Welcome!

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Dear Guest,

Welcome to Honors Convocation! Tonight we celebrate the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are shining examples of Northeast State’s mission. As we formally recognize the curricular and co-curricular achievements of many, please remember that your individual support of our award recipients is one of the main reasons they are here this evening. None of us are in this journey of learning alone; together we combine our talents and skills to offer opportunities that impact the quality of life for the entire region.

Ourstudentsarechargedwithsetting,monitoring,andpursinglearninggoals;takinginitiativestofindsolutionstoanswers on their own; working and learning in teams; and relating what they learn in the classroom to life outside of the College.

Our faculty and staff work tirelessly around a set of goals, objectives, and strategies that ensure your experiences at the College will be warm, welcoming, meaningful, and successful. You should expect to be treated by every member of our staff and faculty as our special guest, respected client, cherished customer, and family member.

Our alumni demonstrate the core values of the College every day. Northeast State empowers our graduates to live lives of respect, responsibility, and responsiveness. We get them “there” and our alumni pay it forward.

This is our commitment to you. We are driven by three primary principles:

Access–Pursueyourdreamwithus.Wewanttobeyourfirstoptionacademicallytopursueabetterqualityoflifefor you and your family, and we will design a tailored game plan for you based on your needs, goals, life challenges, and local opportunities.

Completion – For some, graduation is a goal. For others, goals may include continued work toward a bachelor’s degree, good paying job, or advancement in your career. Whatever your goal – we want to help you achieve your dreams.

Community – We are here to serve you. We are committed to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and your tuition funds, and we want to be an economic engine of the region by graduating and placing you in great jobs and helping build a workforce worthy of new and expanding businesses.

Tonight, you will meet living examples of these principles. To those being honored, congratulations on a job well done!

To those cheering them on, thank you for your commitmentto Northeast State Community College.

Sincerely,

Janice H. Gilliam, Ed. D. President

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Welcome: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Ceremony Host: Elizabeth Sloan, Assistant Professor of Theatre

Award Hosts: Jessica Fields, Executive Secretary for Student Affairs; Deb Johnson, Enrollment Specialist for Northeast State at Bristol; Josh Johnson, Scholarship Program Specialist; Sherry Mott, Executive Secretary for Information Technology;

and Greg Walters, Dean of Student Development

Stage Escorts: Heath Bird and Jonathan Creger, Northeast State Student Navigators

Interpreters: Sharon Hulse and M. J. Light

Award Presentations:

AccessOutstanding Member of the Northeast State Singers

Echoes and Images Literary Magazine AwardsTBR Community College System Skills Competition for Literary Magazines

TRiO Student Support Services AwardsAdult Learner of the Year

Tennessee Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges AwardsWho’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Alpha Sigma LambdaPhi Theta Kappa

Terry O’Banion Student Technology 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

Love Outstanding Community Involvement AwardStudent Organization Presidents

Outstanding Student Organization AdvisorOutstanding Alumni AwardOutstanding Student Award

Distinguished Employee AwardsTBR Excellence in Philanthropy Award

Honors Convocation- Our 24th Ceremony -

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AccessWe will help you achieve the American Dream – your dream.

Pursue your dream with us.

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Outstanding Member of the Northeast State Singers.....................................................................................................Zachary WyattPresented by Tawana Teague, Assistant Professor of Music

Echoes and Images Literary Magazine Vol. 24 AwardsPresented by Tempi Hale, Assistant Professor of English, and Dr. Christal Hensley, Assistant Professor of Art

Student Editor................................................................................................................................................Andrew Christian Student Editor.....................................................................................................................................................Sherry Crigger

First Place, Fiction for Winter Skies..............................................................................................................Andrew Christian Second Place, Fiction for Stargazer Lilies........................................................................................................Michelle Miller Third Place, Fiction for Case #02041937: The Case of the Poisoned Apple............................................................Erin Ryder First Place, Non-Fiction for Dying to Learn.........................................................................................................Toby Stidham Second Place, Non-Fiction for Daddy’s Girl........................................................................................................Beth Edwards Third Place, Non-Fiction for A Distant Love......................................................................................................Kassidy Younce First Place, Poetry for Pickets.......................................................................................................................Andrew Christian Second Place, Poetry for Pirate Bones................................................................................................................Kevin Carrier Third Place, Poetry for As I Walk................................................................................................................Elizabeth Harrison First Place, Visual Art for The Fight Against Cancer......................................................................................Caitlin Meadows Second Place, Visual Art for Self-Portrait: Graphite on Vellum.................................................................Daniel Neubrander Third Place, Visual Art for Untitled.................................................................................................Katrina Gibbs-Macdonald

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

Tennessee Board of Regents Community College System Skills Competition for Literary MagazinesPresented by Mark Beaty, Director of Campus Activities

First Place, Fiction for Parts Run...........................................................................................................................Peter Olsen First Place, Non-Fiction for The Haircut .................................................................................................Elizabeth Saulsbury First Place, Visual Arts for Her True Colors...................................................................................................Caitlin Meadows Second Place, Literary Magazine for Echoes & Images Vol. 23..................................................................Tempi Hale, Editor

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

Outstanding TRiO Participant............................................................................................................................Zachary Wyatt Outstanding TRiO Peer Tutor...........................................................................................................................Rebecca Barker

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

Semi-Finalists: Megan Coram, Mary Cordero, Patrina Cradic, Timothy Crigger, Richard Dickens, Jessica Gomer, Linda Hall, Ruth Pickstock, Willie Riddle, Deborah Singh

Award Recipient: Willie Riddle

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Tennessee Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (TMATYC) AwardsPresented by Maggie Flint, Associate Professor of Mathematics and President of TMATYC

College Awards: First Place, Statistics..................................................................................................................................Christina Campbell First Place, Precalculus ...........................................................................................................................Caroline Blackmore First Place, Calculus A...............................................................................................................................Daniel Neubrander First Place, Calculus B.................................................................................................................................................Jon Hall

State Award: Second Place, Calculus B.............................................................................................................................................Jon Hall

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2014 EditionPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs

Travis Adams Taylor Harrison Mitchell Pearce Jared Allen Alicia Jantzen Brenda Rankhorn Daniel Anders Blake Johnson James Raxter Bret Barr Bradford Laws Joseph Saulsbury McKenzie Boling Chad Meade Joseph Shelton Emmaline Bragg Michelle Miller David Shepherd Kimberly Campbell Nicole Neilson Isabella Smith Tia Campbell Daniel Neubrander Nikki Sumner Megan Coram Dustin Neubrander Stephen Tallent Jonathan Creger Olivia Orten Brett Williams Courtney Davis Matthew T-E. Parker Dana Williams Hannah Davis Katie Parks Megan Woodby Charles Forstall Melanie Patterson Tyler Yokley

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society’s Nu Sigma Chi ChapterPresented by Erika Adams, Director of College Access Programs and Chapter Advisor

2013-2014 Inductees:

Fadila Abedo Rachel Durham Cassie McGrory Tracy Allen James Foster Jonathan Meade Ricky Barrett Amber Foxx Kimberly Morris Alyshia Bell Curtis Grindstaff Timisha Mosley Tara Blakley Kevin Grindstaff Amber Murray Washita Blandin Marshall Haney Melissa Nelson Sherry Boyer Peter Harker Brooke Oliver Sherri Brooks Terry Higgins Christopher Painter Melissa Brown Justin Holmes Tonia Petherbridge-Peaks Perry Buckner III Nicole Honeycutt-Morre Elna Pollard Candice Burress Hannah Hughes Joshua Porter

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Kalena Butts Sarina Hurd Andrew Richardson Tia Campbell Jonathan Jones Richard Robinson Amber Carr Missy Keith Kimberly Rogers Justin Carver Hua Kuhn Bryant Rutledge Timothy Cassidy Cheryl Leonard Tina Schaffer Andrew Christian James Lewis Kelly Shipley Diana Cline Miriam Little Travis Simerly Mary Cordero Lance Lukens Bridgette Smith Amanda Cornwell Jason Luster Darrell Smith Elaine Cuddihee Sommer Manganaro Amy Starrette Mark Davidson Angelica Mayse Wendel Swartz Daniel Davis Charlene McCloud Stephanie Taylor Jermaine Davis Amber McCollum Angela Venable Misty Dishner Amanda McCracken Brian Waye Christina Dockery Jessica McDavid Janice Wells Daniel Durbin Jr. James McDonald Wade Wilson

Tiffany Young-Grays

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

2013-2014 Inductees:

Tracy Allen Amber Harr Mitchell Pearce Myka Baker Charles Harrell Hannah Pearcy Matthew Baptist Shelley Harrell Andrew Perry Michael Bare Dustin Harris Laura Peters Wilma Barnette Elizabeth Harrison Logan Phillips Michala Barrett Justin Hartsell Anna Pollard Christopher Birchfield Ashleigh Haun Dillon Price Melissa Bowers Terry Higgins Brenda Rankhorn Michael Bowers Alicia Holley Heidi Rankhorn Cathleen Bradshaw Teresa Horton Rebecca Rasnick David Bright McKenzie Hoskins Samantha Reed Sherri Brooks Kaylin Hutson Kimberly Regan Kayla Bryant Kevin Jackson Madison Rhoten Bonnie Burns Melvin Jackson Jordan Rhoton Antje Campbell Zachary Jackson James Richardson Kimberly Campbell Wendy Jarrett Willie Riddle Austin Cantu Alexandra Johnson Tanya Rios Holly Carter Kasey Johnson Sarah Roark Heather Christian Kyle Johnson Jeffrey Robinson Bradlee Clark Sarah Johnston David Shepherd

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Summer Cleek Allana Jones Isaac Shockley Kasey Coggins Josie Klepper Ashley Shook Jason Conley Austin Lewin Lydia Shook Amanda Cornwell James Lewis Travis Simerly Rebecca Cote Bethany Lewis-Henegar Payton Sivert Patrina Cradic Miriam Little Jacob Smith Sherry Crigger Hannah Long Kelsey Smith Austin Cross Faith Maddox Hannah Snodgrass Emily Davis Melissa Maupin Christina Stacy Hannah Davis James McDonald Esta Stevens Matthew Dean McKensie McGee Kayla Stevenson Jose Diaz Christopher Middleton Hazel Taylor Misty Dishner Brandon Miller Elizabeth Terranova Hunter Dotson Christopher Miller Hanna Todaro Richard Ervin Haley Money Heather Trinkle Brandon Fenwick Barbara Moore Morgan Wallen Carly Fields Elizabeth Morgan Charles Walters James Foster Rebecca Murray Tiffany Webb Bridget France Logan Myers Janice Wells Jeremy Frazier Melissa Napier Kaleb Wentz Eden Galvez Dylan Nichols Marvin Wilson Sr. Curtis Grindstaff Bianca Oceguera Kaitlin Winters Kevin Grindstaff Katyann Owens Richard Winters Emily Hamilton Melanie Patterson Rachel Wyco

Chapter Awards: Distinguished Chapter Member.............................................................................................................................Willie Riddle DistinguishedChapterOfficer..............................................................................................................................Nikki Sumner

Tennessee Region Awards: First Place, Distinguished Chapter....................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Honors in Action Project.................................................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi First Place, Distinguished Chapter Member.........................................................................................................Willie Riddle FirstPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer...........................................................................................................Nikki Sumner ThirdPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficer.............................................................................................Matthew T-E. Parker ThirdPlace,DistinguishedChapterOfficerTeam..............................................................................................Alpha Iota Chi

National Awards: Distinguished Chapter Member.............................................................................................................................Willie Riddle Alumni Award of Appreciation.....................................................................................................Elizabeth Ross, Class of 2013

League for Innovation in the Community College’sTerry O’Banion Student Technology Champion Award................................................................................................Megan CoramPresented by Dr. Lana Hamilton, Vice President for Academic Affairs

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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.........................................................................................................................Zachary Gilliam Electrical Technology-Electrical Technology..........................................................................................Jordan Appiah-Kesse Electrical Technology-Electromechanical Technology.....................................................................................Austin Dietrich General Technology...............................................................................................................................................Jacob Porter Industrial Technology-Automotive Service....................................................................................................Alexander Riddle Industrial Technology-Engineering Design Technology................................................................................Jonathan Ponder Industrial Technology-Machine Tool......................................................................................................................Derick Cook Industrial Technology-Manufacturing Engineering Technology..........................................................................James Parton Industrial Technology-Mechanical.........................................................................................................................Jason Miles Industrial Technology-Motor Sports........................................................................................................................James Barr Industrial Technology-Welding/Metal Fabrication....................................................................................Jonathon Blackwell

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

Criminal Justice and Criminology....................................................................................................................Tyler Chambers Early Childhood Education...............................................................................................................................Sommer Bauer Mass Communications.............................................................................................................................................Katie Parks Psychology......................................................................................................................................................Caitlin Meadows Public Safety and Justice Administration.............................................................................................................Anna Musket Social Work...........................................................................................................................................................Sherry Boyer Sociology and Anthropology...........................................................................................................................Philip Chambers Speech Communication........................................................................................................................................Steven Hobbs Teacher Education............................................................................................................................................Wilma Barnette Teacher Education Pre K-3.....................................................................................................................................Mary Crowe

Business TechnologiesDaniel Lawson, Dean of Business Technologies

Business Management Technology-Accounting..........................................................................................Kimberly Campbell Business Management Technology-Management..................................................................................................Allana Jones Business Management Technology-Small Business Management....................................................................Michaela Slagle Computer and Information Sciences-Computer Programming............................................................................Samuel Wells Computer and Information Sciences-Information Assurance.............................................................................Mary Johnson Computer and Information Sciences-Internet and Web Development.................................................................Odette Simons Computer and Information Sciences- Networking Engineering Technology.......................................................Megan Coram Computer and Information Sciences-Personal Computer Management.................................................................James Price General Technology............................................................................................................................................Terence Weber Information Technology.........................................................................................................................................Willie Riddle OfficeAdministrationTechnology-GeneralOffice................................................................................................Wendy Guinn OfficeAdministrationTechnology-MedicalOffice...............................................................................................Jolene Combs Professional Studies....................................................................................................................................Michael Grindstaff

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

Allied Health-Dental Assisting.............................................................................................................................Renee Powell Allied Health-Medical Laboratory Technology..................................................................................................Amanda Haun Allied Health-Surgical Technology....................................................................................................................Chelsea Daniel Cardiovascular Technology-Invasive Cardiology............................................................................................Jordan Pleasant Cardiovascular Technology-Non-Invasive Cardiology.......................................................................................Chelsea Davis Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic......................................................................................................Katrina Ginelli

HumanitiesWilliam Wilson, Dean of Humanities

Art...................................................................................................................................................................Caitlin Meadows English.....................................................................................................................................................................Kelly Tolley History..................................................................................................................................................................Haley Money Humanities...............................................................................................................................................Matthew T-E. Parker Philosophy...................................................................................................................................................Matthew A. Parker Spanish..................................................................................................................................................................Jacob Slagle Theatre............................................................................................................................................................William Lambert

MathematicsMalissa Trent, Dean of Mathematics

Business...............................................................................................................................................................Renee Walden Engineering.........................................................................................................................................................Steven Walker Mathematics......................................................................................................................................................Katelyn Salyers

NursingDr. Melessia Webb RN, Dean of Nursing

Nursing...........................................................................................................................................................Stephanie Brown

ScienceDr. Carolyn McCracken, Dean of Science

Astronomy..........................................................................................................................................................Teresa Duncan Dental Hygiene..................................................................................................................................................Ashleigh Haun Health Professions.............................................................................................................................................Sydney Hartley Nursing-Articulated.............................................................................................................................................Nikki Sumner Occupational Therapy..................................................................................................................................Brenda Rankhorn Physical Therapy........................................................................................................................................Dustin Neubrander Physics......................................................................................................................................................Elizabeth Terranova Radiography......................................................................................................................................................Kasey Johnson

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

Honors Program..................................................................................................................................................................Kaleb Wentz

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Honors Program Students:

Kyla Atkins Gina Ford Kelsey Smith Myka Baker Kelly Johnson Isabella Smith Michala Barrett Matthew T-E. Parker Christina Stacy Ashley Bogart Daniel Peters Micah Turbyfill Marcus Brown Dillon Price Charles Wells William Byington Cassandra Ross Wade Wilson Jonathan Creger Bryant Rutledge Julie Young Carly Fields

Honors Program Graduates:

Jared Allen Alyssa Fair Rebeka Lane Grace Arrowood Jonathan Holt Faith Maddox Gabrielle Barlow Kevin Jackson Joseph Saulsbury Cathleen Bradshaw Nicole Kincaid Nolyn Taylor Emmaline Bragg Josie Klepper Kaleb Wentz

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)

Heather Absalom Lindsey Federico Stephanie Minton Jessica Alford Brian Fields Haley Money Davi Bardo Allison Flisch Kimberly Moneyhun Michael Bare Victoria Franklin Lindsey Mosier Wilma Barnette Wesley Franklin Marinna Mullins Dylan Barton Janice Freeman Anna Musket Joshua Barton Rhonda Freeman-Smith Rebekah Norris Donald Baxter Jr. Jacob Gantt James Parton Alyshia Bell Taran George Tonia Petherbridge-Peaks Thomas Benfield Katrina Gibbs-Macdonald Jordan Pleasant Krista Bobbitt Brandon Glover Sr. Rebecca Poole Christopher Bowman Mary Gott Keshia Posada Cathleen Bradshaw Nathan Greer Sierra Randolph Stephanie Brown Amber Harr Matthew Rasnick Kayla Bryant Janet Haun Jordan Rhoton Cody Calloway Traci Hensley Malika Richardson Amanda Canter Steven Hobbs Willie Riddle Austin Cantu April Hodges Stephanie Roller

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Thatcher Card Jonathan Holt Bryce Salyers Amber Carr Hannah Hopper Elizabeth Sensabaugh Patrick Carter LaTonya Huddleston Jacob Slagle Stephanie Cartozzo Stephanie Hunt Savannah Smith Nikki Cassidy Lacey Hyatt Danielle Stafford Tyler Chapman Michelle Ireson Franklin Taylor Heather Christian Wendy Jarrett Angel Thacker Diana Cline Blake Johnson Ryan Thayer Megan Coram Gwendolyn Jones Orlinda Tomlinson Mary Cordero Amanda Kingsley Sierra Tuten Keith Cradic Josie Klepper Jordan Vance Daniel Crawford Kyle Lane Chelsie Wagner Jonathan Creger Caitlin Leavitt Brandon Walker John Cross Taylor Luster Cassandra Walls Jonathan Cross Melissa Maupin James Wandell Christopher Crumley Leslie Mayes Dale Watson Billy Culbertson Jr. Amanda McCracken Michaela Widner Zachary Dillard Randy McKinney Amber Willis Melissa Dotson Rebecca Meade Kayla Wilson Timfreit Drane Brandon Miller Miles Wilson Cornelia Durham Christopher Miller Julie Woods Casey Estep

Magna Cum Laude (High Honors)

Jimmy Absher Nikki Farley Mitchell Pearce Travis Adams Dustin France Jonathan Ponder Sarah Adkins Spencer Galloway Joshua Rasnick Hannah Ali Brandy Glover Jessica Reeves Jared Allen Elizabeth Goodwin Justin Reeves Daniel Anders Steven Guffey Harry Richardson Alexander Arnold Marshall Haney Alexander Riddle Taylor Baldwin Ashleigh Haun Kimberly Rogers Ryan Bardo Jonathan Henderson Todd Rust James Barr Kayla Hobbs Fred Ryan II Sommer Bauer Terri Keesee Katelyn Salyers Joshua Blevins Michael Keller Laurie Sharp Sherry Boyer Teresa Larkin Lydia Shook Kelsey Braithwaite Bradford Laws Taylor Simounet Kristin Briggs Tommy Laws Jr. Crystal Simpson Tyler Bunn Christopher Martinez Nathan Skeens Carl Buttry Haley Mays Taylor Skinner Kimberly Campbell Christopher McGinn Nicholas Souders Hannah Carley Danielle McIlquham Arminda Sparks

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Sharon Carr Savannah McKee Ashley Spears John Castle Michelle Miller Hannah Tucker Michael Clay Gordon Millson Renee Walden William Collins Elizabeth Morgan Wesley Ward Tiphanie Dempsey-Bigham Kimberly Morris Mackenzie Whitener James Dollard Brandie Newman Holly Williams Bobby Dotson Shannon Otterbine Nichole Williams Ethan Estepp Katie Parks

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors)

George Akard Joshua Hurd Jacob Porter Jaime Arnold James Isley III Brenda Rankhorn Jordane Bennett William Jarrell Tina Reece Benjamin Bishop John Jarrett Kimberly Regan Tanya Black Taylor Jenkins Timothy Rice Jonathon Blackwell Kasey Johnson Justin Roberts Tia Campbell Mary Johnson Gracie Rossie Johnny Carpenter Virginia Ketron Jarrod Russell Chad Casey Houston Kilby Joseph Saulsbury Jefferson Coalson Alexander Kilgore Cassandra Scalf Jolene Combs Susan Kudera Robert Shelton Wendy Compson Rebecca Latham Dustin Silcox Timothy Crigger Tanya Laughren David Silver Mary Crowe Luke Lawrence Rebecca Simerly Elaine Cuddihee Mary Mattingly Odette Simons Alan Daniel James McDonald Lisa Smith Stanley Derrick Chad Meade Nikki Sumner Austin Dietrich Caitlin Meadows Edward Teal Rachel Durham Robin Merrell Jasson Thomley Isaac Ellis Jason Miles Rebecca Tippner Richard Ervin Jacob Mims Hanna Todaro Jeremy Frazier Lauren Mosier Terence Weber Zachary Gilliam Julie Murray Samuel Wells Michael Grindstaff Daniel Neubrander Kaleb Wentz Brittany Hammitt Dustin Neubrander Brett Williams Amanda Haun Olivia Orten Marvin Wilson Sr. Steven Haun Melanie Patterson Lora Workman Steven Hensley Anna Pollard

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President’s All-Academic TeamRecognized individually by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President, during a special reception earlier this evening.

George Akard James Isley III Brenda Rankhorn Jaime Arnold William Jarrell Timothy Rice Benjamin Bishop Taylor Jenkins Justin Roberts Tanya Black Kasey Johnson Gracie Rossie Tia Campbell Mary Johnson Joseph Saulsbury Johnny Carpenter Virginia Ketron Cassandra Scalf Wendy Compson Alexander Kilgore Robert Shelton Timothy Crigger Susan Kudera Dustin Silcox Mary Crowe Mary Mattingly David Silver Elaine Cuddihee Chad Meade Odette Simons Stanley Derrick Robin Merrell Nikki Sumner Austin Dietrich Jacob Mims Edward Teal Rachel Durham Julie Murray Jasson Thomley Richard Ervin Daniel Neubrander Rebecca Tippner Jeremy Frazier Dustin Neubrander Terence Weber Zachary Gilliam Olivia Orten Samuel Wells Michael Grindstaff Anna Pollard Lora Workman Amanda Haun Jacob Porter

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

Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee.....................................................................................................Olivia Orten Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar...........................................................................Nikki Sumner

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

Award Recipients: Megan Coram, Olivia Orten, Nikki Sumner

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CommunityWe serve the greater community. We will be good stewards ofthe public trust, and we commit to being an economic driver

in the region.

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

Military Mail: Faculty............................................................................................................................................................Sherman Patrick Staff.................................................................................................................................................................Raylene Steward Student.............................................................................................................................................................Ashley Reynolds Student Organization..............................................................................................................................................TRiO CLuB

Volunteer of the Year: Faculty....................................................................................................................................................................David Haga Staff......................................................................................................................................................................Linda Calvert Student.................................................................................................................................................................Logan Jordan Student Organization.....................................................................................................Northeast State Scholars Foundation

Tennessee Higher Education Commission’sHarold Love Outstanding Community Involvement Award for Faculty/Staff................................................................Linda CalvertPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Student Organization PresidentsPresented by Keith Glover, Director of Leadership Programs

Argumentation and Debate Society.....................................................................................................................Hannah Davis The Art Club......................................................................................................................................................Kimberly Smith Computer Gaming Club.....................................................................................................................................Bradford Laws Council for Leadership, Advocacy, and Student Success....................................................................................Nikki Sumner DREAM Club....................................................................................................................................................Jessica Phillips Glee Club...............................................................................................................................................................Olivia Orten GREENS Club................................................................................................................................................Stephanie Ernest Northeast State Scholars Foundation...............................................................................................................Taylor Harrison Northeast State Student Navigators.....................................................................................................................Brett Williams Phi Theta Kappa....................................................................................................................................................Kelsey Smith Sci-fi/FantasyGuild........................................................................................................................................Amanda Howard Student Historical Society...................................................................................................................................Andrew Fields StudentTrafficCourt.........................................................................................................................................Andrew Carver Student Veterans of America.............................................................................................................................Charles Forstall Students in Action Service Club................................................................................................................................Rita Muller A Toast to Education...........................................................................................................................................Hannah Davis TRiO CLuB.............................................................................................................................................................Olivia Orten Volunteer Northeast State.....................................................................................................................................Sherry Boyer

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

Nominees: Dr. Laura Barnett, Eric Fish, Dr. Christal Hensley, Jane Honeycutt, Dr. Rick Merritt, Elizabeth Sloan

Award Recipient: Jane Honeycutt

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Outstanding Alumni Award........................................................................................................Samuel Carson Waugh, Class of 2005Presented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

CarsonWaughisownerandpresidentofOffTheWaughProductions,aclient-focusedHighDefinitionvideoproduction company located in Northeast Tennessee. Mr. Waugh graduated with an Associate of Science degree from Northeast State in 2005 and completed a Bachelor of Science degree at East Tennessee State University in 2008. Off The Waugh Productions provides graphic design, video services, corporate presentations, and web design and maintenance.

Outstanding Student AwardPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Semi-Finalists: Stanley Derrick, Kayla Hobbs, Katie Parks, Harry Richardson, Odette Simons, Kaleb Wentz

Finalists: Mary Cordero, Timothy Crigger, Olivia Orten, Brenda Rankhorn, Nikki Sumner

Award Recipient: Nikki Sumner

Distinguished Employee AwardsPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Distinguished Support Staff:

Nominees: Vicky Cartwright, Mike Collins, Rayma Gibbs, Bernice Hagaman, James Sell

Award Recipient: Mike Collins

Distinguished Administrative/Professional Staff:

Nominees: Robin Byrd, Linda Calvert, Patricia Chandler, Teressa Dobbs, John Edens, Keith Glover, Daniel Lawson, J. Michael Ramey, Sue Robertson, Jennifer Starling, Raylene Steward, Malissa Trent, Greg Walters, Dr. Melessia Webb

Award Recipient: Patricia Chandler

Distinguished Faculty Member:

Nominees: Dawn Dabney, Eric Fish, Dr. Brent Lockhart, Dr. Rick Merritt, Gary Potter

Award Recipient: Dr. Brent Lockhart

TBR Excellence in Philanthropy Award ........................................................................................................................G. Bruce KiddPresented by Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

Closing: Dr. Janice Gilliam, President

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Honors Convocation music provided by Northeast State Singers Devan Click and Zachary Wyatt, soloist.Directed by Tawana Teague, Assistant Professor of Music.

Accompanied by Rita Fancher.

Selections:Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burnin’ (Arr. by Greg Gilpin)

My Lord What a Mornin’ (Arr. by Sue Ellen Page)Where Shall I Go from Your Spirit?(Kenny Potter)

Siyahamba (We Are Marching) South Africa (20th cent.)Hold On to the Memories (Corey Tynan)

President’s All-Academic Team Reception music provided by instrumentalist Joshua Barton, Class of 2012.

Program Area, 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.

Honors Convocation

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Thank Youfor Attending!

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Awards HostsJessica Fields, Deb Johnson,

Josh Johnson, Sherry Mott, Greg Walters

Ceremony HostElizabeth Sloan

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

Distinguished Employee AwardsMegan Jones, Greg Walters

Emergency ResponseJohn Edens, Kingsport EMS

Floor ManagersErin Blevins, Keith Glover,

Josh Johnson, Beverly Leonard

MeadowViewKim Bellamy, Greg Walters

MusicJoshua Barton, Rita Fancher,

Northeast State Singers, Tawana Teague

Outstanding Alumni Award Megan Jones, Greg Walters

Outstanding Student Award Maggie Flint, Megan Jones,

Greg Walters

PhotographyBob Carpenter, David Grace,

Tom Wilson

Program/PrintingJonathan Brooks, Jeff Grindstaff,

Greg Walters

Honors ConvocationCommittees

Program Area AwardsAcademic Deans, Kim Bellamy,

Greg Walters

Publicity/MascotAmanda Adams, Jonathan Brooks,

Brenda Griggs, J. P. the Mascot,Tom Wilson

Registration TablesKathy Albright, Kim Bellamy,Kathy Coleman, Debi Denney,Marsha Elam, Rayma Gibbs,

Shelia Jackson, Denise Walker

Set UpKathy Coleman, Marsha Elam,Shelia Jackson, Deb Johnson,Sherry Mott, Jennifer Starling

Special Guests and Presenters SeatingDr. Leigh Hornsby, Shelby McKenzie

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

Northeast State Scholars Foundation,Northeast State Student Navigators,

Sue Robertson, Virginia Salmon

SignsJonathan Brooks, Greg Walters

VideographyMedia Services, Brandon Burleson,

Andy Jackson, Eric Morritt

VIP Card Sort Table Jessica Fields, Sandra Gardner,

Deb Johnson

VIP Card RunnersErin Blevins, Tonya Cassell,

Linda Hamilton, Josh Johnson

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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,Foundation,CommunityRelations,andMarketingAdministrative Services

FinanceInterpreters Sharon Hulse and M. J. Light

Northeast State Media ServicesNortheast State Print Shop

Northeast State Police DepartmentNortheast State Scholars FoundationNortheast State Student Navigators

J. P., Northeast State’s MascotTawana Teague, Rita Fancher, Joshua Barton, and the Northeast State Singers

MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention CenterKingsport EMS

David Grace, PhotographerNelson Fine Art Center of Johnson CityLinnaea Gardens, Inc. of Jonesborough

The Trophy Shop of Johnson CityStaples®

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