Northeast State recognized the year’s distinguished students, staff, and faculty members at the annual Honors Convocation held Thursday night Ballad Health Performing Arts Center (BHPAC) on the Blountville campus.
The Northeast State Program Area Awards recognized outstanding students in the College’s academic departments for 2023-24. Program award winners are listed below in their respective academic divisions. View a gallery of photos from the evening at this gallery link: https://www.northeaststatephotos.com/Northeast-State-Honors-Convocation.
Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
Communication Studies – Rebekah Saulsbury; Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) – Michelle Malone; Criminal Justice (A.S.) – Carlyn Biggs; Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) – Chasity McCain; Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3 – Vera Powell; Exercise Science – Blane Arnold; Mass Communications – John Ryan; Media and Communications – Meredith Eades; Political Science – Abigail Fanning; Psychology – Shanna Holt; Social Work – Joshua Gauthier; Sociology – Shariah Alvarenga; Sport and Leisure Management – Patrick Phillips; Teacher Education (K-5) – Rebecca Maxwell; Teacher Education (Secondary) – Adrianna Wiseman; Teacher Education (Special Education) – Kayla Fuller.
Health Professions Division
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Jackson Barrett; Cardiovascular Technology / Invasive – Kaitlynn Bowser; Cardiovascular Technology / Non-Invasive – Brandi Parvin; Dental Assistant – Heather Arnold; Emergency Medical Technician – Ethan Thacker; Medical Laboratory Technology – Amanda Hart; Nursing / Traditional RN – Makayla Maslin; Paramedic – Michael Willis; Surgical Technology – Joanna Hester.
Humanities Division
Art – Kymber Hooven; Digital Media – Kyndal Thomas; English – Shariah Alvarenga; Foreign Language – Bliss Key; History – Jessica Denzler; Humanities – Leon Phillips; Philosophy – Patricia Stover; Theatre – Christian Bell; Visual Art and Design Studio (A.A.) – Kaitlyn Vaughn; Visual Art and Design-Studio (A.S.) – Rachel Lucas.
Mathematics Division
Accounting (A.S.) – Ashley Britt; Business Administration – Leon Phillips; Mathematics – Cooper Greene; Pre-Engineering – Dow Cox.
Science Division
Agriculture – Laney Watson; Agriculture / Animal Science – Lillian Stallard; Agriculture / Business – Sydney Roney; Agriculture / Plant and Soil – Thomas McNeely; Biology – Isabella Kirpan; Chemistry – Erynn Jackson; Environmental Health (A.S.) – Solana Hosburgh; Imaging Sciences – Hayley Grubb; Physics – Cooper Green; Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science – Austin Hardin; Pre-Dental Hygiene (East Tennessee State University) – Jenny Herrera; Pre-Health Professions – Tiara Sokol; Pre-Lab Medical Science (Lincoln Memorial University) – Jeffrey Venable; Pre-Nursing (ETSU) – Julie Robertson; Pre-Nursing (King University) – Jaden Shaw; Pre-Occupational Therapy (Milligan University) – Joshua Reynolds; Pre-Pharmacy – Connor Clark; Pre-Physical Therapy – Lane Edmonds; Pre-Radiography – Jade Crusenberry; Pre-Rehabilitative Science – Jose Ramirez Saldana; Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries (LMU) – Lydia Ferrell.
Technologies
Auto Body Collision Repair – Clarence Allen; Industrial Technology / Automotive Service – Ioane Moana; Industrial Technology / Motorsports – Ethan Short; Combination Welding (T.C.P.) – Andrew Tilton; Computer Aided Drafting (T.C.P.) – Samuel Gibbs; Construction Electricity (T.C.P.) – Michael Bordin; Electrical Technology / Electrical – Jackson Jenkins; Electrical Technology / Electromechanical – Lucas Fleming; Industrial Technology / Engineering Design Technology – Jacqueline Bevins; Industrial Technology / Machine Tool – Jonathan Glover; Industrial Technology / Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Jordan Whitehead; Industrial Design / Welding and Metal Fabrication – Owen Countiss; Administrative Professional Technology – Business Office – Shallico Holt; Administrative Professional Technology – Legal Office – Michelle Seymour; Administrative Professional Technology – Medical Office – Lea Shaffer; Business-Accounting (A.A.S.) – Naomi Langford; Business-Management – John Roller; Small Business Management – Maisie Bare; Computer Information Technology – Kayla Keene; Computer & Information Science/Cyber Defense – Joseph Frazier; Computer Information Technology / Networking – Dwayne Arnold; Computer Information Technology / Programming – Austin Castle; Computer Information Technology / Systems Administration and Management – Todd Lane; Entertainment Technology – Christopher Miller; Information Technology – Brody Summey.
Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord presented the college’s Outstanding Student Award to Rebekah Saulsbury. She will graduate this semester as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway student in Communication Studies, English, Foreign Language, and History. Saulsbury is a member of the Northeast State Debate Team and an Honors Program graduate. She is a member of the President’s All-Academic Team posting a 4.0 grade point average for all coursework at Northeast State.
Adult Learner of the Year Roan Hicks with his sons.
Roan Hicks won the Adult Learner of the Year Award. This award honors an adult student demonstrating drive and determination to excel in college.
Northeast State recognized students Jessica Green and Xander Pike who were named as Phi Theta Kappa All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team Scholars. Phi Theta Kappa is a national academic honors society for community colleges. The All-Tennessee Academic Team is chosen from community college students across the state.
The College also honored the President’s All-Academic Team of 2023-24 at a ceremony held shortly before the Convocation. The All-Academic Team recognized the 58 students graduating this spring with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The year’s All-Academic Team members are:
Brady Adamson
Shariah Alvarenga
Charles Anderson
Dwayne Arnold
Lydia Barrett
Carlyn Biggs
Shiloh Bronson
Daniel Brown
Laura Brown
Savannah Bynum
Jenna Canova
Lori Carver
Ashley Christian
Emma Corey
Dow Cox
Joseph Dotson
Meredith Eades
Haley Gaby
Joshua Gauthier
Jonathan Glover
Jessica Green
Abigail Greene
Cristy Hatfield
Jonah Hilmon
Allison Howe
Ashley Johns
Jayden Johnson
Race Jones
Ryan Jordan
Eliana Jurek
Jackson Lester
Rachel Lucas
Rebecca Maxwell
Morgan McHone
Ioane Moana
Wyatt Morrow
Crystal Pemberton
Leon Phillips
Vera Powell
Caleb Rice
John Roller
Brady Sanders
Rebekah Saulsbury
Derek Schulz
Carter Shaw
Gracie Sproles
Derek Tapp
Kyndal Thomas
Elizabeth Tomberlin
Heather Tysinger
Kaitlyn Vaughn
Elsa Velasco
Haley Ward
Sarah Warden
Emma West
Jordan Whitehead
Ashley Wilson
Bingjie Yang
The spring 2024 graduating class features 142 students graduating cum laude with grade point averages (GPAs) of 3.49 to 3.74, 86 students graduating magna cum laude with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89, and 106 students graduating summa cum laude with GPAs of 3.90 to 4.0.
The College’s spring graduation ceremony will be held May 7 at beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the BHPAC Theatre on the Blountville campus.
Northeast State recognized the year’s distinguished students, staff, and faculty members at the annual Honors Convocation held Thursday night Ballad Health Performing Arts Center (BHPAC) on the Blountville campus.
The Northeast State Program Area Awards recognized outstanding students in the College’s academic departments for 2023-24. Program award winners are listed below in their respective academic divisions. View a gallery of photos from the evening at this gallery link: https://www.northeaststatephotos.com/Northeast-State-Honors-Convocation.
Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
Communication Studies – Rebekah Saulsbury; Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) – Michelle Malone; Criminal Justice (A.S.) – Carlyn Biggs; Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) – Chasity McCain; Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3 – Vera Powell; Exercise Science – Blane Arnold; Mass Communications – John Ryan; Media and Communications – Meredith Eades; Political Science – Abigail Fanning; Psychology – Shanna Holt; Social Work – Joshua Gauthier; Sociology – Shariah Alvarenga; Sport and Leisure Management – Patrick Phillips; Teacher Education (K-5) – Rebecca Maxwell; Teacher Education (Secondary) – Adrianna Wiseman; Teacher Education (Special Education) – Kayla Fuller.
Health Professions Division
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Jackson Barrett; Cardiovascular Technology / Invasive – Kaitlynn Bowser; Cardiovascular Technology / Non-Invasive – Brandi Parvin; Dental Assistant – Heather Arnold; Emergency Medical Technician – Ethan Thacker; Medical Laboratory Technology – Amanda Hart; Nursing / Traditional RN – Makayla Maslin; Paramedic – Michael Willis; Surgical Technology – Joanna Hester.
Humanities Division
Art – Kymber Hooven; Digital Media – Kyndal Thomas; English – Shariah Alvarenga; Foreign Language – Bliss Key; History – Jessica Denzler; Humanities – Leon Phillips; Philosophy – Patricia Stover; Theatre – Christian Bell; Visual Art and Design Studio (A.A.) – Kaitlyn Vaughn; Visual Art and Design-Studio (A.S.) – Rachel Lucas.
Mathematics Division
Accounting (A.S.) – Ashley Britt; Business Administration – Leon Phillips; Mathematics – Cooper Greene; Pre-Engineering – Dow Cox.
Science Division
Agriculture – Laney Watson; Agriculture / Animal Science – Lillian Stallard; Agriculture / Business – Sydney Roney; Agriculture / Plant and Soil – Thomas McNeely; Biology – Isabella Kirpan; Chemistry – Erynn Jackson; Environmental Health (A.S.) – Solana Hosburgh; Imaging Sciences – Hayley Grubb; Physics – Cooper Green; Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science – Austin Hardin; Pre-Dental Hygiene (East Tennessee State University) – Jenny Herrera; Pre-Health Professions – Tiara Sokol; Pre-Lab Medical Science (Lincoln Memorial University) – Jeffrey Venable; Pre-Nursing (ETSU) – Julie Robertson; Pre-Nursing (King University) – Jaden Shaw; Pre-Occupational Therapy (Milligan University) – Joshua Reynolds; Pre-Pharmacy – Connor Clark; Pre-Physical Therapy – Lane Edmonds; Pre-Radiography – Jade Crusenberry; Pre-Rehabilitative Science – Jose Ramirez Saldana; Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries (LMU) – Lydia Ferrell.
Technologies
Auto Body Collision Repair – Clarence Allen; Industrial Technology / Automotive Service – Ioane Moana; Industrial Technology / Motorsports – Ethan Short; Combination Welding (T.C.P.) – Andrew Tilton; Computer Aided Drafting (T.C.P.) – Samuel Gibbs; Construction Electricity (T.C.P.) – Michael Bordin; Electrical Technology / Electrical – Jackson Jenkins; Electrical Technology / Electromechanical – Lucas Fleming; Industrial Technology / Engineering Design Technology – Jacqueline Bevins; Industrial Technology / Machine Tool – Jonathan Glover; Industrial Technology / Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Jordan Whitehead; Industrial Design / Welding and Metal Fabrication – Owen Countiss; Administrative Professional Technology – Business Office – Shallico Holt; Administrative Professional Technology – Legal Office – Michelle Seymour; Administrative Professional Technology – Medical Office – Lea Shaffer; Business-Accounting (A.A.S.) – Naomi Langford; Business-Management – John Roller; Small Business Management – Maisie Bare; Computer Information Technology – Kayla Keene; Computer & Information Science/Cyber Defense – Joseph Frazier; Computer Information Technology / Networking – Dwayne Arnold; Computer Information Technology / Programming – Austin Castle; Computer Information Technology / Systems Administration and Management – Todd Lane; Entertainment Technology – Christopher Miller; Information Technology – Brody Summey.
Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord presented the college’s Outstanding Student Award to Rebekah Saulsbury. She will graduate this semester as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway student in Communication Studies, English, Foreign Language, and History. Saulsbury is a member of the Northeast State Debate Team and an Honors Program graduate. She is a member of the President’s All-Academic Team posting a 4.0 grade point average for all coursework at Northeast State.
Roan Hicks won the Adult Learner of the Year Award. This award honors an adult student demonstrating drive and determination to excel in college.
Northeast State recognized students Jessica Green and Xander Pike who were named as Phi Theta Kappa All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team Scholars. Phi Theta Kappa is a national academic honors society for community colleges. The All-Tennessee Academic Team is chosen from community college students across the state.
The College also honored the President’s All-Academic Team of 2023-24 at a ceremony held shortly before the Convocation. The All-Academic Team recognized the 58 students graduating this spring with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The year’s All-Academic Team members are:
Brady Adamson
Shariah Alvarenga
Charles Anderson
Dwayne Arnold
Lydia Barrett
Carlyn Biggs
Shiloh Bronson
Daniel Brown
Laura Brown
Savannah Bynum
Jenna Canova
Lori Carver
Ashley Christian
Emma Corey
Dow Cox
Joseph Dotson
Meredith Eades
Haley Gaby
Joshua Gauthier
Jonathan Glover
Jessica Green
Abigail Greene
Cristy Hatfield
Jonah Hilmon
Allison Howe
Ashley Johns
Jayden Johnson
Race Jones
Ryan Jordan
Eliana Jurek
Jackson Lester
Rachel Lucas
Rebecca Maxwell
Morgan McHone
Ioane Moana
Wyatt Morrow
Crystal Pemberton
Leon Phillips
Vera Powell
Caleb Rice
John Roller
Brady Sanders
Rebekah Saulsbury
Derek Schulz
Carter Shaw
Gracie Sproles
Derek Tapp
Kyndal Thomas
Elizabeth Tomberlin
Heather Tysinger
Kaitlyn Vaughn
Elsa Velasco
Haley Ward
Sarah Warden
Emma West
Jordan Whitehead
Ashley Wilson
Bingjie Yang
The spring 2024 graduating class features 142 students graduating cum laude with grade point averages (GPAs) of 3.49 to 3.74, 86 students graduating magna cum laude with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89, and 106 students graduating summa cum laude with GPAs of 3.90 to 4.0.
The College’s spring graduation ceremony will be held May 7 at beginning at 9:00 a.m., at the BHPAC Theatre on the Blountville campus.
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