Welcome!

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Welcome: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Ceremony Host: Elizabeth Sloan, Assistant Professor of Theatre

Award Hosts: Matt DeLozier, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs; Jessica Fields, Executive Secretary for Student Affairs; Deb Johnson, Enrollment Specialist for Northeast State at Bristol; Sherry Mott, Executive Secretary for

Administrative Services; and Greg Walters, Dean of Student Development

Stage Escorts: Jonathan Creger and Abigail Hathorn, Northeast State Student Navigators

Interpreters: Sharon Hulse and M. J. Light

Award Presentations:

AccessOutstanding Members of the Northeast State Singers

Echoes and Images Literary Magazine Vol. 25 AwardsTRiO Student Support Services Awards

Adult Learner of the YearTennessee Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges Awards

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and CollegesPhi Theta Kappa Recognitions

Tennessee Association of Higher Education and Disabilities Award

CompletionAdvanced Technologies

Behavioral and Social SciencesBusiness Technologies

Health-Related ProfessionsHumanities

MathematicsNursingScience

Honors ProgramStudents Graduating with Academic Honors

President’s All-Academic TeamAll-Tennessee Community College Academic Team Scholars

President’s Academic Leadership Award

CommunityVolunteer Northeast State Awards

Military Mail AwardsLove Outstanding Community Involvement Award

Student Organization PresidentsOutstanding Student Organization Advisor

Maxine Smith Fellows Program RecognitionsFaculty Emeritus Award

Outstanding Alumni AwardOutstanding Student Award

Distinguished Employee Awards

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Outstanding Members of the Northeast State Singers........................................................................Devan Click and Michael GillisPresented by Tawana Teague, Assistant Professor of Music

Echoes and Images Literary Magazine Vol. 25 AwardsPresented by Tempi Hale, Assistant Professor of English, and Josh Archer, Assistant Professor of English

Student Editor.....................................................................................................................................................Cheston Axton Student Editor.................................................................................................................................................Katherine Moody

First Place, Fiction for No Way Back Home.........................................................................................................Andrea Greer Second Place, Fiction for Aalis..........................................................................................................................Cheston Axton Third Place, Fiction for Blind Date..............................................................................................................Heather Christian First Place, Non-Fiction for Four Little Words...........................................................................................Tabitha Stambaugh Second Place, Non-Fiction for First Time Experience........................................................................................Jameson Wills Third Place, Non-Fiction for Academic Failure................................................................................................Jordan Feagins First Place, Poetry for Drowning.........................................................................................................................Andrea Greer Second Place, Poetry for Orphaned Eyes...........................................................................................................Cheston Axton Third Place, Poetry for The Human Condition.................................................................................................Nicholas Hodge First Place, Visual Art for The Window.................................................................................................Alexandra Drumwright Second Place, Visual Art for Stylish Target.............................................................................................................Diane Smith Third Place, Visual Art for Untitled................................................................................................................Katherine Moody

Copies of Echoes and Images will be available in the lobby after the ceremony.

TRiO Student Support Services AwardsPresented by Raylene Steward, Tutor Coordinator/Assistant to the Director

Outstanding TRiO Participant...................................................................................................................Michael Sanders Jr. Outstanding TRiO Peer Tutor....................................................................................................................Michael Sanders Jr. Outstanding TRiO Advanced Tutor...................................................................................................................Stanley Derrick

Adult Learner of the YearPresented by Kathy Coleman, Dean of Student Services

Nominees: Jermaine Davis, Marvene Hughes, Laura-LaRue Jones, Leander Keim, James Shaw, Paul Taylor III, Sophia Webb

Recipient: Paul Taylor III

Tennessee Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (TMATYC) AwardsPresented by Malissa Trent, Dean of Mathematics

College Awards: First Place, Basic Algebra...........................................................................................................................Stephanie Childers First Place, Statistics..............................................................................................................................................Kari Henkel First Place, Precalculus..........................................................................................................................................Seth Parker

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First Place, Calculus A......................................................................................................................................Nicholas Lorch First Place, Calculus B.............................................................................................................................................Garin Mull

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2015 EditionPresented by Matt DeLozier, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

Grace Arrowood Sherry Crigger Carly SluderDave Baughn John Deakins Tayla SlussLisa Baughn Travis Deeth Jacob Smith

Melissa Bowers Brandon Fenwick Paul Taylor IIIMichael Bowers Melinda Gouge Eugene Vanoy

Stephanie Brewer Joseph Jackson II Anthony WallsBonnie Burns James Lewis Isaac Wentz

Jenna Carmody McKensie McGeePatrina Cradic Cassandra Ross

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Iota Chi ChapterPresented by Jane Honeycutt, Associate Professor of English and Chapter Advisor

2014-2015 Inductees:

Travis Akers Mattie Gray Lucas ParkerMonica Arellano Zachary Greene Madeline Parker

Candice Arrowood Brent Grindstaff Tia PenningtonMakala Bailey Ashlee Harmon Megan PhillipsSandra Baker Sarah Hartgrove Matthew PooleDave Baugh Abigail Hathorn Joshua PorterLisa Baugh Alexis Hawkins Corie Price

Ashley Begley Victoria Hewlett Ethan PriceHeath Bird Patricia Hinegardner Dakota Ramsey

Jessica Bishop Gabriel Hobbs Christian ReedKinsey Blackwell Jessie Hodges Kaitlin RhymerJennifer Blangin Lily Hollandsworth Spencer RobinsonHarley Blevins Harley Holman Tessa RossLauren Blevins Justin Holmes Jessica Runion

Abraham Bodkins Dwayne Horton Julia RupleyMegan Bowles Michelle Huddleston Jessica Salyer

Christopher Bowman Randy Huerta DeAndra SewellMatthew Bright Myron Hughes Robert SheltonJaime Brooks Victoria Hughes Stephen ShepherdJamie Bryant Jeffrey Hughis Jr. Erika Slaughter

Kyler Burchfield Leon Humphrey Taylor SlaughterWilliam Caballero Sarina Hurd Carly Sluder

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Morgan Campbell Whitney Jackson Hannah SmelserRyan Campbell Landis Johnson Darrell SmithAmanda Carter Melindalou Johnson Kristy SmithWhitney Carter Michael Keeton Victoria SmithRoberto Chacon Leander Keim Tabitha StambaughRobert Chandler Joann Kirk Hayden StantonNiccole Childress Kylie Lackey Sarah Stapleton

Brandon Christian George Lee III Christina StewartColin Cleary Sarah Lemons Jensen StillKatie Cole Emma Lin Katherine Stout

Kristopher Cole Daisy Liu David TaylorKaitlyn Cox Jason Luster Jordan Taylor

Deana Cravens Bradley MacLean Kaitlyn TaylorChelsi Crockett Adelaide MacPherson Paul Taylor III

Logan Culbertson Anna Mancuso Alicia TrentAmanda Cunningham Janel Manuel Micah Turbyfill

David Dexter McKinnley Marsh Brooklyn TurnerAlexandra Drumwright Kurt Mattioda Danielle Upshaw

Brandy Dugger Suzanne McConnell Savannah WallerKayla Egan Brandy McDaniel Sydney Warren

Ricky Eidson David Medukas Justin Watson-AndersonKristina Elliott Amanda Miller Sophia Webb

Margaret Elliott Kayla Miller Kimberly WheelerKyla Faust Brandon Mooney Elijah White

Jennifer Fields Brittney Moore Erick WhitsonAlejandro Figueredo Sarah Moore Kayla Williams

Hannah Fink Timisha Mosley Savannah WilliamsCaleb Fortune Martin Mozingo Joshua WinigerFaith French Ronald Mullikin Chelsea Yates

Brooke Gibson Kyle Nanney Jeremy YoungMiranda Goodman Lindsey Norris Tiffany Young-Grays

Melinda Gouge Paulina Owens Jay Yu

Chapter Awards: Distinguished Chapter Member.........................................................................................................................Brittany Curtis DistinguishedChapterOfficer..........................................................................................Emmaline Bragg and Anna Musket Tennessee Region Awards: First Place, Distinguished Chapter....................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi FirstPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficerTeam...............................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Distinguished College Project........................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Distinguished Honors in Action Project..........................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi SecondPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer.......................................................................................................Anna Musket ThirdPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer....................................................................................................Emmaline Bragg Third Place, Distinguished Chapter Member.....................................................................................................Brittany Curtis

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Chapter of Light Award......................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Five Star Chapter Award....................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Horizon Award...................................................................................................................................Jane Honeycutt, Advisor Vice President: East.........................................................................................................................................Victoria Hewlett

National Awards: Distinguished Chapter........................................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi DistinguishedChapterOfficerTeam..................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi Distinguished College Project............................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi

Tennessee Association of Higher Education and DisabilitiesOutstanding Student Award.......................................................................................................................................Abigail FreeburnPresented by Betty Mask, Director of the Center for Student with Disabilities

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CompletionIf you start with us, we’re committed to helping you finish

with us. We commit to helping change your life for the better.

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Program Area Awards Recognize the Outstanding Students in the Academic Program AreasPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Academic Deans

Award recipients are asked to remain after tonight’s ceremony and report to the photography area for photographs.

Advanced TechnologiesSam Rowell, Dean of Advanced Technologies

Chemical Process Operations..........................................................................................................................Jennifer Griffin Electrical Technology-Electrical Technology.......................................................................................................David Dexter Electrical Technology-Electromechanical Technology........................................................................................James Raxter General Technology.............................................................................................................................................Sam Fanning Industrial Operations.................................................................................................................................................Craig Cox Industrial Technology-Automotive Service.............................................................................................................Roger Rains Industrial Technology-Machine Tool...............................................................................................................Charles Spencer Industrial Technology-Manufacturing Engineering Technology..........................................................................Jason Luster Industrial Technology-Mechanical........................................................................................................................Jason Payne Industrial Technology-Motor Sports.....................................................................................................................Steven Jones Industrial Technology-Welding/Metal Fabrication............................................................................................George Lee III

Behavioral and Social SciencesDr. Xiaoping Wang, Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Criminal Justice and Criminology.............................................................................................................Jennifer Linebaugh Early Childhood Education................................................................................................................................Eva Rodriguez Exercise Science....................................................................................................................................................Austin Cross Mass Communications...........................................................................................................................................Holly Carter Psychology.........................................................................................................................................................Taylor Jenkins Public Safety and Justice Administration.....................................................................................................Samantha Shelton Social Work....................................................................................................................................................Emmaline Bragg Sociology and Anthropology.............................................................................................................................Jennifer Fields Speech Communication......................................................................................................................................Kasey Coggins Teacher Education...........................................................................................................................................Suzanne Watson Teacher Education Pre K-3.....................................................................................................................................Carly Fields

Business TechnologiesDaniel Lawson, Dean of Business Technologies

Business-Management....................................................................................................................................Marvene Hughes Business Management Technology-Accounting (A.A.S.)......................................................................................Layne Willen Business Management Technology-Small Business Management.............................................................Katherine Cumbow Computer and Information Sciences-Computer Programming..........................................................................Kevin Jackson Computer and Information Sciences-Information Assurance................................................................................John Porter Computer and Information Sciences-Internet and Web Development.............................................................Bridgette Smith Computer and Information Sciences- Networking Engineering Technology................................................Jeremiah McClain Computer and Information Sciences-Personal Computer Management...........................................................John Matherly Information Technology...........................................................................................................................................Alex Woods OfficeAdministrationTechnology-LegalOffice.................................................................................................Heather Hance

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Health-Related ProfessionsConnie Marshall, Dean of Health-Related Professions

Allied Health-Dental Assisting...........................................................................................................................Caitlyn Marsh Allied Health-Medical Laboratory Technology............................................................................................Chelsea Anderson Allied Health-Surgical Technology...............................................................................................................Kelli Hayes-Smith Cardiovascular Technology-Invasive Option.......................................................................................................Miriam Little Cardiovascular Technology-Non-Invasive Option...................................................................................................April Frost Emergency Medical Technician.......................................................................................................................Jessica Havener Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic ........................................................................................................David Kindle

HumanitiesWilliam Wilson, Dean of Humanities

Art............................................................................................................................................................................Kelly Tolley English..........................................................................................................................................................Heather Christian History............................................................................................................................................................Emmaline Bragg Humanities.........................................................................................................................................................Brittany Curtis Music......................................................................................................................................................................Jordan Cole Philosophy...............................................................................................................................................Patricia Hinegardner Spanish............................................................................................................................................................Sarah Craddock Theatre............................................................................................................................................................Hannah Duncan

MathematicsMalissa Trent, Dean of Mathematics

Accounting (A.S.)...........................................................................................................................................McKensie McGee Business Administration...................................................................................................................................Jenna Carmody Engineering......................................................................................................................................................Charles Forstall Mathematics...........................................................................................................................................................Jacob Smith Surveying and Mapping........................................................................................................................................Charles Wells

NursingDr. Melessia Webb MSN RN, Dean of Nursing

Nursing (A.A.S.)................................................................................................................................................Connie Ballard

ScienceDr. Carolyn McCracken, Dean of Science

Biology..........................................................................................................................................................Carolyne Thomas Cardiopulmonary Science.....................................................................................................................................Jenny Hilton Chemistry.......................................................................................................................................................William Byington Health Professions............................................................................................................................................Joshua Capwell Nursing (A.S.)...................................................................................................................................................Cassandra Ross Radiography......................................................................................................................................................David Medukas

Honors ProgramJane Honeycutt, Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of the Honors Program

Honors Program.............................................................................................................................................Emmaline Bragg

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Honors Program Students:

Cheston Axton Moriah Jones Matthew PooleMyka Baker Rebecca Murray Samantha ReedRena Baker Geri Nies Rowan Seets

Michala Barrett Haley Page Ashley ThackerCharles Carr Lucas Parker Leah Washburn

Kimberly Daluisio Daniel Peters Charles WellsGabriel Hobbs Allison Pierce Rachel Wyco

Honors Program Graduates:

Sommer Bauer Carly Fields Sarah RoarkMatthew Boyd Carri Flanagan Cassandra RossMarcus Brown Victoria Hewlett David Shepherd

William Byington Daisy Liu Isabella SmithHolly Carter McKensie McGee Jacob Smith

Jonathan Creger Lauren Northington Christina StacyBrittany Curtis Keisha PierceHannah Davis Dillon Price

Students Graduating with Academic HonorsPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Students graduating with Academic Honors wear the Honors Medallion in recognition of this accomplishment.

Cum Laude (Honors with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.74)

Eric Allen Heather Grindstaff James PadgettLorrie Anderson Sheila Guinn Victoria PadgettMonica Arellano Wendy Guinn Brooke Parton

Tara Arnold Emily Hamilton Jennifer PateCandice Arrowood Tiffany Hamilton Hannah Pearcy

Daniel Banks Brooke Hartley Hollie PenningtonMatthew Baptist Mark Hickman Angie Peters

Michael Bare Tucker Hillman Keith PrewittLisa Baughn Emily Hite Ethan Price

Tiffani Bigelow Dennis Holly Marie ResslerLauren Blevins Hillary Howell Madison Rhoten

McKenzie Boling Michelle Hughes Ashley RiffeCaleb Bouton Sarina Hurd Spencer Robinson

Whitney Brackins Katie Hyatt Randall Rutledge Jr.Kimberley Bragg Candice Irvin Christiana SaliaStephanie Brewer Joseph Jackson II Ted Shaver

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Brett Brixey Alicia Jantzen Derek SilvisSherri Brooks Mitchell Jennings Jacob Slagle

Gregory Brown Miranda Johnson Katy SnappLeah Brown V. J. Johnson Hannah Snodgrass

Matthew Bryte Ruby Kincheloe Tabitha StambaughKyler Burchfield Adam Kirk Dava StanleyJohn Campbell Edward Klein Olivia Steinmann

Morgan Campbell Katie Kleineick Jonathan SteppCindy Canter Abigail Kraus Brandon Taylor

Hannah Carley Amanda Kuhn Sherman TaylorBenjamin Christian Hugh Light Matthew ThompsonHeather Christian Jennifer Light Erin Tinker

Santo Cicirello Jennifer Linebaugh Landon TiptonAmanda Cornwell Miriam Little Danielle Upshaw

Adriana Cox Bradley MacLean Charles Walters IIINathan Critchlow Jessica Magana Allen WawrzaszekJonathan Cross Terry Mann James WebbKristen Cross Jeremiah McClain Sophia Webb

Sheena Crosswhite Suzanne McConnell Charles WellsKatherine Cumbow Jeremy McDuffie Noble White

Amanda Cunningham Chad McGlothlin William WhiteakerKelsey Davidson Bradley McKinney Michaela Widner

Dustin Davis Bryan Mebane Brett WilliamsHunter Dotson Amber Miller Chantelle Williams

Christopher Duncan Trevor Mitchell Kathryn WillisHannah Duncan Stephanie Moore Justin Wilson

Chris Eaton Cassandra Morelock Wade WilsonLeslie Eller Timisha Mosley Kaitlin Winters

Margaret Elliott Marinna Mullins Russell WolfeJames Foster Anna Musket Ethan WoodTaran George Revonda Naff Alex Woods

Katherine Gilliam Natalie NorrisJoseph Greene Jessica Orszulak

Magna Cum Laude (High Honors with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89)

Chelsea Anderson Julie Gillis Dylan NicholsLisa Armstrong Miranda Goodman Lindsey NorrisConnie Ballard Nikki Hale Tara OliverDavid Barlow Tia Hammitt Steven ParkerJason Barton Audrey Hammonds Ralph PendergrassRobert Barton Haley Herndon Heidi RankhornSommer Bauer Curtis Hicks Sarah RoarkKerrie Bledsoe Marvene Hughes Joshua Scalf

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Christoper Bowman Charles Iley Lauren ShafferMatthew Bright Caitlin Jones Brian Shell Jr.

Jessica Bumgarner Steven Jones Joseph SheltonLori Burnette Mollie Kinkead David ShepherdBonnie Burns Abigail Kyte Michaela Slagle

John Calandros Andrew Long Alexander SteffeyHolly Carter Danielle Lyons Ammanda TuckerJustin Carver Caitlyn Marsh Andrew Tweitmann

Connie Cashion McKinnley Marsh Jamison VicarsTina Cline Christopher Martinez Brandon Walker

Gerald Cole John Matherly Morgan WallenSarah Craddock Megan McKinney Todd WatsonBrittany Curtis Victoria Miller Allison WilliamsDaniel Davis Chelsea Morelock Brandie Worley

Michael Devereaux Dallas Morelock Brandie WorleyJordan Franklin Megan Neely

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors with GPAs of 3.90 to 4.0)

Tracy Allen Carly Fields Ronald MullikinByron Archer Jennifer Fields Holly O'Brien

Grace Arrowood Charles Forstall Carie PayneSharon Baird Abigail Freeburn William PotterAlicia Bales Ryan Galyon Troy Prater

Lauren Beuttel Matthew George Julie ProctorChristine Bowens Sequan Griffin Diana Ramirez DelgadoMelissa Bowers Jon Hall James RaxterShawn Bowey Jenny Hilton Jeremiah Schwartz

Emmaline Bragg Kevin Jackson Robert SheltonJoshua Capwell Taylor Jenkins Bridgette SmithJenna Carmody Joseph Kennedy Jacob SmithJoseph Carroll Kylie Lackey Tabitha SmithConner Collette Karen Lawson Charles SpencerHannah Davis George Lee III Jonathan StaceyDavid Dexter James Lewis Stephen Tallent

Austin Dietrich Jason Luster Brian TittleAndrew Draper Nicholas Manz Travis WatsonDaniel English David Medukas Janice WellsSamuel Estepp McKensie McGee Ian WoodworthSam Fanning James McKay

Brandon Fenwick Jordan McLellan

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President’s All-Academic Team (Graduating with 4.0 GPAs)Recognized individually by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President, during a special reception earlier this evening.

Sharon Baird Carly Fields Ronald MullikinAlicia Bales Jennifer Fields Carie Payne

Melissa Bowers Abigail Freeburn William PotterEmmaline Bragg Matthew George James RaxterJoshua Capwell Sequan Griffin Bridgette SmithConner Collette Jenny Hilton Jacob SmithHannah Davis Taylor Jenkins Tabitha SmithDavid Dexter Karen Lawson Charles Spencer

Samuel Estepp McKensie McGee Jonathan StaceySam Fanning David Medukas Ian Woodworth

All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team ScholarsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar..........................................................................................................Emmaline Bragg Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar.......................................................................David Shepherd

President’s Academic Leadership AwardPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Recipient: Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Iota Chi Chapter Officer Team (David Barlow, Emmaline Bragg, Anna Musket, David Shepherd, Isabella Smith, Kelsey Smith)

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You are cordially invited to celebrateNortheast State Community College’sClass of 2015 Graduates during their

Commencement Ceremony on

Tuesday, May 12, 2015at 7:00 p.m.

Mountain States Health Alliance Athletic Center (Mini Dome)on the campus of East Tennessee State University

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Volunteer Northeast State AwardsPresented by Dr. Laura Barnett, Professor of Speech, and Dr. Rick Merritt, Professor of Speech

Volunteers of the Year: Faculty...................................................................................................................................................................Mitzi Neeley Staff......................................................................................................................................................................Tonya Cassell Student..................................................................................................................................................................Sarah Moore Student Organization..............................................................................................Student Tennessee Education Association Military Mail Awards: Faculty........................................................................................................................................................................Ray Allen Staff...............................................................................................................................................................Donna Addington Student...............................................................................................................................................................Emilee Lawson Student Organization..............................................................................................................................................TRiO CLuB

Tennessee Higher Education Commission’sHarold Love Outstanding Community Involvement Award for Faculty/Staff...................................................................David HagaPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Student Organization PresidentsPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs

Argumentation and Debate Society....................................................................................................................Paul Taylor III The Art Club..................................................................................................................................................Cody Buczkowske Council for Leadership, Advocacy, and Student Success, Fall............................................................................Isabella Smith Council for Leadership, Advocacy, and Student Success, Spring.......................................................................Paul Taylor III Northeast State Scholars Foundation...............................................................................................................David Shepherd Northeast State Student Navigators..........................................................................................................................Heath Bird Northeast State Student Navigators................................................................................................................Jonathan Creger Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Iota Chi Chapter..............................................................................................................Kelsey Smith TheSci-fi/FantasyGuild........................................................................................................................................Kermit Swan Student Historical Society...................................................................................................................................Andrew Fields Student Nurses Association..............................................................................................................................Penelope Pearce Student Tennessee Education Association........................................................................................................Caitlin Krauser StudentTrafficCourt........................................................................................................................................David Shepherd Student Veterans of America, Fall.....................................................................................................................Charles Forstall Student Veterans of America, Spring............................................................................................................Anthony McSwain Students in Action Service Club..........................................................................................................................Diana Wamack A Toast to Education...........................................................................................................................................Hannah Davis TRiO CLuB, Fall...............................................................................................................................................Emilee Lawson TRiO CLuB, Spring..............................................................................................................................................Bonnie Burns Volunteer Northeast State.................................................................................................................................Samantha Reed

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Outstanding Student Organization Advisor AwardPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs

Nominees: Donna Addington, TRiO CLuB; Francis Canedo, Gay-Straight Alliance; Dr. Christal Hensley, The Art Club; Nona Shepherd,TheSci-fi/FantasyGuild

Recipient: Nona Shepherd

Maxine Smith Fellows Program RecognitionsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

2014 Fellow Graduate.....................................................................................................................................Dayna Smithers 2015 Fellow Candidate....................................................................................................................................Francis Canedo

Faculty Emeritus AwardPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Recipient: Nancy Forrester

Outstanding Alumni Award...............................................................................................................Dannette Williams, Class of 2004Presented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Dannette “Danni” Williams received her Associate of Science degree from Northeast State in 2004 and continued her education by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Wesleyan University. Her 34-year career with Marriott International has included many roles in hotel management. She has volunteered on several boards, including chairing the Diversity and Inclusive Council with Marriott International Eastern Region. Danni is a past president of the Rotary International Atlanta Airport Club, a past president of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association, and a former seated member on the Board of Directors for Girls, Inc.

Outstanding Student AwardPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Finalists: Emmaline Bragg, Social Work; Hannah Davis, General Transfer; Matthew Parker, Social Work; Michael Sanders Jr., Exercise Science; David Shepherd, Biology

Recipient: Emmaline Bragg

Distinguished Employee AwardsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Distinguished Support Staff:

Nominees: Debi Beverly, Kimberly Browder, Vicky Cartwright, Mitzi Daniel, Rayma Gibbs, Bernice Hagaman, Deb Johnson, Rita Lay, Teresa Mullins

Recipient: Deb Johnson

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Distinguished Administrative/Professional Staff:

Nominees: Amanda Adams, Robin Byrd, Tonya Cassell, Teressa Dobbs, Keith Glover, Tamra Harris, Randal Jones, Eric Morritt, Sue Robertson, Malissa Trent, Denise Walker, Greg Walters

Recipient: Malissa Trent

Distinguished Faculty Member:

Nominees: Dr. Charles Charlton, David Haga, Jane Honeycutt, Tom McNeil, Dr. Rick Merritt, Dan Perry, Nona Shepherd, Robert Wilson

Recipient: David Haga

Closing: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

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Honors Convocation music provided by Northeast State SingersAlexia Campbell, Devan Click, Micaelin Firestine, Elizabeth May, Lyndzee Reedy, Lindsay Thayer

Directed by Bill Fancher, Adjunct Instructor of MusicAccompanied by Rita Fancher, Piano

Selections: Castle on a Cloud (Kretzmer/Schonberg from Les Miserables)

Kay Firestine, SoloistA Mother’s Prayer (Foster/Bayer-Sager)

You Raise Me Up (Lovland/Graham arr. by Teena Chinn)

President’s All-Academic Team Reception music provided by instrumentalistsElizabeth Snodgrass, Violin, and Tiffeney Snodgrass, Keyboard

Program Area, Faculty Emeritus, Outstanding Alumni, Outstanding Student, and Distinguished Employee Award recipients are asked to remain after tonight’s ceremony and report to the photography area for photographs. Individual and event photos

will be posted at www.NortheastStatePhotos.com for your convenience.

Copies of Echoes and Images will be available in the lobby after the ceremony.

Institutional Honors

Visit www.NortheastState.edu/InstitutionalHonors to learn more about Northeast State’s Institutional Honorsand to view recipient histories.

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Awards HostsMatt DeLozier, Jessica Fields,

Deb Johnson, Sherry Mott, Greg Walters

Ceremony HostElizabeth Sloan

Disability Seating and InterpretersSharon Hulse, M. J. Light, Betty Mask

Distinguished Employee AwardsMegan Jones

Emergency ResponseJohn Edens, Kingsport EMS,

Kim Rapcan BSN RN, Sue Robertson BSN RN

Facilities/MeadowViewKim Bellamy, Greg Walters

Floor ManagersErin Blevins, Keith Glover,

Melissa Glover, Beverly Leonard

MusicBill Fancher, Rita Fancher,

Northeast State Singers, Tawana Teague

Outstanding Alumni Award Rebekah Bishop

Outstanding Student Award Kim Bellamy, Francis Canedo,

Greg Walters

PhotographyBob Carpenter, John Cornelius,

Tom Wilson

Program/PrintingJonathan Brooks, Mark Fleming,

Jeff Grindstaff, Greg Walters

Program Area AwardsAcademic Deans, Kim Bellamy,

Greg Walters

Honors ConvocationCommittees

Publicity/MascotAmanda Adams, Jonathan Brooks,

Bob Carpenter, Brenda Griggs, Tony Kay,J. P. the Mascot, Tom Wilson

RegistrationKathy Albright, Kim Bellamy,Debi Denney, Rayma Gibbs,

Shelia Jackson, Amanda Miller,Cathy Phillips, Will Riddle

Set UpRebekah Bishop, Pat Chandler,Kathy Coleman, Jessica Fields,

Sandra Gardner, Linda Hamilton,Shelia Jackson, Deb Johnson, Amanda Miller, Sherry Mott,

Cathy Phillips, Jennifer Starling,Greg Walters

Special Guests and PresentersCindy Christian, Dr. Leigh Hornsby,

Carol Lyon, Shelby McKenzie

Seating/Ushers/E&IMark Beaty, Jim Henrichs, Wendell Lowe,

Northeast State Scholars Foundation,Northeast State Student Navigators,

Sue Robertson, Virginia Salmon

SignageJonathan Brooks, Greg Walters

VideographyBrandon Burleson, Mitchell Calvin,

Andy Jackson, Eric Morritt, Mike Wells

VIP Card Sort Pat Chandler, Jessica Fields,

Sandra Gardner, Deb Johnson

VIP Card RunnersErin Blevins, Kathy Coleman,

Vicki Cordero, Linda Hamilton,Sherry Mott

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Special Thanks to the following for their dedicated support of Honors Convocation:

OfficeofthePresidentOfficeoftheVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsOfficeoftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs

The Divisions of Enrollment Management, Student Services, and Student DevelopmentFaculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni

OfficesofAdvancement,AlumniAffairs,Foundation,andCommunityRelationsandMarketingAdministrative Services

FinanceInterpreters Sharon Hulse and M. J. Light and the Center for Students with Disabilities

J. P., Northeast State’s MascotMusicians Bill Fancher, Rita Fancher, Elizabeth Snodgrass, and Tiffeney Snodgrass

Northeast State Health ServicesNortheast State Media Services

Northeast State Print ShopNortheast State Police Department

Northeast State Scholars FoundationNortheast State Singers

Northeast State Student NavigatorsMeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center

Kingsport EMSJohn Cornelius, Photographer

Nelson Fine Art Center of Johnson CityLinnaea Gardens, Inc. of Jonesborough

The Trophy Shop of Johnson CityStaples®

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