia Pearl Brown
Meghan Breanna Bryant
William Godfrey Frood Callicott
Christopher Kyle Cave-Hampel
Jordan Alysha Clinkscales
Faith Anna Cobb *
Matthew Justin Cronin
Abigail Riley Daschbach ***
Jeric Andrew DeBrock
Alexandria Grace Ertzberger
Alana Nicole Garner
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Samuel Ethan Hall
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Matthew Emmer Herrick ***
Jacob Owen Hunnicutt
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Kendra Leshae Johnson
Josey Kaylynn Lomax
Michelle Marana-Urtado ***
Julianne Leigh Marshall
Tamara Mayer
Ashley Nichole Poulos McClain ***
Waverly Speegle McCollum
Elizabeth L. Missroon
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Kelly Verda Olin *
Paige Partain
Genna Leigh Prince
Kelsey T. Reeves
Renee Alta Richardson
Angela Brooke Richey
Jonathan Rodriguez
Ella Caroline Shealy
Gavin Khaine Simmons
Lana Brooke Smith
Brooke Ashley Spivack
Sara Rebecca Steven *
Justin Brunson Stokes
Nicole Briannah Stone
Autumn Larissa Timms **
Ellison Compton Waters
Yolanda Evette Watkins
Madison Watson ***
Braxton Curtis White
Riley Ann Wilson
Taylor Kay Wind
Braelynn Jade Bailey ***
Minnie Mae Bennett
Emma Brooke Blackwell
Benjamin Michael Blair **
Keri Rose Branch ***
Meghan Breanna Bryant
Julia Beth Butts
William Godfrey Frood Callicott
Christopher Kyle Cave-Hampel
Crystal Gayle Childress *
Vivian Grace Childress
Faith Anna Cobb *
Emma Lane Corley ***
Matthew Justin Cronin
Jasmine Edwards
Connor J. Ensley
Alexandria Grace Ertzberger
Emma D. Felmet
Sophia Fiore
Alana Nicole Garner
Jonah Brendan Glenn
Cathryn Mae Harned
Nathan Hunter Harris
Zaynab Abdelmajid Hentati **
Emily Marie Hooper ***
Jacob Owen Hunnicutt
Michael Issac James
Maggie Kathleen Janssen
Abigail Nikole Kerwin
Ethan James King
Anna Katherine Kohlmayer ***
Ryleigh Emerson Lee
university studies (continued)
Julianne Leigh Marshall
Clemencia Lizeth Martinez Molina **
Emma Grace Massey ***
Waverly Speegle McCollum
Zoey Alexis Morris
Alexis Joy Muse
Kelly Verda Olin *
Paige Partain
Kaylee Potts *
Genna Leigh Prince
Jaden R. Rector **
Kelsey T. Reeves
Kennedi K. Russell
Trentin A. Shultis
Gavin Khaine Simmons
Lana Brooke Smith
Brooke Ashley Spivack
Sara Rebecca Steven *
Justin Brunson Stokes
Olivia Belle Strickland
Mckenna Trinity Sullivan
Emily Rebecca Grace Trotter
John Thomas Vivona *
Ellison Compton Waters
Madison Watson ***
Braxton Curtis White
Sarah Emily Whitfield ***
Riley Ann Wilson
Taylor Kay Wind
Anna Claire Wylie
accounting
associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in accounting
Jessica Leigh Bowman
Brianna Nicole Burgess **
Brooke McClain Cantrell
Stephanie Ann Caravano
Rory William Hodge
Brandi Ann Standridge
accounting
associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in accounting - office sPecialist
Sarah Marie Raines
accounting BookkeePing certificate
Stephanie Ann Caravano
Sarah Marie Raines
Brandi Ann Standridge
adMinistrative office technology
associate in aPPlied science
With a Major adMinistrative office technology
Amanda Leigh Stokes
adMinistrative office technology
adMinistrative suPPort diPloMa
Susan Noel Dillard
Jeena Dianne Shirkey
Amanda Leigh Stokes
Casey Logan Whitten
adMinistrative office technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in adMinistrative office technology With Medical eMPhasis
Susan Noel Dillard *** Casey Logan Whitten
adMinistrative office technology data entry clerk certificate
Susan Noel Dillard ***
Jeena Dianne Shirkey
Casey Logan Whitten
adMinistrative office technology Medical office sPecialist certificate
Summer Netrell Smith * Casey Logan Whitten
adMinistrative office technology office suPPort sPecialist certificate
Lilly Sue Brake ***
Alicia Deniece Cantu ***
Susan Noel Dillard ***
Jeena Dianne Shirkey
Casey Logan Whitten
Business technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Business adMinistration
Elaina Joleigh Aldrich
Wesley Grainger Bane
Haley Brooke Cantrell
Zachary Austin Carroll
Jacob Daniel Hudson
Adriane Hanie Hurt
Laurel Brooke Meadows
Sophia Madison Roberts**
Devann Beth Smith
Lillian Rose Smith
Kalen Mackenzie Sosby
Jasmine Keara West*
Business technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Business adMinistration entrePreneur
Andrew Douglas French
Dakota Lane Looper*
Business technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Business adMinistration ManageMent
Mary Grace Mimms
Nadia Jean Norris
Alec Sean Smith
Abigail Faith White
Tyler Jude Williams
Business technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Business adMinistration Marketing
Marlee Zayne Bowen***
Caroline Floyd
Ethan Tyler Pack
Business technology
Ceana Nicole Snelgrove
Tonya Lisette Zepeda
Business foundations certificate
Haley Brooke Cantrell
Laurel Brooke Meadows
Kalen Mackenzie Sosby
Jasmine Keara West *
Business technology
entrePreneurshiP and sMall Business ManageMent certificate
Carlie Elizabeth Brown
Andrew Douglas French
Business technology logistics and suPPly chain ManageMent certificate
Evan McAdams
coMPuter and inforMation technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in coMPuter technology cyBersecurity and forensics eMPhasis
Cannon Ware Black
Richard Wayne Howard, Jr. ***
Kimberlyn Avery Mahurin **
Nancy Wright
coMPuter and inforMation technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in coMPuter technology netWork systeMs ManageMent eMPhasis
David Andrew Christian ***
Drake Tyler Connally
Jacob Dowdy ***
Tanjit Singh Padda ***
John Allen Whitley ***
coMPuter and inforMation technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in coMPuter technology softWare and WeB develoPMent eMPhasis
Nathan Wayne Barnes
Evan Kade Elliott
Marc Oliver Lavarias Galvez, Jr. **
Trevor Donald Hannah
Justin Tyler Kallio
Heather King
Bradyn O’Shields *
Blake Tyler Smith ***
Brianna Nicole Thomason
coMPuter and inforMation technology cisco netWork adMinistrator certificate
Jacob Dowdy *** John Allen Whitley ***
coMPuter and inforMation technology coMPuter technician certificate
Kristin Elaina Brooks ***
Jacob Dowdy ***
Isaac Steven Esuary ***
Dustin L. Golden
Timothy Bradon Gray
Robert Christain Horne ***
Richard Wayne Howard, Jr. ***
Kimberlyn Avery Mahurin **
Brianna Nicole Thomason
Silas John VanDonkelaar
Nancy Wright
criMinal justice technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in criMinal justice technology
Giuliana Renee Argentieri **
criMinal justice technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in criMinal justice technology laW enforceMent oPerations eMPhasis
Grayson Drake Henderson
James Mitchell Thomas *
criMinal justice technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in criMinal justice technology Paralegal studies
Abbigail Rae Fuller **
Shereai Raquel Greenlee ***
Amber Jewel King ***
Olivia Belle Strickland
Julie Amber Thrasher **
Curstain Leandra Waters
early care and education associate in aPPlied science early care and education
Bethany Ann Bishop *
Bethany Reid Broome
Cassidy Isabele Espinoza-Chastain
Christina Rose Gurley
Mekaila Nichelle Johnson *
Roselyn Olvera *
Kerri Ann Ragland
Lauren Melissa Rollins **
Abigail Delaney Young
early childhood develoPMent child care ManageMent certificate child care ManageMent certificate
Bethany Reid Broome
early care and education early care and education assistant certificate
Bethany Ann Bishop *
Bethany Reid Broome
Cassidy Isabele Espinoza-Chastain
Christina Rose Gurley
Mekaila Nichelle Johnson *
Roselyn Olvera *
Kerri Ann Ragland
Lauren Melissa Rollins **
Gladys Solis
Abigail Delaney Young
early childhood develoPMent early childhood develoPMent certificate
Bethany Ann Bishop *
Bethany Reid Broome
Cassidy Isabele Espinoza-Chastain
Mekaila Nichelle Johnson *
Roselyn Olvera *
Kerri Ann Ragland
Lauren Melissa Rollins **
Gladys Solis
Abigail Delaney Young
Media arts Production associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Media arts Production
Monya Ashley Barnes **
Vivian Grace Childress
Ashleigh Brooke Dover
Holly N. Dumpert
Heath Warren Hardy
William Thomas Kay
Abigail Nikole Kerwin
Charles Louis Ray **
Jenevive Faith Stephenson
Christopher Hayley Stuart **
Charleen Ann Tebeau ***
Media arts Production
audio Production certificate
Vivian Grace Childress
Media arts Production digital Production techniques certificate
Monya Ashley Barnes **
Patricia Louise Chavarin **
Heath Warren Hardy
Abigail Nikole Kerwin
Christopher Hayley Stuart **
Media arts Production graPhic coMMunications certificate
Patricia Louise Chavarin **
Vivian Grace Childress
Holly N. Dumpert
William Thomas Kay
Media arts Production
Media arts Business certificate
Vivian Grace Childress
Armani Ni’Rubyan Singleton
Jenevive Faith Stephenson
Charleen Ann Tebeau ***
Media arts Production PhotograPhy certificate
Monya Ashley Barnes **
Jenevive Faith Stephenson
autoMotive technology
associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in autoMotive technology
Beauden D. Bailey
Harley Gerald Bell
Jaxson Trot Blinkhorn
Hunter Macrae Cooper ***
Benjamin Mason Galloway
Dirman Luqman Hassan
Thomas Maxwell Knutson
Hazen Emeryk Kolat *
Grant Edward O’Shields
Francis Schwieters
Andrew James Woolery
autoMotive technology
autoMotive Braking systeMs certificate
Andrew James Woolery
autoMotive technology
autoMotive engine electrical systeMs certificate
Paul Curzi
Andrew James Woolery
autoMotive technology
autoMotive engine PerforMance systeMs certificate
Beauden D. Bailey
Harley Gerald Bell
Jaxson Trot Blinkhorn
Hannah Marie Cappiello
Hunter Macrae Cooper ***
Riley Lindsay Cottingham
Paul Curzi
Benjamin Mason Galloway
Dirman Luqman Hassan
Thomas Maxwell Knutson
Hazen Emeryk Kolat *
Francis Schwieters
Joseph Dean Whiting
Andrew James Woolery
autoMotive technology
autoMotive transMission systeMs certificate
Beauden D. Bailey
Harley Gerald Bell
Jaxson Trot Blinkhorn
Hannah Marie Cappiello
Hunter Macrae Cooper ***
Riley Lindsay Cottingham
Paul Curzi
Benjamin Mason Galloway
Dirman Luqman Hassan
Thomas Maxwell Knutson
Hazen Emeryk Kolat *
Francis Schwieters
Joseph Dean Whiting
Andrew James Woolery
cnc PrograMMing and oPerations introduction to cnc certificate
Evan Lane Justus ***
cnc PrograMMing and oPerations introduction to Machining certificate
Evan Lane Justus ***
cnc PrograMMing and oPerations Manual Machining certificate
Evan Lane Justus ***
engineering design technology associate in aPPlied science
With a M ajor in engineering design technology
Renaisha Harrison Bruce
Joshua Mark Causey
Georgina P. McGuffin * Kilton Tamang
engineering systeMs technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in engineering systeMs technology
Kyle David Benson
Kevin Richard Bernosky
Ethan Jeremy Henry*
Michael Joseph Waldsmith, Jr. **
general engineering technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in general engineering technology
Ryan Bradley Baucom *
Shana Medlin
Michael Olin-Edward Nicholson ***
Bobby Lee Norris, Jr. *
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology
Dontriel Abrams **
Eli Gavin Holbrooks ***
Landan L. Holden **
Samuel Z. Manwaring ***
Matthew Thomas Mizell ***
Hunter Bascue Nelson
Colin Roberts - In Memoriam
Christopher Serano-Hernandez *
Levi Jonathan Sheriff
Anthony Bryant Shirley
Dale Hayden Silver *
Samuel Elisha Wakefield
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology hvac aPPrentice certificate
Dontriel Abrams **
Eli Gavin Holbrooks ***
Landan L. Holden **
Samuel Z. Manwaring ***
Matthew Thomas Mizell ***
Hunter Bascue Nelson
Christopher Serano-Hernandez *
Levi Jonathan Sheriff
Anthony Bryant Shirley
Dale Hayden Silver *
Samuel Elisha Wakefield
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technology hvac installer certificate
Dontriel Abrams **
Eli Gavin Holbrooks ***
Landan L. Holden **
Samuel Z. Manwaring ***
Matthew Thomas Mizell ***
Hunter Bascue Nelson
Christopher Serano-Hernandez *
Levi Jonathan Sheriff
Anthony Bryant Shirley
Dale Hayden Silver *
Samuel Elisha Wakefield
industrial electronics technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in industrial electronics technology
Brayden Joseph Waldrop
Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP
Bobby Allen Clayton ***
Riley Steven Owen ***
Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP introduction to Manufacturing ManageMent technology certificate
Bobby Allen Clayton ***
Riley Steven Owen ***
Sonja Yvette Patterson ***
Kathryn Vaughan Powell ***
Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP introduction to quality assurance certificate
Bobby Allen Clayton ***
Riley Steven Owen ***
Sonja Yvette Patterson ***
Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP Manufacturing Production i certificate
Makayla Louise Anders
Drexx Ben Brezeale
Tiffany Burkhalter
Shawnett Cox
Jewel Manola Mae Hamilton
Roleana Hamilton
Jonathan Dynza Mackey
Quindarius Reshaad Morrison
Bradey Dylon Ramey
Ronald Tyler Seymore
Jacob Vasquez
Manufacturing ManageMent and leadershiP Manufacturing and continuing Process iMProveMents certificate
Lindsey D. Bryant *
Bobby Allen Clayton ***
Riley Steven Owen ***
Sonja Yvette Patterson ***
Mechatronics technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Mechatronics technology
Alexis Alba
William Brooks Alexander
Ayden Rice Alley
Tanner Scott Avery **
Gabriel Logan Boyd **
Landon Keith Chapman ***
Barrett Dennis Gambrell ***
Kalin Scott Gibson
Corbin Brandt Gillespie
Daniel Michael Guest
John Luke Hendrix ***
Kevin Spencer Hofius ***
Ryan Jackson Jones
Jacob Reed Lewis *
Levi Sloan Lyle
Preston Elvis Dexter McCreary **
Rex William Murray
Matthew David Owens **
Prilliyah Brishanti Rinnix
Alexander Charles Strang ***
Kevin Alexander Trejo
Leon Maurice Wardlaw ***
Mechatronics technology technical oPerators i certificate
Walter A. Alexander, IV ***
William Brooks Alexander
Austin Tyler Beers ***
Gabrielle Eden Black ***
Keagan Wayne Carter *
Landon Keith Chapman ***
Israel Delgado Flores ***
Tristan Levi Garrett
Daniel Mehdi Ghobadi ***
Corbin Brandt Gillespie
Olivia Nicole Hawkins ***
Kevin Spencer Hofius ***
Davis Douglas James ***
Nikolai Thomas Korte ***
Jonathan Thomas Lawton
Rex William Murray
Nicholas Robert Owens ***
Malachi Christopher Pirkey
Colin William Porter ***
Aidan Thomas Queen ***
Seth Kaleb Simmons *
Nathan Christopher Trotter *
Dajuan S. Wardell ***
Leon Maurice Wardlaw ***
Mechatronics technology technical oPerators ii certificate
Walter A. Alexander, IV ***
William Brooks Alexander
Tanner Scott Avery **
Austin Tyler Beers ***
Gabrielle Eden Black ***
Landon Keith Chapman ***
Daniel Mehdi Ghobadi ***
Kalin Scott Gibson
Corbin Brandt Gillespie
Olivia Nicole Hawkins ***
Kevin Spencer Hofius ***
Davis Douglas James ***
Nikolai Thomas Korte ***
Ethan Cole Martin
Rex William Murray
Nicholas Robert Owens ***
Colin William Porter ***
Aidan Thomas Queen ***
Seth Kaleb Simmons *
Alexander Charles Strang ***
Nathan Christopher Trotter *
Dajuan S. Wardell ***
Leon Maurice Wardlaw ***
Welding technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Welding technology
Brian Adkins *
Evan Lane Justus ***
Aiden Reginald Luper *
Hugo Fernando Mejia
James David Weber, Jr. ***
Welding industrial Welding certificate
Brian Adkins *
Victoria Madison Basic
Evan Lane Justus ***
Welding
Hugo Fernando Mejia
James David Weber, Jr. ***
Multi-Process Welding certificate
Brian Adkins *
Evan Lane Justus ***
Hugo Fernando Mejia
James David Weber, Jr. ***
Welding
sMa PiPe Welding certificate
Brian Adkins *
Evan Lane Justus ***
Hugo Fernando Mejia
James David Weber, Jr. ***
Welding
sMa structural Welding certificate
Brian Adkins *
Aaron Alba ***
Davis Benjamin Arnold ***
Victoria Madison Basic
William Anderson Hope
Blaze Nikolas King ***
Hunter Alan Lawson ***
Vincent Lee Little ***
Crystal Lupita Lopez ***
Kevin Lopez
Mahli Bea Maciejewski ***
Nolan Maddox Merck
Jace Evett Poole
Ethan Rowe
Cooper William Russell
Eric Scola
Dakota Lee Tanner ***
allied health science
Personal care aide i certificate
Baylie Shae Bannister
Jasmine Leigh Ann Chappell
Mary Claire Cordell
Andrea Phyllis Crocker
Shantal Alexica Drummond
Katia Larissa Herrera
Sofia Luna-Ventura
Karen Leonard Meyers
Ryan Alexander Moulton
Jackson Perry Ragsdale
Hannah Grace Smalley
Kacie Rein Summerall
Jennifer Rena Sutton
Pre-dental hygiene
Pre-dental hygiene certificate
Genna Leigh Prince
allied health science associate in aPPlied science
With a Majoy in general technology With a concentration in Pre-PharMacy
Matthew Emmer Herrick *** Josey Kaylynn Lomax
Medical laBoratory technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in Medical laBoratory technology
Mireya Ashley Cabrera ***
Emily D. Darroch ***
Courtlyn Holland Fallaw ***
Lauren Partington Gillette ***
Naomi Pretty Heng ***
Abdulrahman Lahwal ***
Conner Owen Laughridge ***
Autumn Nicole Lyerly ***
Kyle Douglas Morris ***
Rachel Erin Nation ***
Noah Keasler Richardson ***
nursing
associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in nursing
Elizabeth Wilson Baldwin
Markita Barton
Rebekah Berry
Katelin Taylor Bridges *
Brenda Taneisha Campbell
Shuntell Dominique Campbell ***
Savannah Grayson Chastain
Gracie Davis Cole
Caleb Preston Cook
Zoe Britton Corbett
Hunter Rose Coriell ***
Cassidy L. Davenport ***
Ansley Elizabeth Dixon
Kathryn Mykal Drake
Jasmine Edwards
Kiana C. Edwards *
Telisha Freeland
Makala Ann Furtick
Taylor M. Gemma
Lanai Gillespie *
Madison Nicole Griffin
De’Andra Kayoka Haliey
Lindsay Paige Hamilton ***
Brianna Leigh-Dejamir Harrison
Lauren Elizabeth Hodge
Gracie Lynn Howard ***
Shelby Elizabeth Hunter ***
Michael Issac James
Iris Audreanna Johnson ***
Isabell Kay
Rachel Amanda Kembel
Natasha N. Kilgore
Freia R. Lademora
Hope Rebecca Lesley ***
Amber Marie Loggia
Emmalyn Joy McConnell
Jordan Nicole Miller ***
Tonya Michelle Moon
Ansley Nicole Moore ***
Mackenzie Chyanne Morgan
Alexandria Emily Parenti
Nyla Perez
Taylor Doris Rackley
Rebecca Reynolds Ratliffe
Maureen Shanek Rush
Jennifer Rae Rutledge ***
Katelyn Elizabeth Sanchez
Deserae Jewel Schreiber
Adaijah C. Simpson ***
Emery Kathleen Thomas ***
Quawonicka S. Thompson ***
Sarah Rose Turner ***
Jessica Eileen Waddell
Krista Michelle White
Jonathan K. Yates
Sierra Lynn Yoder
veterinary technology associate in aPPlied science
With a Major in veterinary technology
Nathan Drew Antrim
Raven E. Bennett
Madolyn Grace Criffield
Abigail K. Daigneault
Mallory Caroline Hall
Catherine Elise Hardy
Nancy Katlynne Hayes
Marissa Danielle Knox ***
Jade Elizabeth Krankowsky
Tanya Samad Losoya Monreal
Antonella Jennyfer Mitta
Madisyn Olyvia Morris
Carleigh Elisabeth Parker
Hailey Grace Ricketts
Lee Franklin Rogers
Aline Rubio
Rachel A. Spencer
Madison Grace Stillwell
Meredith Nhai Teague
Alyssa Louise Vallecillo
Nicole Vanhook
Lizette Villegas-Salas
Jacob Chandler Wood
Hannah Elizabeth Zelasko
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 Spring 2024. 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)
The outstanding 2024 student of each department was chosen on the basis of academic achievement, performance as a student, and potential contribution to society in their chosen career. Each recipient was chosen by the department head and was awarded a plaque.
Hunter Macrae Cooper - Automotive Technology
Susan Dillard - Administrative Office Technology
Catherine Elise Hardy - Veterinary Technology
Ethan Jeremy Henry - Engineering Systems Technology
Matthew Herrick - Pre-Pharmacy
Lauren Hodge - Nursing
Rory Hodge - Accounting
Richard Wayne Howard - Computer and Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Forensics
Abigail Nikole Kerwin - Media Arts Production
Michelle Marana-Urtado - Associate in Science
Levi Sheriff - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology
David K. Wattanakone - Associate of Arts
national society of leadershiP and success sPring 2024
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.
Nathan Drew Antrim - Veterinary Technology
Shuntell Dominique Campbell - Nursing
Crystal Gayle Childress - University Studies
Abbigail Rae Fuller - Criminal Justice Technology- Paralegal Studies
Tristen Olivia Harris - Associate in Arts
Brianna Leigh-Dejamir Harrison - Nursing
Landan L. Holden - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology
Heather King - Computer Technology - Software and Web Development
Clemencia Lizeth Martinez Molina - Associate in Arts
Carleigh Elisabeth Parker - Veterinary Technology
Kerri Ann Ragland - Early Care and Education
Maureen Shanek Rush - Nursing
Julie Amber Thrasher - Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies
The first honor society was organized at Tri-County Technical College in 1981. To be invited to join, a student must be enrolled in an associate degree program, must have accumulated 12 credit hours, and must have achieved and maintained a GPA of at least 3.50.
Shuntell Dominique Campbell - Nursing
John Stanley Jachna - Associate in Science
Freia R. Lademora - Nursing
Tanya Samad Losoya Monreal - Veterinary Technology
Georgina P. McGuffin - Engineering Design Technology
Nancy Wright - Computer Technology - Cybersecurity and Forensics
alPha Zeta Beta MeMBers of Phi theta kaPPa honor fraternity 2024AFCO
Al Norris
tri-county technical college foundation, inc., scholarshiPs
Alice Manufacturing Company
Alvin Fleishman Marketing Education
Anderson Area Homebuilders’ Association
Anderson County Woman’s Club
Anderson Marketing, Inc.
Anderson Rotary Club
Anita L. Nalley
AnMed Health
Arthrex Scholars
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 Manufacturing Management and Leadership
Champion Mechatronics
Charles and Lucile Battle Memorial
Charles T. and Mollie B. King
Christ Community Church/ELM
Christine Worthy
Claude L. Reeves
Claude Moore
Clemson Downs ADN
Clemson Downs CNA
Cpl. Freddie Stowers, Medal of Honor Recipient
D. L. Scurry Foundation
Daris and Broy Moyer Memorial
David A. Armstrong Memorial
David and Claudia Boles Engineering and Industrial Technology
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
Early Childhood Development
Easley Custom Plastics
Edwin C. Anderson
Emory Russell McGinley Memorial
Eric M. Hansen Memorial
Ernest H. and Ruby Sharp Hicks
Faculty SOAR Award
Five Smith Sisters’
Florence Gates Fleishman Memorial
G. B. Nalley Memorial
Gambrill Foundation
Gene Haas Foundation
General Machine of Anderson
George B. “Bud” Nalley, Jr.
George Michael “Mike” Kelly
Glen Raven Mills, Inc.
Greer/McWherter
Greg Shaloski Memorial
Gregg Corley Memorial
Gwendolyn B. Owens
Harold Vandiver Sullivan Memorial
Hayden Abney Fulp Memorial
Hazel and Grace Jensen
Hazel Strickland Booth Memorial
Helen Rosemond-Saunders
Hill M. Seigler Memorial
Home Builders Association of Oconee/Donald J. Andrews Memorial
Honorable Marshall J. Parker
Honoring Their Service, Inc.
Hoover I-BEST
Horton EIT
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
James D. Rutledge Memorial
Jim and Betty Barton
tri-county technical college foundation, inc., scholarshiPs (continued)
Joe F. Mason Memorial
John D. Wakefield Family
John Sam and Zonell McPhail Lay
Julia M. Darby
Kathie O. Jones
Kathryn Taylor White Memorial
Katie M. Marshall
Ken Thomas
Kenyon Family Fund
Keowee Key Community Partnership
Keymark, Inc.
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm Paralegal
Kreager Family
Kym and Kelly Cleveland
Lawrence B. Miller Memorial
Lawrence F. and Sandra Yuda
Lynn Garrison Memorial
Margaret Gallant Sullivan Memorial
Marion and Mary Davis
Marion 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
Ms. Boseman Practical Nursing
Nixon and Augusta M. Cox
Oconee County Medical Society
Oconee Family Community Leaders
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
Randall E. “Randy” Lusk Memorial ROTC
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
Santee Cooper
Sara L. and Nathan R. Fleishman
Sarah McFall Sullivan Memorial
Seneca Rotary Club
Sheriff E. E. “Duck” Cooley Memorial
Smith E. and Frances Hendricks Memorial
South Carolina Association of Veterinarians
South Carolina Broadcasters Association
South Carolina Broadcasters Association/Cleatus O. Brazzell
South Carolina Upstate Equine Council
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.
Dr. D. Galen DeHay, President
Dan T. Cooper, Chief of Staff
Dr. Amanda L. Elmore, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
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
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, Arts and Sciences Division
Bryan C. Manuel, Integrated Workforce Solutions
Paul R. Phelps, Engineering and Industrial Technology Divison
Crystal Pitrois-Takayama, Academic and Career Foundations
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
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
Edward 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
Hamid R. Mohsseni, Chair, Anderson County
James D. “Jim” Wanner, Vice Chair, Pickens County
James P. “Jim” Kaplan, Secretary, Pickens County
Leon “Butch” Harris, Anderson County
John M. Powell, Oconee County
Helen P. Rosemond-Saunders, Oconee County
Thomas F. Strange, Pickens County
J. Allard “Al” Young, Anderson County
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.
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.
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
Dentistry
Drab
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, Mission, values vision
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.
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.
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
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To watch a livestream of the ceremony, visit video.ibm.com/channel/tctc-graduation