Wytheville Community College Commencement Program 2024

The Annual Commencement of Wytheville Community College

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Wytheville Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists);, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, genetics, veteran status, pregnancy or childbirth, or disability when the person is otherwise qualified in its educational programs and activities or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Malinda Eversole, Director of Human Resources, 105 Carroll Hall, 1000 East Main Street, Wytheville VA 24382, 276-223-4869. For further information, see the list of OCR enforcement offices for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

History of Wytheville Community College The doors of Wytheville Community College opened in September 1963 as a two-year branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Classes for the 107 students, who were taught by five faculty members, were held in the Simmerman Building in Wytheville. Construction of the present campus complex began in 1966 on 103 acres that had been purchased the previous year. The first building, Fincastle Hall, was occupied in 1968. WCC became a part of the twenty-three-member Virginia Community College System on July 1, 1967, with a service region of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, and Wythe counties; the city of Galax; and the eastern portion of Smyth County. The college serves more than 2,900 students annually through credit courses. Over 100 full- and part-time faculty teach at the college. With this year’s total included, over 13,000 people have graduated since the first commencement in 1968, and thousands of area citizens have been served through non-credit courses, seminars, and workshops. In 1981, a significant milestone was reached with the establishment of the Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., and in 1998 the WCC Scholarship Foundation was also established. Contributions to these non-profit organizations provide for scholarships and enhance educational programs and facilities at the college. The Tradition of Caps and Gowns American academic costumes originated during the Middle Ages in European universities. Students and teachers were set apart from other citizens by the gowns and hoods which were practical attire in cold, damp buildings. The basic parts of the costume vary by academic level. The ornamental fold of cloth worn around the neck, the hood, is the most distinctive feature of the costume. The colors of its velvet band and lining are representative of the wearer’s field of learning. Color Code for Academic Hoods

Arts, Letters, Humanities Business, Accountancy

White

Music

Pink

Light Brown

Nursing

Apricot

Economics Education Engineering

Copper

Philosophy

Dark Blue

Light Blue

Physical Education

Sage Green

Orange Brown Maroon Crimson

Public Administration Peacock Blue

Fine Arts

Public Health

Salmon Pink

Home Economics

Science

Golden Yellow

Journalism

Social Work

Citron Scarlet

Law

Purple Lemon

Theology

Library Science

Veterinary Science

Gray

HONORS Students whose academic performances warrant special recognition graduate with Honors. The three levels of academic honors are as follows:

CUM LAUDE (3.2 to 3.49 Grade Point Average) MAGNA CUM LAUDE (3.5 to 3.79 Grade Point Average) SUMMA CUM LAUDE (3.8 to 4.0 Grade Point Average)

Students wearing the following honor cord colors will be signified for the appropriate honor: Cum Laude - White Magna Cum Laude - Burgundy Summa Cum Laude - Gold Graduates wearing gold stoles are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national scholastic honor society for students enrolled at two-year colleges. Apricot cords denote Nursing Honors. Graduates who are veterans or active military. * These graduates have completed their college degree and/or certificate concurrently with the high school diploma. All persons listed herein completed their curriculum requirements during fall semester 2023, or are candidates for spring semester 2024 or summer term 2024. The order of degree presentation and the listing in the program may not coincide because students receiving more than one award select the curriculum for which they are recognized. The Ceremonial Mace The ceremonial mace, with its medieval origin, symbolizes the academic authority of the faculty. It is used for ceremonial occasions such as commencement exercises and presidential inaugurations. The Professor Emeritus will lead the faculty procession and carry the ceremonial mace. The mace was designed and machined by Don Alexander, retired Associate Professor of Machine Technology, in the college's Machine Technology Laboratory.

Wytheville Community College Annual Commencement Health Professions and Medical Services Programs May 11, 2024 12:30 p.m.

Processional ...........................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” (Elgar) (Please rise and remain standing through the playing of the National Anthem) Moment of Reflection .....................................................................Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Presentation of Colors ................................................Wythe County Military Science

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem............................................Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College Welcome and Introduction of Platform Dignitaries .............. Mr. Malcolm Brown, IV Chair, Wytheville Community College Board Student Commentary......................................................................Charlene Randolph Student Representative, WCC Class of 2024, Nursing

Recognition of Professor Emeritus, Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus, and Support Staff Emeritus .......................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Conferring of Honorary Degree ................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Presentation of Candidates ............................................................... Dr. Vickie Ratliff Vice President of Instruction Presentation of Diplomas and Recognition of Student Honors ........................................ Dr. Sprinkle and Mrs. Renee Thomas Dean of Student Success and Academic Development

Conferring of Degrees ...............................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Closing Remarks .......................................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Recessional........................................................................................................... Elgar

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene

Kara Elizabeth Armentrout Kiaira Marie Cochran Caitlyn Brooke Deakins Skylar Naomi Dixon

Morgan Renae Harris Natalie Danielle Hoch Logan Paige Johnson Madison Brooke Johnson

Caelee Ann East Taylor Jade Fields Felicia Erin Fowler Jennie M. Gentry

Julia Kroeger

Jada Marie Martin

Alexandra Marie Simpson Taraney Alicia-Rae Singleton

Hannah Chantal Graham

Hannah Rae Wilkerson

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Kaitlin Sue Cady Heather Michele Clendenin Kayla Michelle Cueva Bailey Shae Dalton Michael Austin Dean Samantha Jo Dove Ashton Leigh Jones Sarah Jean Harrison Taylor Nicole Roark Ashley Christine Roark Kinsey Dale Tate Brooklyn Janice Vaughn

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Mackenzie Dawn Bailey

Hadassah Eve Hawks Brandi Jaleana Huff Andrea Nicole Hunter Stephanie Nicole Hurd Breanna Blu Jones Sydney Nicole Landis Kendra H. Leonard Caileigh Alexis Lytton Hayley Renee Martin Brooke Montgomery

Kristen Ann Ball Arreeyar Belton

Ashley Nichole Bobbitt Brannock

Krysta Louise Bowman Kerri Ellen Brookman Trinece Janae Bryson Roamie Brooke Burton Emma Baylie Byrd Danielle Octavia Caul Abigail Morgan Coble Laura Leigh Crotts Ema Elizabeth Deeds Alice Ann Duncan Tanner Gage Dunford Tearsa Nicole Edwards Deanna Michelle Farley Samantha Leigh Farmer Jessica Ashlee Frogel Bolin Hollynn Davis

Samantha Nicole Montgomery Charlene Moore Randolph

Lucas Ray Ratcliffe

Chelsey Brooke Richardson Christopher Doyle Rodgers Gabrielle Faith Simmons

Chasity Stoots

Joshua Click Truitt

Kelsey Reanna Vaughn

Aimee L. Wild Taylor Wittenrich

Adrianna Dillon Hall

Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Tabitha Danielle Ball Trevor Austin McLaughlin Mashayla Nicole Belcher Justin Michael Porter Taylor Ashley Cornett Eryn Madasyn Surber Allyson Abigail Duty Practical Nursing Certificate

Christina M. Bolen Brooke Alisyn Hill Stephanie Anne King Carlie Brooke Musick Chasidy Dawn Porter

Heather Rachel Quesenberry Nancy E. Quesenberry

Whitney Nicole Richardson Jovani Cruz Esquivel Rojas Margarita Liset Salamanca Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician

Katrina Lynn Alexander Harley Cierra Cherokee Beggs Alexis Caroline Burkett Sarah Beth Camper

Laurie Marecki Dinah Sue Minnick Franklin Grant Sayers Bonnie Christine Sexton Haley Stillwell Sierra Marie Varney

Carina Gabrielle Carrick Allison Renee Clevinger Romiesha Faith Kamara

Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy

Amber Ruth Layne Adkins Elise Gabrielle Burnette

Ezrah Day Pennington Shakira Riley Lynn Rector

Havanna Yost Carter

Katlyn Mikayla Sapp Ashley Nicole Shupe

Christina France Dimattia Rhiannon Nikole Haga

Amy Lea Sink

Reid Delaney Halsey Alyssa Marie Kutz

Montana Syndell Smith

Mary Jane Walls

Career Studies Certificate in Dental Assisting

Alba Nayeli Coello Aguilar Genevieve Claudette Bodnar Madison Brooke Cain Crystal Carrillo Amber Mechelle Cleary Madalyne Renee Combs Christa Shandi Sheree Dalia Sarah J. Davis

Brandi Nicole Hunley Lanee Karoline Kyle Isabella Tiffany Shae Lambert Samantha Lopez Gabrielle Elizabeth Morgan Hannah Michelle Moxley Sara Danielle Peeples Hannah Belle Scoggin Miah Smith Lita Danyelle Swinney Keily Wren Watson Jasmyn Renee Whittington

Miranda Beth Edwards Tiarra Brooke Elkins Rebekah Lynn Galliher Alandra Kirstin Greene Rachel Hall Chelsey Lynn Heath Hayden Grace Hull

Erica Brooke Williams Kaelyn Nicole Workman

Wytheville Community College Annual Commencement Occupational & Technical Programs May 11, 2024 3:30 p.m.

Processional ....................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” (Elgar) (Please rise and remain standing through the playing of the National Anthem)

Moment of Reflection ............................................................... Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Presentation of Colors............. Carroll County High School JROTC Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem .................................... Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Welcome and Introduction of Platform Dignitaries ........ Mr. Malcolm Brown, IV Chair, Wytheville Community College Board

Student Commentary ..............................................................Ashley Rae Manuel Student Representative, WCC Class of 2024, Criminal Justice Recognition of Professor Emeritus, Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus, and Support Staff Emeritus……………………………….Dr. Sprinkle

Presentation of Candidates......................................................... Dr. Vickie Ratliff Vice President of Instruction

Presentation of Diplomas and Recognition of Student Honors.................................. Dr. Sprinkle and Mrs. Renee Thomas Dean of Student Success and Academic Development Conferring of Degrees.........................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Closing Remarks ……………………………………………………Dr. Sprinkle Recessional ....................................................................................................Elgar

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology

Stephanie Kay Ayers Jennifer Kate Knowlton

Hyleigh Rayne Sawyers

Kayla Marie Scott

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Health Information Management

Kimberly D. Aikens

Jennifer E. Kinzie

Kristine Hagen

Ashton Marie Smith

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Legal Assistant

Aaliyah Raine Graybeal

Certificate in Clerical Studies

Stephanie Kay Ayers Jennifer Kate Knowlton

Jasmine Nicole Mitchell

Kayla Marie Scott

Certificate in Medical Records Clerk

Carly Ann Stine

Certificate in Medical Office Clerk

Amanda Crissman

Career Studies Certificate in Clerical Assistant

Stephanie Kay Ayers Jennifer Kate Knowlton

Hyleigh Rayne Sawyers

Kayla Marie Scott

Career Studies Certificate in File Clerk

Kimberly D. Aikens

Hyleigh Rayne Sawyers Kayla Marie Scott Ashton Marie Smith

Kristine Hagen

Jennifer Kate Knowlton

Career Studies Certificate in Electronic Medical Records Specialist Samantha Brunk Mary-Ashlin Nicole Hash

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding

Kimberly D. Aikens Olyvia Ann Bedwell Jacie Taylor Bennett Katherine M. Bibeau Michael Scott Branch

Lyndsey Elizabeth McMillan Amanda Michelle McVey Rhonda Michele Nichols

Jessica Reedy

Shanna Marissa Robinson

Jon R. Burnett Amy Turner East Lakin Paige Hall

Kelly R. Scott

Erin Casey Shaw Ashton Marie Smith Aasja De’shae Snell Jadyn Amanda Walls Tammy Lynn Warf

Mary-Ashlin Nicole Hash

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Transcriptionist Amanda Crissman Candice Miller

Career Studies Certificate in Legal Assistant

Kristie Paige Davis

Aaliyah Raine Graybeal Vanessa Marie Howell

Randi Elizabeth Dillow

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice Mattison Davis Lowe Ashley Rae Manuel James Wyatt Meek Cheyanne Rayne Miller Destiny Amiah Price

Lucas David Arnold Alisha Rose Cooper Jason Leo Crowder Kaycee Logan Durrell Dyanna Paige Frango Cassidy Reann Gates Brandi Nicole Hunley

Branson Walker Snider

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections Science Dyanna Paige Frango Cassidy Reann Gates Lucas David Arnold Kaycee Logan Durrell

Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice I

Dyanna Paige Frango Jennifer Giselle Garcia Rodriguez

Westley Phillip Aker Lucas David Arnold Makaila Faith Arnold Alisha Rose Cooper Jason Leo Crowder Cody Lee Davis Kaycee Logan Durrell

Cassidy Reann Gates Luke Thomas Harmon Tiha Helms Brandi Nicole Hunley Lori Justus

Mattison Davis Lowe James Wyatt Meek Thomas Parker Meredith Cheyanne Rayne Miller Destiny Amiah Price

Jonah Scott Sharp Landon Smith

Branson Walker Snider Augustina Inez Suthers Destini Cheyenne Taylor Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice II

Westley Phillip Aker Lucas David Arnold Makaila Faith Arnold

Tiha Helms

Brandi Nicole Hunley

Lori Justus

Cody Lee Davis

James Wyatt Meek Jonah Scott Sharp

Justin William Felts Dyanna Paige Frango

Landon Smith

Jennifer Giselle Garcia Rodriguez

Branson Walker Snider Destini Cheyenne Taylor

Cassidy Reann Gates Luke Thomas Harmon

Kody Thomas John Elliot Oglesby Brandi Nicol Vernamonti Career Studies Certificate in Corrections Science I

Lucas David Arnold Kaycee Logan Durrell Dyanna Paige Frango

Lori Justus

Luke Thomas Harmon Thomas Parker Meredith

Jennifer Giselle Garcia Rodriguez

Jonah Scott Sharp

Cassidy Reann Gates

Destini Cheyenne Taylor

Tiha Helms

Career Studies Certificate in Corrections Science II

Lucas David Arnold Justin William Felts Dyanna Paige Frango

Tiha Helms Lori Justus

Jonah Scott Sharp

Jennifer Giselle Garcia Rodriguez

Landon Smith

Cassidy Reann Gates Luke Thomas Harmon

Destini Cheyenne Taylor Brandi Nicol Vernamonti

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology

Logan Blake Crockett Ethan Alexander DeBord Korey Ryan Farmer Khristian Wade Goff Collin Edgar Patrick Grady Kaden Isom Branden Terry Marshall

Jared Nicolas Onate Raven Danielle Poskas

David Settles Janice Stocker

Leigh Ann Viars Landon D. Viars Brandon Justice Viars

Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity and Network Foundations

Logan Blake Crockett Korey Ryan Farmer Khristian Wade Goff

Jared Nicolas Onate Mason Todd Phipps Raven Danielle Poskas

Collin Edgar Patrick Grady Christopher Allen Honaker

David Settles

Brandon Justin Viars

Kaden Isom

Landon D. Viars

Career Studies Certificate in Web Design and Office Applications Logan Blake Crockett Branden Terry Marshall Korey Ryan Farmer Jared Nicolas Onate Khristian Wade Goff David Settles Collin Edgar Patrick Grady Brandon Justin Viars Kaden Isom Raven Danielle Poskas Landon D. Viars Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology Zachary Allen Brewster Kenneth A. Kuske Samuel Walker Clark Connor Ethan Privett Carson Lane Compton Damien Walker Sage Brandon Michael Gallimore Nathan Garrett Turner Devin Bradshaw Huffman Jesse Brandan Vineyard Ethan Victor Keller

Certificate in Machine Tool Operations

Zachary Allen Brewster Samuel Walker Clark Carson Lane Compton Brandon Michael Gallimore Devin Bradshaw Huffman

Kenneth A. Kuske Connor Ethan Privett Damien Walker Sage Nathan Garrett Turner Jesse Brandan Vineyard

Ethan Victor Keller

Career Studies Certificate in Machine Technology I

Zachary Allen Brewster Samuel Walker Clark Carson Lane Compton Brandon Michael Gallimore Devin Bradshaw Huffman

Kenneth A Kuske Connor Ethan Privett Damien Walker Sage Nathan Garrett Turner Jesse Brandan Vineyard

Ethan Victor Keller

Career Studies Certificate in Machine Technology II

Phillip Isaac Anders Zachary Allen Brewster Samuel Walker Clark Carson Lane Compton Brandon Michael Gallimore Devin Bradshaw Huffman

Ethan Victor Keller Kenneth A. Kuske Connor Ethan Privett Damien Walker Sage Nathan Garrett Turner Jesse Brandan Vineyard

Career Studies Certificate in Manufacturing Operations Apprentice I Robert Lamont Beasley Mark Shannon Harris Robert Kerri Brown Jerry Christopher Hoback Charles Daniel Broyles Chad Allen Holston Philip Riley Carter Markida Desmon Poindexter Brian K. Coleman Patrick A. Smith Shirley J. Hamilton Michael Taylor

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies

Caleb Nathaniel Alderson

Jeremy Ryan Monday Joshua Tanner Myers Ryan Zane Hunt Newby

Vincent Aymer

Fernando Robles Betancourt

Brett A. Bobbitt Joseph S. Mina

Diploma in Construction Technology with a Track in Electrical Caleb Nathaniel Alderson Jeremy Ryan Monday Vincent Aymer Joshua Tanner Myers Brett A Bobbitt Ryan Zane Hunt Newby Joseph S. Mina

Career Studies Certificate in Building Trades

*Trenten Dale Akers *Hayden Gerald Brooks *Benjamin Logan Coleman *Ryan Creed Gallimore *Elijah Cole Jones *Mason Holder Ladd *Martin Ty Dalton

*Hunter Lewis Millaway *Austin Perry Nester *Anthony Alexander Ogle *Caden Luke Sayers *Isaac Cole Shumate *Calvin Samuel Smith

*Isaiah Smith

*Dalton Leonard *Emanuel Lozano

*William Bryant Tompkins

*Clayton Turman

Career Studies Certificate in Carpentry I

Jayden Ross Pugh

Career Studies Certificate in Carpentry II

Zane Allen Cox

Career Studies Certificate in Electrical I

Kaiden Michael Atkinson Samuel Henry Campo Kristofer David Charles Andrew Hall Joshua Lee Hardison Canaan Grant Jones Logan Michael Miller Duncan Morehead Ryan Zane Hunt Newby

Elijah William Osborne David Isaiah Ousley Charles Ethan Parnell Andrew James Russell Cody David Shelton Mathew Creed Thomas Bryce Logan Tibbs Daylan James Whitlock

Career Studies Certificate Electrical II

Brett A. Bobbitt

Ryan Zane Hunt Newby Charles Ethan Parnell Andrew James Russell Daylan James Whitlock

Canaan Grant Jones Jeremy Ryan Monday Joshua Tanner Myers

Career Studies Certificate in HVAC I: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Fernando Robles Betancourt

Donald Murray Daniel Elijah Masten Hale Jacob Tyler Lineberry

Hurshel Colt Coleson Brandon Lee Combs

Career Studies Certificate in HVAC II: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Fernando Robles Betancourt Hurshel Colt Coleson

Career Studies Certificate in Welding I

Brian Galvan Banda Lillie Rose Barrett Colton Ray Holder

Ashton William Mayes *Alberto Rojas Vera

Gerald Evan Shank

Brady Christian Lambert

Career Studies Certificate in Welding II

Lillie Rose Barrett Colton Ray Holder

Gerald Evan Shank Deacon Lucas Simone

Brady Christian Lambert Ashton William Mayes

Riley Jo Vaught

Wytheville Community College Annual Commencement Transfer & Educational Partnerships Programs May 11, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Processional ....................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” (Elgar) (Please rise and remain standing through the playing of the National Anthem)

Moment of Reflection ............................................................... Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Presentation of Colors..Grayson County High School Navy JROTC Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem .................................... Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Welcome and Introduction of Platform Dignitaries…….Mr. Malcolm Brown, IV Chair, Wytheville Community College Board

Student Commentary .........................................................................Kelsie Burch Student Representative, WCC Class of 2024, Human Services

Recognition of Professor Emeritus, Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus, and Support Staff Emeritus.................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Presentation of Candidates......................................................... Dr. Vickie Ratliff Vice President of Instruction

Presentation of Diplomas and Recognition of Student Honors.................................. Dr. Sprinkle and Mrs. Renee Thomas Dean of Student Success and Academic Development

Conferring of Degrees.........................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Closing Remarks .................................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Recessional ....................................................................................................Elgar

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Business Administration Karen J. Avelar Evan Paul King Madison Hope Bobbitt Amanda Melinda Moose Felicity Braxton Michael W. Rodgers Colton Doane Timothy Seth Thornton Nick Steven Dowdy Andrew Mason Williams

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and Leadership

Eric Anthony Anders Hannah Nicole Bridges Trista Lea Dillow Erin Elizabeth Hash

Holly Christine Montgomery Emma Renee Townley Brandi Nicole Williams

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Education

*Joseph Michael Bedsaul Abbie Grace Black Kaylee Maria Blanton Valerie Lynne Branscome

Hailey Elizabeth Hill *Cali Reagan Lineberry

Mahala Rose Love

Karlie Elaine Montgomery Karla Yessenia Munguia

Kayla Renee Bryant

Carly Elizabeth Chewning Mallie Katherine Edwards

James Eli Parks Liliana Urbina

Jasmine Rae Faulkner

Azalia Jacqueline Utt

MacKenzie Rochelle Hataway

Camille Alexandria Wolfe

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies

Cadence Noel Fell Mary Michaelyn Fanning Maggie Grace Fulk Javier Ibarra Gallardo *Emma Grace Garza Hannah Abagail Gates Grace Adaline Graham *Trinity Rebekkah Groseclose

Hailey Elizabeth Alderman *Morgan Rhiannon Atkins *Emilee Anastasia Baker *Elizabeth Grace Barr

Johnee Alexandra Bentley Simon Edward Blankenship Olivia Paige Carpenter *Owen Charles Oliver Chatterton Jonathon Ty Coalson *Raegan Elizabeth Cox *Kaycee Nicole Crigger *Hunter Robert Graham Crigger Brooke Nichole Crouse *Nahirana Yelitza Cruz Zaldana Natalie Faith Dean Randi Elizabeth Dillow

Carynn Elise Harding *Norah Ava Haynes

*Aurora Sheridan Haywood Nova Leigh Ann Heldreth

*Aidan Lloyd Hill Saria Grace Horton Caleb Michael Hudson MaKinzie Jo Hutton

*Jasmine Marie Jmaiai Sarah Michelle Lindamood Hayley Aubrey Long Arlie-Grace Lilly Keren Lundy Andrew Noah Lundy Dana Marie Martin Camrey Bryce McMillian *Julie Lynn Miller *Jenna Grace Musser Caroline Elizabeth Paschal Stephanie Ramirez Perez *Payton Nicole Rigney Jonathan Salinas Gallegos

Kristina Li Siegel *Kylie Marie Simms *Madison Lynette Smith Stevie J. Studebaker-Freeman *Mallie Grace Thomas Kaitlyn Marie Trivette Gracie Katherine Umbarger Kaeleigh Grace Waddell *Jeffrey Luke Watson Jamie Yediah West Jessica Wright *Carly Noelle Wright

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Communications and Media Studies Madyson Grace Arnold Alston Franklin Jones

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Health Sciences

Trey Benjamin Atkinson Kelsie Madison Burress Jenna Marie Consley

Meagan Elizabeth King

Alyssa Marie Kutz

Isabella Tiffany Shae Lambert

Annie Michelle Hall

Victoria Mae Raley

Emma Paige Hill Ana Maria Hurtado Fuertes

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Developmental Disabilities Janisa Beth Viars Camry Michelle Wertz

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Human Services

Laikyn Abbigail Ayers Lilly Jade Brewster Jennifer Escobar Esquivel Katherine Elizabeth Falvey

Shakira Riley Lynn Rector

Emily Solis Ruiz

Emily Jade Nicole Snyder Ashley Leigh Spangler

Kayla R. Harrington

Jayda Lashay Utt

Justin Johnson

Taelor McKenzie Williams

Seairra Dawn Kirby Jessika Elise Lawson Ashleigh Nicole Merritt

Sarah J. Yelton

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies with a Specialization in Substance Abuse

Jayde Ashtyn Finley Jessika Elise Lawson

Amber Nicole Palmer

Jenny Shaffner

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science

Heidi Adaire Bone

*Haley Michelle Newberry *Ashlyn Faith Newman *Joseph Graham Puckett *Ashlyn Leanne Quesinberry Sintia Mendoza Ramirez *Zora Grace Richardson *Macy Elizabeth Robinson *Laura Claire Schellinger Matthew David Sheaves Hannah Grace Stoots Michelle Loni Thomas *Branson Tyler Turner *Owen Thomas Ward *Liliana Elaine Whitesell Samantha Lee Williams *Joell Underwood

*Benjamin Hayden Burnette *Alexis Nicole Cassell Ryley Skye Cocke Lydia Rose Collins *Hallie Alyssa Davis Juliana Nicole Doby *Caden Reed Farthing *Makenna Praise Gilman *Chloe Shea Golliher *Audrey Grace Hurst Kylee Amanda Jarvis Arista Leigh Leonard *Emma Ebel

*Ivy Lin

*Katherine Bailey Lindamood

*Eden Miller

*Keri Ann Wynegar

*Colton Wayne Mooney *Laura Katelyn Murrell

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Math

Joshua Owen Henley

Devlin Martin

Steven Chadwick Alex Hutton

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science

Jonathan Salinas Gallegos

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Engineering

Elijah Thomas Barr Angelina Rose Boyd Staten Rex Halsey

Joshua Owen Henley

Benjamin Ratliff

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation

Ethan Brown Hounshell

Uniform Certificate of General Studies

*Callie Elizabeth Anderson *Morgan Rhiannon Atkins *Emilee Anastasia Baker *Elizabeth Grace Barr *Joseph Michael Bedsaul Johnee Alexandra Bentley Valerie Lynne Branscome *Benjamin Hayden Burnette

*Katherine Bailey Lindamood Sarah Michelle Lindamood

*Cali Reagan Lineberry *David Samuel Long Hayley Aubrey Long

Andrew Noah Lundy

*Mohamed Latif Mansour Camrey Bryce McMillian

Olivia Paige Carpenter *Alexis Nicole Cassell

*Eden Miller

*Julie Lynn Miller

*Owen Charles Oliver Chatterton

Karlie Elaine Montgomery *Colton Wayne Mooney *Evelyn Rose Moxley *Laura Katelyn Murrell *Jenna Grace Musser *Haley Michelle Newberry *Ashlyn Faith Newman Stephanie Ramirez Perez *Joseph Graham Puckett *Ashlyn Leanne Quesinberry Sintia Mendoza Ramirez *Zora Grace Richardson *Macy Elizabeth Robinson *Laura Claire Schellinger Matthew David Sheaves Kristina Li Siegel *Kylie Marie Simms *Madison Lynette Smith *Mallie Grace Thomas Michelle Loni Thomas Kaitlyn Marie Trivette *Branson Tyler Turner Gracie Katherine Umbarger *Joell Underwood *Owen Thomas Ward *Jeffrey Luke Watson *Liliana Elaine Whitesell *Kelly Taylor Williams Camille Alexandria Wolfe *Carly Noelle Wright Jessica Wright *Keri Ann Wynegar *Dalton Norman James Eli Parks

Jonathon Ty Coalson Ryley Skye Cocke Lydia Rose Collins *Raegan Elizabeth Cox

*Hunter Robert Graham Crigger

*Kaycee Nicole Crigger Brooke Nichole Crouse

*Nahirana Yelitza Cruz Zaldana

*Hallie Alyssa Davis Randi Elizabeth Dillow

*Emma Ebel

Mary Michaelyn Fanning *Caden Reed Farthing Jasmine Rae Faulkner

Cadence Noel Fell

Stevie J. Studebaker-Freeman

Javier Ibarra Gallardo *Emma Grace Garza Hannah Abagail Gates *Makenna Praise Gilman *Chloe Shea Golliher Grace Adaline Graham

*Trinity Rebekkah Groseclose

*Norah Ava Haynes

*Aurora Sheridan Haywood

*Aidan Lloyd Hill *Audrey Grace Hurst *Jasmine Marie Jmaiai

Evan Paul King

*Ivy Lin

Career Studies Certificate in Human Services with a Specialization in Integrated Discipline

Bryan A. Taylor

Career Studies Certificate in Human Services with a Specialization in Substance Abuse

Kelsie Burch

Jeremy W. Evans

Samantha Marie Richards

Kevin Snow

Governance of the College

President of the College Dr. Dean E. Sprinkle

Wytheville Community College Board Mr. Malcolm M. Brown, IV, County of Smyth, Chair Mrs. Leslie Farthing, County of Wythe, Vice Chair

Mr. Dale M. Clark...................................................................... County of Wythe Mr. Anthony R. Cline ................................................................ County of Wythe Mr. Davis Goforth...................................................................... County of Wythe Mr. Jeff Holderfield ...................................................................County of Carroll Dr. Gary M. Houseman.............................................................. County of Wythe Mr. Franklin Jett ........................................................................County of Carroll Mrs. Pasty O. McKnight ..........................................................County of Grayson Ms. Carla Pauley..........................................................................County of Bland Mrs. Shirley L. Pratt ...................................................................County of Smyth Mr. Joe Reeves.........................................................................County of Grayson Mr. Jack Roberts .............................................................................. City of Galax

Virginia Community College System Dr. David Doré, Chancellor

State Board for Community Colleges Ms. Peggy Layne, Chair Ms. Terri Thompson, Vice Chair

Dr. Brenda Calderon

Mr. Maurice Jones Ms. Ashby Kilgore Mr. Bruce Meyer Ms. Alethea Robinson Mr. Michael Eric Wooten

Mr. Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr.

Dr. Sasha Gong

Mr. Jeffrey V. Haley Mr. Mark J. Hourigan Mr. Darius A. Johnson Mr. Wiley Johnson

Mr. Michel Zajur

The Honorable Anne B. “Annie B.” Crockett-Stark Honorary Associate’s Degree in Humane Letters

At this year’s commencement, the college is pleased to present an Honorary Associate Degree in Humane Letters to The Honorable Anne B. Crockett-Stark.

The Honorable Anne B. Crockett-Stark is an alumna of Wytheville Community College who has achieved significant success in her personal and public life. After completing numerous courses at WCC, she transferred to Radford University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in English in 1969. She later earned a Master’s degree in Community College Guidance in 1979 from Radford University. The Honorable Anne B. Crockett-Stark has contributed significantly to WCC in numerous ways. She was an adjunct English instructor from 1974 to 1980. She was later employed as a grant-funded counselor until she transitioned to a full time role developing a counseling program for Wythe County Public Schools, where she worked for 32 years. She has served as a member of church, community, and civic organizations and raised funds for many charitable causes. One particular example is that she was one of the founding members of the Wythe Arts Council and Chautauqua Festival. In 1978 she began to act on her interest in politics by becoming the first woman elected to the Wytheville Town Council, where she served until 1982. She also served on the Wythe County Board of Supervisors from 1999 through 2005, and was its chair in 2003. The Honorable Anne B. Crockett-Stark was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates as a representative for the 6th District in Southwest Virginia from 2006 to 2014. In this capacity, she was a strong advocate for state support for Virginia’s Community Colleges in general and for WCC in particular. She always welcomed WCC students when they visited the General Assembly and did an extraordinary job of explaining legislative processes to them. The Honorable Anne B. Crockett-Stark regularly attends WCC activities and events and has demonstrated support for the college financially through the WCC Educational Foundation. As a member of the Links Club, she helped lead efforts for that organization to establish a scholarship endowment through the Foundation to benefit WCC students. An advocate of higher education, Crockett-Stark continues to encourage students to attend WCC and pursue their educational goals.

Mr. Arthur Davis Professor Emeritus

Mr. Arthur “Art” Davis has been selected as Professor Emeritus of Wytheville Community College for 2024. This honor may be bestowed on retired WCC faculty members who held faculty rank, had a minimum of ten years of service, and made meritorious and significant contributions to the college. Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Adams State College of Colorado in 1974. He later earned a Master’s Degree in 1975, also from Adams State College of Colorado. Additionally, Mr. Davis served as a member of the United States Army for over thirty-eight years and earned several medals during his service. He retired from service in 2008 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Davis was a member of the WCC family for more than three decades. His career as a WCC faculty member spanned from September of 1981 until his retirement in June of 2002. He was the recipient of the Improvement of Instruction Award in 2002. During Mr. Davis’ tenure at WCC, he demonstrated a passion for the Business Management program. He served as the faculty advisor for the program, frequently traveling to area schools to promote it. Mr. Davis was also the sponsor for the Phi Beta Lambda chapter at WCC, and it grew to be biggest chapter in the state of Virginia. Perhaps most notably, he enlisted his students in area fundraising projects as a component of his marketing classes to teach them key business principles while also aiding the local community. Many examples of their notable fundraising exist, but perhaps most impressive is Mr. Davis’ investment in the planning of the athletic fields on campus. While he was serving in active military duty, Mr. Davis was instrumental in commissioning the design and construction of the Al Jennings Athletic Fields by the United States Army’s 760th Engineering Company. After his students raised funds for a new redwood sign, Mr. Davis hauled stone to campus and he and his brother donated their time to build the base for the sign as it stands today. His Business Seminar class also conducted studies demonstrating the need for a childcare center in the area, which aided Dr. Snyder in getting a childcare center added to the Wytheville Wellness Center. The college is pleased to honor Mr. Art Davis for his years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, and staff of WCC. Mr. Davis also helped establish the “Jennings Family Scholarship Fund” that honors Al Jennings and his family for their contributions to WCC and the community.

Mrs. Anna Ray Roberts Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus

Anna Ray Roberts has been selected as the Administrative/Professional Faculty Emeritus of Wytheville Community College for 2024. This honor may be bestowed on retired WCC administrative/professional faculty members who had a minimum of ten years of service, and made meritorious and significant contributions to the college. Mrs. Roberts earned a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Michigan in 1964, and a Master’s Degree, also from The University of Michigan in 1965. Mrs. Roberts served the college faithfully from January 1, 1967, beginning as the Library Director until her retirement on August 1, 2008, as Library Coordinator. Her dedication to student learning in a library setting led the college to honor her with the Improvement of Instruction Award in 1985. During the 41 years Mrs. Roberts served WCC, she supervised the move of the Library three times and managed it in four locations, the Simmerman Building, Fincastle Hall, Bland Hall, and Smyth Hall. She demonstrated excellent management of the college’s library by participating in marketing and fundraising efforts throughout her time at the college. Her expertise led to the successful funding of the Kegley Library, and she provided leadership in numerous special events, including the dedication of Smyth Hall and the Kegley Library. She was instrumental in implementing a Virtual Library of Virginia System for WCC. Mrs. Roberts also served as the college’s liaison with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and guided the college community through the reaccreditation process and helped the college secure its successful reaccreditation during one of its accreditation cycles.

The college is pleased to honor Anna Ray Roberts for her years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, and staff of WCC.

Mrs. Linda Nye Support Staff Emeritus

Mrs. Linda Nye has been selected Support Staff Emeritus of Wytheville Community College for 2024. This recognition honors retired support staff personnel who served WCC for a minimum of ten years and whose performance and contributions were meritorious. A graduate of Wytheville Community College, Mrs. Nye earned an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science in 1971. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Radford University in 1990. Mrs. Nye was a dedicated WCC employee and a devoted member of the WCC support staff from September 16, 1972 until her retirement July 1, 2015. She was honored by the Virginia Community Colleges Association in 1987 in their Showcase of Support Staff. In 2004, Mrs. Nye received the WCC Support Staff of the Year award in recognition of her exemplary work and contributions to WCC. Mrs. Nye served the college exceptionally well in the support staff role of Human Resource Manager I for the Human Resources Office and worked to promote a positive, collaborative work environment. She diligently supported college initiatives and provided outstanding customer service to the college administration, faculty, staff, and students with a willing and helpful attitude. Her longevity and commitment to WCC were admired, as was her helpful demeanor toward students and co-workers. In addition, Mrs. Nye contributed to the college by serving on key standing committees, including the Affirmative Action Committee, Policies and Procedures Committee, and Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention Committee.

The college is pleased to honor Mrs. Nye for her years of dedicated and exemplary service to the students, faculty, and staff of WCC.

The Wytheville Community College Distinguished Service and Distinguished Teaching Awards Program was established by Nathaniel W. Pendleton, Jr. in memory of his father, Nathaniel Willis Pendleton, Sr., to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching and in service at WCC. Rollie C. Nye, Jr. and Linda Nye Distinguished Service Award Rollie C. Nye, Jr. and Linda Nye have been selected for the Wytheville Community College Distinguished Service Award for their exceptional service to the College. Mr. Nye served the college as Assistant Instructor and Professor of Business Management for 34 years. From 1972 until 2015, Mrs. Nye served the college in various roles, including Secretary of the Engineering Department, Personnel Assistant, and Human Resources/Payroll Manager. In addition to their extraordinary service in their roles at the college, Mr. and Mrs. Nye have supported WCC by establishing the “Rollie C. Nye, Sr. and Pauline C. Nye Academic Excellence Award Endowment.” This award recognizes students who have excelled in business programs. Mr. Nye also established the “WCC Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year Award” that recognizes the exemplary work of an adjunct faculty member each year. Mr. and Mrs. Nye also recently helped establish the “Jennings Family Scholarship Fund” that honors Al Jennings, and his family for their contributions to WCC and the community. Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Nye support the WCC Drama and Theatre Department. Mary Ann Arnold Hedrick Distinguished Teaching Award Mary Ann Arnold Hedrick, Assistant Professor of Biology, has been selected for the Wytheville Community College Distinguished Teaching Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching that includes such qualities as the ability to inspire students to perform beyond normal expectations; responsiveness to needs within and outside the class; contributions to improve the intellectual climate of WCC; and the individual’s depth and breadth of expertise, sensitivity, enthusiasm, and dedication. In addition to teaching various biology courses, Ms. Hedrick was also instrumental in the establishment of WCC’s Pharmacy Technician Program. The program was recently accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Ms. Hedrick was nominated for this year’s award by a current student who wrote, “I would not be able to be as successful as I am without Ms. Hedrick’s incredible leadership and teaching abilities. She is extremely helpful and patient. I know that I am not alone in recommending her for this award.”