Wendy Harrison/PDCCC Relations
Special to The Tidewater News

FRANKLIN—On May 9, Paul D. Camp Community College had its 43rd Annual Commencement. The ceremony took place at the College’s Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin. More than 250 students received their degrees and certificates.

Dr. Lawrence G. Dotolo, president of the Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education, delivered the keynote address about the importance of “Lifelong Learning.” Student speaker for the commencement was Pamela Reid of Suffolk, who received a standing ovation for her delivery of “What Kind of Fabric Are You?”

In addition to the conferring of degrees and certificates, the following honors and additional recognitions occurred:

• Virginia Community College Association’s 2013 Showcase awards winners were recognized. They are: Madeline Marks, Tutor Coordinator for Student Support Services; Troy Hand, Librarian; LaQuisa McGlone, Admissions Support assistant; and Angela Lawhorne, Career Development Center and Job Placement coordinator.

• 2013-14 PDCCC Award for Excellence in Education was presented to Sandra Walker, College Success Coach for the Hobbs Suffolk Campus. Walker was selected by her peers for this honor. This is an annual recognition at the College.

• J. Paul Councill Jr. Community Service Award was presented to Warren Beale, executive vice president of Manry Rawls. He serves as chairman of both the Franklin-Southampton Economic Development Corporation and Franklin-Southampton Charities Board. He is also a board member of the Franklin Southampton Chamber Foundation, The Village at Woods Edge, the Franklin Business Incubator, and the PDCCC Regional Workforce Development Council.

• Professor Emeritus recognition was bestowed upon Martha Kello, who retired after 25 years of teaching at PDCCC. She retired as associate professor of Early Childhood Development and Reading.

Next, the following degrees and certificates were awarded:

Degree of Associate of Arts and Science in Business Administration:

• Franklin: Mary L. Hunter (Cum Laude), Edward L. Marks and Jeffrey D. Raiford (Cum Laude)

• Ivor: Jeanette M. Bonham, Amanda J. Douglas (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Christine L. Wells (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

• Sedley: Martin R. Carr (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

 

Degree of Associate of Arts and Science in Education:

• Franklin: Nayasia T. Pope and Joshua D. Turner

• Ivor: Victoria Marks

• Newsoms: LaVelle D. Evans

• Courtland: Garrett A. Piersa

• Windsor: Leigh-Ann Phillips Chase (Magna Cum Laude and PTK)

 

Degree of Associate of Arts and Science in General Studies (Computer Science):

• Franklin: Carlos Lawrence

• Courtland: Matthew VanDerWege

 

Degree of Associate of Arts and Science in General Studies (General):

• Franklin: Tyler W. Billups (Summa Cum Laude), Monique Dunn, Shanika L. Jones, Madalyn Kimlick (Summa Cum Laude and PTK), John E. Ritter III (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Armirah Stephens (Summa Cum Laude)

n Courtland: Stephanie L. Hart

n Sedley: Brandelyn S. Frances Clary (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Dustin Clary (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

• Newsoms: Benjamin T. Cutchins (Summa Cum Laude) and LaVelle D. Evans Sr.

n Boykins: Deborah L. Elliott (Summa Cum Laude), Ashley L. Giorgi (Magna Cum Laude) and Nikita Owen

• Branchville: Kateisha L. Davis

• Zuni: Samantha L. Billups (Summa Cum Laude)

• Surry: Alisa S. Jones (Cum Laude)

• Como, N.C.: Cheryl G. Bowers

 

Degree of Associate of Arts and Science in Science:

• Franklin: LaTisha J. Barham and Alexandra J. Kokich (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

• Sedley: Jordan L. Pulley

• Carrsville: Donald R. Andes (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Administration of Justice (Corrections Science):

• Franklin: Angel J. Dickens and Michael W. Hartman Jr.

• Courtland: Shaniqua S. Boyd (Cum Laude) and Robert C. Vaughan Jr. (Magna Cum Laude)

• Boykins: Shayla N. Grant

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Administration of Justice (Police Science):

• Franklin: John D. Cornwell Jr. (Summa Cum Laude), John G. Durham (Magna Cum Laude) and Desty M. Heikens (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology (Executive):

• Windsor: Mark Copeland (Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology (Word Information Processing):

• Zuni: Debra J. Arrington

• Windsor: Valerie D. Robinson-Ford (Summa Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science (Early Childhood Development):

• Ivor: Patricia M. Marks (Cum Laude and PTK)

• Courtland: Donna M. Lloyd (Summa Cum Laude)

• Wakefield: Hannah Barrett (Magna Cum Laude and PTK)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Technology:

• Franklin: Travis T. Pope (Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Technology (Electronic Controls):

• Franklin: James C. Williams III (Cum Laude and PTK)

• Newsoms: Gerrel Gray (Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Technology (Electronics/Electrical):

• Franklin: Travis T. Pope (Cum Laude) and James C. Williams III (Cum Laude and PTK)

• Newsoms: Lawrence B. Story Jr. (Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Management (Computer Support Specialist):

• Courtland: Tami Sue Kesselring

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Management (General Business):

• Franklin: Patricia A. Brown

• Capron: Shelton L. Turner (Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Management (Hardware and Software Support):

• Franklin: Mickey W. Turner (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Degree of Associate in Applied Science in Nursing:

• Franklin: Shawn L. Battle, Crystal D. Beale, Kayla M. Eger (Cum Laude), Tiffany M. Holden and Brittany Spivey

• Ivor: Chelsea Gephart (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Angel L. Gray (Cum Laude)

• Sedley: Amy W. Rose (Cum Laude)

• Courtland: Ricky D. Brockington (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Kierra A. Butts

• Boykins: Taneshia N. Jenkins

• Carrsville: Brandon W. Olson

• Windsor: Chrystal Shumate

 

Certificate in Clerical Studies:

• Zuni: Debra J. Arrington

 

Certificate in Electricity:

• Franklin: Ryan Walton and James C. Williams III (Cum Laude and PTK)

• Newsoms: Gerrel Gray (Cum Laude) and Lawrence B. Story Jr. (Cum Laude)

 

Certificate in General Education:

• Franklin: Justin Armstrong, Tyler W. Billups (Summa Cum Laude), Monique Dunn, Tanisha L. Ford, Kelsey D. Foreman, Kelly Haley, Mary L. Hunter (Cum Laude), Madalyn Kimlick (Summa Cum Laude and PTK), Alexandra J. Kokich (Summa Cum Laude and PTK), Fred Myrick Jr., Jeffrey D. Raiford (Cum Laude), John E. Ritter III (Magna Cum Laude and PTK), Armirah Stephens (Summa Cum Laude) and Joshua D. Turner

• Ivor: Amanda J. Douglas (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Christine L. Wells (Summa Cum Laude and PTK)

• Sedley: Martin R. Carr (Summa Cum Laude and PTK), Brandelyn S. Frances Clary (Magna Cum Laude and PTK), Dustin Clary (Summa Cum Laude and PTK), Jessica Edwards and Jordan L. Pulley

• Courtland: Joseph L. Banty, Stephanie L. Hart, Garrett Piersa and Matthew VanDerWege

• Newsoms: Benjamin T. Cutchins (Summa Cum Laude) and LaVelle D. Evans Sr.

• Branchville: Kateisha L. Davis

• Boykins: Deborah L. Elliott (Summa Cum Laude), Ashley L. Giorgi (Magna Cum Laude) and Nikita Owen

• Zuni: Amber Ballance and Samantha L. Billups (Summa Cum Laude)

• Carrsville: Donald R. Andes (Summa Cum Laude and PTK) and Jacob Bradshaw

• Windsor: Joseph Allison, Leigh-Ann Phillips Chase (Magna Cum Laude and PTK) and Rachael Fussell

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Bookkeeping):

• Courtland: Jamie L. Dodd and Tami Sue Kesselring

• Branchville: Deria Binetsky

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Childcare I):

• Courtland: Patricia Drake

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Childcare II):

• Ivor: Patricia M. Marks (Cum Laude and PTK)

Courtland: Patricia Drake

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Computer Support Specialist):

• Zuni: Alan E. Piland

Windsor: Victor L. Williams

 

Certificate in Career Studies ( Electronic Health Records System Engineering):

• Franklin: Sheena L. Graham and Marie D. Wyche

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Entrepreneurship in Small Business Management):

• Franklin: Mickey W. Turner (Magna Cum Laude)

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Hardware and Software Support):

• Franklin: Mickey W. Turner (Magna Cum Laude)

• Windsor: Aaron Beck

 

Certificate Career Studies (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning):

• Franklin: Daniel F. Borngesser, William C. Cartwright, Andrew Kostelnik and English T. Watson

• Courtland: Brian M. Norton

• Capron: Pedro Bryant

• Drewryville: DeShawn Blowe

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Industrial/Residential Wiring):

• Franklin: Fred Myrick Jr.

• Courtland: Rashad N. Tanner

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Medical Office Billing Clerk):

• Franklin: Tonia L. Wright

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Medical Office Specialist):

• Franklin: Ohrinthel J. Blow, Connie Carpenter, Audrey D. Hart, Sharon D. Holloway and Tonia L. Wright

• Ivor: Jerisa D. Boykins

• Newsoms: Ida Spruell

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Nurse Aide):

• Boykins: Brittany B. Ramsey

• Carrsville: Cindy L. Metcalf

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Pharmacy Technician):

Franklin: Ashley L. Dobie and Audra Foster

• Ivor: Teresa B. Bailey

• Courtland: Raquel Jones and Maurita A. Scott

• Capron: Robert S. Finch

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Phlebotomy):

• Franklin: Monique Dunn

• Boykins: Brittany B. Ramsey

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Pre-Nursing):

• Franklin: Latease E. Boyd, Roslyn S. Taylor, Keanna L. Turner and Marie Denise Wright

• Courtland: Bianca L. Britt, Gregory E. Deloatch, Danielle S. Whitfield and Shayvonne’ M. Woodley

• Carrsville: Christie L. McClenny

• Windsor: Coretta S. King

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Professional Welder-Fabricator):

• Franklin: William T. Richardson, Ryan Walton and Dominique W. Williams

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Professional Welder-Pipe):

• Franklin: William T. Richardson and Ryan Walton

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Professional Welder-Plate):

• Franklin: Tyler W. Billups (Summa Cum Laude) and Ryan Walton

 

Certificate in Career Studies (Word Processing Technician):

Windsor: Valerie Robinson-Ford (Summa Cum Laude)