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... Piedmont Virginia Community College presents the 20d ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS CONVOCATION Thursday, April 25, 2024 I 4 p.m. V. Earl Dickinson Building 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA Convocation at 4 p .m. Reception follows V. Earl Dickinson Building Commons Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation Program Dr. John R. Donnelly, Presiding Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Welcome and Introductions .... .. ................. .... ..... ......... . Dr. Jean Runyon President ACADEMIC Academic Awards ... ...... .. ................ Representatives from the Divisions Convocation Address ....... ...... ....... .. .. ..... ........... ........ ........ Dr. Kit Decker Chair of Humanities and Social Sciences/ Professor of Spanish 2024 SCH EVOutstanding Faculty Nominee LEADERSHIP Student Leadersh ip Awards ...... ... ...... .................. Dr. Andrew Renshaw Dean of Student Services SCHOLARSHIP Educational Foundation Scholarship Recip ients ...................... .. .. ......... .............. Harry Stillerman Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development Travel Scholarship .. ................. .. .... ... .... .. ........ ........ ..... .... .. Dr. Kit Decker Professor of Spanish PVCC All-USA Academic Team Nominees ..... ..... ... .... ... ... Dr. Kit Decker Connie Jorgensen Assistant Professor of Political Science DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD ... ........... ..... .... .... .... ... ... Dr. Runyon Final Remarks ... ............... ....... ........ .. ....... ........................ .. ... Dr. Donnelly Reception in Dickinson Commons ACADEMIC AWARDS The follow ing students were selected by members of the PVCC facul ty in recognition of t hei r grade point ave rage, class involvement, service to the College, leadersh ip and motivation . Division of Business, Mathematics and Technologies Sarah M . Steele Awa rd for Accounting ....... ......... ..... ... .... Yanming Zhu William and Joyce Jackameit Award for Adm inistrative Support Technology ...... ......... ........ ...... .... Huma ira Afifi James Egan Award for Advanced Manufacturing .... ...... . Ma rk Sexton Tucker and Betty Adcock Award for Bus iness ........ ... Stuart Applestein William and Joyce Jackameit Award for Computer Science ................... ..... ........ ...... .... ... .. .. Soren Whitehead Award for Criminal Justice ................................ ... ... .. Hannah McDaniel Award for Culinary Arts .... ..... ..... ...... ............ ........ ............ Lance Shelton Award fo r Cybersecurity .......... .. ............. ... ... .... ...... .. ..... .. Sergio Hunter Dorothy V. Vondrasek Award for Eng ineering ... .... .. .... .. ... Nathan Estes Award fo r Information Systems Technology .... ...... ... .... .. Aaron Gibson Euler Prize for Excellence in Mathematics Award ...... ..................................... Benjamin Mychaleckyj Gene Johnson Mathematics Spirit Award ................................ Khoo Le Award for Physics .. ... ... ..... .. .......... ... ...... ... .. ........ .. ... ... .. .. .. Isabella Ward Division of Health and Life Sciences Dolores Brandolo Award for Anatomy and Physiology .. ..... ... ........... ........ ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... Kim Cates Award for Biology ...... .... ... .. ....... ........ .......................... Gwynyth Hansen Award for Chemistry .................. .............. .. ..... ... .. ... ........ . Isabella Mays Award for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ................. ...... .. John Reed Joyce Fortune Arrington Award for Emergency Medical Services ................................................. Tori Davis Lawrence J. Tiezzi Award for Geology ....... ............. ....... .. .... .. Kira Miller Award for Health Information Management/MASA .. ...... .. ............................ ......... ..... Sharon Pritchett Award for Medical Laboratory Technology .. ... .......... Samuel Stallings Award for Microbiology ... ........... .. ........................... .. Brittany Lankford Mary Lamb Wyant Award for Nursing ........ ... ... .. Mustafa Abdelhamid Dorothy Castle Wood Award for Pharmacy Technician ........................................... Demetria Willingham Adam Clark Wyant Award for Practical Nursing .... Kaitlin Kavanaugh William "Dody" Landes Award for Radiography .... Jennifer Pendleton Award for Surgical Technology ... .... ...... ...... ..... .............. Bradley Glover Division of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences Award for Communication Studies ............................. Caroline Dorsey Dick Harrington Award for College Composition ................... Ella Mills Award for Drama a Theater ................................ Emily Thomas-Clarke Award for Economics .................................................... Kimberlee Floyd Brenda Gail Wyant Award for Education/ Early Childhood Development ........................................ Zephyr Wright Beryl Solla Award for Fine Arts ..................................... Grace von Elten Nicola and Rosa Moschella Award for French ................ . Paige Wright Bettie W. Black Award for Graphic and Media Arts .... .. ...... ... .......... ..... ............. ........... Guinevere Gamache Mary C. Kelly Award for History ............................................. Kira Miller Award for Music ............ ..................... .......................... . Brandon Duarte Frank L. Wood, Jr. Award for Philosophy .. .... ...... .... .......... Simon Ospina Award for Political Science ................................. ........ ... Tristan Alamilla Award for Psychology ........... ................ ... ... .................... Liliana Heavey Award for Religion ...................................................... Samantha Swaim Award for Sociology .......... ...................... ........ .... Bernelly Perez Suarez Monica Barquet Award for Spanish .......................... Sharon L. Deaton Division of Workforce Services Award for English Language Learner ......... ... .... ............ Yasamin Niazy Award for GED/NEDP ... .... ........ ... ............. ..... .. ... Adriana Pena Vargas Award for Healthcare ....... ..... ....... ........ ... .. ... .. ............ .... Ephraim Antwi Award for Information Technology ..... .... ....... .. .............. .. Andrew Clark Award for Skilled Trades ............ ... ...... ..... .... .. ... ... ... ... .... Danielle Furlich Award for Transportation ...... .... ... ...... ... ........ ... ...... .... .... John Crawford Dan iel Parkhill Award for Welding ...... ......... .... .... ...... Daniel Livengood LEADERSHIP AWARDS Art Club Award ................... ..... .... ....... .. ..... ...... ..... ... ...Julianna Gutierrez Black Student Alliance Award .................................... Morgan Gregory Book Club Award ............................. ......... ......... ... ......... Kathleen Jeffers Chess Club Award ............................ ................................. . Nicholas Bird Creative Writing Club Award ..................... .......... .... .... ... Michael Gauss Drama Club Award .. ......... ..... ... .... .... ..... ... .. .... ....... ..... Claire Banaszak French Club Award ... ...................... .......... .... ........... ..... ..... ...... .. .. Tai Carr Geology Club Award ....... ....... .... ... ..... ... ..... ................... Kimberly Helme Graphics Design Club Award ... ........... ... .... ...................... .... Maia Smith International Club Award ................ ..... ..... .................... .. ... Brian Zhang Investment Club Award .. .. ............ .... .. .. ...... ...... ....... .. ........ Robert Romer Phi Theta Kappa Award ... ... ... ...... .. ......... .... ........... ... ..... Klaira Bragado Radiography Club Award ..... ........ .. ... ... ....... ... .. ... .. .. ... ... . Athena Counts Red Cross Club Award .. ..... ....................................... Keabetswe Leshoe Soccer Club Award ....... .......... ............................................ Theo Staengl Sonography Club Award ............................................... Fatimah Begom Spanish Club Award ............ .. .. ... ...... ..... ... .. ...... ... .... ..... ...... Serenity Carr The Forum Award ................................. .................. .... Benjamin Marcus Volunteer Club ........................ ... ...... ....... .......... .......... ... .......... Taylor Rice Wyant-Dowell Award for Student Veterans of America ... .. ..... ... ........ .. .................... Jessica Hladky The PVCC Educational Foundation thanks the following individuals who have made monetary contributions for the naming and sponsoring of awards: Tracy Cersley, Kit Decker, Silvia Dowell, Dick Harrington, William and Joyce Jackameit, Adam Johnson, Amanda Key, Trisha Kipps, Steve McNerney, Marie Melton, Salvatore Moschella, Nicole Oechslin, Becky Parkhill, Bill Pratt, PVCC Math Department, Andrew Renshaw, Lola Richardson, Jean Runyon, Sushma Shukla, Larry Tiezzi, Joanna Vondrasek, Nicole Winkler. The Foundation also acknowledges anonymous gifts to support the awards. SCHOLARSHIP Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients These students received scholarships from the PVCC Educational Foundation during the 2023-2024 academic year. 20th Century Retail Merchant's Scholarship Anna Ralls Benjamin Carswell Leandra Joyce 35+ Scholarship Afaf Mohamed Amber Sherwood Andrew Whitson Azin Dorss Dan Qi Hsein Mobarak Jay Hooper Marquetta Gough Michelle Moats Oluyinka Akanmu Sana Mahir Umit Balpetek Agnes Fotta Scholarship Aidan Smith Caitlyn Robertson Emily Gordon Natalie Miranda Albert and Lucille Colville Scholarship Amy Simmons Alice Webb Colvin Scholarship Christopher Kantz Kaitlin Overton Melissa Gilmore Samantha Hutcherson Zena Salih Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Molly Byers Altrusa International, Inc. of Charlottesville Scholarship Amber Dorsey Melissa Sanchez Andrew Allen Scholarship Alyssa Dickerson Madelyn Frazier Anne Tennant Bryan Scholarship Marquis Williams Tenisha Douglass Arboristry Integrity Scholarship Amy Sikes Victoria Ortiz BamaWorks Scholarship Arianna Bugg Destiny Reynolds Bass Family Scholarship Andrew Vida Marya Zahid Sally Sonko Samuel Stevens Berdine Swenson Endowed Nursing Scholarship Anne Foiles Dongwha Shin Laurel Seay Betty and David Whitcomb Scholarship Elizabeth Hernandez Lina Robayo Chapter A Q, PEO Sisterhood Scholarship Melissa Sanchez Chapter B K, PEO Sisterhood Troxie Harding Scholarship Victoria McCray Charlotte Louise Tate Nursing Scholarship Ashley Stollings Maxime Tyler Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Princess Ghartey Chef Eric Breckoff Scholarship Kameron Shelton Lance Shelton Lucero Sorto Quadonnis Green Chica Tenney Scholarship for the Visual Arts Benjamin Coe Elle Dudzik Navio Campi Samuel Stevens Sophie Mitchell Crofton Hill Scholarship Ahyana Calloway Allison Tidwell Amanda Berg Anna Foiles Candace Meade Errick Wells John Kermgard Megan Boone Michelle George Tess Womeldorf Culbertson- Nursing Education Scholarship Brook Grimaldi Tenisha Douglass Culinary Arts Scholarship Ila Cooper Dana Raye Shifflett Scholarship Sade Hargrove Easton Porter Group Culinary Scholarship Quadonnis Green Ethyle Cole Giuseppe Endowed Scholarship Richard Townsley Eugenia T. Bumpass Scholarship Dakoda Miller Katelynn Jones Follett Bookstore Scholarship Cody Reifsteck Quadonnis Green Gene Clements Nursing Scholarship Britney Taylor Skylar Sprouse Hantzmon Weibel Scholarship Kerry Kajdasz Helping Hand Scholarship TaMarah Jenkins Heyl-Kanour Scholarship Anjan Subba Simphiwe Mohale Irene Southall Scholarship Bianca Dudley Laurel Seay Mursal Khawa James B. Murray Humanities Scholarship Addisyn Minor Ella Burtram Hayven Burden Henry Dominguez Natalie Gatesman James R. Gilliam Scholarship Adaria Simmons Ashley Madison Calista Marsh Kristopher Campbell Nicole Shifflett Jessica Lester Endowed Nursing Fund James White Jr. Jessica Lester Memorial Fund, Inc. Scholarship Mary Njoroge Tonya Snead John and Callie Bowers Endowed Scholarship Anna Brown John L. and Marion A. Walker Scholarship Andrew Fix Josephine Stewart Newsom Scholarship JonMichael Harlow Joy Prothers Barrett Scholarship Alejandra Lopez-Godoy Amelie Shifflett Andrea Perkins Byung Lee Carlie Grady Kelly Swanson Kierstyn Frazier Luke Berry Mika Rose Miles Morris Nazanin Bayani Sergio Hunter Taylor Carter Tyler Coleman Judy Linden Memorial Nursing Scholarship Ashley Stollings Julia R. Broome Endowed Scholarship Michelle Porterfield Suha Milhim Julie Heyward Scholarship Amanda Curington Mason Aylor Lila Lassetter Scholarship Daniel Hawkins Luis W. Garfield Scholarship Amanda Turner Kayleen Moreno Samantha Clarke M. Murphy Scholarship Bianca Dudley Shamese Solis Mackenzie Alexis Gray Memorial Scholarship Alexcia Calloway Mary Jane King Scholarship Cameron Hensley Lea Barrett Neall Family Scholarship Victoria Manley Nicklous Pendleton Memorial Scholarship Alysonne Harris Pathways- Culbertson Business Scholarship Griffin Walts Josephine Ah Sam Katiya Jackson Lyon Figueroa Mariamu Majuto Mariana Abboud Bou Diab Pathways- Fisher Fund Amanda Turner Amber Woodson Ashley Burnley Brooklyn Eubanks Chloe Melvin Farima Anwari Houston Bryant Justus Bell Maite Lairana Rodriguez Makayla Prevette Maximilian Goetting Meadow Monroe Ruth Munyao Wyatt Marsh Zoe Otto Pathways- Student Access and Student Success Addison Wilkins Alex Marshall Alexander Martin Alexus Campbell Allison Tidwell Alyssa Rose America Vazquez Andrew Vida Anthony Hamill Ashley Stollings Benjamin Marcus Bianica Baker Caley Hall Jr. Carlos Juarez Clarissa Williams Codi Page Corey Martin Dan Qi Daniel Campbell David Portwood Devaughn Hall Oil Sharma Domenic Long Donald Roberts Ema Baljak Emily Gordon Erica Strong Fatima Anwari Grace Garrison Griffin Kohrherr Hiroshi Calderon Hoang Le Holly Rea ltza Juarez Jacob Morris Jaidyn Wesley Jared Morris Jasper Annable Jennifer Aust Joseph Rinaldi IV K.C. Dillard Kanealeen Rivera Kareem Rose Karen Sanchez Karleigh Young Kasen Dawson-Thomas Keabetswe Leshoe Keira Johnson Kenneth Dillard Kiron Macgill Kyia Scott Lauren Toulotte Lewis Bickley Lina Robayo Lukas Hange Lyon Figueroa Madison Amick Malcolm Keniston Maria McCormack Marquetta Gough Maryam Mohammed Younis Maxime Tyler McKenzie Wills Melissa Sacre Morgan O'Connell II Nazir Musawer NhandiHoge Nicholas Crawford Nicholas Titone Nikhil Williams Nora Darradji Ny'Asia Zykia Carter Parker Gallahan Raven Wyant Robert Morris Robert Kark Robert Ott Jr. Sameera Saleh Samuel Roberto Papale-Salvat Sarah Nordman Seli Martinez Shalon Arrington Shana Swanson Sherain Bruce Susannah Morrell Suzette Frye Takoma Sacra Taylor Irvine Teagan Palmer Tiana Scott Travis Roberson Tristan Alamilla Tristan Morris Tyler Atkinson Victoria Geer Victoria McCray Virginia Compton William Ellis Zahra Amine Pete and Beth van der Linde Determination Scholarship Dania Alazzawe Maria Carolina Deaton Silva Polly Harvey Scholarship Tantania Armstrong PVCC General Scholarships Anna Ralls David Lester Lee Moros Kane Hill Sydney Hare Victoria Ortiz Ray Mishler Scholarship Moneka Lawson Richard L. and Julia G. Nunley Scholarship David Givens Gian Serrano Madison Lawhorn Samantha Seay Schwartz-Rainville Endowed Scholarship Brianne Monahan Grace Marie Burns Jonathan Letona Megan Smallwood Willow Rudolph Seaman Family Scholarship Julissa Barron-Mendez Smyth Nursing Scholarship Alexandra Ownby Jaylene Batten Keabetswe Leshoe Kyle Dudley Mustafa Abdelhamid Nicole Shifflett Tess Womeldorf Virginia Nash SRC Engineering Scholarship Theodore Wood Viktoriia Nemyrova Susan B. Chartres Scholarship Mary Brown Susie N. Blair Scholarship Caroline Dorsey Emina Hodzic Katelyn Jones Tamyra Kaye Turner Memorial Scholarship Jazmin Brock Micaiah Meadows Tros-Dale Scholarship Afaf Mohamed Ari Bugg Ajahn Smith Alecia Barbour Andrew Vaughan Brianna McBride Carmen Guadalupe Avendano Demetrius Brown EU Genesis Mendez Hailey Conner Israel Zamora-Aparicio Jalen Thomas Jonathan Letona Chavez Maria McCormack Mayra Sanchez Nazanin Bayani Raihana Amiri Rebecca Scharer Sarah Smith Stella Rowe Suzette Thoms Theron Miller V. Earl Dickinson Scholarship Gwynyth Hansen Morgan Gregory VCCS Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Caleigh Pierson Dwayne Ferrer Mursal Khawa Virginia Vermiculite Ltd. Scholarship Christine Crone Juliane Zummo Walter Levering Scholarship Danny Marshall Dequinte Booker Katherine Wells William Kehoe Scholarship Brooke Martens Kelseann Garrison Keyana Munter William Newman Nursing Scholarship Maxime Tyler WISE Scholarship Melissa Sanchez Woodrow W. Bolick Scholarship Alexandra Drinkwater PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM NOMINEES Rachel El hart, PTK All-Virginia Academic Team Ashley Moore, PTK All-Virginia Academic Team, 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD Mustafa Abdelhamid The highest award presented by the College to a student, the Distinguished Student Award was established in 1994 to recognize students who demonstrate exemplary service or leadership at the College and through activities in the College service region and beyond. 20. ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS CONVOCATION Proudly celebrating academic success and achievement at Piedmont Virginia Community College Thank you for attending! Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-7589 r - PVCC PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Opportunity. Acce.ss. Excellence.  ...

... PVCC PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Opportunity. Access. Excellence. ANNUAL RE P ORT 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 1 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 Message from the President Gov. Kaine Honors I am pleased to share with you the 2007-08 Annual Report from Piedmont Virginia Community College. This publication to you our community summarizes the significant and memorable opportunities and successes that the College experienced this past academic year. Among them, PVCC set enrollment records in both the fall and spring semesters and offered new and expanded programs in construction trades and health care preparing many individuals for good jobs here in Central Virginia. We want you to inspire us! Your optimism can do it! Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine told PVCC graduates at the Colleges 35th annual commencement ceremony May 9. In May, the College was especially honored when Governor Kaine was our commencement speaker. His presence and encouraging remarks at the ceremony were a befitting culmination to our graduates hard work and commitment to achieving their goals. Following the awarding of degrees and certificates, PVCC held a reception for the graduates and guests. Recalling advice from his mother to be an optimist, Kaine urged graduates to meet the uncertainties and challenges of the times with a positive attitude, sense of optimism and hopefulness. We need you, he said. We need the skills and talents you have as a result of your experience at PVCC. He also encouraged graduates to show gratitude freely to those who had helped them along their higher-education journey. The graduating class numbered 373 with about 200 participating in the indoor ceremony along with many more family, friends and guests of the College. PVCC relocated the evening ceremony to UVas University Hall due to inclement weather which days before had saturated the grounds of PVCCs campus. As evidenced on the following pages, PVCC students, faculty and staff continued to excel, receiving numerous awards and accolades highlighted by one of our students, Jacob Neal, being named a community college academic All-American by USA Today newspaper. The College also made preparations this past academic year that will benefit students in the future. For example, we continued to address our long-term space needs by planning to be part of the Jefferson School in downtown Charlottesville when it is renovated, and we concluded plans to break ground on the new Kluge-Moses Science Building on PVCCs campus in September 2008. Well share more about these in a future Annual Report. Further, we began on July 1 to manage the Virginia Workforce Center-Charlottesville under contract with the Piedmont Workforce Network, and we continue exploring the possibility of converting the Monticello Visitors Center on the edge of our campus into a Workforce Development Center in 2009. These and other steps taken toward the future are imperative for PVCC to move forward and move forward we must and will to fulfill the Colleges mission of educating all people who are ready to reach their full potential and help our community to thrive. This is our mission, and each member of our faculty and staff is dedicated to accomplishing it. Finally, thank you for your support of PVCC. I welcome your continued engagement and ideas. Sincerely, Frank Friedman PVCC President ffriedman@pvcc.edu 2 P VC C an n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 We have done it! Congratulations! exclaims Jacob Neal, student speaker at the graduation, as he addresses his fellow classmates. Neal was the No. 1 community college student in Virginia in 2008 and one of the top 20 community college students in the country. Featured on the cover: PVCC student Ashley Napper. Graduates at 35th Annual Commencement Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine delivering the keynote address at PVCCs commencement ceremony encourages graduates to be optimistic because doing so can bend events your way and affect the outcome of whatever youre attempting to do. Daniel Boyle, Elisee Bimenyande and Cory Yeago (left to right) take pleasure in their accomplishment and friendship. During the post-ceremony reception, supportive friends and family shower best wishes upon graduates such as Tracey Shull. Above: Gov. Kaine happily accepts the Colleges thank-you gift. Above left: Every PVCC graduate including Mark Crumley receives a handshake and personal congratulations from the Governor and PVCC President Frank Friedman. Terrance Smith (pictured left) and Vera Melo (pictured right) listen as the Governor talks about his mothers words of wisdom. 3 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 h i gh l i gh t s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r Enrollments Increase, Breaking Records in Fall, Spring Semesters For the 2007-08 academic year which comprises the summer, fall and spring terms, enrollment in credit classes at PVCC was 6,598, an increase of 109 students over the previous academic year. ANNUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS OF CREDIT Enrollment during the fall semester alone was a record-breaking 4,675, a jump of 4.6 percent over the previous record for a fall semester established eight years ago. The spring semester enrollment of 4,484 students in credit classes was the highest ever for a spring semester. 6700 Record enrollments were driven principally by students taking more online classes, high school students taking PVCCs dual-enrollment classes, PVCC students completing courses to transfer to four-year schools and modified and new degree programs offered by the College. 6200 6100 6600 6500 6400 6300 6000 6,239 6,489 6,598 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 ACADEMIC YEAR PVCC Student Among Top 20 in U.S., No. 1 in Virginia For the third time in the last four years, a PVCC student was among the top 20 community college students in the nation and the highest-ranking student in the 23-member Virginia community college system, earning him the designation as the 2008 New Century Scholar for Virginia. Jacob Neal was named a member of the 2008 All-USA Community College Academic First Team sponsored by USA Today, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society for two-year colleges. Neal was the fourth PVCC student to be honored by USA Today in the past nine years. In addition to Neals 4.0 cumulative grade point average while at PVCC, the judges considered his record of extracurricular activities, among them, serving as co-founder of the PVCC Student Government Association and volunteering in his community. Neal received the honor just prior to graduating from PVCC with highest honors and an associate in science degree in science and a career studies certificate in PC upgrading and repair. He plans to begin his bachelors degree studies in biology this fall at UVa with the goal of becoming a community college biology teacher. He is the son of Ellen and Michael Neal of Nelson County. 4 P VC C an n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 PVCC Classes Attract High School Students PVCC offers dual-enrollment classes at nearly a dozen area high schools where the students who successfully complete the classes earn both college and high school credit, hence the moniker dual enrollment. In 2007-08, dual enrollments increased 20 percent over the same period a year ago. PVCC provided 31 courses to dual-enrolled students through 22 online course sections and 124 course sections. The number of high school students taking the classes totaled 1,065 this academic year. The following schools participate in the dualenrollment program: Albemarle County High School, Blue Ridge School, Charlottesville High School, Fluvanna County High School, Fork Union Military Academy, Louisa County High School, Monticello High School, Nelson County High School, United Christian Academy, Western Albemarle High School and William Monroe High School. In most cases, there is no charge to the student, enabling parents to save on their childrens college education. Additional information is available from the schools guidance counselors or by contacting PVCC at 434.961.6556. Noncredit Classes Post 58 Percent Gain Enrollments in PVCCs noncredit classes during the 2007-08 academic year totaled 2,270 or 58 percent higher than the previous time period.* PVCCs noncredit classes available through the Workforce Services Division provide training to individuals who are seeking employment in some key industries including viticulture/enology, the construction trades and health care. Noncredit classes also are offered in an array of other subjects such as nonprofit management, teambuilding and personal enrichment topics. The classes are accessible through the Internet, on PVCCs campus and at selected off-site locations. * Annualized figures unavailable at press time. Based on 11 months of actual enrollments and one projected month; exclusive of customized training for businesses. h i gh l i gh t s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r College Honors Jessups with Medallion Award Suzanne Jessup Brooks, Mary Helen Jessup and Jay Jessup (left to right) are the most recent recipients of PVCCs Medallion award, the highest non-academic honor the College bestows on individuals who through special acts or sustained service have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. PVCC President Frank Friedman presented the award at a rededication in November of the Colleges library, which is named in honor of Betty Sue Jessup. Tax Check Off for Scholarships Spearheaded by Outgoing Board Chairman For decades, the Jessup family has generously supported the College. In 1991, the Betty Sue Jessup Library at PVCC was named and dedicated in recognition of a gift from the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Central Virginia and the family of James L. Jessup, Sr. The gift allowed the library to provide state-of-the-art research assistance through electronic reference and catalog facilities. Charles Gross retired this spring from the PVCC Board as Albemarle Countys representative and left behind a unique gift that will profit deserving Virginia community college students for years to come. Decades later PVCC received another gift from the Jessup family and Pepsi-Cola that permitted the College in 2007 to renovate the library and make further upgrades. Gross proposed to state Del. Rob Bell the idea of permitting Virginia taxpayers to donate part or all of their tax refund to the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education to fund student scholarships. Bell liked the idea, sponsored the check-off bill in the 2008 General Assembly and Gov. Timothy Kaine signed it into law, effective July 1. As a result of his initiative to maximize Virginia laws and benefit aspiring students, Gross was honored in July along with six others who received a Citizen Legislator award from Bell. New Program Meets Demand for Home-Care Aides Transfer Degree Programs Popular with PVCC Students To address the increasing demand for home-care aides in Central Virginia, PVCC developed a formal noncredit training program for professional and family caregivers. Sixty-eight students some from as far as Richmond completed the home-care classes. In the 2007-08 academic year, 3,054 students or 4 percent more than the previous year were enrolled in associate in art or associate in science degree programs at PVCC. These programs prepare students for transfer as juniors to four-year institutions to complete a bachelors degree. PVCCs Workforce Services Division developed the certificate program in partnership with the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) and the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimers Association. In addition, an advisory board was formed that includes other local agencies such as Hospice of the Piedmont, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, CareAdvantagePlus, Piedmont Works, the Community Partnership for Improved Long-Term Care and local departments of Social Services. About 500 PVCC graduates and nongraduates transfer each year into four-year colleges and universities. Ninety-five PVCC graduates enrolled as third-year students at the University of Virginia in 2007-08, up 7 percent from the same time a year ago. Other popular choices for transfer include James Madison University, Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, Mary Baldwin and George Mason University. PVCC developed the new program with a $25,000 competitive grant from The Caregiving Project for Older Americans and MetLife Foundation. The College was one of 12 community colleges in the U.S. to receive the grant. PVCC graduates can avail themselves of guaranteed admission agreements with more than two dozen four-year colleges and universities. Under these agreements, community college graduates who meet the minimum grade point average and other requirements of the transfer school are guaranteed admission. Gross was appointed in 1997 to PVCCs Board and served 11 years with two years as Board chairman. He practices patent law as a patent agent with the McGuireWoods law firm. According to the Virginia Department of Taxation, check offs have a waiting list to appear on the Virginia income tax form. The community college scholarship check off should reach the top of the list in two or three years. 5 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 h i gh l i gh t s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r More Students Take Online Classes The convenience and economy of distance learning continue to attract more and more students to PVCC. Distance learning includes online classes or a combination of Web-based and traditional classroom studies. During the 2007-08 academic year 1,828 students, or 119 more than the previous academic year, took distance learning credit classes, and 24 percent of those students were enrolled solely in distance learning classes. PVCCs Workforce Services Division which offers noncredit classes also experienced an increase in students choosing Web-based education. In a five-year period, PVCC has experienced a 70 percent increase in the number of students taking online credit classes. The College will continue to expand distance learning offerings in order to meet the needs of students and will be implementing new technology to permit more real-time, interactive online classes. Security Measures Enhanced on Campus Further safety enhancements were implemented at PVCC during the academic year, among them, installation of a public address system across the campus and telephones and coded door locks in each classroom, and implementation of the e2Campus emergency text and e-mail messaging system. Security staffing is now on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These measures along with the Colleges formal emergency response plan and procedures, and collaborative relationships with the Albemarle County Police Department and other local and state law enforcement agencies, are helping PVCC to meet its commitment to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, employees and visitors to the campus. The PVCC Board Thanks Five Outgoing Members, Elects New Officers The Piedmont Virginia Community College Board provides an integral link between the community and the College and is charged with assuring that the College is responsive to the educational and workforce needs within its service region. Board members are appointed by the governing bodies of counties and cities that the College serves. The following Board members completed their term of service with the 2007-08 academic year. We commend and thank them for their leadership, dedication and service to PVCC: Virginia Watkins Bickley (Louisa County), Fred Copeland (Albemarle County), John Davidson (Albemarle County), Charles Gross (Albemarle County) and David Simmons (City of Charlottesville). At its spring meeting, the Board elected J. Walter Levering as chairman and Suzanne Morse as vice chair for two-year terms. Both represent the City of Charlottesville. Construction Academy Leases Facility to Meet Growing Needs Using federal funds secured with the assistance of U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode, PVCC leased classroom and shop space on Avon Street Extended near the PVCC campus for the Construction Academy as it continues to meet the employment needs of Central Virginias construction industry. More than 130 new students enrolled in the Academy during the 2007-08 academic year, and 63 students completed its 16-week training curriculum that prepared them for entry-level jobs in masonry, carpentry, electrical and plumbing. Some students already employed in the industry earned promotions after completing classes while others were accepted into UVas facilities management apprenticeship program. In addition to hands-on classes, the Academys program includes an introduction to the industry, first aid and CPR, blueprint reading, construction math, tool identification, job readiness and OSHA 10 certification training. Contractor licensing, project management, document technology and business classes also are available through the Academy for individuals currently working in construction. 6 P VC C an n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 When the Virginia General Assembly is in session, teams of PVCC students, Board members, faculty and staff travel to Richmond to visit our state legislators and to advocate for priorities of the Virginia Community College System. Team members pausing at the state Capitol during one of the advocacy visits are (left to right) PVCC student Doreen Dunn, PVCC President Frank Friedman, PVCC students Chrissy Hall and Samatha Moore, Information Technology Instructor Louise Wawner and Board Member J. Walter Levering. a w a r d s a n d r e c o g n i t i o n s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r Students Academic and Leadership Accomplishments Recognized Student Leadership Awards The following students were selected by members of the PVCC faculty in recognition of their grade point average, class involvement, service to the college and/or peers, recognition by peers, leadership and motivation. They were recognized at PVCCs Fourth Annual Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation in April. Division of Business and Technologies Hantzmon Wiebel Award for Accounting Administration of Justice William and Joyce Jackameit Award for Business Administration Business Management Computer Science Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Economics Electronics Technology Engineering Simeon Ananou Award for Information Technology Rebecca Donald Joshua Neelley Martin Hohoff Tiffany Ponton Candice Clowater Glen Bateman, Jr. Ann Sledd Loraine Blackburn Ray Smith, Jr. Aleisha Pugh Division of Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences Nancy Eades Davis and Richard Eades Award for Art Sarah Murphy Art Exhibit Winners Patty Wallens, Gary Yablick and Hairuo Yi Dance Felicia Jones English Stephanie Hippert Marie Ananou Award for French Caleigh Clawson Jos Torres Award for Geography Seth Coogan German Laura Shumaker Evelyn Edson Award for History Alison Forman William D. Owen Award for Humanities Melissa Wright Music Emily Traylor Philosophy Beliyu Getachew Margaret Walter Award for Political Science Amanda Tompkins Pryor Hale Award for Psychology Alison Forman Sociology Elizabeth Southwood Regine Ananou Award for Spanish Emily Traylor William D. Owen Award for Speech Veronica Olko Theatre Kimberley Morris Ashley Franklin Emily Traylor Sarah Murphy Elisee Bimenyande Jeremie Savaiinaea Martin Hohoff Michael Kutnak Jeffrey Silvester Jacob Neal Ann Sledd Benjamin Nissley Jozen Phemister Caring for the Community The Forum Graphic Design Club International Club Intramurals and Recreation Investment Club Peer Academic Coach Peer Tutor Phi Theta Kappa Speech Club Student Activities Student Government Association PVCC All-USA Academic Team Nominees Martin Hohoff, All-Virginia Academic Team Jacob Neal, All-USA Academic First Team and Virginia New Century Scholar 2008 Distinguished Student Award* Sarah Murphy * The highest award presented by the College to a student, the Distinguished Student Award was established in 1994 to recognize students who demonstrate exemplary service or leadership at PVCC and through activities in the Colleges service region and beyond. Alison Forman (left) receives the Pyror Hale Award for Psychology from Dr. Hale, professor of psychology. Alison also received the Evelyn Edson Award for History. Glen Bateman, Jr. (right), recipient of the academic award in computer-aided drafting and design, with Kene Meniru, assistant professor of CADD. Glen is the son of Glen Bateman, who for many years was head of the Building and Grounds Office at PVCC. Martin Hohoff, recipient of the William and Joyce Jackameit Award for Business Administration, with Linda Hitt, professor of accounting. Martin was also a nominee to the All-Virginia Academic Team. Division of Mathematics, Sciences and Human Services Anatomy & Physiology Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Emergency Medical Services-Paramedicine Euler Prize for Excellence in Mathematics Mathematics Spirit Award Microbiology Mildred Montag Award for Nursing John H. Justus Award for Physical Education Physics Gerald Perry Benjamin Mason Christine Dellaganna Erin Kalan John Moore Jeffrey Silvester Victoria Walsh Lilian Paternostre Angela Chatman Emily Beker James Klopp PVCCs 2008 Distinguished Student, Sarah Murphy (right) receives a standing ovation at PVCCs Fourth Annual Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation in April. The award recognized Murphy for her extraordinary contribution to PVCCs student life accomplished while taking a full class load, maintaining a high grade point average and working several part-time jobs. Sarah also received several other awards during the convocation. Katherine Yancey (right) won a contest that resulted in her artwork, the colored-pencil drawing at left, being featured on the cover of the Spring 2008 edition of Inquiry, The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges. Katherine is pictured with Beryl Solla, associate professor of art. 7 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 a w a r d s a n d r e c o g n i t i o n s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r Whos Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges The following students were nominated by PVCC faculty for academic excellence and student leadership. PVCC design students won a number of competitions Corey Pomeroy for his promotional brochure design that was selected by the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians, and Stephan Dujack for a logo for Inside/Out, an arts advocacy group. They are students of Rosita Gonzalez and Fenella Belle. The following PVCC employees received an ABCD Award last academic year for going above and beyond the call of duty in their jobs: Robyn Lane, administrative assistant; Bill Wheeler, electrician; Ruth Ann Bishop, instructor in music; Lynn Coyner, administrative assistant; Beryl Solla, associate professor of art; Marcia Reinhold, administrative assistant; Danielle Johnson, administrative assistant; Lloyd Willis, associate professor of biology; Susan Held, administrative assistant; Janet Hopkins, chemistry lab manager; and James Proctor, trades technician. At the 25th Virginia Community College Association Annual Conference in October, Ann Luke Acree Alyson Ainsworth Zaynah Akeel Keong Beng Christine Brodmerkel Jason Bryan Timothy Bushnell James Cady Jenna Cataldi Ashley Conn Seth Coogan Kelsey Croasdale Wren Curtis James Daniel Aimee Dumaresq Matthew Eddleman Kedy Edme Alison Forman Ashley Garner David Gayman Ethnie Gillespie Robert Gonias Roger Gonzalez Joseph Hall Charles Haney Lauren Hendrickson Hope Herndon Stephanie Hippert Martin Hohoff Lora Jones Whitney Jones Linda Jones Allison Kelly Mathew Kenney Anne Killory James Klopp Amanda Kowalski Michael Kutnak Brandon McCartney Tyler McCartney Aimie McLaughlin Patricia Melanie Kimberley Morris Caleb Morris Sara Murphy Tiffany Musselman Jacob Neal David Nelson Edward Oates Jozen Phemister Joshua Power Ali Rasool Emily Saunder Amanda Short Laura Shumaker Crystal Sledd Patricia Sylvestro Rosalyn Te Eng Fo Marleen Townsend Samara Townsend Emily Traylor Michael Vaughan Luis Dean Daniel Walker Lindsey Wallace Brandon Wallace Afton Walters Claire Wayner Jacquelynn Wright Cory Yeago Runa Zaman Vanischak, administrative assistant, received the Support Staff Showcase Award while Jon Hexter, associate professor of mathematics, as PVCCs 2008 nominee for the SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award, received the Faculty Showcase Award. Assistant Professor of Art Rosita Gonzalez was appointed to a two-year term as business outreach coordinator for the Richmond Chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design. The Richmond Chapter of AIGA covers Central Virginia. Rose Elliot, adjunct assistant professor in English, published her second poetry chapbook entitled, At the Center. It was selected as a finalist in the New Womens Voices competition at Finishing Line Press. Evelyn Edson, professor emerita of history, published The World Map, 1300-1492: The Persistence of Tradition and Transformation. PVCC Named to Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll For the second consecutive year, PVCC was named to President Bushs Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognition of the outstanding service efforts and volunteerism by its students, faculty and staff. This national program recognizes and seeks to advance exemplary community service by institutions of higher education and their students throughout the United States. Under the Colleges Service Learning program, coordinated by Marietta McCarty, assistant professor of philosophy, PVCC students can earn academic credit for their involvement in community service through participating organizations. In addition, the student-based PVCC Volunteer Club organizes volunteers for several community organizations and events. 8 P VC C an n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 PVCC students Holly Bedy (left) and Henry McHenry team up with Laura Bridge, PVCC dual enrollment math instructor at Louisa County High School, to participate in Wordplay, a fundraiser for the local chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America. a w a r d s a n d r e c o g n i t i o n s . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r PTK Inductees Based on their academic excellence and community service, the following PVCC students were inducted this year into Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community colleges: Troy Bowie Logan Breaud Johanna Claasen Ana Connolly Madeleine Deupree Douglas Dodson Aimee Dumaresq Alison Forman Sallie Garber Robert Gonias Roger Gonzalez Andrew Haley Samantha Henson Heart Hettinger Courtney Hildebrand Stephanie Hippert Elaine Honeycutt Jessica House James Klopp Alexandria Lyon Tyler McCartney Kyle Mikkelsen Elena Morales Benjamin Nissley Eric Priamo Ali Rasool Kyle Rudman Thomas Schullery Laura Shumaker Jeffrey Silvester Crystal Sledd Phillip Tartaglia Amanda Tompkins Emily Traylor Michael Vaughan Kevin Willcox Melissa Wright Cory Yeago Kohhei Yoshikawa Caroline Zook Associate Professor of English Tamyra Turner (center) and Associate Professor of Mathematics John Fogelgren (right) retired from PVCC in January. Payroll Officer Karin Straley, received the PVCC Boards 2008 Community Service Award for her volunteer efforts with animal rescue and care and founding of the Fluvanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Benjamin Sloan, professor of English, was the 2009 nominee for the Outstanding Faculty Award which is presented annually by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). PVCC faculty selected Ben as the nominee. Don Landis, career coach supervisor, received the Colleges 2008 Distinguished Service Award for his work with hundreds of students at Charlottesville High School, surrounding counties and at PVCC, and for his community involvement and leadership with the career coach initiative. Groundskeeper Roger Clark receives retirement congratulations from PVCC President Frank Friedman. Library Circulation Supervisor Charlotte Self (center) accepts her retirement plaque from PVCC President Frank Friedman and Library Services Coordinator Linda Cahill. 9 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 C o l l e g e B o a r d , D e g r e e s / C e r t i f i c a t e s , P r o f i l e PVCC College Board 2007-08 The Piedmont Virginia Community College Board is an advisory body, serving as a connection between PVCC and the communities it serves. The PVCC Board is made up of representatives appointed by the governing boards of the jurisdictions in the colleges service region. Charles J. Gross, Chair Albemarle County David E. Simmons, Vice Chair Charlottesville Frank Friedman, Secretary PVCC Albemarle County Fred Copeland John E. Davidson Charles J. Gross Donna J. Plasket Buckingham County Vera Cooke-Merritt City of Charlottesville Mary Loose DeViney J. Walter Levering Suzanne W. Morse David E. Simmons Fluvanna County Leonard F. Gardner Greene County Laila B. Bare Louisa County Virginia Watkins Bickley Nelson County Deborah R. Harvey 1 0 P VC C a n n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 PVCC Quick Facts PVCC AS S OCIATE DEGREES Associate degrees take two years to complete and require 60-72 credit hours. The AAS degree prepares students for employment in a technical field following graduation. AS and AA degrees prepare graduates for transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelors degree. Associate of Science (AS) Business Administration Computer Science Education Engineering General Studies Physical and Natural Sciences Biotechnology Horticulture Associate of Arts (AA) Liberal Arts Visual and Performing Arts Specialization in Art Specialization in Dance Specialization in Music Specialization in Theatre and Drama Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Accounting Biotechnology Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Emergency Medical Services Electronics Technology Specialization in PC Support and Networking Information Systems Technology Management Nursing Protective Services Technical Studies PVCC CERTIFICATES Certificates and Career Studies Certificates are designed to prepare students for a specific job, career change or skills upgrade. Some require only one semester to complete; others one or two semesters. Certificate (C) Administrative Support Technology Health Information Coding Surgical Technology Career Studies Certificate (CSC) Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Biotechnology Business and Office Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Development Graphic Design Horticulture Information Technology Networking Web Technologies PC Upgrading and Repair Patient Admission Coordinator Enrollment PVCC enrolled 6,598 students in credit classes in the 2007-08 academic year. About three-fourths of our student population takes classes on a part-time basis. On average, 60 percent of our students are female and 40 percent are male. Sixty-four percent are age 24 or younger while 36 percent of PVCC students are age 25 or older. Out-of-state students comprise about 9 percent of our total enrollment. Since the college opened in 1972, approximately 100,000 students have taken classes. Service Region PVCC serves the educational, career and workforce training needs of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson Counties and the city of Charlottesville. While this is our primary service region, some of our students also hail from nearby communities such as Orange and Madison Counties. Ec o n o m i c Imp a c t For every dollar invested in PVCC, nearly $2.20 is returned to Virginias economy. Nearly two dozen colleges and universities offer guaranteed admission to qualifying PVCC graduates, assuring baccalaureate degree access to associate degree graduates. Ninety percent of Virginia Community College graduates successfully find jobs in-state. Acc r e d i t a t i o n s Piedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Piedmont Virginia Community College. PVCCs nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Its surgical technology and emergency medical services programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The college is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for various federal funding programs and by the Virginia Department of Education for the payment of veterans benefits. F a c u l t y a n d S t a ff PVCC employs 60 full-time faculty members, 22 administrative and non-teaching faculty and 65 classified staff. As many as 200 adjunct (part-time) instructors are hired each semester. e d u c a t i o n a l f o u n d a t i o n . . . pvcc 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 a c a d e m i c y e a r Report from the PVCC Educational Foundation The Piedmont Virginia Community College Educational Foundation was incorporated in 1982 to receive gifts on behalf of the College. We have come a very long way in 16 years, and are pleased to celebrate the rich tradition of philanthropy that has benefited the College and the community it serves. From only a handful in the early years, we now have nearly 100 scholarships annually. In addition, donors have supported improvements to the campus and its buildings, new and existing academic programs, services for students and purchases of equipment. Since 1990, three very successful targeted fundraising campaigns have raised some $13 million. The recent push to enhance annual giving is providing yet another avenue of support. PVCC alumni Lt. Gary Pleasants (PVCC 87), shift commander at the Charlottesville Police Department, and John Aker (PVCC 81), president and CTO of Aker Wade Power Technologies, catch up with PVCC President Frank Friedman during the donor wall unveiling in the Colleges Main Building. PVCC unveiled its new donor wall this academic year to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations whose cumulative gifts total $50,000 or more. Attending the ceremony were Danny Shepherd (left) from State Farm Insurance Companies and Jim Harlow from Embarq, representatives from two long-time corporate supporters. The Foundations holdings have increased from $1.5 million in 2002 to $7.2 million in 2008, nearly quadrupling in value. Behind these impressive numbers are donors individuals, businesses and organizations that have stepped forward with tangible expressions of their belief in the power of education to change lives. Donors whose cumulative giving totals $50,000 or more were recognized this spring when the Foundation unveiled a new donor wall. Twenty-five individuals, families, businesses and organizations are featured in the display in the central hallway of the Colleges main building. Because we are optimistic, the wall is designed to grow. We feel certain many more donors will reach the $50,000 threshold in the near future. Earlier in the academic year, the Betty Sue Jessup Library was rededicated, following significant upgrades of facilities and holdings. The improvements were made possible by a pace-setting gift to the Campaign for Opportunity and Excellence from the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia and the family of James L. Jessup, Sr. It is very exciting to see how this generous gift is directly benefiting students on a daily basis. As part of the rededication ceremony, President Friedman presented the PVCC Medallion to Mary Helen Jessup, Jay Jessup and Suzanne Brooks to recognize their extraordinary contributions to the college. (See page 5.) PVCC Educational Foundation Board of Directors (as of June 30, 2008) Prentice Jay McNeely, IV President Bobbie Bruner Vice President Frank Friedman Secretary William P. Jackameit Treasurer Thomas E. Albro Olivia E. Branch Wendy Brown Scheline Crutchfield Lynn R. Dickerson Tony Fernandez Darrell Jones Alfred L. Layne, Jr. William J. Moses Donna J. Plasket Sidney (Mack) Tate Gary E. Wood Margaret Wright Ex officio Frank Friedman William P. Jackameit Kathleen Hudson Faculty Advisors Pryor Hale Lloyd L. Willis Staff Support Mary Jane King Director of Institutional Advancement and Development 434.961.5203 mking@pvcc.edu The Foundations annual giving campaign continues to grow. For calendar year 2007, unrestricted contributions totaled $60,000, up 50 percent over the previous year. In addition, we received donations for specific activities including scholarships, arts underwriting and memorial gifts. These restricted gifts totaled $343,000, a more than threefold increase over 2006. Donors who made unrestricted and restricted gifts during calendar year 2007 are listed in this report. These are challenging times for all of us, higher education included. But as you can see from the achievements of PVCC outlined in this report, the College continues to serve our children, our neighbors and our employees even in difficult times. It is a vital resource that I am proud to support. On behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors, I thank you for your generosity. Your gifts have never been more importantfor the College and for our community. Gwynndolynn Berkowitz Donor Relations Coordinator 434.961.5204 gberkowitz@pvcc.edu Prentice J. McNeely, IV President, Board of Directors PVCC Educational Foundation 1 1 P V CC a n n ua l r ep o r t 2 0 0 7 2 0 0 8 PVCC Donor Honor Roll 2007 Annual Unrestricted 2007 $ 5 , 0 0 0 a n d Ab o v e Dr. and Mrs. Eugene E. Foster Northrop Grumman Foundation Shelah and Jim Scott Sperry Marine $2,500-$4,999 Grace H. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Cathcart $1,000-$2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Beyer Suzanne and Robert Brooks Mr. and Mrs. G. Larry Brown Wendy and John K. Brown Bobbie and Robert Bruner Frankie Carl Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce Crutchfield Corporation Lynn Dickerson Tony Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Kessler, Jr. Nielsen Builders, Inc. NTELOS Dr. Donna Plasket and Dr. David Breneman Robinson, Farmer, Cox Educational Foundation Charles M. Rotgin, Jr. $500-$999 Martin Marietta Aggregates Mr. and Mrs Henry L. Burton Rob and Rose Capon Suzanne Tanner Chitwood Mrs. Edward Eisenhart Deborah Harvey and Gary Wood Shannon and Elliot Kuida Anne Kane McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Jay McNeely, IV Mr. and Mrs. Percy Montague, III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Nauss Jan M. Reed Dr. Robert L. Sansom Mrs. Frederic W. Scott Mrs. Mary B. Wagner $250-$499 Linda J. Cahill Colonial Auto Center Corduroy Charitable Trust Scheline T. Crutchfield Rhonda J. Edmunds Leonard Gardner M.E. Gibson, Jr. Amy Gillespie Ralph Henry Hensley, III Jack and Nancy Horn Darrell Jones Alfred L. Layne, Jr. and Vanessa R. Layne Reginald C. Lee J. Walter Levering Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. McNeely, IV Suzanne Whitlock Morse Mr. and Mrs. James W. Newman, Jr. Larry and Meredith Richards 1 2 P VC C a n n ua l re p o rt 2 0 0 7 2 008 Sprint Foundation Virginia Commercial Systems $100-$249 A.N. Culbertson and Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Albro, Esq. Howard W. Allen Simeon Ananou Appraisal Group, Inc. David and Nancy Bass Mr. and Mrs. James R. Berry Ali Bouabid Lucius H. Bracey Kimberly Browder Charlottesville Music William and Rachel Cogswell Vera Cooke-Merritt Ilma Deane John V. DeMaso Daniel and Mary Loose DeViney Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dooley Marjorie W. Eggleston Food Lion LLC Pat and Bob Foster Elizabeth Fuller Dennis and Brenda Good Charles and Marian Gross Dr. Pryor Hale Rev. and Mrs. Harold H. Hallock, Jr. Doris Driscoll Harlan Mr. John F. Harlan, Jr. Wendy Wodka Harvey Kedra M. Hauser Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Herakovich James Andrew Higgins Jack S. Hirsch, M.D. Norma Jean Holdren Nancy A. Holland and Victor C. Lee Dr. Kathleen Hudson Mary C. Huey Joan Thomson Jay Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jessen Dale V. Johnson Barbara and Jay Kessler Paul and Jane Kingston Jay and Becca Klingel Ludwig Kuttner Russell M. Lafferty Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Lentzsch Kevin Lynch Mary Maher Mr.and Mrs. James B. Marshall, III Richard V. Mattingly Diane C. McBroom Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. McGee McLean Faulconer Inc. Realtors Stephen and Marie M. Melton Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr. Lisa and Don Morin Kevin and Cynthia Napier Martha and Daniel T. Nunziato On Hold Marketing, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Pace, Jr. PVCC Faculty Professional Association Carolyn L. Richardson Virginia Carr Roy Phillip W. Shiflett Al and Phyllis Saufley The Spudnut Shop Ralph R. Talley, Jr. Lawrence and Rebecca Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Tignor Tremblay and Smith, LLP Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Tucker, Jr. Ann Vanischak Virginia Asphalt Services, Inc. Virginia Broadcast Solutions Bettye S. Walsh Mary Lee Walsh Mr. and Mrs. David H. Whitcomb Dr. and Mrs. Morton C. Wilhelm Mr. and Mrs. Stirling L. Williamson, Jr. Diane and Paul H. Wood Elizabeth H. Woodard Edward and Peggy Woodward $1-$99 Mr. and Mrs. William W. Abbot Nadine Aleta Armstrong Martha Brantley Bacon Winnie T. Beach C. Kevin Blackstone Olivia E. Branch Eileen Butler Joan and Robert Canevari Rosser Carter, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Cibbarelli Todd A. Conroy Vincent Brett Cooper Dr. Fred Copeland and Dr. Shirley T. Copeland Margaret E. Corcoran Jaye B. Davis Kit and Maria Decker Alison L. Eddy, D.M.V. Sara Elder Benee Michelle Faulk Eleanor V. Finger John Robert Fogelgren Demetrice P. Golden Grand Home Furnishings June Griffin Scott D. Guengerich Severyn G. Hanusz Ronald B. Head Linda and Bill Hitt Yvonne Dinga Horner Evelene C. Jackson Stephen P. Jenkins Marianne S. Jensen Susanna R. Keller Bishop Sarah Ann Kelley Lillian A. Kelly John Robert Lauck R. Lee Livingston Paul Long Timothy Weber and Deborah Luzynski-Weber Gwendalyn L. Majerus Gloria M. Maupin Tammi Jo and John McCauley Mr. and Mrs. Neal S. McDermott Garrison and Priscilla Merrill Janice M. Moler Charles Moncrief Cynthia Tina-Faye Munchmeyer Vinitha A. Nithianandam Herbert Porter, Jr. Marcia Culbertson Proctor Rosemary W. Quarles Maxine L. Riddle Mr. and Mrs.Bruce Robinson James D. Savage Lynn Seuffert Restricted Gifts Susan and Robert J. Shages Anita R. Showers Audrey E. Snyder Helen and George Snyder Beryl Solla Janiece L. Stokes David V. Strider, Jr. Linda Dry Sweet Laura Symons Tuyet My Tang Pamela A. Tetro Renita J. Thurston Howard K. Trail John J. Trippel William S. Walton, Jr. Boyce G. Williams, Jr. Charles Winkler Albert John Yasbick Thank you to all who supported PVCC in 2007. All names are current as of December 31, 2007. If we have inadvertently omitted or misspelled your name, please contact the PVCC Office of Development at 434.961.5204. -PVCC PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Opportunity. Access. Excellence. The Piedmont Virginia Community College Annual Report 2007-08 was published by PVCCs Office of Marketing and Media Relations and the Office of Institutional Advancement and Development. For questions or comments, call 434.961.5247 or e-mail ashowers@pvcc.edu. To be placed on the mailing list for Impact: PVCC, the quarterly newsletter of the PVCC Educational Foundation, call 434.961.5203 or e-mail mking@pvcc.edu. Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.977.3900 www.pvcc.edu Arts Underwriting Gray Television (CBS19, ABC16, FOX27) Gaffney Homes, LLC Grace H. Carpenter State Farm Insurance Companies In Memory of Jean Abbott Isolina Nunez Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Beyer Stephanie D. Bickers Pam L. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Cary Branch, Jr. Kim Branham Dr. James and Mrs. Judy Carraway Allison Y. Colvin Terry and Dennis Creamer Randolph and Doris Davis Joe H. and Sally Grymes Gieck Anne and Nigel Goodwin Regina P. Kirk Lake Renovia Homeowners Association Brenda F. Langdon Frederick, Judy and Morganne Lerch David and Janice Longanbach Ian W. Lord Charles L. Mason Jane Miller Susan Neuhauser Betty A. Rafferty Patricia Reardon Abby Rice Louise and Phil Rice Helen Rodman Sally L. Shonk Evelyn Stiger Barbara Tobey John and Katherine Warren Scott Whitlow Jeffrey Williams In Memory of Woodrow W. Bolick Dr. Teresa Bolick Gary C. and Ruth B. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Irby Leslie Bolick Smith Cynthia Bolick Stultz and James D. Stultz, Jr. In Memory of Jack Hill Robertson Electric Co., Inc. Williams Loader Service, Inc. In Memory of Katherine Lelley A. Doris Breit Deborah and James Gwaltney Jim and Jeanette McKenna Restricted Accoustical Solutions, Inc.* Albemarle County Rotary Club Foundation* Altrusa International, Inc. of Charlottesville* Simeon Ananou Anonymous* ASTD Blue Ridge Chapter u Dr. Laila B. Bare George B. Barrett, Jr.* Judith R. Baskerville* Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bass* Caroline Belt* Better Living Foundation u Virginia Watkins Bickley Julia Guill-Bigelow* Buz and Sara Bishop * Ruth Latter and Augie Blume* Tara Atkins-Brady Paul L. Bragg * Julia Broome * Angel L. Cavanaugh Charlottesville Area Community Foundation u Suzanne Tanner Chitwood* Caroline Cobb* Dr. Fred Copeland Crowsey, Inc.* Crozet Elementary PTO* Mary Elizabeth Loose DeViney Phydele G. Ehrlich* First Citizens Bank * Dr. Frank Friedman Elizabeth Fuller Tina Gilley* Charles J. Gross Deborah R. Harvey* Jonathan P. Hexter * Julie Heyward* Linda G. Hitt* Dr. Barbara C. Howard Dr. Kathleen Hudson Inez Duff Bishop Charitable Trust u Dr. William P. Jackameit Mary Jane King McCrea S. and David W. Kudravetz* J. Walter Levering Rachel Lilly* Julia P. Lyman* Martha Jefferson Hospital u Vera Cooke-Merritt Susan Mitchell * Suzanne Whitlock Morse Nielsen Builders Inc. u Pat ORourke* William and Carole Owen Valerie Palamountain* Ellen G. Perry* Elizabeth and Thomas Pitt* Dr. Donna Plasket Grace D. Riggs Fund u Rojas Stevens Painting LLC* Shelah and Jim Scott* Jill Sorg* Mrs. Augusta Tate* Sydney M. (Mack) Tate* Deb Tyson* Virginia Foundation for Community College Education* Virginia PEO Sisterhood * Wachovia u Lorraine Wallenborn* Bettye S. Walsh Mary Lee Walsh* Rebecca Ward* Margaret S. Willis and Lloyd Willis, II * Gift Designations: * Scholarship Fund, Awards and Recognition, u Academic Programs  ...

... SPRING 2024 VOLUME 16 We acknowledge that PVCC is built upon land that is the ancestral home of the Monacan people. We honor their stewardship of the land and strive in our actions to respect the custom and knowledge of indigenous people. The Fall Line in Virginia is the line separating the Virginia Piedmont from the Coastal Plain, where rivers, small waterfalls, and rapids cascade or fall off hard, resistant rocks as the water makes its way to the ocean. ARTWORKS Vector Selfie | Digital Illustration | Alyssa Johnson..........................2 Jack Two | Digital Collage | Sandra Schwartz.................................4 Live & Learn | Photograph | Caley Hall.........................................9 Sea Swirl | Riso Print | Zach Goadhouse.......................................12 Pink & Awkward: Say Less | Digital Illustration | Maia Smith.......17 PVCC Cats | Digital Collage | Lauren Cottrell..............................20 Galactic Girl | Riso Print | Julianna Gutierrez...............................20 Contour Clothes | Graphite on Paper | Heidi Kupke......................23 Flowers in Shoes | Digital collage | Alyssa Johnson.........................28 Buzzed: the creator | Digital Illustration | Maia Smith...................35 CR E AT I V E W R IT ING CLU B PR E SIDEN T A RT DIR EC TOR A A RON M I L L E R M ICH A E L G AUSS CR E AT I V E W R IT ING CLU B V ICE PR E SIDEN T IV Y HILL CR E AT I V E W R IT ING CLU B SECR ETA RY W R E N GROT H CLU B A DV ISOR JE N N Y KOS T E R COV ER ILLUSTR AT ION GR ACE VON E LT E N L AYOU T & DE SIGN M A I A SM I T H EDITOR S M ICH A E L G AUSS IV Y HILL W R E N GROT H A BOU T The Fall Line, Spring 2024, is the 16th volume, selected , edited , and produced by the PVCC Creative Writing Club. THE FALL LINE RUDBECKIA Claudia Thomas 1 HOW TO EXPLAIN EMOTION Kiwi Moneymaker 3 ON NOT KILLING A HUMMINGBIRD Benjamin Marcus 5 HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO LIKE YOU Kathleen Jeffers 10 GREGOR SAMSA GOES TO WORK Wren Groth 13 ASHTRAY Kiwi Moneymaker 18 SCAB Ismail Koshul 19 SORRY FOR CATCHING COVID Minnie Pierce 21 BLACK LIVES MATTER Ieshia Rountree 24 A SESTINA TO CELEBRATE SELF-SACRIFICE Morgana Bizier 26 DONE Nakisha Waddell 29 COW IN THE SKY David Judd 30 BOG HAG BLUES Morgana Bizier 32 TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE: BASKETBALL Carol Lutsky 36 TODAY Ismail Koshul 37 RUDBECKIA Claudia Thomas the winter chill was fading when i saw the basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and knew this rudbeckia wasnt coming to play around there was nothing shy or subtle about it; it rolled in like a second line - twas all yellow, golden, bronze sass jazz a revelry of parasol and handkerchiefs it was a party alright making its way down the street now fading ~1~ 4 ' V E C T O R S E L F I E | D I G I TA L I L L U S T R A T I O N | A LY S S A J O H N S O N HOW TO EXPLAIN EMOTION K i w i Mo n e y m a k e r where to begin in order to explore experimental monitors (bothersome perspectives); to emit motion (endless repetition); find exceptional motivation (quiet smothering); my own expectation for logic to flutter right into my hands (an ardent wish). to ask, where is this extrinsic sanity? past the rush to lick the lanterns flame, even when the moon-made light, free, never flickers? or the shameful embarrassment of a trampled sapling being mocked by someones deeply-rooted grand oak, and only the shadow of an unplanted seed sleeping on its infertile bed, rocked by the bustling sound of a bountiful, neighboring garden. someone elses contrails serve as glares coating any shield I put up as of late. they juxtapose; sap-turned-wild-honey. only intimacy and comfort found in their darkness. the ability of ones star-dusted fingertips, truly grabbing the moon by its crescent handle. how someone turns life into small haikus; how you do it. i see it. its in you, treacherous teacher, the best of you and how it was the best even before me (an oversensitive, young pupil, impossible to fix). so while i sit here and try and bring it to sense to try and do the impossible homework assigned to me ill pray for a lecture. ill hope that youll think of a way to better explain how to negate natural notions. ~3~ J A C K T W O | D I G I TA L C O L L A G E | S A N D R A S C H WA R T Z ON NOT KILLING A HUMMINGBIRD B e n j a m i n Ma r c u s I was young when I first witnessed death delivered as a mercy. I am no longer sure of how old I was exactly, but it was a day at the latter end of summer. My father and I were returning home from one of our many walks. It was a good day for a walk, cooler than the preceding months had been but still warm and full of sunlight. Less than a block away from our home, we came across a cicada, lying near the edge of the street. This being the end of summer, cicada corpses were becoming a common sight. After their years of life underground as nymphs, cicadas live a mere four to six weeks after they emerge in the form we are most familiar with. They mate, and then they drop dead. I imagine this is what had happened to this cicada, but it was not dead yet, merely too weak to fly, too weak to turn over, too weak to defend itself from the ants that had come for it. The small battalion of dark ants swarmed in a tight circle on the asphalt around the fallen cicada, crawling over it and forcing their way under its exoskeleton. The cicadas legs moved weakly, but it was helpless. I did not immediately realize what I was seeing, not until my father grimaced. Theyre eating it, he said. It made my stomach twist with revulsion. I liked ants. I had been sad when my ant farms colony died out. The many times I had succumbed to the compulsion of crushing ants that passed me on the sidewalk, I would often feel a lingering shame at my senseless killings. I liked cicadas too, an enthusiasm I inherited from my mother. I liked to collect their abandoned shells and spend time observing them flying about in the final form of their lifecycle. Even if I didnt feel strongly toward cicadas, the idea of being eaten alive by a swarm of tiny jaws, unable to move, unable to fight back, was a deep dread that persisted with me after that day. Is there no way to help? I asked my father. I think all we can do is put it out of its misery, he replied. I nodded, still feeling a little sick. My father crushed both cicada and ants beneath his heel. *** Almost a decade later, the death of the cicada had burrowed into the sediment of my mind and lay dormant. Again I was walking, but this time I was far from home, at the farm the Living Earth School wilderness camp was renting for that summer. I was a teenager now and one of the camps four counselors in training (CITs) for that week. I was with the other CITs and Zack, the CIT coordinator, as we crossed through a field to get to the woods where we could check in with our assigned groups of day campers. Crossing the field was usually a rather unpleasant experience even though it was fairly early in the summer, it could still get swelteringly hot walking in direct sunlight but this day it was much more tolerable. The air smelled of the hay bales stacked up ~5~ on the far side of the field as we discussed what path we would take through the woods to most efficiently find every day-camp group. Once we crossed into the shade of the woods, our conversation died down quickly, as we heard a loud buzzing sound not far down the dirt path. Is that a bee? One of the other CITs, Stacy asked, hesitating to keep going forward. That sounds too big to be a bee, I answered as Zack went ahead a little to look. You guys want to see something sad? he asked, his normally mirthful manner dimmed. I wasnt sure if I wanted to see something sad, but it was in our way, so I went to see it with the rest of the group. There, struggling on the cold earth at the edge of a driedup riverbed, was a hummingbird. Its brilliant green color was still visible, even in the shade of the forest, but it was injured. Despite its wings beating so fast they sounded like helicopter rotors, it couldnt get lift-off. The other CITs made some sad groans as Zack leaned down to examine it. The hummingbird stopped trying to fly away, letting out a strained call. I think its wings broken, Zack told us. It wont be able to feed itself. Itll starve in a few hours. At the speed a hummingbirds metabolism has to go to keep it in flight, just five hours without food is enough for it to die of starvation. With a broken wing, this hummingbird was as good as dead. We shouldnt let the campers see it. Itd make them too sad, said Desa, one of the other CITs. Zack agreed. A part of me questioned the decision to hide death from children going to a nature camp, but I said nothing, instead focusing on the question of what to do with it. We agreed that we shouldnt leave it out on the trail where some of the campers might stumble across it, and Zack suggested that we should kill it before it would die of starvation. Desa, who was working toward becoming a veterinarian, agreed, as did the rest of us, rather dejectedly. However, we also agreed that on the off chance that it wasnt as badly injured as it seemed and just needed some time to recover from the shock of whatever accident had befallen it, we should wait a little longer before putting it down. Zack picked it up gently. Alright, who wants to carry it? I volunteered. There was nothing I needed to let my group know, so I could stay back and hide it from the campers, and I had some experience with injured birds. I had suffered from some of those earlier experiences, but I had also known birds who recovered rapidly and were able to fly off mere minutes after I found them on the ground. I was almost certain there wasnt going to be a happy ending for the hummingbird, that I was setting myself up to get attached, and that its death would wound me, but I did it anyway. ~6~ Zack handed the hummingbird to me, and I felt its life in my hands. Its little warm body vibrated with the power of its heartbeat. Its speed was a motor. I held it, my thumbs wrapped carefully over it so it couldnt writhe out of my grasp as I held it close to my belly. We made the rounds and met with the groups that hadnt already headed to the river. I stayed back, just out of sight of the campers, still clutching the little engine that was the hummingbird. I wished it would turn out to just be stunned, that it would suddenly find the strength to force itself out of my grasp and fly away, but it didnt, and by the time we were heading back toward the field, I knew it wouldnt survive. All we could do was grant it a quick death. As we crossed through the field again, a feeling came over me, that when the time came to put the hummingbird out of its misery, I should be the one to do it. I was the one who was carrying it from where it had fallen. I was the one who had felt its life in between my hands. I felt I was the one who could truly appreciate the existence we were going to be bringing to an end. It just felt right. But at the same time, what I knew I had to do felt wrong, like a betrayal of the life I was carrying with me through the field. I made an effort to steel myself. It had to be done. It was the merciful thing to do. Still, as we kept on through the field and time seemed to slow, I struggled to commit myself to it. I found myself feeling like Abraham, leading Isaac through the desert to be sacrificed, and I wished that some sacrificial lamb would come and take my place, take the heavy responsibility from between my hands. But for all my hoping, I was already going over in my mind how I would have to do it. If it had to die, it should at least be as quick as possible. Crushing its head seemed the right way to go about it. Gruesome as it would be to see, Id destroy the brain before it could register any pain. I knew how easy that would be, felt how fragile it was between my hands. I considered crushing it under my heel, the way my father had with that cicada all those years ago, but that felt just a little too brutal, too callused. It wouldnt make much of a difference for the hummingbird, but to me, hitting it with a rock felt more acceptable. Lost in this arithmetic, I lagged behind the group a little and was a few yards behind them when Zack had them stop beside a large puddle we had navigated earlier. We could see the day campers on the opposite side of the wide field beyond the puddle. With a hole where my stomach usually was, I knew this was where it would have to happen before Zack said anything. I set the hummingbird down on a patch of grass beside the trail and silently began looking for a rock. What are you doing? Zack asked me. Finding a good-sized rock, I answered my voice shaking a little. Desa wrinkled her nose. Dont, she whined softly. Let me take care of it. Somewhere, I felt relieved, and that made me crack. I wouldnt have to do it after all. Desa could handle it. She hadnt been the one carrying it; she hadnt had the opportunity to get attached to it the way I had. It would be easier for her. Besides, she was planning on being a veterinarian; this sort of thing was something she would have to do later in life, while it was something I hoped never to be near again. It would be unnecessarily masochistic of me to do it myself just because its what felt right. The hummingbird would be dead either way. What did it actually matter? ~7~ I acquiesced. I stepped aside so that Desa could do the deed. She was carrying a camp knife with her for carving wood, and she unsheathed it then, leaned down gently, and slit the hummingbirds throat. I didnt see any blood. Its beak opened as if letting out a soundless cry. Its tongue, like an insect proboscis, lashed out of its opened beak, reaching for nectar that wasnt there. It closed its beak for a moment, then opened it again and again. Part of me wanted to rush in, to finish it off myself after all before it would die of suffocation, but I still couldnt bring myself to do it. It took a minute, maybe two for its silent calls ended, and it grew still. I knew then that I had been right before. It would have been better if I had done it. I had a chance to spare it from starvation quickly and painlessly, and instead, I left it to die a sloppy death at the hands of another. Perhaps that death was better than starvation, but it had suffered all the same. In trying to avoid the emotional anguish of putting it down myself, I had left it to a far more painful death, and, in the end, knowing that was a worse pain than killing it would have been. I had failed myself, and I had failed it. I watched as Zack picked up its still body. A part of me wanted to reach out, to hold it one last time, but I stayed still. I knew that, if I touched it again, I would find it empty. The warmth draining out, the engine that was its heart completely still. Whatever connection I had felt to it before, I wouldnt find again. The hummingbird was gone. Zack hid what was left behind under the nearest bush. Our group didnt linger. We walked away, with me still trailing a little behind. *** Much like the cicadas themselves, the memory of that day with my father burrowed up from its years of gestation at the back of my mind, spread its buzzing wings, and, for a time, perched at the crux of my thoughts, singing to me. The question I faced both those days was not one in which the value of a life could truly factor, it was too late for that. The question was of what could be done in a situation that all of us had already lost, one where deaths eventual certainty had surged forward to cloud the present. The remnants of life the hummingbird and cicada had ahead of them would be little more than pain as death slowly made its approach. The only power I had in those circumstances was to make death come faster, to cut out the agony that would proceed, to skip straight to oblivion. To give those creatures a quick death would reduce their suffering, reduce the amount of suffering in the world, perhaps, but pain would still extract a due from whoever chose to do the deed. That promise of pain made me falter when faced with the hummingbird, made me leave it to a worse end in a failed attempt to spare myself. Now, however, I know the right thing to do. Let the living shoulder the pain. We can move past it. We can grow from it. Let those who will be dead either way have their peace. Death will always be painful, but when there is no hope of survival and only suffering to come, its swift arrival should be accepted as the coming of mercy. ~8~ L I V E & L E A R N | P H O T O G R A P H | C A L E Y H A L L HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO LIKE YOU K a t h l e e n Je f f e r s Google About 54,600,000 search results 5 Ways to Get People to Like You wikiHow Sep 6, 2023 1. Smile! Your natural resting face is disturbing and will make others think you hate them. People crave friends who are shallow and fun because having a deep emotional relationship is too intense. 2. Laugh at their jokes! It doesnt matter that you dont find them funny. People are naturally narcissistic and will be more open to friendship if they think you like their humor. So, laugh even if its another deez nuts joke! ... Views: 938.1K How to Make Your Friends Appreciate You More Psychology Today Jun 28, 2021 Dont be too overbearing. Yes, youve been friends for over a decade but give them space! Dont bombard them with texts about hanging out the second they arrive home for holiday break. Maybe if you distance yourself, they might finally text first ... Views: 1.5M People also search for why am I lonely how to NOT be myself ways to cure anxiety why can I never say the right thing conversation starters to get to know someone how come my best friend is my dog 19 Simple Tips to Become a More Likable and Memorable Person Author: Overthinking Find common interests. If they like football, you like football. Find their Spotify profile and stalk their playlists. They will be thrilled to know you now are a huge fan of Juice WRLD and Bruno Mars. ~ 10 ~  Always look your best! Wake up hours earlier to do your hair and makeup. People are attracted to attractive people. Maybe if you look beautiful, it wont matter that youre socially awkward. Listen! People love to talk about themselves. If you take the time to sit and listen to their rambling, you might have the opportunity to be the person they go to with their problems! Dont ever share too much about your own problems though; thats crossing the line. Views: 189.6K Why Would You Have No Friends? Verywell Mind Feb 13, 2023 Are you insecure? Do you feel you cant measure up to the people in your life? Maybe youre introverted and get overwhelmed by people. Do you prioritize reading over socializing? Take Julia, for instance. She complains about not having friends but spends her weekends in bed with coffee and a book. Perhaps youre too needy. Too controlling. Too pushy. Too talkative. You lack awareness that your behavior is off-putting to others. Views: 18.3K Inspirational Friendship Quotes Jan 19, 2018 Friendship is like money, easier made than kept. Samuel Butler Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art.... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival C.S. Lewis No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow. Alice Walker A friendship that can end never really began. Publilius Syrus Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. Aristotle Views: 238.8K How to Get People to Like You Common Sense Dec 10, 2023 Why are you googling how to make friends? How pathetic is that? I have a question for you. Who cares? All this information wont help you make a true friend. If you take the advice of the articles shown above, you might have people who like you. People who think youre cool, attractive, funny, etc. But is that person really who you are? Here is my advice. Be yourself. Listen to the music you like, laugh at what you think is funny, stay true to yourself, and the right person will want to be your friend. ~ 11 ~ S E A S W I R L | R I S O P R I N T | Z A C H G O A D H O U S E GREGOR SAMSA GOES TO WORK Wr e n G r o t h *A contemporary retelling of Franz Kafkas The Metamorphosis. T he alarm on Gregors phone went off at half past six, as it did every morning. This was, of course, with the exception of Tuesday and Friday, when he did not work; as well as of Wednesday, on which he was expected to close instead of open. Gregor did not get up. He was tired, and felt very unwell. He wanted to close his eyes, but found that he was unable to do so even with the sound of the rain pattering against his window. Instead, he stared up at the muted white of his ceiling and did his best to ignore the persistent ringing of his phone. It took several grating repetitions of the alarms jaunty tune before Gregor finally rolled over and mindlessly attempted to swipe the noise away. Except, he realized, he had no fingers to swipe with in fact, the entirety of his hand had been replaced by a dark, rigid claw. His forearm had become a strange stick of spines, and he could not even turn his head in a way that he could see past his elbow to his shoulder. Thats not good, said Gregor, whose own voice was yet recognizable to him, but at the same time sounded strange and foreign to his ears. That was if he still had them, and he could not be sure that he did. Regardless, he was quite correct his situation was not good; rather, it seemed to be quite dire, and Gregor quickly came to the conclusion that he would not be able to go to work in such a state. The commute alone promised to be insurmountable. He did not see how it would be possible for him to ride the bus in his new form. He would not be able to fit through the door, and if he could, what then? There was no way for him to use his bus pass with those new and fearsome claws, nor could he sort through bills and coins to pay the fare. Besides that and given a bit of thought, Gregor decided this was far more important he had transformed into a massive insect. He anticipated that he would not be able to do his job in his usual manner, and that was only if he had the ability to do it at all; this seemed doubtful, as Gregor no longer had thumbs. He was forced to admit to himself that he would have to call into place of work, no matter how much dread he was filled with at the thought of doing so. Due to the imprecision of Gregors claws, it took him many minutes to unlock his phone. He found that scrolling through his contacts was much easier, but truth be told, Gregor was relieved he could still use the screen at all. After two rings, and halfway through a third, Gregors manager picked up. He answered, Hello? Good morning, Hermann, Gregor said, rather politely. I cant make it in today. I know this is hard to believe, but Ive somehow turned into a a beetle, I think. I dont know. I cant see my back, or my sides. But Im definitely an insect, he said. I have six legs. ~ 13 ~ Is this a prank? said Hermann. Are you messing with me right now? It was not a real question. Naturally, Hermann had assumed Gregor was trying to get out of work, or that Gregor had gone a bit mad. The former was far preferable to Hermann a bit of indolence could easily be stymied with a bit of pressure on Gregor, who was mild-mannered and weak-willed. Madness, however, would have been quite inconvenient for Hermann, as it meant sacrificing the time and expenses needed to find and train a new employee. Gregor, meanwhile, not knowing the thoughts of his manager, privately hoped that his situation was no more than a bad dream. He would have still eagerly accepted madness as the explanation for his current reality. I wish I was, promised Gregor, But Im not. Youre supposed to open today, said Hermann. I know, Gregor said, miserably. You have to be in by eight, Hermann said. We open at nine, so you need to be here by eight. Its on the schedule. I know, said Gregor, in truth a bit offended, as he had been working under Hermann for the past year or so and knew very well what time the store opened, and what time he was expected to be in, besides. We dont have the staff for you to call in, Hermann said, if thats what youre trying to do here. I turned into a giant bug, Hermann, repeated Gregor in disbelief. He wished he at least had a doctors note. But he had not anticipated turning into an insect overnight, and therefore had not had the foresight to schedule an appointment at the clinic. Hermann sighed. He sounded irritated, and it made Gregor feel guilty, even though he did not feel that he had done anything wrong. See you at work, Gregor. Eight oclock sharp. Dont waste my time like this again. See you, then, Gregor said weakly into the receiver. Hermann said nothing. Or perhaps he did. He had already hung up, and so Gregor had no way of knowing. Either way, he was expected at work. He could not put himself at risk of being fired, so he wriggled his many legs in an effort to gain enough momentum to turn himself over, or at least fall out of bed. Mostly he just succeeded in winding his sheets between his many segmented legs. Damn it all! he thought. He clacked his mandibles together in frustration, and began the arduous process of untangling himself from this new predicament. He did not have even one limb free before there came a knock at the door. Gregor, came the voice of his mother, are you awake? Youre going to be late for work if you dont get up. ~ 14 ~ Im awake! Gregor announced, shrill and squeaking, flailing his many legs akimbo in this new and awful panic. Are you alright? she asked, rather worried. Gregor was, after all, a very punctual and diligent young man, and it was unusual for him to run so late. Not to mention the strange timbre to his voice! When he hesitated too long to answer, she declared, Im coming in. Stop! he cried out. The knob on his door stopped turning, but it was too late his mother let go of the doorknob, and the door swung open to reveal her son. But he was not the son she remembered, and she let out a loud shriek; high-pitched and ear-splitting. There was the sound of rushed footsteps pounding up the stairs. What happened? Gregors father demanded. Whats going on? Meanwhile, Grete, Gregors sister, peered into the bedroom. Oh my God, she said, face twisting in disgust. What is that? Good morning, said Gregor timidly. Its Gregor. It was a wonder their mother managed the words through her choked sobs. Hes hes ! Ive become a bug, helped Gregor. Then, he asked, Can someone please help me out of bed? I dont want to be late for work. His family exchanged glances. Anxious, Gregor clicked his mandibles together. I need a ride, he said. I thought about it, and I cant take the bus like this. Of course you cant, snapped his father. Youre not going anywhere like that. I have to be in by eight. My boss said so, Gregor insisted. His father looked ready to argue, but Grete spoke first. With a heavy sigh, she said, Load him into the car. Ill drop him off on my way to school. *** Gregor worked as a cashier for a minor fashion retailer that, despite doing most of their business online, continued to maintain a handful of traditional brick and mortar stores. The one Gregor worked at was about forty-five minutes away by bus, but only twenty by car, and Gregor was relieved to see that the clock read 8:53 by the time they pulled into the parking lot. Grete opened the door to the backseat so Gregor could get out, then stood a few yards away and watched from a distance as Gregor navigated his way out of their mothers minivan. Youre insane for this, she said. I know, Gregor sighed. ~ 15 ~ I really dont get it, she continued. Do you like to suffer or something? Maybe, said Gregor miserably. Bye, Grete. Good luck at class today. Im not the one who needs it, said Grete. She got in the car and drove away, and Gregor scuttled his way towards the storefront. The automatic doors at the entrance were unlocked, but they were still powered off, so Gregor pried them open and walked inside. When he entered, Hermann turned to look at him and, close to hysterics, cried out, What the hell is this? Youre a giant bug! I did try to tell you, Gregor simply said. Go clock in, said Hermann, and then stay in the back so nobody sees you. Ill figure out what to do with you then. Gregor went to the back and tried to clock in. The buttons on the machine being physical keys, he found that he was able to press them quite accurately with careful placement of his claws and some additional patience. But before he was able to complete his task, Hermann arrived in the back of the store. We got a shipment this morning, said Hermann. Some coats. Theyre still in boxes. Unpack them and get them on hangers, and Ill send someone else to put them in front. I havent finished clocking in yet, protested Gregor. Ill add you in later, said Hermann, who had no intention of doing so, as long as he could avoid it. And anyway, Gregor was presently an insect: what need had he of a paycheck? If Gregor ever became a man again well! Hermann would worry about paying him then. Go get started, he instructed, and stared pointedly at Gregor until he meekly skittered off towards the stockroom. The boxes were still stacked on the pallet when Gregor found them. He tried to lift one with his claws, but they slid uselessly against the smooth surface of the cardboard, so he instead pushed at the packages until the whole stack of them toppled over. One box had already been opened, and the coats that had been contained within spilled out onto the floor in a bulky pile of faux fur and cheap fabric. To the left of Gregor was a dress rack which he wrenched downwards, scattering its stored hangers about the concrete flooring with a loud, overlapping clatter. He picked up one of the hangers and held it precariously between his mandibles as he approached the mess of clothing before him. He did not know how he would hang them, if he even could; he knew only that he had to, or he risked being disciplined, if not fired. With no other choice in the matter, Gregor Samsa got to work. ~ 16 ~ P I N K & AW K WA R D : S AY L E S S | DIG I TA L I L LU S T R AT ION | M A I A SM I T H ASHTR AY K i w i Mo n e y m a k e r little, brittle heart stashed away until a fire comes to lick it dry. im the one who placed the sage and daisychains but whered the match come from? your pocket grows lighter; gray leaves shatter. you catch them in ceramic. i learned in sixth grade that the smoke would make you go away. i begged you to break that little bowl so that you would never buy another expensive pack. maybe you would never inhale anything but air and i could smile and naively suggest; lets get a fish instead? ~ 18 ~ SCAB Is m a i l K o s h u l I am a young child I have scraped my knee The wound heals and the blood clots Yet young restless me still picks at the scab If my body wants to heal why do I keep giving it a fresh wound? I am now an adult I have left the place I called home to come here But it feels like I have scraped myself again My mind itches to pick the scab If I want to move on why cant I forget how things used to be? But my body wont heal if there is no wound And maybe I wont move on if I forget how things were So I wont pick this scab I will let it turn into a scar And maybe the scar will disappear But I wont forget ~ 19 ~ P V C C C AT S | D I G I TA L C O L L A G E | L AU R E N C O T T R E L L G A L A C T I C G I R L | R I S O P R I N T | J U L I A N N A G U T I E R R E Z SORRY FOR CATCHING COVID Mi n n i e P i e r c e I n January of 2021, the COVID pandemic made its way to Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. It arrived without protocol or precedence. At the time, I was housed in the Honor Wing-a unit for model inmates. As a community we took every precaution to stop the spread. We wore masks, stayed in our cells, and washed our hands religiously. As a wing we coordinated extra cleaning and implemented a sanitation crew. Because of our efforts, we were the last wing to fall victim to an outbreak. Nevertheless, COVID found a way, and by February most of us tested positive. The virus was bad, but nothing compared to the treatment we received for catching it. I remember trudging through the dirty snow. We had all tested positive and were being led to an isolation unit-the red zone. We had exited our wing through the back door. In our sickness and fevered weakness, we were forced to pack up our lifes belongings and carry them out to a large flat-bed trailer in the snow, after dark, and below freezing. The oldest and sickest couldnt lift their belongings, so we made an assembly line to help them. The guards refused to assist and looked at us with disgust- shaming us for ruining their night. The slow trudge to the red zone was so cold we could see our breath in the moonlight as we walked to the sound of teeth chattering and fits of coughing. It felt like a death march as the guards checked their watches- sorry for the inconvenience. I remember the chaos as we arrived at the red zone. Our property boxes were piled up, creating an obstacle course. As the irritated officers attempted to assign us beds with misprinted lists, we hunted down our busted bags and muddy boxes and chose rooms ourselves. They had decided to make SEG the red zone. SEG is supposed to be used as an isolation and disciplinary unit, and it shows. The dingy cells are double bunked with metal toilets, old school doors that require a key to open, and no intercom system. Once your door is locked the only way to get help is by pounding and yelling until you get the guards attention-sounds like a great place to keep seriously ill, immunocompromised inmates right? But when concerns about safety arose, the officers exact words were, Well, I guess you shouldnt have caught COVID! As the door to my cell locked shut, I attempted to clean the grimy bunk and filthy floor. The toilet was dirty and the room smelled foul. I needed cleaning supplies but was too exhausted to continue yelling and banging on the door. We hadnt been given our medicine, and there was no call button to request help. Maybe it was the fever, but I started to wonder if this was all a nightmare; surely they wouldnt put a group of seriously ill inmates in SEG. They wouldnt punish people for being sick. I fell asleep to those thoughts and the sound of endless banging doors. In the morning I woke to the reality that this was not a bad dream. I was in SEG. I had caught COVID, and I would pay. I would beg for showers and phone calls. I would not receive my mail or commissary. I would get sick in the toilet by my bed. And I would ~ 21 ~ spike a fever of 104 degrees, losing all sense of smell and taste. Thats what you get for catching COVID in prison- sorry for the inconvenience. In the months and years that followed, there has been no consistent protocol practiced to fight the pandemic. And without an official policy in place, catching COVID continues to be an unpredictable and stressful ordeal. ~ 22 ~ C O N T O U R C L O T H E S | G R A P H I T E O N PA P E R | H E I D I K U P K E BLACK LIVES MATTER Ie s h i a R o u n t r e e Tell me why should a black life matter? We were never really considered a whole human anyway Brought here on slaves ships where we were whipped Starved, beaten, and sexually battered Years held captive by a man called master Hung from trees beaten until we bleed Nakedly disgraced; a sole target for his rape Sold as property- promised to never be free Why should a black life matter? They say were ignorant, belligerent, and we have no social skills ...I guess thats why its so easy To disregard us and pretend our pain aint real Unjustly justified to rationalize homicide Screams of fear falling on deaf ears But they dont hear us because we was meant to be ignored As our black families become intentionally ignored Economic disadvantages Working for a minimum wage They believe we should be gratefulAfter all, we could still be slaves White supremacy Forced us to lack human dignity New Rule: School books erase the inhumanity Political division meant To conquer and divide The design? To restrict and bring about our demise ~ 24 ~ Perfect harmony, equal opportunity Thats something they never wanted us to see But now its black people in the white house And were making history Now let me tell you Why a black life should matterBecause were intelligent, were beautiful And it all came natural Battle scars and bravery Promoted our identity As we took whippings and were killed Just so one day well be free! ~ 25 ~ A SESTINA TO CELEBR ATE SELFSACRIFICE Mo r ga n a B i z i e r Young ladies like you should always be eager, rising to shine at the fair crack of dawn to rose up your cheeks and cover up sores. Wear your true Sunday best whenever outside like tonight, trips through town, your man on your mind as you think hard about what hes trying to hide. When you do find your boyfriend, please try to hide the concern in your eyes, alarmed by his eager delight for tonight. The thought plagues your mind: what kind of date happens so hidden from dawn? Bury this feeling. Let him lead you outside, wander deep into wood till your frail legs are sore. Bramble entangles you, cold leaves you sore, but your boyfriend swears Theres nothing Id hide from a girl like you, my sweet Heaven outside the Hell of this world and this makes you eager. Maybe hes here to apologize? A new dawn of potential swirls deep in your mind. However, the thought quickly flees from your mind when his friends emerge, robes tattered and sore but their eyes still piercing like needles; it dawns on you that theres nowhere to hide from these howling wolves, smiles so eagerly hungry, a display for any outside. They pull out daggers; now youre stuck outside, a deer in the headlights, thoughts blocking your mind force overwhelms you; youre beaten and meager. Your home-grown Cain shoves you, leaving you sore, his eyes filled with foul passion as he hides his knife deep in your heart, now ablaze like dawn. ~ 26 ~ Devour her flesh! We shall bring upon Dawn! they scream as they scavenge, your insides now splayed cross a skinned deer hide, your body a harvest, each organ a mine. You cant help but think, as your soul soars high what a fool you were for being so eager. But sweet summer girl, take pride in your body: though tainted and gored, your carcass still shines bright amongst the best, you divine freezer bride. ~ 27 ~ F L OW E R S I N S H O E S | D I G I TA L C O L L A G E | A LY S S A J O H N S O N DONE Na k i s h a Wa d d e l l Confusion meddling throughout my mind. The lies that seem to spill out your mouth always hidden behind a pretty rhyme. Sorry, time to switch roles. No longer a free ride, now its time to pay the toll. Talk if you want to. Your words only fall on deaf ears. Should have stopped while you were ahead, instead you fed on my fears. Now the bowls empty. Youll get no more from me. You didnt want what you had, now youre the only one left to deceive. ~ 29 ~ COW IN THE SKY D a v i d Ju d d T he cow bellowed and strained and shit. It was stuck in the mud. Flies gathered. Gil put a rope around the cow and then around the saddle horn on his horse, Bean. The two of them pulled and the cow writhed and bawled, its legs encased in the concrete of the creek bottom. This was the only seasonal stream on Gils property. When it was wet, the cows came over and got stuck. The stream meandered through the land out west of Socorro, New Mexico. On a map, The Plains of St. Augustine. It was flat, long and wide, but there were outcrops of bare, gray rock. There were rises and ridges where junipers grew and the rest was full of sage and it was crisscrossed with gulleys for carrying rain. Toward the western end, the dishes of the National Radio Observatorys Very Large Array stood like giants, their saucer eyes gaping at the sky. Gil stood and wiped sweat from his eyes. He stretched his back. The cow complained. From the east, the distant thump and whump of helicopters drifted in with the breeze. The Chinooks came, first like dragonflies against the distant clouds, then like locomotives racing on an airborne rail. They had dual blades and there were three of them, the color of desert sand. Flying fast, they paralleled the northside hills, then twisted and banked south to the VLA. The antennae were all in motion. There were twenty and more of them. Busy day there, Gil said and Bean flexed his ears, otherwise unmoved. Gil took the knife out of Beans pack and jumped down next to the cow, into the mud. He unfolded the blade, long and wide, and the cow took notice and was silent. He dug into the clay, and while he did, he heard the sound of a siren. He looked up toward the highway where a humvee with a red light had stopped. A soldier cut Gils fence and then the vehicle came forward, the rumble of its engine prowling across the land. The soldier, from up on the bank of the creek, said, Im Lieutenant Smith. Gil Thornton. Sir, youll need to leave. This area has been declared a military reserve. Im pulling out this cow. Youll need to leave now, sir. You cut a hole in my fence. We have the authority to arrest you. Since when? The Presidents plane, a baby blue 747, air brakes gouging out its descent, dropped down from the sky, down behind the array, and disappeared. ~ 30 ~ Im going to shoot your cow, and arrest you. Or you can get on your horse and return to your home. What is your decision? Gil looked at the cow. How bout we hook him up to your rig there, pull him outta here. Lieutenant Smith removed his gun from his holster and the two soldiers raised their rifles. Smith aimed at the cow. Then he re-holstered the gun. He told a private to climb down with Gil and figure out how to push. He told the other soldier to take aim and kill Gil and the cow if he gave the order. Smith took the rope off Bean and tied it to the winch on the humvee. He powered it up and set it to a cautious tension. Gil and the private lifted at the rear while the rope, slung under the cows legs, pulled upward. The cow kicked and twisted and was free. It staggered off into the sage, exhausted, complaining. When the residents of a not too distant star deposited an avatar into orbit around Gils planet Earth, one of the first things it asked for was a story not an encyclopedia entry nor a novel, but a true story about something real. The debriefers offered several replies which had been prepared for the contingency, but the robot complained of them being sour with the flavor of artifice. Out of a desperate fear that the book was being closed on them, the managers groped for anything at hand. Time was short and they were terribly afraid, so the story of Gil Thornton, Lieutenant Smith, the horse named Bean, and a cow, became the first, small truth of human civilization transmitted through interstellar space to a distant, eager audience. ~ 31 ~ BOG HAG BLUES Mo r ga n a B i z i e r Hag noun (1 of 3) from Merriam Webster 1. an ugly, slatternly, or evil-looking woman I vividly remember the first time I got womens clothes. I went to Goodwill with my mother and picked out a shirt and skirt to wear in tandem. The blouse I chose was a gauche patchwork piece, a menagerie of purple patterns. It was ill-fitting with an awkward collar and even worse cuffs, but I paid no mind as I proudly snatched it from the rack. The skirt I got was long, black, and adorned with a purple flower pattern. Or really, abstract shapes akin to flowers. It was almost a mockery of a flower, with a weird geometric styling that only made it clash further with the already eccentric top. I couldnt get enough of it. Wearing it to school came with difficulties. I soon realized that I was an ugly duckling, to say the least. A complex combination of pre-HRT features and a hectic wardrobe made me stick out like a sore thumb. I claimed that it was purposeful, of course: it was a fashion statement, an expression of my true self. I also thought I was nonbinary at the time, so it made sense to look so avant garde, so esoteric. But I could feel the dissatisfaction. How the fleeting looks and passing jives built on one another, further making me restless. The way it made me feel like a mockery of myself. 2. (archaic) a. a female demon Sometimes when Im online I have the misfortune of stumbling across a post about trans rights. Dont get me wrong: trans rights are good. Great, in fact. I like having rights quite a bit. But morbid curiosity is a hell of a drug, drawing me to look at the comment section like the gravitational pull of the moon. And indeed, the waves crash on schedule. The ridicule. The uproar. The insistence on my non-existence. Who couldve guessed that being called devil spawn would have an adverse effect on ones mental health? b. an evil or frightening spirit Its not the worst feeling to be largely ignored by society: when one is translucent, they dont have to worry themselves about being in the crossfires of public opinion. But the last couple of years have brought the trans community into a particularly frustrating spot. Were the center of discussion as much as we are largely inconsequential to the average person. The existential dread of having your being debated on the big screen by future politicians mingles with the loneliness of being looked over by your own country and people. It makes you feel like a boogeyman, but only conceptually; a threat of no consequence. ~ 32 ~ 3. witch The idea of the witch always fascinated me. A woman, powerful and dangerous, ostracized from society for her differences. Theyre often portrayed as ugly or old in traditional interpretations, but I never bought that angle. The witch never cares; in fact, she revels in it. She is an old crone or a hideous maiden and yet she embraces it so happily. She cackles at those foolish enough to oppose her. Her presence is either a powerful boon or a horrid curse. I hope one day to be a witch. To be powerful. To be capable of embracing my imperfections with confidence. To leave behind the shackles of societal expectations. But thats easier said than done, I fear. Crone noun 1. a cruel or ugly old woman I dont think Im afraid of growing old. Ive often caught myself worrying about age, about the nature of time. But why should I be so afraid of growing old? Death is inevitable, this cannot be denied, but old age has no such guarantee. Its a privilege refused to so many before me, another injustice with no consolation. Haggard adjective 1. {of a hawk}: not tamed A womans body comes with a long list of expectations, regardless of how recently youve required it. You must cross your legs or squish them together when wearing a skirt; you must wear a bra, lest your nipples dare to show through the fabric; you must always be well dressed and presentable, even when dressing casually; you must carry yourself with a sense of poise. Of course, things have relaxed over time; its not the 40s anymore. But to pretend like these rules no longer exist would be ignorant. They have merely faded into the background. Its been so surreal having to relearn how to behave. Theres so many things that I simply didnt care about as a boy that Im now expected to think about at all times. A part of me thinks that maybe I shouldve been more thoughtful of my presentation as a guy, but another part of me resents how restraining this all feels. Beauty standards have curb stomped me and left me in the dirt to perpetually struggle with my appearance. With my double chin and my bulging stomach and my still-ever-so-slightly-visible facial hair. With how frequently I forget to cross my legs when sitting down or speak in a booming, masculine voice. Its days when these seem to pile up that I long for the chance to dress in sports shorts and oversized tees again without feeling like Im just a guy. ~ 33 ~ Hag (2 of 3) noun 1. quagmire, bog Its so easy to get trapped in ones head. I often find myself detaching from my surroundings, completely losing myself in my own thoughts. I end up sinking into a deep, thick entanglement of insecurity and paranoia. Youre complaining for no reason. You add nothing to the conversation. You look like a fool in that makeup. That guy at the gas station is eyeing you for a reason, you know that. Did you leave your mace in the car again? In many ways, I have had it fairly easy in comparison to the average trans person. I was diagnosed with gender dysmorphia at age four, so when I finally realized that its probably not normal to dream about wearing dresses it was fairly easy to get medication. The bullying I went through while trying to figure things out was miserable, but it was fairly localized to senior year of high school (although that ignores the bullying I went through for being gay). Charlottesville is a very safe place to transition, and my family has been largely supportive, albeit odd with their response. What reason do I have to complain? But I think I used that as another way to put down myself and what Ive had to deal with. Perpetual novice that I am, I happen to be an expert in the field of self-ridicule. Sometimes I wish astral projection was real, so that I could escape this body and view things from a birds eye view for a change. Its hard to see things for how they are when youre head-deep in a bog of your own bullshit. ~ 34 ~ B U Z Z E D : T H E C R E AT O R | D I G I TA L I L L U S T R A T I O N | M A I A S M I T H TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE: BASKETBALL C a r o l Lu t s k y I remember being young and open to getting to know you more. Understanding the ins and outs of how you worked. When we began this relationship, I didnt know I could feel or experience this kind of love for something else. You were the one thing in my life that always made sense. You made me feel alive and wanted when my hands would touch you. I knew exactly what to do. I knew the shape of your curves. The texture of your ripples in my hands when I would release you. I could feel your power floating in the air on the way to your next destination. These are the feelings I have always had for you. Until that day when I had to let you go. It came out of nowhere like headlights of an oncoming car in the wrong lane barreling straight towards me. We wouldnt be together ever again. It took me a long while to fully understand what that truly meant. Losing the greatness of our love. Realizing that you will always be part of me. When I reminisce, it only fills my heart with the same feelings that first flowed through me when we first met. When I was young and open to getting to know you. Now it just repeats and replays in my head like a time loop. ~ 36 ~ TODAY Is m a i l K o s h u l The sun feels a little brighter today I will let it place gentle kisses across my skin The wind feels a little crisper today I will let it run its fingers through my hair The birds seem to be singing a little passionately today I will let them serenade me The milkshake I ordered tastes a little sweeter today I will let every taste bud savor every sip She laughed a little louder at my joke today I will let the silence linger after she catches her breath He hugged me a little longer today I will let myself sink into his arms before pulling away Their hand fits a little comfortably in mine today I will let them hold it a bit longer I will squeeze their hand a little tighter today I wont let today slip out of my grasp ~ 37 ~ ... THE PVCC STUDENT LITERARY MAGAZINE  ...

... Piedmont Virginia Community College so. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Friday, May 12, 2023 I 6 p.m. John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, Virginia PHOTOGRAPHY - GRADUATE PORTRAITS Individual photos of the graduates taken in front of the PVCC backdrop will be available for purchase through Photo Specialties, Inc. Color proofs will be mailed to the graduate's home address after the ceremony. Questions and concerns regarding photography proofs can be directed to Photo Specialties at info@)photospecialties.com or 919.967.9576. RECEPTION A reception for graduates and their guests will be held immediately following the ceremony on the upper concourse between sections 302 and 305. Audience members are asked to remain seated until the recessional has ended. 2 Commencement Program MUSICAL PRELUDE .............. ............................................... Charlottesville Band Steve Layman, Conductor ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL* ............ .. ........................ .............. Faculty Marshal Dr. Kit Decker Professor of Spanish Faculty Marshals for the Graduates Dr. Adam Johnson Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Irina Liskey Professor of Mathematics THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* ................................................. Dr. Andrew Renshaw Dean, Student Affairs WELCOME ............. .. ........ .. ......................................................... Dr. Jean Runyon President GREETINGS - COLLEGE BOARD ................................ .............. Lola Richardson Chair GREETINGS - FACULTY.. ..................................................................... Dr. Decker COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ................................................... Baron Schwartz PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES ..................... .................. Dr.John R. Donnelly Vice President, Instruction and Student Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS ......................................... President Runyon AWARDING OF DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS ......................................... President Runyon College Deans STUDENT SPEAKERS ................................................ Guadalupe Monroy-Flores Shuguang "Tony" Song CLOSING REMARKS .................................................................. Harry Stillerman Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development RECESSIONAL* .............................. ...................................... Charlottesville Band *The audience will please stand. A reception honoring the Class of 2023 immediately follows the ceremony. 3 KEYNOTE SPEAKER BARON SCHWARTZ Baron Schwartz attended Piedmont Virginia Community College from 1998-99 and transferred to the University of Virginia, where he completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. He remained in the Charlottesville area working as a computer programmer, specializing in database software and becoming an author and consultant. In 2012 Schwartz founded VividCortex, a technology startup company that developed innovative database performance management software. VividCortex was acquired by SolarWinds in 2019. Baron and his family live in Lexington, Virginia. 4 STUDENT SPEAKERS GUADALUPE MONROY-FLORES Guadalupe Monroy-Flores is graduating with a degree in general studies. Monroy-Flores is a first-generation college student from Mexico. She has served as a PVCC Student Ambassador and is a Natural Bridge Scholar (Boys and Girls Club), who received a full scholarship to PVCC. The scholarship will continue once she transfers. MonroyFlores' goal is to transfer to George Mason University in the fall and major in social work. Ultimately, she would like to become involved in politics. SHUGUANGllTONY"SONG Tony Song is a first-generation college student who attended Dalian Medical University in Dalian, China. He was a thoracic surgeon in China for 20 years. He came to the United States with his daughter and wife in August 2021. He enrolled with Thomas Jefferson Adult and Career Education at PVCC to improve his English and completed the Nurse Aide FastForward program prior to earning a Virginia Nurse Aide license. He began work at the University of Virginia hospital as an anesthetist technician in October 2022. Song's goal is to earn a nursing degree or return to thoracic surgery. He volunteers at a local food pantry. PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jean Runyon President John R. Donnelly Vice President for Instruction and Student Affairs Scott Jefferies Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Harry K. Stillerman Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development Brittany Resmann Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Josh Fitzpatrick Associate Vice President for Technology Services, CIO 5 PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Lola Richardson Chair, Louisa County Charles Dassance Vice Chair, Albemarle County Jean Runyon Secretary Albemarle County Russell Madison Cummings, Jr. Alfreda Morris PJ Rooney Buckingham County Joyce Gooden City of Charlottesville Pam Baker DeGuzman Leslie Fravel Chinta Gaston Janet Morrow Fluvanna County Fred Lang Greene County Robbie Morris Nelson County Thomas Proulx STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Douglas M. Garcia Chair Peggy Layne Vice Chair David Dore Secretary Dana Beckton David E. Broder Brenda Calderon Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr. Deborah DiCroce Darius A. Johnson Maurice Jones Ashby Kilgore Bruce Meyer RJ Narang Richard S. Reynolds, Ill Terri Thompson Michael Eric Wooten VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM David Dore Chancellor and Secretary to the State Board 6 THE ACADEMIC REGALIA The history of academic dress reaches back to medieval un iversities where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholars. The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities, every detail of academic dress is subject to regulation by the university. At one time, Oxford tailors who did not comply with the rules could be punished by the vice chancellor of the university. European universities continue to show great diversity in academic dress. American colleges and universities, however, have followed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. The gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing . Bachelor's and master's degree gowns have no trimming ; the doctor's degree gown is faced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The cap symbolizes freedom of scholarship. The symbol derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap. Academic caps feature a tassel, indicating the discipline of the wearer. The hood is the forerunner to the present cap . Its colors denote the discipline represented by the degree and the college or university from which the degree was granted . THE CEREMONIAL MACE The Piedmont Virginia Community College mace was presented to the College by University of Virginia President Robert M . O'Neil in 1988. The gift honored PVCC President George B. Vaughan as he prepared to leave the College and also signified the close working relationship that had developed between the two institutions. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff that serves as a symbol of authority. It is carried by the most senior faculty member. The PVCC mace is made of silver and walnut and incorporates a Jefferson cup into its design. It was created by John J. Owen, retired vice president for development at the University of Virginia . PVCC MEDALLION The Piedmont Virginia Community College Medallion is awarded to persons who, through special acts or sustained service, have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. The medallion is the highest nonacademic honor the college bestows. Recipients are: 7 PVCC MEDALLION (continued) Bernard J. Haggerty (1984) P. Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H. Woodard (1988) Dr. James R. Batten (1989) W. A. Pace, Jr. (1993) Grace H. Carpenter (1996) Grace L. Tinsley (1997) J. A. Kessler, Ill and Barbara Bledsoe Kessler (2006) Mary Helen Jessup, James L. Jessup, Jr. and Suzanne Jessup Brooks (2007) John T. Casteen, Ill (2010) Kenneth W. Lawson (2012) Jim Stultz and Cynthia Stultz (2022) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The honorary associate of humane letters degree is awarded by Piedmont Virginia Community College to persons who have demonstrated exceptional support for education and exemplary service for the public good, both at PVCC and beyond . The honorary degree is the college's highest academic honor and has been awarded to: John T. Casteen, Ill (1992) EXPLANATION OF HONORS Cum laude, with honors: 3.2-3.499 Grade Point Average Magna cum laude, with high honors: 3.5-3.799 Grade Point Average Summa cum laude, with highest honors: 3.8- 4.00 Grade Point Average The gold cord indicates a student who is graduating with honors (cum /aude, magna cum laude, summa cum /aude). These students are also identified in the program. The red, white and blue cord indicates a graduate who is currently serving or has served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard . Graduates wearing a gold stole and tassel are members of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. This silk stole and tassel are worn by graduating PTK members as a symbol of their outstanding academic achievement. Due to time constraints with final grades for the spring semester, the honor distinction is based on the previous fall semester's cumulative GPA for the purpose of the ceremony and program booklet. However, diplomas will be ordered using the final cumulative GPA after all grades for the spring semester have been posted . The honor cords will be distributed to those students being honored on graduation night prior to the start of the ceremony. Honor cords are awarded to those who meet the GPA requirements for an associate degree or certificate. Career studies certificates are not eligible for honor cords . 8 PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2022-2023 GRADUATES The degree and certificate candidates listed in this program were applicants for degrees and certificates as of April 1, 2023. The awarding of certificates and degrees is contingent upon completion of all program plan requirements. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Suhair S. Alyousefi Jasmine M . Bowles cum /aude Maheswar Ghimire magna cum /aude Patrick M . Listopad summa cum /aude Tiffinnie F. Phelps Dustin J. Putfark summa cum /aude Julia Share Phew magna cum /aude Culinary Arts Rashanna L. Anderson magna cum laude Scott Benjamin William Best Anne Elizabeth Costain magna cum /aude Mary Beth Fields Jacob Patrick Flagg Hazel Faye Ronquillo Klamer Ashlyn Hope Miller summa cum /aude Diagnostic Medical Sonography Sydney Hope Browning magna cum laude Leah Serafina Call magna cum /aude Zareth Casimiro summa cum /aude Ethan A. Duke Zola Marie Edwards summa cum laude Kaylee Marie Hovey magna cum /aude Christopher Scott Kennedy magna cum laude Makayla S. Miller magna cum laude Logan Via Gabriela Menegazzo Vieira summa cum laude Kayla Jeanette Yeago magna cum laude Laura Thomas Yost magna cum laude Dana S. Younger summa cum laude Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Kristin Allison Blackburn magna cum laude Eric Edward Ensor Jillian Meadows summa cum laude Michael John Schiffer, Jr. summa cum laude Kacy L. Tillman Industrial Electronics Daniel Max Abrams magna cum /aude Carol Aldridge Dustin Chandler Hall magna cum /aude Brian Jones magna cum laude Jason Duane Phelps summa cum /aude Christian M. Pickens Miranda Eliza Scott magna cum laude 9 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (continued) Brian Shifflett summa cum laude Management Danielle B. Bryant Industrial Electronics (Mechanical Engineering Technology) John D. Shelton cum laude Jeffrey Albert Hoover magna cum laude Kiante K. Parker summa cum laude Information Systems Technology Tiffanee D. Bryant magna cum laude Benjamin Levering summa cum laude Ann E. Wilson summa cum laude Information Systems Technology (Cloud Computing) Logan Christopher Hoelscher summa cum laude Information Systems Technology (Cybersecurity) Ronald R. Edwards, II cum laude Daniel Christopher Gately summa cum /aude Clint Nelson Hale magna cum /aude Samuel Monroe Hathorn summa cum /aude Tilden James Lexa summa cum laude James Eric Linder summa cum laude Edwin M. Otero, Jr. Vincent Sun cum /aude Information Systems Technology (Programming) Chloe Jeanne Agnew summa cum /aude David Breeden summa cum /aude Christopher Tilghman Hoon summa cum /aude 10 Nursing Karmel Bartels magna cum /aude Mollie Elizabeth Becerra Sarah Elisabeth Bedford cum /aude Cara Elizabeth Boyle magna cum laude Julia Elizabeth Buchinsky magna cum laude Ashley Kristin Burhyte cum /aude Amy M. Do Silva magna cum /aude Leisel Emerson Delange Zeina Ala Doukan cum /aude Jessica Lee Dubuque Jonathan Page Elliott magna cum /aude Elise Claire Eppard magna cum laude Brooke Mallory Falwell magna cum laude Tayler May Fields Maggie L. Fulcher cum /aude Neve Elizabeth Gallagher Seth R. Golcar magna cum /aude Chanel Grayson Schuyler Anne Hall magna cum laude Amelia Rose Hammer Mckenzie K. Harry Yi Huang summa cum laude Katherine Grace Hughes magna cum /aude Andrea Marie Johnson ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (continued) Katherine Anne Jonte Damir Kajan cum laude Anton Robert Klepach Christopher R. Kruchten So Rae Lee magna cum /aude Sarah V. Lesich Hannah Virginia Lilley cum laude Marie Leona Lotter magna cum /aude Carson E. Lowe magna cum /aude Kristen Nicole Lucas cum /aude Kyle Carlton Luke Skylar Brooke Lynch Wyatt M. Mahanes Jessiah Beth Mansfield cum laude Heather D. Marshall cum laude Amanda D. 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Wilson cum /aude Elizabeth Olivia Wittig magna cum /aude Police Science Samantha Brooke Hawley summa cum laude Steven John Klei Shytiana Lamb magna cum laude Matthew Scott Moore magna cum laude Bethany Cheyenne Talley cum /aude James Edward Williams, Jr. Craig Lee Wilson Radiography Taylor R. Bacarro magna cum /aude Chelsey Taylor Badiuk summa cum /aude Lamar Aaron Berry magna cum /aude 11 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (continued) William H. Cleckner, V summa cum /aude Hunter Tyler Fitzgerald magna cum laude Mary C. Marr summa cum /aude Nicholas Andrew Meador magna cum laude Grace Adelaide Newman Emily Elizabeth Price magna cum laude Tatijana Rangel-Ribeiro summa cum laude Moufida Roberts summa cum laude Rebecca Rusina summa cum /aude AshleighJ. Sneed magna cum laude Morgan Rhea Wick magna cum /aude Surgical Technology Jennifer Carole Flook Natalie A. 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Smith Alyssa Paige Summers Sonya Swiderski cum /aude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Patrick Allen Tarry Mary F. Terry Haley Brea Toney cum /aude Brittany Lauren Toth magna cum /aude Brittany L. Wentz cum /aude Zachary E. Wilkerson magna cum /aude Zaggary Kosmo Wimmer magna cum /aude Hope Ray Ann Wingert SamirYori Laith Amir Zaatar Thant Zin Computer Science Dylan Aitcheson cum laude Beniam Arota Aju Brandon K. Baker summa cum /aude Justin Walker Bryan cum /aude Ricardo A. Canas Seth Catts Adam Linzy Chisholm magna cum laude Steven P. Daly magna cum laude Ethan Garrett Foster magna cum laude Christopher Tilghman Hoon summa cum laude Grayson Thomas Legard magna cum /aude Mohd Hashir Mazaher Hadrien Daphrasi Padilla summa cum laude Elaina Jane Rutan cum laude Mikhail Kenneth Schneide summa cum /aude Connor Scott Vann summa cum laude Maryam Mohammed Younis magna cum /aude Aymen Zouari summa cum /aude Education Madeline Mansoureh Abedzadeh cum /aude Strolyn Fredericka M. Ashby cum /aude Camille Olivia Noel Bradshaw magna cum laude Alexis Nataly Corral magna cum laude AydonJ. Duenas magna cum laude Shelley Marie Floyd summa cum laude Sarah Elizabeth Hicks summa cum laude Morgan Odile Hollis Brooke M. O'Neill summa cum /aude Chelsie Danielle Porterfield cum laude Alison Michelle Sawyer Pearl Hawley Stout Olivia Ellen Thomas summa cum laude Alyssa Brooke Tickle Gabriel Demetric Walker Sabrina Lynn Walker summa cum /aude Megan M. Woodson Engineering Kaitlyn Lee Anderson magna cum /aude Ethan E. Ball-Smialek David N. Baugher magna cum /aude Samuel Richard Coleman summa cum /aude Nicholas Andrew Conner cum /aude Trevor Lee Donalson summa cum /aude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Luke William Figueroa magna cum laude Samantha Renee Glazer summa cum laude Paxton Xander Gunn Victor S. Hengartner Logan S. Holsapple Alexis Noelle Alexander cum laude Mohammad Alkhaledy cum laude Alex Marie Ambrosini Ebony Christina Anderson cum laude summa cum laude Maya Elise Anderson Michael Siegfried Kiesler Kyle Joseph Little Tyler James MacFarlane Jennifer Elena Argueta magna cum laude Domenic P. Marcelli, II magna cum laude Seth C. Mccready Hadrien Daphrasi Padilla summa cum laude Jacob Proffitt cum laude Leighton Phillips Read cum /aude Vincent John Reyes, Ill William Ernest Robie summa cum laude Elori G. Smile summa cum laude Nick Anthony Stuart magna cum laude Diego Luis Tomsig magna cum laude magna cum laude Khalid Awwad cum laude Storai Azami magna cum /aude Sherika Yvonne Baker Elle M. Ball-Smialek cum laude Anna D. Batman summa cum laude Nazanin Bayani cum laude Brooke Ann Becker Nanayaa A. Bempong Patrick Aung Bernard cum laude Isaac J. Bevins magna cum laude Chandler Edward Biffle summa cum laude magna cum laude Gary Sullivan Vaclavicek Connor Scott Vann La'Naje Mahiya Bledsoe Julia AnJeanette Boisvert Chloe Tais Boutin summa cum /aude Sage Bryan Wibberley cum /aude Greg R. Zeckman magna cum laude General Studies Erica Danielle Aaron cum laude Lima Abdul-Satar James Errett Adams cum /aude Mahdie Ahmadi cum laude cum /aude Briana Marie Bradley cum laude Ryan Lee Brandl Lisa Ann Broadaway magna cum /aude Angie Brown summa cum laude Franklin D. Brown, Sr. John David Buckner magna cum laude Makayla Elizabeth Cannon Jack A. Carey cum laude 15 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Rebekah Ruth Carroll magna cum laude Maranda Elizabeth Cary Carter summa cum /aude Lindsay Catherine Caudle summa cum /aude Shanise Decora Chang Olivia Childers Andrew J. Choffel magna cum laude Riley Mae Clatterbuck cum laude Shane Michael Clements summa cum /aude Kaleb Sebastian Collier Douglas A. Daugherty magna cum /aude Caleb Davis Meghan Noel Dech summa cum laude Padraic L. Deighan Michell G. Diaz Hincapie summa cum /aude Brianna Diggs Christian W. Dixon summa cum /aude Eliah Grace Dojack Daisy Dudley summa cum laude lain Sebastion Ericson Jessica Michelle Ewing summa cum laude Hadya Faqirzai summa cum /aude Madina Faqirzai summa cum /aude Sasha L. Federico magna cum /aude Laveda Dawn Fincham Evelyn Rose Fischer Cayden Marie Fix summa cum /aude Kristen J. Fortune Justin Michael Frazier magna cum /aude Sarah A. Gaskins magna cum /aude 16 Jacob Gavin Gillispie Amanda Caitlin Gimbert Evren Willis Gray magna cum laude Rebecca Lynn Gray Amanda Michelle Gregory Sarah Ellen Gressett cum laude Preston Reid Guill Benjamin Gunderson Kimberly Nataly Guzman-Arias Tyler Scott Hammill Sierra M. Haney Jerry P. Harris, Jr. Amy Heidel summa cum laude David Robert Hodge magna cum laude Aaron Samuel Hoffman Richard Kurt Hoge, Jr. Trevor Dean Hughes summa cum laude William Joseph Hughes summa cum /aude Emily Marie Hunnings Henderson Hayes Jiranek summa cum laude Tiffany M. Johnson William Caleb Johnson Jenisa Marie Jones Adelaide Dori Kahn Natalie Marie Keepers summa cum /aude Leah Sophie Keith magna cum laude Diane Delapp Key Livia Grace Kilby summa cum laude Forrest Fields Kritzer magna cum /aude Catherine Laird summa cum /aude Abigail Nichole Lam magna cum /aude Shelby Lynn Lamb Sarah Melissa Lamm summa cum laude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Grayson Olivia Lawson cum /aude Sandra Lewis summa cum /aude Johnson Li magna cum laude honors diploma Airika Lynn Liljegren summa cum laude Nathan Chase Lindegren cum laude Carmen Linder Taylor Nicole Mallory cum laude Anna E. 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Poppe summa cum /aude Kevin Michael Potts summa cum laude Matthew Tyler Powell Joseph R. Rack Najah Alexia Ragland Devyn Alison Ramsey Alexander D. Reebals summa cum laude Gregory Wayne Richards, II Kalib Rodriguez Thomas B. Sam cum laude Ashley Nicole Schumann cum /aude Angela Rose Sharp summa cum laude Amanda R. Smith Tiffany Dawn Smith cum /aude Richard James Solmonson summa cum /aude Ruby Sorto-Guevara magna cum /aude Ellie Grace Spotswood William Kelso Stackhouse 17 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Kristina Irina Stegmeier magna cum laude Laquan Deshea Stone magna cum laude Rosemary Stovall Jacob Max Lewis Streicher magna cum /aude Micaela Suarez-Arrieta Luca Ming-Yang Sun magna cum laude Jessica Karin Tawney magna cum /aude lnanna Leah Theobald-Whittington summa cum /aude Richard Benjamin Townsley summa cum /aude Michael D. Tran Amanda Turner Lydia Lockrey Van Liew cum laude Leonel Alexander Vasquez magna cum laude Julissah Andrea Vazquez magna cum laude Adina Wall summa cum laude Grace Marie Walton cum /aude Micah Leah Washington cum laude Kailee E. Wentz Jonathan I. Westinghouse cum laude Kellen Alexander Williams Lily Estelle Williams Rylie Danielle Williams Ashley N. Wilson cum /aude David James Wilson magna cum laude Gareth Wittig magna cum /aude Mackenzie C. Woodward magna cum /aude Nathan Worsky 18 Marya Zahid Zachary L. Zartler cum /aude Science Feby Sara Abraham Dareen Youssef Aloudeh cum /aude Cassidy Jean Anderson summa cum laude Kaitlyn Lee Anderson magna cum laude Nazanin Bayani cum laude Sydneye Clarke Bronson cum laude James Alexander Chambers Greyson Christopher Chasse Peter Jesse Chung cum /aude Hadya Faqirzai summa cum /aude Madina Faqirzai summa cum /aude Cory Marcus Greene cum /aude Athiya Thasneem Hajji Mohamed magna cum laude Ean Huang cum laude Sarah Elizabeth Johnson magna cum /aude Leukas Danny Koczan Connor A. Logan cum laude Kosar Rashedi Najla Rashedi cum /aude Balkees Khatoun Rekik summa cum /aude Kayla Renee Scott cum laude Ezra James Staengl summa cum laude Amber Dawn Thompson cum /aude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (continued) Science (Biotechnology) Luca Ael Gett summa cum laude Ahlayshia S. Johnson CERTIFICATE Health Information Management Sheila M. Almond cum laude Jacqueline E. Fernandez magna cum laude Practical Nursing Makysha Kapri Brock Kanisha R. Brown Natasha Colene Carroll Anna Maria Chandler Alexis Hauge cum /aude Allexa Elizabeth Loeser magna cum laude Jordan Mitchell magna cum laude Chasity Marie Shifflett summa cum laude cum /aude Michelle A. Cook Emily Hayden Govoruhk Holly Nicole Jenkins Kourtney Danelle Jones Dawn Leah Phillips Ashlee Elizabeth Starks Diane M . Thorpe cum laude Sara Elizabeth Weaver CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE Administrative Support Maryam Qudosi Boyan Amy S. Breen Jessica C. Bryant Melinda Kalenga Ebony Nicole Ramsey Kayla Sacra Advanced Criminal Justice Steven John Klei Matthew S. Moore Bethany Cheyenne Talley Computer and Network Support Technologies Kyle G. Brommer Lindsey Nicole Houchens William Eric Staton Criminal Justice Miguel Becerra Cybersecurity Samuel Premer Livingood Catherine R. Shefski Early Childhood Development (Infant/Toddler) Jennie B. Bottas Summer F. 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Accardo Alizada Ali Berhan Aljiji Enayafullah Amin Francisco Barragan Ernest Bishop Chad Boyne Hunter Brown Wilbert Butler Ronald Cline Brandon Coffey Shawn Crews Joseph Earnest Dustin Edmunds Robert Darnell Edwards Edgar Fonseca Jermaine Frye Dustin Gardner Matthew R. Gariepy Kenneth Garrett David Greyer Babajan Habibi Albert Hardy James Harris Barnabe Havugintwari Brook Hawkins Larry Henderson Jr. Michael Isaacson Zabet Khan 22 Jacob Knight Keith G. Knight Robert Krute Yuesheng Li Christopher Mahan Nazif Maqani Jennifer Marshall Alisha McLaughlin Devonte Nicholas Carl Porter Stephan Elizander Przybylowicz Ryan Roberts Meinaldo Rosado-Ocasio James Rucker Brian Tickle Tucker Titus Tyler Watkins Jamaine Leanders White Michael White Devin Widener Barbara A. Wilfong Joe Williams Addison Graham Woodson Yussuf Yussuf Basic Welder Zachary Curnow Armstrong Douglas Barton Jeffrey Bernstein Stephen Bevins Erin Blackburn FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Chad Boyne Hunter L. Brown Michael G. Burkhart Joshua Carroll Ramon Casimiro Lorenzo Ellis Cauls Brandon Keith Coffey Armani Deshawn Comfort Zachary Conley Allistair Doeppe Amanda Downing Alexander Fowler Tyler S. Funkhouser Dustin R. Gardner Kenneth Garrett Albert Hardy Robert Hill Ada Hoover Thomas Neil Hurley Michael Isaacson Scott lshler Jeffrey John Robert Wyatt Kent Ethian Kidd Scott Klair Jerry Lee Ayden Emory Martin Nathaniel Nicholson James Payne Carl Percy Porter Stephan Przybylowicz Sherri Raffaele John Rector Daniel Evan Rivera Juan Antonio Sanchez Sylvie Sebastian Matthew Serbati Walter Slawski Taelor Southers Collin Sparks Jasmine Staton Thomas Waite Clinical Medical Assistant Sophia Adcock Ciearia A. Alexander Kob ra Alizadeh Telea Renee Alston Cohlton Andrews Thorlonda Z'hane Austin Danielle Suzanne Avard Rhonda Renea Baber Nazanin Bayani Champaine Belt Lindsey Dawn Bishop Jessica Black Jordan Bourne Jonathan Earl Boyd Hannah Grace Breeden Brittany Michelle Brown Karen Elizabeth Burton Destiny Mariah Campbell Kyla Carreras Shaniqua Carter Janelle Catoe Chamiqua Laquitta Chambers Abigail Claytor Raleigh Van Coleman Evangeline Collier Sincere Adrianna Cooke Samantha Danielle Corker Amber Michelle Currier Angela Dickerson Ashlynn Dinsmore Brittany Ellis Makayla Cheyenne Fisher Angela Fittipaldi Kaitlyn Elizabeth Frazier Brittany Funk Ashly Gordon Olivia Simone Gough Kate Morgan Gugel Leila Gupta Abby Guskind Carlita Robinnette Hairston Savannah Rayne Hall Jasmine Monique Harper Lavenia Denise Henry Notieca Hill Tasha Hudson Casey Denise Hughes Brandy Jaspers Quantia Denishay Johnson Yvonne C. Jones 23 FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Anitha Karmakonda Donalyn Marie Kiefer Jaylene Rachelle Kilduff Ne'Arsha Shebrae Kyle Kylee Marie Lambert Amanda Lawhorne Isaiah Rashad Lewis Carrie Elizabeth Lloyd Beyonce Renee Malson Wendy Grace Martin Maryellen McDaniel Erica Nicole McFadden Claudia Yamileth Mercado Amaya Susan K. Michie David Milkis Wendy Miranda-Amaya Fathima Raheema Mohamed Jawfer Tiffany Morris Margaret G. Morse Jernika Morton Debbie Moses Katy Nguyen lyabo Olatunde Ziaullah Orio Cheryl Lynn Phillips Shaundra Roach Jessica Kelley Robinson Joanne Scanlon Trinia DeAnna Shaw Adele Latoya Shelton Kristin Nicole Shifflett Valerie A. Simms Patrice Simpson Ashanti Smith Michelle L. Smith Deborah Sparks Shelly Marie Spittler Jessica Nicole Stanley Margaret Stewart Monacco Marie Stinnie Tywana C. Tejada Zion Reel Turner Kayla Waters Jeannetta Wells Victoria Lynn White Taylor Wilcher 24 LaDawnte Nichelle Williams Whitney Alexandra Wingfield Commercial Driver, Class A George Abudeeb Caesar Elue Adigwe Eric Agee Sayed Ahmad Sharoufa Ahmed Haider Al hafidh Rebwar Al Qaradaghi Omar Al Shaban Ahmed Awad Al Srya Majed Awadh Al Srya AmerAlani Andrew Alexander Alizada Ali Sangar Ali Ali Alkamachi Orlandrea Allen Tashella L. Allen Mohammed Alnseri Ali Alyousefi Jason David Amiss Austin Anderson David Anderson LaShante Anderson Shawn Anderson Igor Arapovic Shaquan Atwood Mohammad Azimi Jeremy Hampton Baber Justin Baber Taylor Nicole Badgett Adam Balbus Olando Barbour Thomas Barkley Marcus Barley Deborah Barth Niran Batuwangala Amir Bayani Abram Bell Johnathon Benjamin Demar Donovan Bennett Chirag Bhatt Collin Bird Alraynard Booker FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Janese C. Bouldin Jesse Bourne Jason Bowen Carrie Bowling Devonta Braxton Susan Brennan Marcus D'antoni Brice Brian Bridgeforth Elijah Brover Brian Brown Chanando Emon Brown Deqwane Brown Jenay Brown Kim Brown Shondail Brown Terri Brown Tierra Brown Cleophus Bryant Lisa Bryant Trejon Kenyan-Cleophus Bryant Robert Buckley Robert Burgess Jayson Burkhart Metusela Bwiseze Germaine Noam Calloway Shameatriss Calloway Brendan Shane Campbell Dalton Campbell Oliver Campbell Derrick D.P. Cape Asmar Abdul-Lateef Carter Jared Carter Andre Chambers Teresa Shaunta Chambers Darryl Cheatham Travis Christmas Rashan Malik Clarke Brandon Coleman James P. Coleman Erick Rolando Contreras Christopher Richard Cook Robert Cook Bonifacio Costner Dawn Cox Daniel J. Coyle James Cramer Jeffrey Craun Roger Crawford Brian Cropp Corey Curry Christina Cuthbert Philip Darcus Mohammad Yaman Daudzai Chyanne Daugherty Steven Davis Jimmie Dean Christopher Deeds Austen Delawder Kendall Dennis Christopher Douglas Kesley Douglas Jonathan Dowler Angela Durrer Justin Durrette Michael Easton Frederick Edwards Brian Joseph Eggleston Mohamed Ali Eisa Ezekiel Elswick Morris R. Eubanks James Faine Rafi Mohammad Faqery Steve Farmer Ryan Ferro Manuel Figueroa Cecil Fisher David Christpher Fisher Billy Joe Fitzgerald David Fitzgerald Landon Lamuriel Flanagan Michael Foltz Stephen Fox Kya Francisco Luciano Freitas Daniel Friend Demar Gardner Adriene Garnett Maria Gatling Matthew Logan Gibson M ichael Gibson Chris Gilbert Xavier Gonzalez Rob-Henry Wyatt Goolsby Shane Goolsby 25 FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Roman Gortman Alonzo Vincent Gray Chris Gray Jermaine Green Hunter Greene Roger Raymond Gregoire Terrell Griffin Justin Kyle Groome Latasha L. Grooms Devonte Guda William Hall Jonathan Hallquist Shameeka Hamilton-Dunkley Dustin Hansen Dennis C. Harden Edward Hardy Michael Harmon Terrell Harris Tron Harris Tanner Harvey Fazal Hossain Luke Cameron Henry Charles Hepler Glen Hester Andre Holland Kenneth Holland James Hope Johnathan Hounshell Stuart Adrian Howard Jerry Wesley Hubbard Terrance Hubbard Darren Hurley Raquel lniesta Clarence Jackson Corey Jackson Glover Jackson Jennifer Alma Jackson Jerrod Jackson Joshua Jackson Michael L. Jackson Ramon James Jackson Raymond Jackson Shaun Jackson HavalJaff George Jaffe J.T. Jakubowski Ghassan Jehaad 26 Love Joan Alan Johnson Antrell Johnson Brandon Lee Johnson Carlton Johnson Christopher Johnson Laura Rose Johnson Tremaine Johnson Willie Jerome Johnson Bryan Jones Derrell Jones RonellJones Shante Jones Shaun Jones Michael Jones-Wood Devonte Jordan Magid Kameid William Henry Keaton Brian Russell Kemmerer Michael James Kesner Rashad Khairkhawa Ulugbek Khaknazarov Brian Kidd Antonio Kimbrough John Heath Kimmell Larry Kindrick Jerome Alphonzo King Christopher Kirtley Neal Koehn Caleb Hunter Koontz Christopher Lantinga Rafael Lassalle-Rosa Derrick Lawson Richard Lawson Geneva Layne Albert Lee, Ill Keya Bri'Chelle Lee Lamar Lively Leftwich Brandon Austin Lehman Jaquce Lewis Yuesheng Li Grace Liguori Sean Linden Quincy Long Jodon Lykosh Jacob Mackey Sangar Majeed FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Nor Managar Dashean Andrew Marshall George Robert Marshall Cody Martin Nigel Mason Alyce Massie Teshawn Massie Tony E. Massie Tony Evertte Massie Jr. Ryan Mast Tyrone Matthews Kenneth Maupin Terry Maynor Matthew McClamroch Joshua Mcconnell Sherod McCoy Christopher Mcdaniel Camden Andrew Mcdonald Samuel McDowell David Mckenzie Richard McKinnon Christopher Meadows Jeremy Meadows Vernon Meeks Frederick Michie Tristan Milton Ryheem Minter Mujtaba Mohammad Asif Benjamin Moneymaker Leonard Moore Kent M. Morehouse Bobbie Morgan Chad Morgan Micheal Morris Pamela Morris Shawn Morris Tierra Morris Yaser Mortazai Hector Murguia llkhom Muzaffarov Joseph Myers Mohamad Modaresi Nahavandi Diontre Nibblins Larry Noel Jose Noriega Charles Norris Modou Nyang Felicia Oakley Mohammad Zafar Omari Jamal Opie Justin Pace Simon Page Derek Paige Timothy Parker Connie Paschal Nathan Payne Josue Peralta Zapata Cameron Perkins Drake Eben Peterson Alexander Pibernus Derrick Poindexter Howard Porter James Andrew Prokopic Jaquan Martel Rafaly Desmond Ramsey Shafi Rasuli Maricus Rawlings Roger Rawlings Elmo Reid Matthew B. Reid Trace Reuschling Cavit Rezai David Rhodes Antwoin D. Ricks Derek Ringuette Benjamin Roberson Damien Sean Roberts Dane Roberts Candice Robertson Mason Robey Dustin Robinson Kiera Robinson Steven Robinson Carlos Rodriguez Saury Rodriguez Rick Rodriguez Mercedes Jerry Rollins Moses Rossi Ferro WilliamJ . Rudolph Brandon Rush Thomas Rush Bienvenu Rwagasore Michael P. Ryan Scott Saberg 27 FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Brian Antonio Sandidge Bryant Sandidge Julio Sandoval Garcia Thomas Brett Sandridge Samuel Santiago Steve Saunders Hassan Sayed Galen D. Schmidt Jonathan Early Schmidt Justin Taylor Sclater Michael Scott Nathaniel Scott Patrick Scott Branden Scruggs Brandon Seay Phillip Self Morgan Shank Radik Sharafiev Brian Scott Shaver Anthony Shelton Devante Shelton Joseph Shelton Brandon Shifflett Ricky Shifflett Emanuel Simms Jonathan Simon Tsaye Simpson Christopher Sims Robert Sims Tiyell Sineus Devin Skelton Anthony Slaughter Marquarius Say'twaun Smith Quinton L. Smith Roger Snodgrass Randall Snow Robert M. Sobeck Hasan Soleymani Joseph Solzbach Brent Spitzer II Nathan St Louis Matthew Stanley Kaityln Stanton Gordon S. Staton Dylan Stotts Shane Lee Stever Michael Stewart 28 Kamani Sun Jonathan Scott Swanson Larry Swearengin Tara Tamang Jacob Taylor Kanetra Taylor Tammy Taylor Mark Terrell Tonya Tesori Hel Than Dustin Thomas Joseph Carl Thomson Korrina Thorne Diamonec Tibbs Ryan Timberlake Winford Timmons Jacob Tolbert Kevin Toliver Robert Trail Marquise Trent William Trevillian Cumi Turner Gary B. Turner Kymoni Turner Damian Tyler Lewis Tyree Robert Umbarger Anthony Vicks Alexander Rico Vidales Larry Vineyard Luka Vojvodich Salin Mohammad Wafa Dor Mohammad Waheed Faqirmal Daniel Walker Lanae Walker Lawrence Walker Timothy Walker Demond Waller Deshaun Waller Adrian O'Neal Walton Adrianna Ward Ziyae Kyric Warner Khalil Warren Quamane Washington Darrell Eugene Watson Dustin Marshall Watson Thomas Wean FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Darryl Webb Christopher Wells De Uahn Wells Orrick Trannell West Mike Whetsell Christopher White Clinton White Maurice Gentry Whitlow Stephen D. Wicks Bradley Wiley Elijah Williams Mark Edward Williams Michael Williams Paul Williams Royl J. Williams Tanesha Williams Ryley Shane Willis Conard Wilson Dewayne Wilson Dinah Wood Joshua Wood Jordan Lee Woodson Tyrell Woodson Dean Wright Jason Yarbrough Glenn Yates Edgar Zavala Commercial Driver, Class B Robert Allen Ronald Ayer Jonathan Chrzan Kenneth M. Eavey Andre Dante Frye Diva Garland Michael Gentry Hunter James Halliday Larry Harlow Lucas Eugene Herron Marcus Jamar Jackson Brian Mckinley Jenkins James Kenner Thomas King Melvin Lee LaMonds Ke' Ron Langhorne Jeffrey Lavallee Bernard Randolph Nathaniel Rochow Thomas Schauder Bette Thomas Kyle Robert Tyson Compact Diesel Engine Repair Jesse Bourne Larry Cassell Robert Gilliam Andrew Giordano Marcus Mallory Joseph Shumaker Charles Snyder Edison Tennant Matthew Tennant Construction Craft Laborer (Level 1) Roderick Banks Wilbert Butler Zachary Canada-Marcus Shawn Crews Joseph Earnest Dustin Edmunds Earl Key Lorenzo Louderback Carl Porter Thomas Rodwell Devin Widener EKG Technician Alex Ambrosini Fnu Amin Amin Danish Amyiah V. Carter Sabrina Renee Dibble Susan Sommers Draper Brittany Funk Angela Hartley Sheronda Johnson Lachelle Marie Lacy Jernika Morton Debbie Moses Monacco Stinnie Neoshe Turner Ashleigh Whybrew 29 FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Electrical (Level 1) Chad Boyne Hunter L. Brown Wilbert Butler Zachary Canada-Marcus Brandon Keith Coffey Shawn Crews Joseph Earnest Dustin Edmunds Dustin R. Gardner Kenneth Garrett Albert Hardy Michael Isaacson Earl Key Lorenzo Louderback Christopher Mahan Nathaniel Nicholson Carl Percy Porter Juan Antonio Sanchez Devin Widener Gas Metal Arc Welding Jeffrey Bernstein Stephen Bevins Joshua Carroll Allistair Doeppe James Feezell Jeffrey John Jerry Lee Sherri Raffaele Sylvie Sebastian Heavy Equipment Operator (Level 1) Christopher Vazquez Aguilera Alizada Ali Michael Pierre Anderson Luke Berry Riley Beynon Mario Garnett Brown Tilynn L. Carr Robin Jacqueline Contreras Nathanael Crown Manuel Alexis Escobar Zachary Farrell Bryan Frazier Modou Lamin Gaye 30 Scott Goode Joshua Grooms Norman Grooms Colby Holleman Jerome Anthony Jones Sharkey T. Kiefer Christopher Kirtley Jacquana Yameen Mason Liam McCarthy Omar Miller John Thomas Payne Nathaniel Scott Willie G. Smith Marcus Antoine Steppe Tyrah Stewart Muhammad Tahir Bryan Teets Michael Tharpe Justin Tomei Cordey Vest Kent Vest Mahki Washington Collette Wells Heavy Equipment Operator (Level2) Luke Berry Jesse Bourne Mario Garnett Brown Tilynn L. Carr Manuel Alexis Escobar Scott Goode Joshua Grooms Norman Grooms Colby Holleman Jerome Anthony Jones Van Kiby Sharkey T. Kiefer Jacquana Yameen Mason Liam McCarthy Tyrah Stewart Michael Tharpe Kent Vest Collette Wells FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Information Technology, A+ Jason Clark Benjamin Copeland Sean Dailey John Fanjoy Cheryl Fortune Malcolm Harmon Jennifer Jones Allan Kolb Christopher Miller Hsein Mobarak Thea Pace Terence Ragland Taylor Stukenborg Robert Williams Landria Wilson Lavente Woodson Colleen Yax Wheeler Young Information Technology, Network+ Smain Benloukil George Damvakaris Michael Lowndes Dillen Ramby Derek Rush Mark Shull Information Technology, Security+ Sean Dailey John Fanjoy Asia Fields Malcolm Harmon Jennifer Jones Allan Kolb Espoir Munyerere Thea Pace Anthony Padilla-Ornelas Sahiri Perdomo Ayushi Singh Landrie Wilson Lavente Woodson Colleen Yax Wheeler Young Introduction to Air Conditioning Paul A. Accardo Alizada Ali Berhan Aljiji Enayafullah Amin Martez Jarod Anderson Abed Arjdal David Barnett Francisco Barragan Kevin Bernardo-Zamora Chad Boyne Hunter Brown Alex Burley Wilbert Butler Eric Calderon Zachary Canada-Marcus Ronald Cline Armani Comfort Shawn Crews Samuel Dawson Justin Michael Deloach Joseph Earnest Dustin Edmunds Robert Darnell Edwards Edgar Fonseca Joseph Frederick Jermaine Frye Matthew R. Gariepy Kenneth Garrett Jacinto Gonzalez Avril Hall-Andujar Darrell Harris Barnabe Havugintwari Bradley Henlen Michael Isaacson Scott Allen !shier Lionel Jackson Damian Johnson Earl Key Zabet Khan Jacob Knight Keith G. Knight Robert Krute Benjamin Lemmonds Yuesheng Li Lorenzo Louderback Nazif Maqani Jennifer Marshall Sean McMillan Devonte Nicholas FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Dominique Moses Norman Carl Porter Stephan Elizander Przybylowicz Charles Everett Roberts Ryan Roberts Meinaldo Rosado-Ocasio James Rucker William Keith Scharer Ahmad Sheikhabdulselem James Stewart Chamarr Stinnie J. Taylor J. Douglas Taylor Madison Tuthill Baomin Wang Tyler Watkins Ryan Whitcomb Michael White Devin Widener Barbara A. Wilfong Joe Williams Addison Graham Woodson Yussuf Yussuf Introduction to Construction Lamonte Adams Christopher Vazquez Aguilera James M. Anderson Michael Pierre Anderson Roderick Banks Angela Barnes Eugene Michael Beahm Kevin Bernardo-Zamora Riley Beynon Chad Boyne Hunter Brown Lewis Richard Byers Eric Michael Cain Zachary Canada-Marcus Kevin Cardona Tilynn Carr Brandon Coffey Gavin Jo rem Coleman Michael Coles Robin Jacqueline Contreras Michael Sean Cook John Aldridge Crawford Nathanael Crown Ashaw Diller David Dillon David Lee Dillon Manuel Alexis Escobar Alicia Ruthann Farmer Zachary Farrell Jacob Michael Farruggio Nicholas John Ferri Rasheed K. Festus Edgar Fonseca Danielle Shirley Furlich Dustin Gardner Kenneth Garrett Modou Lemin Gaye Malcolm Gibson Joshua Grooms Norman Grooms Albert Hardy Bradley Henlen Kenneth Monroe Holland Colby Holleman Shawndell Emory Hopkins Ryan Michael Hoylman Christopher Antonio Hudson Michael Isaacson Jerome Anthony Jones Robert Wyatt Kent Earl Key Zabet Khan Sharkey T. Kiefer Dakota L. Kuper Demonic Lewis Dean Lockley Juan Lopez Lorenzo Louderback Jacquana Mason Shekia Mills Danny Lee Morris Daniel Ryan Morrison Nathaniel Nicholson Joeleen Noel Dorko Panjol Martinez John W. Parcells John Thomas Payne Carl Porter Scott Ramsey FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Carlos Rodriguez Thomas Rodwell Juan Sanchez Alexander Sanchez-Galvez James Vincent Sandridge Ahmad Sheikhabdulselem Willie G. Smith Tyrah Stewart DeAndre Lemar Stinnie Heidie Stinnie Michelle D. Stinnie Muhammad Tahir Cameron Tae'Shawn Taylor Aiden James Terrell Robert Derrell Thompson Frances Tibbs Justin Tomei Evan Urquhart Cordey Vest Winfred DeCarlo Washington Collette Wells Jamaine Leanders White Michael White William Hawley White William Ryan Whitlock Evan Robert Wood Nathan Wray Yussuf Yussuf Maintenance Technician Kenneth Monroe Holland Ryan Michael Hoylman Dakota L. Kuper Shane Pleasants JuWaun Price Carlos Rodriguez Winfred DeCarlo Washington Michael White Medication Aide Chamiqua Chambers Claudia Claros Tracy Donese Creasy Ursolina E. Creel Tenzin Dolma Antonia Douglas Tianna Danae Foster Brittany Funk MimyMilolo Jennifer Viar Nurse Aide Isabelle Aldridge Kobra Alizadeh Dareen Aloudeh Selma Altir Madison Alvis Alex Ambrosini Makaylah Anderson Lynn Aprile Khatira Babakerkhill Djenny Badibanga Marwa Badwi Jenna Bare Judith Bassignani Justus Bell Shaqwana Booker Abigail Boyette Danielle Brenneman Makysha Brock Eryn Shea Canning Eunyoung Cha Jean Charbonnet Bhabana Chhetri Johanna Clark Christa Clarke Jessica Lynn Coleman Tashyra Coles Chelsea Companion Rileigh Coy Steven Crawford Ursolina Creel Amanda Cuave Maima Dandai Britney Dobson Tenzin Dolma Susan Draper Yazmin Ceron Duarte Brittany Fletcher Cristina Foley Taylor Foley Stephanie Franklin Crystal Jean Frazier Princess Georgina Ghartey FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Dana Gilbert Quai 'Saun Helen-Marie Green Waheda Haidari Megan Hall Cayman Hammond Stephanie Hass Maria Henao Arias Ingrid Henriquez Tina Herring Ashley Hoffman Crystalaiah Monique Hopkins Barrie Hughes Sergio Hunter Adrainne Renee Johnson Laura M. Johnson Tanya Patrice Jones Katherine Jonte Chatty Kabole Masika Kabuyaya Jeanne Kalenga Sunmi Kang Josephine Kanyamukenge Kathleen Kaplan Rebekka Lach Lachelle Lacy Lindsay Lamb Olivia Bryne LaRosa Keya Lee Lami Lewis Noelle Luendo Paw Mer Mary Milletics MimyMilolo Mohammed Mneimneh Havva Mohammad Zadeh Diana Monreal Shannon Morris Suzanne Michelle Morrissette Lindsay Marie Morton Tammy Marie Moss Ashley M. Napper Hai Ocasio Madison Palencsar Emily Grace Payne Tamrah Payne Kayla Phung Joseph Plummer 34 Brittany Powell Savannah Ragland Havyarimana Regina Melanie Anita Reid Kimberly Rogers Luc Saverot Jane Scott Jennifer Scott Tammy Seaberry Julia Shreve Michelle Smith Shuguang "Tony" Song Darnee Taylor Yang Kyi Ten Zin Kristen Toney Veronica Vargas-Pina Matthew Vossburg Shymia Washington Noelle Wekenmann Tiara Wicks Chrisse Marie Williams Hiwot Woldearegay Jenawea Momjoy Zarwea Wenxuan Zheng Pharmacy Technician Joneisha Allen Kisha Allen Jamesa Anderson Lorrie Cain Tamara Cavanaugh Elijah Cavanaugh-Saylor Renata Celin Meier Brittany Fletcher Sherri Gibson Briyonna Johnson RomelJones Ashleigh Meredith Diana Naselska Mon Tamang Malcolm Wheeler Phlebotomy Technician Edward Alexander Susan Amezcua Marwa Badwi Craig W. Barker FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Toni-Ann Boettcher Mariah Bowles Brittany Brown Crystal Carrington Chamiqua Chambers Ashley Chapman Claudia Claros Ana Valarie Coppage Erica Shawnta Crenshaw Kimberly Duckett Ariana Elizabeth Fitch Mary Fletcher Lizbeth Flores-Puentes Brittany Funk Ruth Carol Gariboldi Kacie Garrison Andrea Gore-Ramsey Waheda Haidari Anna Elizabeth Hartford Angela Hartley Maria Henao Arias Sergio Hunter Elisa Jaffery Towanda Antonette Jeffries-Burns Christian Johnson Sheronda Johnson Christine Johnson'Turner Brandi Jones Katherine Jonte Sierra Nicole Jordan Lachelle Marie Lacy Annie Mae Annette Lewis Ashly Louderback Natalia Rodionova Maher Kathy Matthew Moesha Mills Rachel Moore Andrey Joan Morozov Darshia Morris Jernika Morton Delaynie Myhre Nicole Personette Melissa Popovich Lauren Powers Kenya Reese Kathy Marie Rodriguez Lorinda Crystal Muriel Eva Rosario Bushiri Salumu Luc Saverot Sarah A. Scott Sierra Alexis Scott Scott Shuler Kortney Slaughter Tiffani Smith Janet Spivey Monacco Stinnie Chelsea Stitch Stephanie Taylor Neoshe Turner Niolani Turner Shauntavia West Ashleigh Whybrew Hannah Yee Yuan Zhou Pipe Welding Scott lshler Jeffrey John Elmo Reid Plumbing (Level 1) Chad Boyne Hunter L. Brown Ramon Casimiro Brandon Keith Coffey Tyler S. Funkhouser Dustin R. Gardner Kenneth Garrett Albert Hardy Michael Isaacson Nathaniel Nicholson Carl Percy Porter Juan Antonio Sanchez Kyle Stumpf Remote Pilot Airman Ahmed Al Srya Dennis Albertson Alizada Ali Jason Aycock Rashad Biggs Chadwick Bingler Richard Budde Brian Carpenter Kevin Carty 35 FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Nicholas Chambers Ryan Cousins Eric Cowan Gary Craun Daniel Deal Aaron Dove William Elliott Ronnie Ellis Dustin Evans Jeremy Evans Charles Fix Tyler Floyd Benjamin Gomes Joshua Graves Caleb Hartman Robert Hawkes Wesley Hill Donald Hunter Tobias Kipps Andrew Kniss Gregg Korbon Aaron Leveck Ryan Martin Alexander Mayes Richard Mejias Kevin Nevetral Song Pak Charles Phillips Benjamin Ruppert Adam Schukneckt Jamie Scott Matthew Shough Michael Simmons Madelaine Stanley Cody Stroop Ryan Thebaud Connor Tobin Stephen Walton Jonathan Williams Robert Williams Small Engine Repair (2-Stroke) John Allison Peter Benson Thomas Boisvert Jesse Bourne Timothy Breeden Jared Brooks Larry Cassell Armani Comfort Andrew Giordano Scott Goode Clifford Haden Thomas Harris Lewis Hodges Kenneth Kinzel Michael La Rosa James Livingood Roberto Regoli Dwayne Satterfield Joseph Shumaker James Stewart Kaitlyn Vance Jack Walmer Aaron Wissinger Small Engine Repair (4-Stroke) Thomas Boisvert Larry Cassell Andrew Giordano Debora L. Green Clifford Haden James Jackson James Livingood Michael Morello John Oprandy John Darrell Page Roberto Regoli Toby Rinehart Dwayne Satterfield Joseph Shumaker James Stewart Justin Brad Tomei Jack Walmer Aaron Wissinger James D. Wolfe Bret Alexander Woods Small Engine Repair (Driveline/Hydraulics) Thomas E. Boisvert Mario Garnett Brown Joseph Earnest Shumaker Aaron Carter Wissinger FASTFORWARD PROGRAMS (continued) Small Engine Repair (Electrical Systems) Thomas E. Boisvert Mario Brown Ronald Fandetti Andrew Giordano Regina Miller Michael Giovanne Morello Joseph Earnest Shumaker Charles Snyder Aaron Carter Wissinger Solar Technician James Bray Jackson Bromley Jessica Catalano Allen Church Matthew Clancey Lynnette Diaz-Miller Sanders Evans Shaun Farris Charlotte Gunts John Heck Evan Hoover Jack Hughes Ron Jenkins Ethan Johnson Matthew Jones Willis Kearney William King William Matt Alisha Mclaughlin Regina Miller Christopher Moore Sergio Perkins Joshua Smith Rondell Washington Robert Williams Zebulon Wolfe Dan Zheng Jill Zimmerman 37 CONGRATULATIONS ~ r-2023/ 38 PVCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTING SUCCESS Many of today's graduates received scholarships through the PVCC Educational Foundation. In some cases, scholarships allowed students to reduce the number of hours they worked and concentrate on their studies. Some students would not have been able to enroll at all without the scholarships they received. The scholarships are made possible by generous individuals, businesses and organizations in Central Virginia who demonstrate their belief in the power of education with gifts to the Educational Foundation. Each year, the impact of these scholarships grows. In the 2022-2023 academic year, Foundation scholarships, along with a combination of state and federal grants, were utilized to support PVCC4U. 100%1, a commitment by the College to cover the full cost of tuition and fees for low- to moderateincome students. The program made it possible to provide over $642,000 to meet the unmet financial need of approximately 392 students. In addition to the PVCC4U. 100%! program, the Foundation awarded over $256,000 in scholarships to 160 students. Named scholarships can be established with one-time or ongoing gifts of $500 or more. Endowed scholarships also can be established with a gift of $50,000 to provide a perpetual source of student assistance. At Piedmont Virginia Community College, community means, among other things, a helping hand to students working hard to fulfill their higher education dreams. Contact us at 434.961 .5226 or visit pvcc.edu/scholarships to learn more. 39 PVCC MISSION STATEMENT Piedmont Virginia Community College offers accessible, affordable, high-quality educational programs that promote student success and community vitality. Our mission is achieved through: Transfer programs that prepare students for admission to four-year colleges and universities and successful pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. Workforce programs that prepare students for employment or promotion in a career and promote a skilled regional workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of employers. Rigorous coursework and a full range of academic and student support services that assist students in achieving their educational and career goals. Developmental studies courses that prepare students for college transfer and career and technical programs. Community service that promotes community involvement, educational access and opportunities for residents of the region. PVCCVALUES Access to high-quality, affordable education to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs, as well as for entry into or advancement in the workforce. A college education should be available to all. Academic Rigor to develop each individual to his or her full potential. We insist on rigorous standards while providing a supportive environment in which students can achieve. Student Success. We are committed to helping our students succeed. We measure our success by the skills and abilities of our students when they leave, rather than by their standing when they enter. Community Impact. We develop innovative programs to meet the changing needs of our students and the business community, while contributing to the economic, civic and cultural vitality of our region, the Commonwealth of Virginia, our nation, and the world. Professionalism. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff are experts in their disciplines, excel at instruction, and are committed to helping students achieve their goals. Intellectual Vitality. We engage our students and each other in well-reasoned inquiry, creative thinking, problem solving, and the exchange of ideas. Diversity. We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We seek to promote an understanding and appreciation of differences by creating an inclusive environment embracing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. 40 41 ABOUTPVCC Since its founding in 1972, more than 250,000 students have taken PVCC classes and more than 18,000 graduates have been awarded degrees, certificates and career studies certificates by the college. Last year, 80 percent of PVCC's bachelor's degree-seeking graduates transferred to their first-choice college. Approximately 1,980 PVCC nursing students have become registered nurses. 43 sod COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Congratulations Class of 2023! PVCC PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589 pvcc.edu  ...

... PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2009 The College Grounds COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Charlottesville Municipal Band MUSICAL PRELUDE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL* Faculty Marshal Pryor Hale Professor of Psychology Marshals for the Graduates Irina Timchenko Instructor in Mathematics Diane Valade Assistant Professor of Mathematics THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* Daniella S. Benton PVCC Student A.A. Libera/Arts WELCOMEAND INTRODUCTIONS Frank Friedman President GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD AND INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Nathaniel X. Marshall Member, State Board for Community Colleges ].Walter Levering Chair, Piedmont Virginia Community College Board The Honorable Tom Perriello Congressman, US. House of Representatives AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Dr. Friedman PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREESAND CERTIFICATES Kathleen M. Hudson Interim Vice President, Instruction and Student Services CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman AWARDING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman Dr.Hudson INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Dr.Hudson SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Emily Renee Traylor A.A. Libera/Arts Summa cum laude A.A. Fine Arts, Music Summa cum laude CLOSING REMARKS William P. Jackameit Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services BENEDICTION* Ms.Traylor RECESSIONAL* Charlottesville Municipal Band *The audience w ill please stand . A reception honoring the Class of 2009 immediately follows the ceremony. SPEAKER THE HONORABLE TOM PERRIELLO Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Tom Perriello was sworn into office on January 6, 2009 as representative of the Fifth District of Virginia. He serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Born and raised in the Fifth District, Congressman Perriello previously served as a national security consultant, working in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Darfur, Kosovo and Liberia. His work with child soldiers, amputees and local pro-democracy groups in Sierra Leone played a significant role in the peace and reconciliation process that ended the blood diamonds war in that country. He also served as Special Advisor and court spokesperson in the prosecution of Liberian dictator Charles Taylor, peaceably forcing him from power. He has founded a number of nonprofit organizations aimed at bringing together faith communities to fight for children's health care, economic fairness , environmental stewardship and responsible solutions in Iraq. Mr. Perriello was educated in Albemarle County public schools, St. Anne's-Belfield, and has his undergraduate and law degrees from Yale University. "Community colleges have a true friend in Congress with Congressman Perriello," said PVCC President Frank Friedman in announcing Mr. Perriello as PVCC 's commencement speaker. "He understands the importance of community colleges, especially in regard to workforce development, and we are thrilled to have such a distinguished supporter encourage and inspire our graduates. " Primary source: bttp://p erriello.bouse.gov SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES EMILY RENEE TRAYLOR Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Summa cum Laude Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, Music Summa cum Laude In early spring, Fluvanna County resident Emily R. Traylor was deservingly honored with a number of awards for her exemplary academic performance and leadership while a student at PVCC. Emily was named to the All-Virginia Academic Team. As a First Team member, she received a scholarship cash award from PVCC's Educational Foundation. She also was named one of the top 10 community college students in Virginia as part of the Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team. As a Silver Scholar, she received a stipend, and her accomplishment was listed in the April 6 edition of the USA TODAY newspaper. This award is sponsored by USA TODAY, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) , the national honor society for two-year colleges. At PVCC 's Fifth Annual Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation, Emily was recognized as PVCC's 2009 Distinguished Student and presented with leadership awards for the Music Club and Learning Center Peer Tutoring. Working part time while attending PVCC and maintaining a 4.0 cumulative grade point average, Emily was a member of the PTK honor society and is listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges . She participated in many student activities including serving as editor of PVCC 's student newspaper The Forum , to which she contributed as writer, photographer and mentor to staff writers. She initiated a complete redesign of the publication that increased readership and earned praise from PVCC students, faculty and staff. She was also vice president of the PVCC Student Government Association, a tutor in PVCC's Learning Center and president of the PVCC Music Club. She organized a student recital at PVCC, led campus tours for prospective students, helped weed and mulch the gardens on PVCC's campus and helped organize a "Meet and Greet" with PVCC's president and students. In her community activities, Emily is a piano teacher and a pianist for Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Lovingston. The daughter of Ralph and Brenda Traylor of Troy, Emily plans to pursue a bachelor 's degree in Spanish at the University of Virginia. PIEDMONT VIRGINIA CoMMUNilY COLLEGE 2008-2009 GRADUATES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Pamela Carolle Frank Ayodele Henry Lajaku-Williams James Michael Stover magna cum laude Biotechnology Raluca Elena Irion Business Management James Eugene Breeden,Jr. cum laude Amanda Michelle Coates cum Laude Jennifer Alice Gaydon cum Laude Ginger Leigh Houchens cum laude Jenny Waycaster Kovalenko Tiara Shate Williams Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Glen Galen Bateman,Jr. Zachariah Taylor Hastings Jonathan Caleb Lam cum Laude Jason Ashby Wood Electronics Technology Loraine Robin Blackburn summa cum laude Brock Christian Larson cum Laude Electronics Technology (PC Support and Networking) Ahmad Maseh Saleh cum Laude Daniel Lin Thomasson Emergency Medical Services Douglas Paul Brede summa cum laude Howard Joseph Capon cum laude Paul Robert Eichenlaub summa cum /aude Andrew William Guertler summa cum Laude Christopher Steven Hewitt summa cum Laude Jonathan P Howard swnma cum Laude Audrey Marie Reed Esther Emory Shelton Ryan magna cum laude Liza Catherine Spengler summa cum laude Information Systems Technology (Computer Applications) Teresa Marie Durrer magna cum Laude Pamela J. Gibson cum laude Cheryl E. Skinner Information Systems T~chnology ( Computer Programming) Jon Powell Buckner Marco Emillio Shuler Information Systems Technology (Networking) Kimberly Marie Morris Jeremy D. H. Roberts ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Information Systems Technology (Web Technologies) Anna Mae Pickens Collins Nursing Michael Scott Austin Megan Suzanne Barley Aileen Woodrich Bartels summa cum Laude Gerdline Marie Beasley Sonya Bingham summa cum Laude Tina Roberts Bolen Joshua McKeane Bond Colleen Marie Boyd cum Laude Sabrina Elise Budden-Wright Elizabeth S. Bunn Jennifer Via Buttry Jeffrey David Carter cum Laude Shannon Elaine Cheek Stephanie Patterson Chernauskas Gary Paul Chovan John Vernon Collier cum Laude Megan Barnett Collier magna cum Laude Crystal Marie Collins Leslie Elizabeth White Cosner Karyn Suzanne Crounse Marcelia Rodes-Hall Davis Kimberly Dawn Denegre Brandon Galban Eves Damien David Farmer Kelly Hope Farnsworth magna cum Laude Lauren Renee Fonseca Diana Rose Fryer Tracey Wenona Fulcher cum Laude (CONTINUED) Kathleen Elizabeth Gessner Jean Wallace Gillet magna cum Laude Sophia Eleanora Gonty Judith Elizabeth Gumbiner summa cum Laude Brittany Roselee Allen Hannon cum Laude Laura Marie Henderson Robert Logan Henry Megan Ruth Huckins Jennifer Gore Jones cum laude Tiffany Lynn Kandill Giakoumina Theodore Kefalas Lindsey]. Krstic cum Laude Mladen Krstic cum laude Jennifer Lynn Krynitsky cum Laude Shanon Sue Lowman magna cum Laude Lisa K. Malyn summa cum taude Frances Marietta Manly Jacquelyn Hagwood Marshall Patsy Ann Martin Carol Vizard McAvoy magna cum Laude Tracy Lynn Morris Kevin M. O'Connor Regina Marie O 'Donnell magna cum Laude Regina Bragg Perkins Jamie Nicole Powell Alta Raber Sarah Elizabeth Radford Arien Grey Rannigan Sheena Renee Richardson Robyn Elizabeth Roberts Sherri Robbins Ryder magna cum Laude ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Selina Campbell Sipe Eleanor Olivia Smith Veronica Rose Sommers Heather Dawn Tinnell Marleen Joyce Townsend magna cum laude Laura Elizabeth Tyler Jodie Renee Velasco Vickie Arnita Walls Andrea Denise Williams Dawn Marie Workman (CONTINUED) Police Science Jordan Lonnie Baker David Wayne Britts Elisa Espinoza cum laude Brad James Foster Morgan Leigh Kidwell Dawn Elizabeth Leary Christopher Daniel Megginson AssocIATE OF ARTs Fine Arts (Art) Grace Elizabeth Beliles Bianca Nichole Chantelle Roat Dallas Wade Tittle magna cum laude Fine Arts (Dance) Felicia Monique Jones Sophia Rhiannon Barber Sarah Mae Blankenbaker William Bartholomew Boothe Rebekah Marie Caruso cum laude Lindsey Kate Casaday Jocelyn Amanda Chesbrough magna cum laude Tracy Lynn Cortez Fine Arts (Music) Wren Holland Curtis honors diploma summa cum Laude Edward Nicholas Oates Emily Renee Traylor summa cum laude Fine Arts (Theatre and Drama) Aaron Joseph Hale Rene Jamel Montague cum Laude summa cum laude Kelsey Anne Croasdale Benjamin Tyler Dick cum laude Aimee Church Dumaresq magna cum laude Rachel Elizabeth Dumaresq honors diploma summa cum laude Timothy Michael Fiore Samantha Ann Gardner Lucinda L. Garrett summa cum laude Liberal Arts Kiaya Mathilde Abernathy magna cum Laude Leigh Ana Atkins summa cum laude Bailey Darlyne Awkard Antoinette Alexandra Garza summa cum laude Phillip Brian Gerringer cum laude Cassidy Noel Girvin cum laude Assoc1ATE OF ARrs ( coNT1NuEDJ David William Bradford Godfrey Jonathan Robert Goff summa cum Laude Roger Christian Gonzalez magna cum Laude Jeremiah Clements Greer Kristen Marie Greer summa cum Laude Ashley Elizabeth Grimm summa cum Laude Casey John Henion magna cum Laude Ashley Nicole Herndon Heart Hettinger summa cum laude Linnea Kathleen Hiltzheimer Stephanie Lynn Hippert summa cum laude Daniel Patrick Hivick summa cum Laude Andrea Janette Ho beck summa cum laude Ashley Denise Holland Courtney Martice Holmes Elaine Nicole Honeycutt cum laude Kaylah Ashton Horne Savaminee Inthisen Shannon Laurel Isner Kyle Dunlap Kessler summa cum laude Heather Nelida Ketchum summa cum Laude Sylvia Martinez Kibler Gina Kime summa cum laude Samuel Vincent Knight Courtney Alyssa Kraus cum laude Shanna Jean Labriola cum Laude Ashley McCrosson Lightburn Dane Patrick Macaulay Vincent Allen Mason magna cum laude Alexander Lee Matika summa cum laude Kayla Ashley McKee magna cum laude Amber Nicole Mendoza cum Laude Ronald Kenneth Earl Meredith Jesse Topkins Michel Kyle Scott Mikkelsen summa cum laude Sabrina Nancy Miller-Bryson Caleb Bryce Morris honors diploma summa cum Laude Robert Adam Mullinax Hilary Field Murray Chai Yeon Oak Ciara Patrice Parham William Davis Parker Hunter Lee Peterson John Andrew Pettitt summa cum Laude Eric Daniel Priamo magna cum Laude Morgan Rae Rowe Jamie Alondra Sarceno cum Laude Sasha Christiana Simpson cum Laude Kristen Nicole Spatz Jason Robert Stanley Philip William Stanley Gabriel Joy Stegall Genevieve LeAnn Strong Danielle Marie Summers Emily Renee Traylor summa cum laude Rachael Marie Van Acker Debra Arthur Watson summa cum Laude Michelle Nicole Williams Jacquelynn Marie Wright cum Laude Melissa Ariadne Zukowski ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Business Administration Melissa Joan Addison summa cum laude Owen Phillip Adelman Christine Bourgeault Armontrout summa cum laude Michelle Lauren Atwell Debi Raissa Banawoe John Robert Boozer Mutinta Bulanda magna cum laude Christopher A. Claytor Melissa Ann Cobb Daniel Joseph Cole magna cum laude Stephen Christian Colvin cum laude Dan Luis Crosby Justin Michael Dillon Rebecca Lyn Donald summa cum laude Rebecca Lynn Dowdell summa cum laude Kevin Michael Duncan Benjamin Gilbride Earl cum laude Jesse Elizan ChristopherT. Fishel summa cum laude Liebe Griebenauw Brandy Lee Groome cum laude Chrissy Martia Hall Mark William Hammond summa cum laude Ryann Leigh Hibbs Colin Thomas Hughes magna cum laude Charles A. Hummill summa cum laude Paulus Johannes Koedam summa cum laude John Michael Kreitzman John Brandon Laudisio summa cum laude Lara E. McClearen Mary Ellen McClelland Lauren Elizabeth Miles magna cum Laude Joseph Salvatore Mina cum Laude Robert Owen Mitchell,Jr. Elena Mayumi Morales summa cum laude Daniel Morgan Overton Debora Alexandra PereiraWaldron cum laude Eric Daniel Priamo magna cum Laude Kathryn Faye Roberts summa cum Laude Katherine Anne Runkle Neal Douglas Shannon magna cum Laude Dale Eugene Simmons cum laude Crystal Ann Siedel magna cum laude Sherri L. Smith cum laude Christine Marie Stengel summa cum Laude Phillip Francisco Tartaglia cum laude Bryce Joseph Tingley Luis Garbiel Villalobos-Dean magna cum Laude Patrick Edward Walker cum laude Renate Weber magna cum laude Lingfei Xu summa cum Laude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Bryan A.Yeago Jacquelin Suzanne Yowell Alexandra Marie Zullo Computer Science Man Chi Caruso cum laude Matthew Raymond Coles (CONTINUED) Cathy Diane Brown Taylor summa cum /aude Emily Frances Tomko Michelle D.Valentino cum laude Engineering Venustiano Y. Bustamante magna cum laude cum laude Douglas Joseph Dodson Laura C. Dattolo magna cum laude Casey Toclcl Grant cum /aude Kenneth Jonathan Harker Marcus Jamal Henry cum laude Soloman Michael Lamb cum laude Marcus Dylan Lauber Andrew Robert McKnight Bojan Mihovilovic cum laude Michael Joseph Parker cum laude Erik Peyton Rogers Benjamin Elston VanDenburg cum laude Education Lisa Marie Clarry Shannon DeNane Copeland Leslie Marie Fitzgerald Sallie Devon Garber magna cum laude Jeremiah Clements Greer Trevor Lee Hall cum laude Heather Elizabeth Lewis cum laude Jeannine Elizabeth Marchant Christopher William Murray An1y Jeanne Shaw honors diploma summa cum Laude Davie! Royer Gayman Isaac Law Hancock cum laude Jacob Lightner Lindsay Brandon Douglas McCartney cum laude Robert Owen Mitchell,Jr. cum laude Ashley Gail Needham YunJie Ni magna cum laude Andre Slonopas magna cum laude General Studies Daniel Hugh Acree magna cum laude Amy Elizabeth Allamong cum laude Vene Payton Artis magna cum laude Garrette Lee Ashley Kelby Scott Barnhill Derek Thomas Beckham Richard Elsworth Black Sherri A. Clarke Jessica Nicole Conley magna cum laude Jeffrey Carlitos Cortez Duncan Peter De Looze ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (CONTINUED) Michael Patrick Doyle Ashley Lawrence Ellis cum laude Wendy Danielle Estes Cody Richard Felici cum laude Brad James Foster Jeffrey Lynn Graham cum laude Garrett S. Hansen Nathan Hunter Harkrader Jonathan Michael Hasenfus Timothy J. S. Heise Jessica Nicole House cum laude Edwin Charles Hudgins Miriam Judith Kavanagh Robert John Knight, III Richard Brant Kyser Benjamin Ross Lamb magna cum Laude Rachel Marie Lee Joshua Lawrence Magura magna cum Laude Doover Major Elizabeth Russell Martin Kaitlyn Danielle McKeown Vivianne Msambo summa cum Laude Kurt Robert Nelson Justin Lewis Pace Russell Wesley Payne Aaron Keith Pugh Donise C'airra Redd-Martin Yesenia Larissa Schmunk Jonathan Edward Sharpe Candace Rae Spitzer cum Laude Melissa May Sprouse Jack Austin Strickland Candyce Faye Tarrance cum Laude Justin Daniel Thomas cum Laude Samara Naorni Townsend summa cum Laude David Wayne Ward summa cum Laude Emily Rebecca Wener cum Laude Robert Brandon Willitts magna cum Laude April Lynnette Wilson Mallory Whitney Wise summa cum Laude Melissa Jo Ann Wright magna cum laude Science Stewart Elizabeth Collins cum Laude Kedy Edme sum ma cum Laude Carolyn Dyan Huntley summa cum Laude Peter Paul Jasiurkowski An1anda Ruth Mullen summa cum Laude Debra Ann Sawyer magna cum laude Danielle Millicent Silman cum Laude Ashley Lynne Steffen CERTIFICATE Surgical Technology Kara Ann Cameron Amy Lynn Campbell Sinnet Carter Amy Boyer Cox Wendy S. Davis Jessica Lynn Gentry Tina Campbell Haines Liliana Beatriz Lobaton Catherine Martha Mccandlish Daisy E.A. Osei MatthewTodd Staton Sharon Darlene Teagler Cory Alexander Thurston Danielle Shennee Ward CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Erik Matthew Houser Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Zachariah Taylor Hastings Patricia Jean Klima Chris A.White Janice J. Farber Thomas Raymond Jones Kevin Michael Kelly John Michael Leduc Melissa C. Link Bradley James Mead Ann Lawson Mitchum Doyle Wayne Williams Teresa Aimee Wright Criminal Justice Vegas Travis Curry Adam Thomas Glenn LaToyaA.nneJackson Networking Charles Cameron Arbogast Anthony Rea Burke Peter Warner Fitch, IV Early Childhood Development Ashley Christine Harris Monira Perveen Hossain Ruth A. Parham Vickie Latrese Smith Divya Varier PC Upgrading and Repair Charles Cameron Arbogast Peter Warner Fitch, IV Olivia B. Fountain Jesse Cannon Hart Michael Jerome Matthew Delmas Leo Morris James Howard Morris.Jr. Alm1ad Maseh Saleh Robert Marshall Sipe Alan Bassett Smith Graphic Design Holly MacKenzie Bedy Leslie Ann Taylor Lillard Human Services Erick Clayton Blatnik Tiffanie Y. Carter Paul S. Enright Web Technologies Donald Dwayne Forsberg EXPLANATION OF HONORS Cum laude , with honors : 3.2-3.499 GPA Magna cum laude, with high honors: 3.5-3.799 GPA Summa cum laude, with highest honors: 3.8-4.00 GPA Honors listed for spring 2009 graduates are based on their fall 2008 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) since their spring GPA was not available prior to sending this information to the printer. Honors listed on degrees and official transcripts will reflect actual cumulative GPA once all grades have been posted for the spring semester. Honors diplomas are awarded to students who have completed 18 credit hours of honors courses and have a GPA of 3.5 or above . The double gold cord indicates a student who is graduating with honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude). These students are also identified in the program. Graduates wearing a gold stole and tassel are members of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. This silk stole and tassel are worn by graduating PTK members as a symbol of their outstanding academic achievement. Since the College must send a comprehensive list of potential graduates to the printer prior to the end of the spring semester, it is possible that some of the candidates listed may not have successfully completed all requirements for their particular certificate or degree . The awarding of any certificate or degree listed in this program is contingent upon completion of all program plan requirements. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSIIT 2008-2009 GRADUATES Since 1994, a partnership between Old Dominion University and PVCC has provided the region 's students the opportunity to complete their baccalaureate and master's degree without leaving the Charlottesville area. Students complete their first two years of study at PVCC and then move into the Distance Learning program with ODU to complete their advanced degrees. ODU classes are broadcast to their classrooms on the PVCC campus via live interactive satellite technology The students listed below received their degrees in ceremonies held on May 9 at ODU. Because of their association with PVCC, the College takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well in their future endeavors. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Business AdministrationAccounting Julia L. Mundo Engineering Technology Polinpapilinho F. Katina (General Engineering) Judith M. Looney Business AdministrationManagement David H. Cornelius Paul J. Davis Susan K. Digiacomo Rachel E. Rhodes (Electrical Engineering) Health Sciences Michael D. Berg (Management) Kristen T. Brown (Management) Criminal Justice Martha B. Booker Mary L. Douglas Yue Fantas H. Ng (Medical Technology) Education-Human Services Torri C.Ayers Carolyn M. Glazebrook Dana N. Hicks Interdisciplinary StudiesTeacher PreparationElementary Vickie L. Hatzes Nursing Benjamin M. Blick MASTER OF SCIENCE Engineering Management Barry N.Yost Nursing-Nurse Educator Lisa J. Carmines Special Education Mary-Madeleine G. Lamb MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE 2008-2009 GRADUATES The Mary Baldwin/PVCCAdult Degree Program is a nonresidential program of college stucly culminating in a bachelor's degree from Mary Baldwin College.The program allows credit for prior learning and includes academic advising from a Mary Baldwin faculty member in residence on the PVCC campus, access to most student services at both colleges, and flexible learning opportunities.The students listed below receive their degrees May 24, 2009 at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton. Because of their association with PVCC, the College takes this opportunity to congratulate them and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Art Tracy Tanner Bond Cheryl Liffick Susan Nicholson Dama Schneider Business Administration Sherry Bocook Virginia Hepler Shurtone Lee Sara Mawyer Cindy Proffitt Melissa Vaillant English Danielle Harlow History Sharon Aldridge International Relations Carla Torres-Barrera Political Science Tamara Thompson Psychology Jennifer Pincombe* Sociology Kaili Beaver Christina Evans Paula Sacra* Brandi Shumake* Lonnette Sisler* Teacher Licensure PosT BACCALAUREATE TEACHER LICENSURE Sarah Bardwell Jennifer Bass Caroline Chang Kelli Charles-Henning Alexandra Clarke Mollie Daugherty Christine Davis Erin Denby Regina Dunklebarger Jennifer Foster Archer Gilliam Jennifer Gross Emily Hamilton Kristyn Hankins Andrea Jett-Wilson Lisa Johnson Elizabeth Karie! Lillian Ledford Lindsey McClellan Matthew McKee Kelley Padilla Co11ti11ued PosT BACCALAUREATE TEACHER LICENSURE (coNTINuED) Julia Pfaffenberger Victoria Selmer Susan Sleight Diane Smith Christopher Spencer Lisa Stockwell Elizabeth Ward Catherine Webster Lindsay Woodson Anarissa Zetterberg MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Nancy Beretz Jennifer Dube Brooke Dudding Amanda Fertile Derek Harltine Carley Harvey Mary MacNeil Elizabeth Taylor THE ACADEMIC REGALIA The history of academic dress reaches back to medieval universities where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholars.The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities, every detail of academic dress is subject to regulation by the university.At one time, Oxford tailors who did not comply with the rules could be punished by the vice chancellor of the university. European universities continue to show great diversity in academic dress.American colleges and universities, however, have followed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. The gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Bachelor's and master's degree gowns have no trimming; the doctor's degree gown is faced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The cap symbolizes freedom of scholarship.The symbol derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap. Academic caps feature a tassel, indicating the discipline of the wearer. The hood is the forerwmer to the present cap. Its colors denote the discipline represented by the degree and the college or university from which the degree was granted . THE CEREMONIAL MACE The Piedmont Virginia Community College mace was presented to the college by University ofVirginia President Robert M. O 'Neil in 1988. The gift honored PVCC President George B.Vaughan as he prepared to leave the College and also signified the close working relationship that had developed between the two institutions. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff that serves as a symbol of authority.The PVCC mace is made of silver and walnut and incorporates a Jefferson cup into its design. It was created by John]. Owen, retired vice president for development at the University ofVirginia. PVCC MEDALLION The Piedmont Virginia Community College Medallion is awarded to persons who , through special acts or sustained service , have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. The medallion is the highest nonacademic honor the College bestows. Recipients are: Bernard J. Haggerty (1984) P.Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H.Woodard (1988) Dr.James R. Batten (1989) WA. Pace,Jr. (1993) Grace H. Carpenter (1996) Grace L.Tinsley (1997) ].A. Kessler, III , and Barbara Bledsoe Kessler (2006) Mary Helen Jessup ,James L.Jessup ,Jr. , and Suzanne Jessup Brooks (2007) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The honorary associate of humane letters degree is awarded by Piedmont Virginia Community College to persons who have demonstrated exceptional support for education and exemplary service for the public good, both at PVCC and beyond.The honorary degree is the College's highest academic honor and has been awarded to: John T. Casteen, III (1992) STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Robert W Shinn, Chair Gary Hancock,Vice Chairman Glenn DuBois, Secretary Shahnaz M.Ahmed Megan C. Beyer HankWChao Mark R. Graham Gary C. Hancock Danny Hunley Barbara A.Johnsen Adele C.Johnson Chris A. Lumsden Nathanial Xavier Marshall Jeffery K. Mitchell R. Michael Mohler Robert W Shinn Alan G. Toxopeus VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Glenn DuBois, Chancellor and Secretary to the Board PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD J. Walter Levering, Chair Suzanne W Morse, Vice Chair Frank Friedman, Secretary Fluvanna County Leonard F. Gardner Albemarle County Stanley Cook Debbi Goodman Paul D. Newland ,Jr. Donna J. Plasket Greene County Laila B. Bare Buckingham County Vera Cooke-Merritt Louisa County Ava Pippin City of Charlottesville Mary Loose DeViney Peter T. Kleeman J. Walter Levering Suzanne W Morse Nelson County Deborah R. Harvey PIEDMONT VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Frank Friedman President Kathleen M. Hudson Interim Vice President, Instruction and Student Services William P.Jackameit Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services Mary Jane King Director of Institutional Advancement and Development Tara Atkins-Brady Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Brian Wisniewski Chief Information Officer PIEDMONT VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Piedmont Virginia Commw1ity College promotes student success through excellent educational programs and services that are accessible and affordable.The College is a comprehensive, public, associate degree-granting institution.As part of the Virginia Community College System, Piedmont Virginia Community College serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson . College transfer and workforce development are the core of the college 's mission. Challenging coursework and a full range of support services are provided for students in both college transfer and workforce development programs. The first two years of baccalaureate study prepare students for success at four-year colleges and universities .Workforce development programs prepare students for successful careers and promote a skilled regional workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of employers. Programs and services in developmental education, general education, community service, and lifelong learning support and enhance the mission core and prepare sn1dents for success in life. SUPPORTING SUCCESS Many of the students graduating today from Piedmont Virginia Community College received scholarships through the PVCC Educational Foundation. In some cases, scholarships allowed students to reduce the number of hours they worked and concentrate on their studies. Some students would not have been able to enroll at all without the scholarships they received. The scholarships are made possible by generous individuals, businesses, and organizations in Central Virginia who demonstrate their belief in the power of education with gifts to the Educational Foundation. Each year, the impact of these scholarships grows. In 2008-2009 for example, 82 students received scholarships with a total value of more than $150,000. Named scholarships can be established with one-tin1e or ongoing gifts of $500 or more. Endowed scholarships also can be established to provide a continuing source of student assistance. At Piedmont Virginia Community College, community means, among other things, a helping hand to students working hard to fulfill their higher education dreams. lfyou would like to explore scholarships, please call the PVCC Office of Development at 434.961.5204.  ...

... I ~ PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 6 00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2005 The College Grounds COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM MUSICAL PRELUDE Charlottesville Municipal Band James W. Simmons, Conductor ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL* Faculty Marshal Evelyn Edson Professor of History Marshals for the Graduates John R. Fogelgren Associate Professor of Mathematics Cami lle Vande Berg Professor of French THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* Led by Barbara Edwards WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Frank Friedman President GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD Freel Copeland Chair, Piedmont Virginia Community College Board INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Copeland Robert M. O 'Neil Director, Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS Dr. Friedman PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AWARD Colleen Smith President, Piedmont Virginia Community College Alumni Association PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Marsal P. Stoll Vice President, Instruction and Student Services CONFERRlNG OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Dr. Friedman Dr. Friedman Dr. Stoll Dr. Stoll SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Jonathan Heruy Cavendish Atkins Certificate, Surgical Technology CLOSING REMARKS William P. Jackameit Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services BENEDICTION* Mr. Alkins *The audience will please stand. The PVCC Alumni Association will host a reception honoring the Class of 2005 immediately following the ceremony. SPEAKER ROBERT M . O 'NEIL Founding Director Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression In August 1990, afte r serving fi ve yea rs as president of the Uni versity of Virginia, Ro be rt M. O 'Neil became the founding directo r of the Tho mas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression. The center is widely known for its Jefferson Mu zzles that are handed out each yea r to groups and individu als the center be lieves have fo rgotten "Mr. Jeffe rson's admo nitio n that freedo m of speech cannot be limited w itho ut being lost. " O 'Neil continues as a member of the university's law fa culty, teaching courses in free speech a nd press, free expressio n and the arts, free speech and cybe rspace, and other areas of constitutio nal law. Afte r serving as law clerk to Supreme Court Justice William J. Bre nnan, Jr. , O'Ne il in 1963 bega n three decades of teaching at the Universities of Ca lifornia (Berkeley) , Cincinnati, Indiana , Wisconsin and Virginia. In additio n to teaching , he held administrative p osts at the Uni ve rsity of Cincinnati , Indiana Uni versity and the Uni versity of Wisconsin before conting to Virginia. He has chaired the National Association of State Uni versities and LandGrant Colleges, and served on the executi ve committee of the Associatio n of America n Universities. In Virginia he served as a trustee and former preside nt of the Council for Am e rica 's First Freedo m a nd as the first pres ide nt of Virginia's Coalition fo r Ope n Government. He is the a utho r of several books, including Free Speech: Resp onsible Communication Under Law, The Rights of Public Emp loyees, Classrooms in the Cross.fire and Free Sp eech in the College Commu n ity. He has testified b efor e s ta te legis latures a nd Co ng ress io nal co mmittees o n th e Firs t Ame ndment implicatio ns of proposed legislatio n. A membe r of the Massachusetts Bar, O' eil has argued cases before a number of Fede ral Courts of Appeals. The Boston nati ve holds three degrees fr o m Ha rva rd and ho no rary d eg rees fro m Belo it Co ll ege a nd Indi a na Unive rsity . SPEAKER FOR TIIE GRADUATES Jon athan Heruy Cave ndish Atkins Certificate, Surgical Technology Jonathan Atkins, who today formally receives his certificate in surgical technology, actu ally completed his studies last August and has since been on the job in the obstetrics departme nt at Martha Jefferson Hospital. This new career in the medica l fi eld is vastly different from the one Jonathan p ursued earlie r in his working life-that of a lace designer for textile firms in England , Brazil and the United States. That career, including 15 years with Liberty Fabrics in Gordonsville, ended when worldwide shifts in the textile industiy ca used the fac to1y to close. Beca use the closing was linked to the North American Free Tracie Act (NAFTA) , the federa l government paid for Jonathan's second trip to college (tl1e first was art college in the United Kingdom) . And after years of working w itl1 fa bric and machines , he knew that he wanted to work w ith people . He fo und go ing back to sch ool a real adve nture. Th e re turning stud e nt was p lease d to d iscov e r th a t his ve rbal s kill s and th o ught processes improved as he mastered the material necessa1y to assist the surgeon in an operating room. Hi s schooling overl apped with that o f his daughter, Ashley , w ho gradu a ted from Emo ry and He nry last yea r. Jo natha n and his w ife, Deborah , a speech a nd lang uage patho logist in the Madison County Schools, also are the parents of Ia n, a William and Ma1y graduate w ho is working as a vicleographer. DISTINGUISHED STIJDENT AWARD SASHA WHITE Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts, 2003-2005 Sasha White learned abo ut commun ity colleges from her parents, Ramona Hood-White and Peter White , both of whom began their baccalaureate study at two-year colleges. So it is perhaps not surprising that upon her graduation from Covena nt School in 2003, Sasha would enroll at PVCC on her way to the Un ive rsity of Virginia. What is unusual abo ut Sasha, and what has earned he r designation as PVCC's 2005 Distinguished Student, is her love o f learning and the ways in which she shared that quality with other students at the college. As an intern this year with Engli sh Professor Emeritus Dick Harrington, Sasha has worked with his students in developmental and college English, sharing office hour responsibilities and working with students one-on-one or in groups. This tutoring environment is very familiar to Sasha, who has been a summer German tutor for UVa athletes since 2003. An h o nors program participant, Sasha also was cited for her camp us leaders hip . She serves this year as presidenL of the PVCC chapter of PTK, is a student representative on the collegewide committee planning the new science and technology building, and was part of a PVCC delegation to the Genera l Assembly session earlier this year. When she enrolled at PVCC she was certain she would study to be a professor of German . A PVCC psychology class got her thinking about a dual major in German and psychology and possible graduate study in language processing. Whether her path leads to the classroom or to research, Sasha will always have fond memories of PVCC and the "wonderful, seasoned professors" she has e ncountered here. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD SHARON R. BRAGG Associate in Applied Science Nursing, 1992 Sharon Bragg, clinical coordinator for the Medical Intensive Ca re Unit at the University of Virginia Health Syste m, is honored today as the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award. Established in 1998, the awa rd highlights the significa nt roles PVCC alumni are playing in Centra l Virginia and beyond. Ms. Bragg represents well the adult student who comes to PVCC for a second career. Afte r her gradu ation from Albemarle High School in 1979, she worked for a dozen years as a hair stylist, learning her craft on the job. She also was a community volunteer, logging hours with the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad . So whe n she cleciclecl to expl ore ca reer options, her rescue interests and he r knowledge of her husband Robert's work (he is a ca ptain with the Charlottesville Fire De partment) led he r in the direction of nursing. Afte r 13 yea rs at UVa, first in the Burn Cente r and late r in the Medica l Inte nsive Care Unit, and with a bachelor's degree in nursing fro m Easte rn Me nnonite University to he r credit, Ms. Bragg says the rewa rds of being a nurse remain the same . "You know you've helped some body every clay ," she says. "Whether you are working at the bedside of a patie nt or as an administrator making life bette r for the staff, you know you're making a difference." Twelve yea rs ago , the Braggs sta rted the Central Virginia Burn Ca mp , a o ne-week summer ca mp fo r childre n between the ages of 7 and 17 who have been admitted to the hospital fo r treatment of a burn inju ry. Altho ugh they have not been directly involved with the camp for two yea rs, Ms. Bragg views the program as part o f he r legacy of service to he r community. PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLI.EGE 2004-2005 GRADUATES ASSOCIATE IN .APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Mari a Josephina Circosta magna cum laude Alfred Richard Dunu Paula Marie Jones** Ron G. McManigal magna cum laude Timothy James Hassmer cum Laude Jefferson Thomas Jakubowski magna cum laude Christoph er Scott Norvelle summa cum laude Michael Truman Payne cum laude Administrative Support Technology Polly MacLaren Brill** swnma cum laude Brandy L. Frye cum laude Barbara Jean Gaines Vicki Yvette Johnson Savithri Chandini Lankatilleke magna cum laude Jeannie M. Perutelli cum laude Tara S. Poleski* Tsering Wangmo Biotechnology Laura Jean Dallavalle* Stephanie Faith Evans cum laude Lany Todd Iten** magna cum laude Amy Marie Morris cum laude Joseph Frank Vilga II+ Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Richard Elwood Gibson III cum laude Computer and Electronics Technology Henry L. Carter* Terrell Lee Evans magna cum Laude Stephanie Diane Hogan summa cum Laude Jennife r Brandy Jackson magna cum Laude Judith Marie Looney summa cum Laude James Roy Smith* Bernard F. Swint, Jr. summa cum laude Computer and Electronics Technology (PC Support and Networking) David Len Ashlin cum Laude Shane Lasley** summa cum laude Michael John Moell er Wayne Be rnard Murphy* Samu el W. Spino ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Emergency Medical Services Elizabeth Portia Albrecht summa cu m Laude Michael David Berg cu m Laude John Everett Burruss (CONTI NUED) Information Systems Technology (Networking) El'Carlos A. Coles Danny Ray Collins** cum laude Nancy Niven Davis General Management Laura Cafagna summa cum La ude Cassandra Marie Ca rter Chanthakone Chanthyasak Mandana F. Hyder* Hea ther Lee Suthe rland Quentin L. Tay lor summa cum laude Ronald B. Esteppe magna cum laude Stephen Allan Farish** Vanita Childress Thomas Stephen R. Utz cum laude Michael Lewis Walton cum La ude Ann C. Willis magna cum laude Information Systems Technology (Computer Applications) Robert K. Bell magna cum la ude Rebecca Rachel Marshall Collier magna cum Laude Melissa Dawn Collis cum Laude George Dennis Moyer magna cum la ude Perry Wayne Sh ifflett, Jr. Patricia Ann Taylor Information Sy stems Technology (Computer Programming) Jason Travis Cavanaugh Dawn Elizabeth Everett Thomas P. Hale cumma cu m laud e Information Systems Technology (Web Technologies) Charlotte Lynn Frost** magna cum laude Joshu a Allen Kiplinger Kyle Scott Morris mag na cum laude Safiah M. H. Sarmeny su m m a cum laude Nursing Amanda Gayle Ald ridge Marcia Darlien Bell Rachel Lynn Bennett Elizabeth Bird Bettinge r Wendy Ann e Bradley Jalene Z. Burkholder Jennifer Graham Butler cum laude Rebecca A. Capet magna cum laude Stacey Nicole Castello Sheri McKay Clatterbuck magna cum laude Arlene V. DeSantis ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Erica Dale Dixon Ma,y Ella Edmonds Gina Leigh Gilmore Jan Marie Glass magna cum Laude Lisa Keenan Harrison magna cum Laude Ka ren Michelle Hensley Josef Kurt Hudson cum Laude Jamie L. Hughes Deborah Linn McQueen Hunsberger Bobbie Lynn Jones Anne Stuart Jordan Angela Marie Key-Kirby Katherine Dare Ka is cum Laude Krystal LeAnne Krpalek Tamilee C. Laird summa cum Laude Erin Jo Luther Tracy Dawn Maddex summa cum Laude Teresa Hutton Madd ox cum Laude Heather Brooks Marsh Laura Thurston Mathe ny Che1y l Ma rie May Jennife r Lynn McConne ll cum Laude Ka the rine Dale Melton Olive M. Mierzejewski magna cum Laude Jose ph Blee Moffett cum Laude Amanda Crystal Moskwa Cum Laude Gale G. Morris Ca the rine M. Muller (CONTI NUED) Lisa Nicole Neely Natalie Nicole Parke r Jessica Leah Powe rs cum Laude Nancy Webb Rend a cum Laude Ashley Danielle Rhodes Denise Lu cene Rodriguez cum Laude Thomas B. Rohr Kyly A. J Siebe r Shannon Michele Smailes* Tammie Wood Smith Sara M. So urs Rand R. Southworth Kimberly Lyn Spro use Melissa Stauffe r Ma1y Rachel Stu bblefield Sarah Mccollum Taylor summa cum Laude James Emil Thurston cum Laude Tammy Bernard Tushman magna cum Laude Rebecca McKay Walton Julie Regina Whalen magna cum Laude Angela Deso Wharam magna cum Laude Je nnifer Brooke Whetzel Aerial Lamar White Sa rah Ma rie Wilson summa cum Laude Nicole M. Withers magna cum Laude Lorena Melendez Wood Patie nce Sargent Wood Amy Michelle Woolley ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Police Science Allison J. Ayres (CONTINUED) Jordanna C. Fincham cum Laude summa cum laude Monique Lacher Banks C. Renea Frazier* Loman Alexander Frazier magna cum laude Mark Anthony Belew* Martha Belle Booker cum laude Sarah Megan Clements Sara Michelle Davis Troy Nicholas Estes** cum Laude Chad L. Gates magna cum Laude Nicholas Randal King* Stephen Paul Knick* Charles Wilson Lochart III** Duane A. McDaniel cum Laude cum laude Michael Angelo Farruggio** Stanley Louis Speed magna cum Laude summa cum Laude ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Fine Arts (Art) Stephanie Ellen McGuire cum Laude Adrienne Jean Wright magna cum Laude Fine Arts (Music) Nathaniel Benjamin Copson* James Warren Deane* Fine Arts (Theatre and Drama) Darin Joseph Lawson Fine Arts (Visual and Performing Arts) Stephen Andrew Markwood magna cum Laude Liberal Arts Sharon Marie Ashley Caroline Kathryn Crocker Candace T. Crowther** cum Laude Amanda Leigh Deane magna cum Laude Jonathan Edward Dickinson* Ma1y Kathryne Elliott Michael Dale Ferrell, Jr. cum Laude Ryan D. Gibbs magna cum Laude Herny John Graff Jennifer L. Haddock Emily Suzanne Hamilton magna cum Laude Jennifer Kathleen Howk magna cum Laude Meagan Rosa Lee Hoy* An1ie Elise Huddleston magna cum Laude cum Laude Teralyn Joy Kanka Joyce Venita Brock cum Laude ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Joni Lynn Lloyd summa cum laude Daniel Coleman Mason magna cum laude Honors diploma Elizabeth Berry Mawyer cum laude James Robert McGuire summa cum laude Joanna Gabriela Melo-Lobaton magna cum laude Kirsten Dianne Miles magna cum laude Lauren Katherine Milkis cum laude Muneeb Ahmad Mobashar Brian Curtis Mundie cum laude William Joseph O'Brien cum laude Laura Russell Purvis* Donna Ann Ripplinger** (CONTINUED) John E. Salidis magna cum laude Rachael Ashley Savage* Lauren Ruth Schnyer magna cum laude Ma1y Anna Shaw summa cum laude Sara Beth Shifflett magna cum laude Meri Jane Smith magna cum laude Ashley L. Staton Lauren Elizabeth Stephens cum laude Katherine C. Sullivan cum laude Victoria Katrina Thompson cum laude Eldon Hugh Waters magna cum laude Jennifer Leigh White** Samantha Anne Wood* ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE ll t Business Administration Daniel Eric Bassett cum laude Alida Anne Blevins* Maecy Elizabeth Bingler Jesse Taylor Booth magna cum laude Melissa Ann Brads* Gale D. Brown Michael L. Brown* Matthew Owen Carroll Michelle D. Carter** David Kenneth Cook summa cum laude Jason Joseph D'Antuono cum laude Harrison Kesler Davis** Adam Garrett Dowswell cum laude Michael Logan Drew** cum laude Che1yl Ann Duncan summa cum laude Honors Diploma Alfred Richard Dunu Paul Grego1y Edwards** cum laude Cynthia P. Elliton summa cum laude Shannon Anne Ferguson** Kevin Stephen Flynn summa cum laude ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE James Gordon Fretwell** Jon Michael Hamblin* Stephanie Mae Himes cum laude Samantha Scott Hoy magna cum Laude Anthony M. Jacoway Benjamin Chapman Johnson* Michael Harris Jones Natalie Ann Jones Mynoi Keonakhone* A.dam Myers Kirchner* Sarah Elizabeth Kutch** summa cum laude Lesley Christine Lambert summa cum laude Michael William Lane summa cum laude Carolina Latorre magna cum laude John Robert Lauck* Heather Michelle Lowe cum laude Daniel Edwin Nea l summa cum Laude Honors Diploma Kevin O'Connor* Chandra Deokie Persaud** Christopher Thomas Postak+ Russell Adam Rejonis Benjamin Scott Ross cum laude Nareen Michelle Ayers Scott Bradford Lee Sensabaugh magna cum laude Roshana Dione Shelton Heather Renee Shifflett** Kelly Leigh Sipe manga cum laude (CONTINUED) Travis Neal Sipe magna cum laude Megan Elise Skeens Stacy Renae Smith Sabena Aleta Thompson** Karen Y. Valencia* Joshua E. Vines** Sheila Crebbs Williams* Jack Brenton Yowell, Jr.* Adam R. Zaro Education Melissa Dawn Collis cum Laude Sarah Margaret Dodson Heather Lee French Christina Marie Grimes summa cum laude Ashley M. Hartkopf Rachel Kathryn Henderson cum caude Daynna Renee Jones Stephani Tyree Jones magna cum laude Amy Elizabeth Lively* Gary Lewis Malnowski Andrew James McWilliams magna cum laude Tegan Denise Nicholson Tiffany Dionne Parker Courtney Lynn Phillips Rita Suzanne Scrivener summa cum laude Ashely Meghan Sheckler+ Rachael Lynn Sheinfeld Kimberly Renee Stanton* Megan Elizabeth Williams** Michael Peter Winn magna cum laude ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE General Studies Shannon Clore Abbs** Timothy Allen Ashburn Daniel P. Babe r Karen Suzanne Betts** summa cum laude Theresa Marie Booker Adrienne Nicole Breeden Paul David Coates Christopher Keith-Lawrence Coley Melissa Anne Deane* Stacey Michelle Dorrie r** Brenda H. Flynn magna cum laude Richard Todd Griffith cum laude Christophe r Paul Gstattenbaue r** Michelle Ma rie Harriott* Michael K. Heck Nicole Marie Humbert cum laude Anne The resa Kelliher Tessie Danielle King Sean Hutchinson Kois magna cum laude Nick Leichte ntritt Thomas Alexander Lytle cum laude Emma Lorraine Mitchell* Nikola Janjic** cum laude Samu el G. Landesbe rg** Ginger Linn McDaniel** Tracy Lynne Mcl aughlin** cum laude Moniqu e B. Nevins Sean Patrick O'Brien* Gabrielle Sundhari Olko Lauren Michelle Phillips (CONTINUED) Lindsay Nicole Roberts Lynn e Marie Roberts magna cum laude Re uel A. Sheldon Jennife r Lynn Shifflett.. Jennife r Lynn Sikes Ma1y S. Smith Allie Lawrence Swanson Elisa Te ran Michae l Costantino Vacco Samuel Lee Walker, Jr. Jessie Talia Ward+ Ronald Lee Washington Rebecca Lynn Yancey Science athan Harold And erson magna cum laude Maurice Ga rnett Conrad III Stephanie Marie Davis* Courtney McVeigh Desper Lena Savee Doeppe cum laude Melanie Dorion summa cum laude Carly Erin El Elizabeth Ann Hubbard magna cum laude Polin Papa Katina III Richard Charles Lu m Loreley Elspeth Mack* Jess ica Aclwoa Akyere Max-Yeboah Crystal Lynn Reyns Jessie Lorraine Staymates Nancy G. Utz summa cum laude ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE ( CON TINUED) Thomas Xua n Nguyen** Heathe r Nicole Oliva Nathaniel Jacob Schwartz summa cum laude Yolanda W. Y. Speed Shelly Ann Wise Eun S. Yi magna cum laude Science (Engineering) Richard E. Brown, Jr. Kevin Louis Gray Tan zir Hague Peter Thomas Haught** Carson Ivan Herndon James William Hurtt magna cum laude Che rno Juldeh ] allow Kenneth Leroy Nea l summa cum laude Honors Diploma CERTIFICATE Administration of Justice C. Renea Frazier* Nicholas Randal King* Stephen Paul Knick* Stanley Louis Speed Clerical Studies Barbara M. Proutt** Surgical Technology Jonathan Henry Cavendish Atkins* Victoria Hudson Blanks* Ruth Ann Davis* Jessica Golladay Fulfo rd** Felix Andre Bruno-Gaston* Joseph Temple Henley, III* Lyndsy Nichole Hopkins* Dennis Aloysius Hosa ng* Windy Lynn Law horn* Leandra Michelle Lusk* Tracy Smith Matthews Susan Martin Phelps Robert Lee Shelar* Trina Kay Stanley* Anika Dawn Thurston* Linsey Nicole Weigand** CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE Architectural ComputerAided Drafting and Design William Hans Haussmann Child and Family Support Tonia Cheives Alexande r** Jane M. Blakley** Biotechnology Stephanie Faith Evans Vicki Leigh Slinkrnan* Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Emil Petrov Filipov* Richard Elwood Gibson III Amy Lynn Jackson Business and Office Mary Ann Co les Melinda Jean Morton CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE Early Childhood Development Flo rence Ga ines Tracy Lynn Morton Financial Accounting Analysis Deborah M. S. Jones Horticulture Brijin Ma1y Kastberg** Laura Ann Leavitt James Antho ny Rowlett Judy O 'Mary Sto neb urner* 2004 Summe r Graduate ( CONTINUED) PC Upgrading and Repair Andrew Do n Bru baker Michael Preston Davis* Sherry Ann Gray* Stephanie Diane Hogan Daniel Edwin Nea l** David B. Padgett* Kevin Todd Toms* Stephen R. Utz** Web Technologies Ca tarina Fernandes Beck " 2004 Fall Gradu ate + 2005 Sununer Graduate EXPLANATI ON OF HONORS Cum la ude , with l1onors: 3.2-3.499 GPA Magna cum la ude , with h igh honors: 3.5-3.799 GPA Summa cum laude , with highest hono rs: 3.8-4.00 GPA Hono rs Di plo mas are awa rded to stud ents who have completed 15 credit hours o f ho nors courses a nd ha ve a GPA of 3.5 o r above. Graduates wearing a gold sto le and tassel a re membe rs of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-yea r colleges. The sil k honors stole and ta ssel are worn by gradu ating PTK membe rs as a symbol of the ir outstanding acade mic achieveme nt. Because the list o f names mu st be furnished 10 the p rinter in fin al form JO d ays prio r to graduation, it is possible that one or more of the candidates listed may have been unable to complete all requirements for a certifi ca te, diplo ma or d egree. Ina b il ity to remove a name before printing th e program does not commit the college ro grant a cenifica te, diploma or d egree to a person listed . Similarly. receipt of a Summer 2005 degree, d iplo ma or certifi cate listed in the program is contingent upon compleUon of the necess~11y re quire me nts. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY 2004-2005 GRADUATES Since the fall of 1994 , a partnershi p between PVCC and Old Domini o n Unive rsity in No rfolk has p rovid ed Central Virg inia stud ents the opportunity Lo comple te a bacca laureate degree w ithout leaving the PVCC ca mpus. Thro ugh the program known as TELETECI-I ET, stu dents complete their freshman and sophomore courses in PVCC programs and then move on to the ODU co urses w hi c h co me to PVCC v ia inte rac ti ve sa te llite tec hno logy.The stud e nts listed he re rece ived the ir degrees in ce re mo ni es May 7 at ODU. Because o f th e ir assoc iati o n with PVCC, the college takes this oppo1tunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Computer Science Joshu a Davi s Criminal Justice David Duncan Howa rd Lagomarsino Rona ld Nutte r Finance Christo pher Morris Health Sciences June Bailey Jo hn ewman Jea nne Strunk Cristin Capro n Ruth Kavanaugh Kenneth Moore Je nnifer Ringwald Occupational/Technical Studies Lynn Walker Professional Writing Ma rg ie Owen Teacher Preparation PK-6 Jo le n Harl ow MASTERS OF SCIENCE Engineering Management Jo hn Jo hnson Special Education Jennifer Brown Jason Davis Susan Garfinkle Martha Shafiroff Tanya Sturtz MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE 2004-2005 GRADUATES The Mary Baldwin/ PVCC Adult Degree Program is a nonresidential, individualized program of college study culminating in the bachelor of arts or bachelo r of science degree from Ma1y Baldwin College. The progra m allows credit fo r prior lea rning and incl udes academic advising from a Mary Baldwin fac ulty me mbe r in res idence on the PVCC ca mpu s, access to most student services at both colleges, and flexible lea rning opportunities all owing fo r stud y in da ytim e, evening, o r weeke nd s. Th e s tud e nts li s te d h e re will rece ive th e ir d eg rees in ce re mo ni es May 15, a t Ma ry Ba ld w in 's ma in ca mpu s in Staunto n. Beca use o f thei r association with PVCC, the college takes th is o ppo rtunity to congratulate them o n their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF ARTS Arts Management Rache lle A. Gie rat Art: Interior Design Ro bin L. Ellis Art: Painting and Graphic Design Heidi R. Howa rd History Margety M. Masterson Lo ri C. Megginson Biology Pamela G. Shifflett English Tracy L. Cropp Jennife r S. Graham Anica Gu zman-Ham Virginia E. Masterson Marketing Communication Ca ro lyn N. Busker Psychology Christy N. Barden-Ya ncey* Celia C. Be nz* Dana C. De lToro o land E. Dennison, Jr. Jess ica S. Pace Business Administration Brenda Boyd Laura J. Burkett Jennife r O 'Ma lley Sociology Patri cia M. Murray Christo phe r E. Rec.l ieske Computer Science/BUAD Che ty l D. Elzey with Teacher Li censure Computer Science Chante ll M. Gross Sherice J. Paige THE ACADEMIC REGALIA Th e history of aca d e mic dress reach es back to me die val universities, where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholar. The teaching guild was the guild of the maste r of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities , every detail of acade mic dress is subject to regulatio n by the university. At o ne time, Oxfo rd ta il o rs w ho did no t co mpl y with the rul es co uld be punis he d by the vice cha ncello r o f the uni vers ity. Euro pea n universities continue to show great dive rsity in acade mic dress. Ame rican colleges and universities, however, have foll owed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. Th e gow n h as beco m e a symb o l o f th e d e moc racy o f scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Bachelo r's and maste r's degree gowns h ave n o trimming; th e doctor's degree gown is fa ced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The ca p symbo lizes free do m of scho la rship. The symbol de rives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wea ring a ca p. Acad e m ic ca ps fea ture a ta ssel indicating the discipline of the weare r. The hood is the fore runn e r to th e present cap . Its colo rs denote the discipline represented by the degree, and the college or uni versity fro m which the degree was granted . THE CEREMONIAL MACE Th e Pi e dm o nt Virg ini a Co mmunity Co ll ege mace was prese nte d to th e college by Unive rs ity of Virginia Pres ide nt Robert M. O 'Ne il in 1988. The g ift ho no red PVCC Pres id e nt George B. Va ughan as he pre pared to leave the college and also sig nifie d the close working rela ti o nship tha t had d evelo ped betwee n the two institutio ns. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff w hich serves as a symbol of authority. The PVCC mace is made of silver a nd walnut and incorporates a Jeffe rson cup into its design. It was created by John J. Owen, retired vice preside nt fo r developme nt at the University of Virginia. PVCC MEDALLlON Th e P iedmont Virg in ia Comm unity College Medalli on is award e d to p ersons w ho, th ro ugh specia l ac ts o r sustained se rvice, have made extrao rd in a ry contributions to PVCC. The Medallion is the highest non-academic hono r the college bestows. Recipients are : Bernard J Haggerty (1984) P. Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H. Woodard (1988) Dr. James R. Batten (1989) W. A. Pace, Jr. (1993) Grace H. Carpenter (1996) Grace L. Tinsley (1997) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The ho nora1y associate in humane letters degree is awarded by Pi edmont Virginia Community College to p ersons w ho have de mo nstrated exceptional suppo rt for ed ucatio n and exem pl a1y se rv ice fo r the public good , both at PVCC a nd beyond . The ho nora ry degree is the college's highest acade mic hono r and has been awa rded to: Jo hn T. Casteen , III (1992) PVCC DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD The Pi edmo nt Virginia Community Coll ege Distinguished Student Awa rd is given to stude nts who demonstrate exemplary service o r leade rshi p within the college or in the coll ege service reg io n a nd b eyond. Th e awa rd was ins titu ted in 1994. Past recipie nts a re: Victo ria Ba ny Watson (1994) Elizabeth Fraser (1995) Steven D. Bicke rs 0997) Colleen M. Higgins (1998) Zeno Lamos (1999) Ambe r N. Ca pro n (2000) Samuel A. Taylo r, Jr. (2000) Erin Hughey-Commers (2001) Devonia N. Cavanaugh (2002) Hunter Marlo (2003) Emily and Laura Russell (2004) STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Constance R. Kincheloe, Cha ir Chris A. Lumsden , Vice Chair Gl enn DuBois, Secreta1y Shahnaz M. Ahmed Bruce ]. Meyer B. Mark Fried R. Michael Mohler Mark R. Graham Willis A. Morris Ga1y C. Hancock Michael Petters Constance R. Kinche loe William E. Po rter Chris A. Lumsde n Robe rt W. Shinn Nathanie l Xavie r Marshall Alan G. Toxopeus VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Glenn DuBo is , Cha n cellor a n d Secreta1y to the Sta te B oard PIEDMONT VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Fre d Co p eland, Ch a ir Ch arles J. Gross, Vice Chair Frank Frie dman , Secretary Albemarle County Fluvanna County Fred Copeland Thomas W. D. Smith, Jr. John E. Davidson Greene County Charles J. Gross Laila B. Ba re Donna J. Plasket Buckingham County Joyce Wilson Louisa County Virginia Watkins Bickley City of Charlottesville Christine B. Cremer Floyd W. Hurt J. Wa lter Levering David E. Simmons, Jr. Nelson County Deborah R. Harvey PIEDMONT VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Frank Friedman President Ma rsal P. Stoll Vice President, Instruction and Student Serv ices William P. Jackame it Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services Mary Jane King Director of Institutional Advancement Tara Atkins-Brady Director of Institutional Research, Planning a nd Institutional Effectiveness Simeon Anano u Chief Information Officer  ...

... PlEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNI1Y COLLEGE TwENlY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT ExERCISES 6:00 pm, Friday, May 11, 2001 The College Grounds COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Charlottesville Municipal Band James W . Simmons, Conductor MUSICAL PRELUDE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL Faculty Marshal Raymond F. Bratton Professor of Chemistry Marshals for the Graduates Bruce Robinson Assistant Professor of Business Management John P. Walsh Professor of Biology INVOCATION The Reverend Bruce Wollenberg St. Mark Lutheran Church THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Led by Barbara Edwards WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Frank Friedman President GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Thomas E. Albro Past Chair, State Board for Community Colleges GREETINGS FROM TIIE COLLEGE BOARD Thomas W.D. Smith, Jr. Chair, Piedmont Virginia Community College Board INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Smith Judge Roger L. Gregory Fourth Circuit US. Court of Appeals PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AWARD Dr. Friedman Karl R. Hrebik President, Piedmont Virginia Community College Alumni Association PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Marsal P. Stoll Dean, Instruction and Student Sen1ices CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman AWARDING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman Ronald B. Head Executive Dtrector, Planning and Infonnatton Technology INTRODUCTION OF STIJDENT SPEAKER FOR TIIE GRADUATES SPEAKER FOR TIIE GRADUATES Dr. Stoll Gregory J.C. Gstattenbauer A.S., Sdence (Engineering) CEREMONIAL PASSING OF TIIE MACE CLOSING REMARKS BENEDICTION Dr. Friedman William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services Reverend Wollenberg TIie audience will please stand. The PVCC Alumni Association will host a reception honoring the Class of 2001 immediately following the ceremony. SPEAKER ROGER L. GREGORY Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Judge Roger L. Gregory, the first African-American judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, is a real-life example of the power of education to release talents and to prepare students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. The first of his family to graduate from high school, Judge Gregory was born in Philadelphia but grew up in Petersburg. He received a bachelor's degree with highest academic honors from Virginia State University and obtained his law degree at the University of Michigan. He is a member of Alpha Mu Gamma National Foreign Language Honor Society and Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. Judge Gregory had served as managing partner with former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder in the Wilder & Gregory Law Firm in Richmond before his appointment by President Clinton in December. In January, he was sworn in as a judge for the Richmondbased court in a ceremony at the federal court in Charlottesville. Judge Gregory is a member of the state bars of Michigan and Virginia, past president of the Old Dominion Bar Association, a fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation, and a former board member of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. His civic activities include the Christian Children's Fund , Richmond Renaissance, and the Industrial Development Authority of Richmond. He is a past rector and member of the board of visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University, and a past member of the board of visitors of Virginia State University. Judge Gregory is a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Petersburg and in 1997 received a humanitarian award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He and his wife, the former Carla Lewis, are the parents of three daughters. SPEAKER FOR TIIE GRADUATES GREGORY J.C. GSTATIENBAUER Associate in Science, Science (Engineering) Gregory J.C. Gstattenbauer today receives an associate in science degree in science with an engineering specialty. Mr. Gstattenbauer is a 1999 graduate of Western Albemarle High School. Although he was accepted by Virginia Tech for enrollment that fall, he chose instead to come to PVCC because he felt that he was not ready for a four-year university. Two years later, he has been accepted into the aerospace engineering program at Virginia Tech. He also has applied to the University of Virginia School of Engineering and is awaiting a response. His choice to come to PVCC has been a good one. Mr . Gstattenbauer has praise for his professors who couple knowledge of their subjects with a personal concern for all their students. As a result of his classroom experience at PVCC, he will enter the four-year environment with a strong foundation in mathematics and science. Mr. Gstattenbauer has been involved in activities beyond the classroom at PVCC. He is a Student Ambassador, volunteering for tasks in the Division of Student Services and serving as a representative for the college. In January, he was part of the PVCC delegation that traveled to Richmond for Community College Day. This annual event brings community college representatives from around the state to the General Assembly to meet with their senators and delegates. The son of Werner and Pam Gstattenbauer of Crozet, he is an Eagle Scout in Troop 79. His most recent community service has been at the University of Virginia Medical Center where he delivered flowers and mail to patients this spring. Mr. Gstattenbauer's long-term plans will take him far from Central Virginia-he hopes to become an astronaut. DISTINGUISHED STIIDENT AWARD ERIN HUGHEY-COMMERS Centennial Scholar, Commonwealth of Virginia Erin Hughey-Commers is a scholar and a student leader. Her achievements were celebrated in April when she was recognized as Virginia's 2001 Centennial Scholar at the American Association of Community Colleges national convention in Chicago. The scholars program was created to mark the 100th anniversary of the two-year college system in this country. Ms. Hughey-Commers was PVCC's entry into the annual All-USA Academic Team competition conducted by Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges, and supported by USA Today. She was named Centennial Scholar for Virginia because she ranked highest in the state in scoring based on academic and leadership achievements. Her scoring placed her on the All-USA Academic Third Team and she was listed in the April 5 issue of USA Today. As a Centennial Scholar, she also received a $2,000 stipend from the Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation. The daughter of Patrick and Tina Hughey-Commers of Lovingston, she came to PVCC in the fall of 1998. PVCC was her first formal educational setting; she previously had been home schooled. One of her most significant experiences at PVCC was her yearlong internship with English Professor Dick Harrington. Through the internship she learned how the college works as she attended faculty meetings and participated in college committees. She learned about the teaching profession as she traveled to several conferences for presentations with Dr. Harrington. She also assisted him in the classroom. As Ms. Hughey-Commers began to realize "what an exceptional experience I've had here, " she set out this spring to "give something back." She surveyed her peers and then scheduled two roundtables-one on how students would change their experience if they could and another on the nature of teaching and learning. She hopes these events will lead to an ongoing forum that will challenge students and faculty to think about "how we can become better." Ms . Hughey-Commers has concluded her study at PVCC. She w ill enroll this fall at St. John's College in Maryland. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD DAVID V. STRIDER, JR. Associate in Applied Science, Nursing Summa cum laude, Class of 1983 David Strider is honored today as the recipient of the 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award . Established by the PVCC Alumni Association in 1998, the award recognizes personal or professional accomplishments of PVCC alumni. It was created to call public attention to the significant roles PVCC alumni are playing in Central Virginia communities and beyond. Mr. Strider is manager for the Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery Service In-Patient Units within the Heart Center at the University of Virginia Medical Center, a position he has held since 1998. As manager, he hires, evaluates, and provides ongoing professional development opportunities for more than 120 health care providers, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing aides, and clerical aides-. He also lectures, participates in conferences, teaches an advanced cardiac life support class several times a year, and conducts research. He has served on numerous Medical Center committees and work groups and has been guest editor for HeartBeat newsletter. Mr. Strider earned a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and a master's degree in biology from UVa before entering the nursing program at PVCC. Six years after graduating from PVCC with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, he received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from UVa. In 1991, he earned a master's degree in nursing, also from UVa. Most recently, he completed the acute care nurse practitioner program at the university. Except for several years as a part-time nurse for Culpeper Memorial Hospital, Mr. Strider has been employed at the UVa Medical Center. His clinical expertise was acknowledged in 1995 when he received the prestigious Nancy Hilt Award given by the local chapter of the international nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau. Mr. Strider is involved in the Charlottesville community as a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, as an organizer and official for several swim teams, and as a participant in the Greenbrier Neighborhood Association. PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2000-2001 GRADUATES AssocIAn IN APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Lauren Rocklein Ball summa cum laude Dushantha Chelliah magna cum laude Wanda H. Colvin* summa cum laude Marticia Michelle Mathias magna cum laude Nicole Anderson Powers cum laude Marcos Rodriguez cum laude Fatima H. Seidu Administrative Support Technology Stephanie Laverne Blair Tracy Fain cum laude Tavia Marie Johnson magna cum laude Cynthia S.Newman magna cum laude Angela Marie Nicely Karen B. Reid summa cum laude Mandy Bliss Snoddy Charisse Marian Williams Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Timothy James Fitzgerald cum laude Joshua Daniel Haislip Ricardo Alejandro Lawrence Gary E. Lowe Eric William Sellers magna cum laude Sharon Lynn Will Electronics Technology Matthew Corey Johnson Corbett Brian Messa George Mark Nimmo* cum laude Nathaniel Elijah Scott, Jr. Jason E. Shifflett General Management Brenda Elizabeth Crider** magna cum laude Angela Hackett Davis magna cum laude Amanda G. Kutch magna cum laude Howard D. Mallison, II cum laude Heather Renee Mallory Charles Randolph Martin Michelle Lynn Morris summa cum laude Cindy L. Pritchett cum laude Judith Ann Grady Information Systems Technology Regina Lynn Bevins Sharon Lee Bowles Mansi M . Chapatwala Malinda Catherine Farinholt cum laude Toice Samone Jackson Michael Aaron Jensen magna cum laude Thomas Joseph Lachendro* Angela Elizabeth Davis cum laude cum laude Kate Jaquette Evans Mary Jane Frank Karen M. Ledford** cum laude magna cum laude Russell William Lewis, II Gregory Allen Lloyd Qiong Shen Gloria Anne Fritz Brenda B. Gough Marcia Lynn Gunsallus Edith Helen Haga Theresa Lynn Havel Susan Rebecca Jones Susan Jordan summa cum laude Dian L. Sierra summa cum laude Patricia Suzanne Keith Ralph Frederick Klein magna cum laude Howard D. Mallison, n cum laude Melody P.Roberts magna cum laude Jeffrey Derek Smith* Gerard A. Titus summa cum laude Edward Joseph Wells summa cum laude Leo C. Whitenack* magna cum laude Jeffrey Scott Wolford summa cum laude Marketing Donald Lee Bishop Nursing Heidi Deann Cabot Rachel Renee Brewster Melissa Anne Briggs Vada Mae Burley Charles R. Byam, Jr. Kasandra Lee Campbell Neena S. Chacko Wendy Lynn Covington Dana Lynn Crickenberger magna cum laude Stephanie Maxey Curcio magna cum laude Donna F. Cyrus Leah Page Dalton cum laude magna cum laude Nickie Knight Brenda Gail Martin** cum laude Carrie Delana Mitchell Debora Ann Morley cum laude Abby Susan Nespeco Olga Noonan cum laude Shelia Groome Palmateer** Amy Langdon Poore Melissa Morris Pritchett Karen W. Rawlings cum laude Sarah Rebecca Rose Connie C. Rush magna cum laude Shelly Lynnette Rush Linda Quickel Slosson summa cum laude Ashley Marie Stone Tonia Kay Swenson Marsha Renee Taylor Sheryl Lee Vaughn summa cum laude Juanita Michelle Venable Jessica A. Waller Katherine Nicole Walton Glenda S. Wingfield** cum laude Police Science Paul John Best cum laude Carla Denise Coe Gloria Powell Graves magna cum laude Pamela TeresaJohnson Preston Wayne Knott Martin Emil Kumer* Elizabeth Mason Layman Valerie Lynne Price Charles Donald Sheffer, Jr. Deborah Birdsong Vaughan cum laude Alyssa Jane Yoho*** ASSOCIATF IN ARTS Fine Arts Tracy Lee Dudley Rebecca Anne Edwards** magna cum laude Scott R. Houchens Linda Hana Nacamulli** magna cum laude Jeremy Michael Webber Liberal Arts Kristie Lynn Anderson Michele Kafer Aron cum laude Matthew James Baldwin magna cum laude Allen Franklin Birckhead, III Anayanci Lora Ceron Shanika Tamara Clark Heidi Michelle Conley magna cum laude Cassandra Morgan Dovel cum laude Cyrus Damon Emerson magna cum laude Nicole Alexandra Everson Meredith Elaine Faust cum laude Katherine Casey Feola Leah Ann French Mark Joseph Gearhart cum laude Holly Marie Gentry magna cum laude Brandon Patrick Gilbert summa cum laude Honors Diploma John Mershon Grachus Kristen Lyn Grav* cum laude Johanna Mary Kessler cum laude Ambha Dawnielle Lessard Philip Michael McDowell summa cum laude Honors Diploma Curtis Wayne Minor magna cum laude Frances Walker Mitchell* Sabrina Jacquelyn Morris** April Lee Naylor cum laude Dimayra-O'Neill Owens magna cum laude Joseph Russell Palanza* cum laude Geraldine Cardenas Perea Nancy Pinzon magna cum laude Daniel Geoffrey Radley* summa cum laude Jessica Elizabeth Reiss cum laude Honors Diploma Kimberly Michelle Richardson Christina Heather Rosene Lynn Kathryn Russell magna cum laude Daniel Lee Rutherford cum laude Adam Herbert Silvers James Colburn Steere Crystal Annette Thacker summa cum laude Clayton Forrest Waldrop magna cum laude Delisa Dolores Wildy cum laude Elizabeth B. Wilmer Paula A. Woods ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Business Administration Billy David Bingler Steven Forrest Blodgett Heather Michelle Boggs Michael James Brophy** magna cum laude Dustin Dale Bryant Joanie Lane Chapman Chien-Yu Chen magna cum laude Christa Donnis Crenshaw Ryan Robert Crookston magna cum laude Jason A.Davis magna cum laude Stephanie A. Deal summa cum laude Malinda Catherine Farinholt cum laude Crystal Elaine Fitzgerald* Michael A. Franco cum laude Kathleen Anne Good** cum laude Anastasia Vyacheslavoviva Kulikova magna cum laude Heather N. Law* cum laude Kristin Maria Lidstrom cum laude Yolanda K. Lindsay Daniel Martin Megginson cum laude Michael Christopher Merritt Josh K. Mesner** cum laude Charleste LaTrice Payne Angela Marie Price magna cum laude Robert Adam Racine*** Melissa Kim Reinhold** cum laude Melissa Yancey Samuels magna cum laude Tally Anita Sanford* cum laude Fatima H. Seidu Joshua Anderson Shumaker cum laude Deborah Lynn Harding* Lisa C.Harlow Jeremy Todd Siddons magna cum laude Kiran Elizabeth Hassan David Lee Stokes Joel Timothy Herring Brenda Lynn Kearns magna cum laude cum laude cum laude Joseph A. Tomasino Sarah J. Wade Chris E. Walker Sandra Kay Williams Education Sarah Barton Amick magna cum laude Jennifer Marie Bobbitt Melissa Maxine Goins Ann Marie Harris Jeronda Cartrease Jackson Felicia Mae Johnson Eleanor Leigh Lacy cum laude Stephen Andrew Merica LaTonya Ross James Colburn Steere John Robert Stone, Jr. General Studies Anna E. Allen Danisha Charnette Anderson cum laude Janet G. Awkard Kelsey Pernell Ayers Kristen Nichole Baber Asher Armstrong Bazzarre Gary Lewis Beasley Patricia N. Buck magna cum laude Ashley Leigh Burnett cum laude Kelli Dawn Butler Derek Paul Cain Lawrence White Everett Klara Ferro Katherine Ann Heitz cum laude Pedro Juan Hernandez Melissa Mae Hill Jack Qohn) Peter Hirsch.. Juanika Cowana Howard Rebecca Anne Jones magna cum laude Matthew Bauman Krauss Nicole Marie Kretsos Martin Emil Kumer Yolanda K. Lindsay Henry Balfour Marshall Grant William McElwain magna cum laude Tracy Lee Morns Dana Lynne Noel magna cum laude Honors Diploma Sherice Jenelle Paige Okiima Sharell Pickett Konrad Podoba Neva Joan Price Robert Adam Racine Michelle L. Riddle Jeffrey Scott Saul cum laude Shannon Leigh Snodd~ Allison Hope Tankesley Douglas B. Taylo~ Allison Bonita Templeton Kristal Patrice Tinsl~ Kevin Kristopher Wilson cum laude Catharine Doyle Zarski cum laude Science Naomi Grace Anderson summa cum laude Christina Renee Ayers Shawn M. Bambrey Falana Lynn Beepath Matthew G. Chapter Michael Allen Dunbar Diana Kay Edwards Whitney Neal God.fr~ cum laude Angela Nicole Houchens summa cum laude Honors Diploma James Daniel Hunter cum laude Sarika Khanna cum laude Nebiyou Mohammed Paul Robert Pugh* summa cum laude Justin Travis Rains magna cum laude William Christopher Rutherford cum laude Joshua Meyrick Seigler magna cum laude Hillary Nicole Simons David William Steinberg magna cum laude Aerial Lamar White Science (Engineering) Gregory J. C. Gstattenbauer Paula Lorraine Johnson Michael Benjamin Lent cum laude William Walter Reith, III Justin Matthew Shimp Imran Ali Vohra summa cum laude Debora Tedja Wesner summa cum laude Adam C. Wolovick magna cum laude CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Fred Eubanks Biotechnology Barbara Bartha Szomju Business and Management Christina Lynn Abbott Child and Family Services Katina Nicole Reid** Child Care Nebahat Cetinkaya Cynthia P. Elliton Doretha Marie Johnson Lori C. Megginson Ashanti Michelle Smith Dawn Marie Stewart Deborah Colvin Winston Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Linda Cohrs Balnave Constance Jean Deklewa Paul Joseph Grady, Jr. Ricardo Alejandro Lawrence Eric William Sellers Financial Accounting Analysis Johanna 0. Ackert Olga Bazhenova Keith Andel Carter Robert Scott Chinn* Jevata B. Crawford* Alfred R. Dunu Mark Matthew Fairhill** Stephanie Amy Lowenhaupt Deborah L. Robertson Myers Urszula K. Sabat Reena Thomas Nitin R. Tripathi Preston Clay Ware Basharat Karim Zahedi Horticulture Stephen Journeay Bromm Vicki Jean Cordell Mariem Caroline Douglas Erich J. Henschel Information Systems Technology Michael David Burtner Baihua Liu Insurance Support Technician Olive C. Denbow Medical/Dental Office Management Ruth Olinger Aldridge Natural History Crystal Coleman Walter E. Morgan, III** Lynda S. Mosen PC Upgrading and Repair Shafique Ahmed* Eugene Marcus Allen Russell E. Beverly** Terry Lee Casey** Tyral N.C. Crowe Donald R. Ellison Lynn Irvin Hall Ronald Wayne Holley** Matthew Corey Johnson John Allen Kutch, II Steven Lee Moore Neil Edwin Moms Mcclaren William Roberts Robert Hawver Sanders Laura L. Skauge Christopher Stuart Spencer Noman A. Vohra*** CERTIFICATES Administration of Justice Carla Denise Coe Pamela TeresaJohnson Martin Emil Kumer Howard George Lagomarsino, Jr. Elizabeth Mason Layman Valerie Lynne Price Charles Donald Sheffer, Jr.* Stuart Randall Snead Chris E. Walker Paula A. Woods 2000 Summer Graduate Administrative Support Technology Terry Lohr Urbsis* Surgical Technology David Michael Beech Rose M. Fournier Teresa Vanessa Mehegan Christy A. Shubert Dyshanta Denise Stinnie 2000 Fall Graduate 2001 Summer Graduate Explanation of Honors Cum laude, with honors: 3.2-3.499 GPA Magna cum laude, with high honors: 3.5-3.799 GPA Summa cum laude, with highest honors: 3.8-4.00 GPA Honors Diplomas are awarded to students who have completed 15 credit hours of honors courses and have a GPA of 3.5 or above. Graduates wearing a gold stole and tassel are members of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. The silk honors stole and tassel are worn by graduating PTK members as a symbol of their outstanding academic achievement. TELETECHNET 2000-2001 GRADUATES Since the fall of 1994, a partnership between PVCC and Old Dominion University in Norfolk has provided Central Virginia students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree without leaving the PVCC campus. Through the program known as TELETECHNET, students complete their freshman and sophomore courses in PVCC programs and then move on to the ODU courses which come to PVCC via interactive satellite technology. The students listed here received their degree in ceremonies May 5 at ODU. Because of their association with PVCC, the college takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Business Adm.inistration (Accounting Major) Helen Kelati Lisa Koch (Finance Major) Dina W . Armstrong (Information Systems and Technology Major) Kenneth M. Vickers (Management Major) Alisa Scott Melinda Smith-Robinson Criminal Justice Theresa Paczkowski Health Sciences (Minor in Human Services Counseling) Holly Lewis Human Services Counseling Charles N. Scott Michelle R. Swingler Arica White IDS-Professional Communication Michael P. Davis IDS-Teacher Preparation Thomas M. McMurdo Nursing Robert Bonser Mary Carroll Patricia Finneran Mary Henofer Ann M. Petcavage Shannon Welch Occupational and Technical Studies Jeanine Miller MASTER OF SCIENCE Business Adm.inistration Lynette Bishop Seth Matula Public Management Certificate Lynette Bishop Seth Matula MARY BAIDWIN Coll.EGE 2000-2001 GRADUATES The Mary Baldwin/PVCC Adult Degree Program is a nonresidential, individualized program of college study culminating in the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from Mary Baldwin College. The program allows credit for prior learning and includes academic advising from a Mary Baldwin faculty member in residence on the PVCC campus, access to most student services at both colleges, and flexible learning opportunities allowing for study in daytime, evening, or weekends. The students listed here will receive their degree in ceremonies May 20 at Mary Baldwin's main campus in Staunton. Because of their association with PVCC, the college takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF ART.S Melissa Bickley Janice Breeden Cheryl Bryan Veronica Carroll Christa Clore Michelle Cogan Delores Darnell Douglas Davis David DeGregory Lisa Dockery-Boyce Amy Farley Edith Fisher Hansie Haier Gerald Harlow Carter Harris Richard Kizer C. Eric Lamb Troy Leathers Alan Lynch Patricia Mattingly Laura Miller Bridget Morris Michele Peyton Martin Powell Marina Schladitz Timothy Sennett Teresa Simrell Deborah Uttaro Oksana Velez Lori Wilson Wm. Patrick Wood Laura Young BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Colleen A. Krieder THE ACADEMIC REGAUA The history of academic dress reaches back to medieval universities, where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholar. The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities, every detail of academic dress is subject to regulation by the university. At one time, Oxford tailors who did not comply with the rules could be punished by the vice chancellor of the university. European universities continue to show great diversity in academic dress. American colleges and universities, however, have followed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. The gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Bachelor's and master's degree gowns have no trimming; the doctor's degree gown is faced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The cap symbolizes freedom of scholarship. The symbol derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap. Academic caps feature a tassel indicating the discipline of the wearer. The hood is the forerunner to the present cap. Its colors denote the discipline represented by the degree, and the college or university from which the degree was granted. THE CEREMONIAL MACE The Piedmont Virginia Community College mace was presented to the college by University of Virginia President Robert M. O'Neil in 1988. The gift honored PVCC President George B. Vaughan as he prepared to leave the college and also signified the close working relationship that had developed between the two institutions. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff which serves as a symbol of authority. The PVCC mace is made of silver and walnut and incorporates a Jefferson cup into its design. It was created by John J . Owen, retired vice president for development at the University of Virginia. PVCC MEDAllION The Piedmont Virginia Community College Medallion is awarded to persons who, through special acts or sustained service, have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. The Medallion is the highest non-academic honor the college bestows. Recipients are: Bernard J. Haggerty (1984) P. Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H. Woodard (1988) Dr. James R. Batten (1989) W. A. Pace, Jr. (1993) Grace H. Carpenter (1996) Grace L. Tinsley (1997) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The honorary associate in humane letters degree is awarded by Piedmont Virginia Community College to persons who have demonstrated exceptional support for education and exemplary service for the public good, both at PVCC and beyond. The honorary degree is the college's highest academic honor and has been awarded to: John T. Casteen, m (1992) PVCC DISTINGUISHED STIJDENT AWARD The Piedmont Virginia Community College Distinguished Student Award is given to students who demonstrate exemplary service or leadership within the college or in the college service region and beyond. The award was instituted in 1994. Past recipients are: Victoria Barry Watson (1994) Elizabeth Fraser (1995) Steven D. Bickers (1997) Colleen M. Higgins (1998) Zeno Lantos (1999) Amber N. Capron (2000) Samuel A Taylor, Jr. (2000) STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COIJ.EGES Robert B. Seidensticker Chair Anne Marie Morgan Vice Chair Arnold R. Oliver, Secretary Thomas E. Albro Mary Ann Steger Conrad Joseph R. Daniel Marjorie L. Funk Marcia A. Gilliam Mary Louise Jackson Jerry W. Kilgore Benjamin T. King,Jr. James Chin Lee -Bruce D. Leftwich Victoria D. Malick Frank Nunez Wilbur E. Thomas VIRGINIA COMMUNITY Coll.EGE SvsTEM Arnold R. Oliver, Chancellor PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY Coll.EGE BOARD Thomas W. D. Smith, Jr., Chair, County of Fluvanna Gary S. Forrest, Vice Chair, County of Greene Frank Friedman, Secretary Virginia Watkins Bickley Clark C. Jackson County of Louisa Fred Copeland County ofAlbemarle John E. Davidson County ofAlbemarle Ray A. Dunn, Jr. County of Nelson Charles J. Gross County ofAlbemarle Floyd W. Hurt City of Charlottesville County of Albemarle J. Walter Levering City of Charlottesville Leah W. Puryear City of Charlottesville David E. Simmons, Jr. City of Charlottesville Joyce Wilson County of Buckingham PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY Coll.EGE Frank Friedman President Marsal P. Stoll Dean, Instruction and Student Services Ronald B. Head Executive Director, Planning and Information Technology William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Piedmont Virginia Community College promotes student success through excellent educational programs and services that are accessible and affordable. The college is a comprehensive, public, associate degreegranting institution. As part of the Virginia Community College System, Piedmont Virginia Community College serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. College transfer and work.force development are the core of the college's mission. Challenging coursework and a full range of support services are provided for students in both college transfer and work.force development programs. The first two years of baccalaureate study prepare students for success at four-year colleges and universities. Work.force development programs prepare students for successful careers and promote a skilled regional workforce by meeting the training and educational needs of employers. Programs and services in developmental education, general education, community service, and lifelong learning support and enhance the mission core and prepare students for success in life. Piedmont Virginia Community College values the multicultural diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to creating and nurturing a campus environment which both welcomes and empowers all individuals. We recognize cultural differences of background, experience, and national origin, and we seek to promote a genuine understanding of and appreciation for these differences. We seek as well to recognize and promote the common bonds of humanity which cross the boundaries of cultural difference. Piedmont Virginia Community College maintains and promotes equal employment and educational opportunity in its educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, sex, or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), religion, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit factors. Inquiries concerning the affirmative action policy should be addressed to PVCC's affirmative action officer.  ...

... PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 6 00 pm, Friday, May 12, 2000 The College Grounds COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Charlottesville Municipal Band James W . Simmons, Conductor MUSICAL PRELUDE Faculty Marshal Raymond F. Bratton Professor of Chemistry ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL* Marshals for the Graduates Martha T. Goshaw Associate Professor of Mathematics Lloyd L. Willis, II Associate Professor of Biology The Reverend Wayne Arnason Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church INVOCATION* Led by Barbara Edwards THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* Frank Friedman President WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD Philip L. Sparks Chair, Piedmont Virginia Community College Board INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER Mr. Sparks COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Kathryn C. Thornton Assistant Dean and Professor School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Virginia PRESENTATION OF PVCC AWARDS Dr. Friedman Karl R. Hrebik President, Piedmont Virginia Community College Alumni Association PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AWARD PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Marsal P. StolJ Dean, Instruction and Student Services CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman Dr. Friedman Ronald B. Head Executive Director, Planning and Information Technology INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Stoll Virginia L. Hill A.A., Liberal Arts Summa cum Laude William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services BENEDICTION* Reverend Arnason The audience wiU please stand . The PVCC Alumni Association will host a reception honoring the Class of 2000 immediately following the ceremony. SPEAKER KATHERINE C. THORNTON Educator and Former Astronaut After traveling more than 16 million miles in space, Kathryn C. Thornton accepted a new mission at the University of Virginia as a professor and assistant dean in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and director of the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education. The goal of the center is to promote excellence in science, mathematics, and technology education at all levels in Virginia's public schools. Selected by NASA in May 1984, Dr. Thornton is a veteran of four space flights between 1989 and 1995. She has logged more than 975 hours in space , including more than 21 hours of extravehicular activity (the women's record for number and duration) . She was a crew member for the maiden flight of the space shuttle Endeavor and her repair work in space included the Hubble Space Telescope. While serving as an astronaut, Dr. Thornton was also head of the NASA Johnson Space Center Education working group which coordinated the educational outreach activities of astronauts and professional educators working under the "Teaching from Space" contract with Oklahoma State University. In addition to her duties at the University of Virginia , Dr. Thornton serves as a member of the National Research Council Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board and the U.S. Air Force University Board of Visitors. Her honors and awards include NASA's Distinguished Service Medal, Space Flight Medal, and Exceptional Service Medal. As part of the Hubble Space Telescope repair team, she in 1994 received the National Aeronautic Association Robert J. Collier Trophy, which is awarded annually for the greatest achievement in aviation. Prior to becoming an astronaut, Dr. Thornton was employed as a physicist at the U.S. Army Foreign Science and Technology Center in Charlottesville . She has a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and earned master's and doctoral degrees in physics from the University of Virginia . She is married to Stephen T. Thornton, Ph.D. , also a professor at the University of Virginia. They reside in Charlottesville with three daughters and a dog. SPEAKER FOR 1HE GRADUATES VIRGINIA LOUISE HILL Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts Summa cum laude Virginia L. Hill today receives an associate in arts degree in liberal arts. She is graduating with highest academic honors. Miss Hill moved to Charlottesville from Maine in 1995. She began her career at PVCC with a public speaking course. So satisfied was she with the success of the course in helping her to be more comfortable when speaking in front of people that she returned for a math course and discovered that she really liked math. From these initial experiences with supportive professors a full program of study developed which culminates today with the associate degree. While at PVCC, Ms . Hill has immersed herself in the life of the college. She has challenged herself academically with four semesters of honors program courses. She was selected for membership in the college's Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and was a member of the student committee that interviewed candidates during PVCC's most recent presidential selection process. She has enriched PVCC's music progran1 as a member of the PVCC Chorus and has performed six of her musical compositions for the public or classmates. New students benefit from her experience through her presentations in the "Adults Returning to School" orientation course. This spring, theater-goers saw her on stage in PVCC's production of Spoon River Anthology. And beyond campus, eighth-graders at Buford Middle School found her love of math contagious when she tutored them as part of her service learning. Having reached the milestone of an associate degree, Ms . Hill looks forward to continuing her baccalaureate study at the University of Virginia this fall. She will pursue her interests in music, math, and religion. After three years of study, she will graduate from the Curry School of Education with a master's degree in education. DISTINGUISHED STIJDENT AWARD RECIPIENT AMBER N. CAPRON Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts Summa cum laude Amber N. Capron, a me mber of the PVCC Class of 2000, has distinguished herself through scholarship and service. A student in the college's honors program, she graduates today with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. A professor who knows Ms. Capron from five classes, praises her extraordinary intelligence which is manifested in verbal and written eloquence. Ms Capron embodies the Buddhist goal of a "pure heart and enlightened mind," the professor says. But Ms. Capron's legacy is more than that of a stellar student. The service learning projects she has completed will provide a continuing reminder that she was a student here. The bulbs she planted and the landscaping she undertook around the ornamental pond at the north entrance will beautify the campus for years to come. Service has been key to Ms. Capron's PVCC experience. In fact, it kept her here long after she might have chosen to transfer to a four-year college or university. Her service has extended to the larger community including two elementary schools. At Stony Point Elementary School , the school she once attended , she has volunteered several hours a week in a first grade class. At Peabody School, she has worked with kindergartners, reading to them and helping them with math. The student body at PVCC benefited from Ms. Capron's service this spring as she helped to organize a public information campaign that culminated in two days of AIDS awareness programming on campus. Ms. Capron plans to continue her studies at the University of Virginia , pursuing her varied interests in philosophy, law, and environmental science. DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENT SAMUEL A. TAYLOR, JR. Associate in Science, Science Magna cum laude Samuel A. Taylor, Jr., a member of the PVCC Class of 2000, is a scholar and a student leader. His unique combination of talent and service was recognized earlier this year when the college nominated Jilin to the All-USA Community College Academic Team sponsored by USA Today and Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. Mr. Taylor is an experienced student, having graduated from the University of Virginia in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in French language and literature. His desire to become a physician brought him to PVCC , where he has been refreshing and enhancing his scientific knowledge prior to applying to medical schools . An honors program participant, he has high praise for his academic experiences at the college, citing the excellence of the faculty and their genuine concern for students. Mr. Taylor's professors, in their turn, cite the academic talent and curiosity of their pupil as well as his willingness to share his knowledge with fellow students. Beyond the classroom , Mr. Taylor has been very involved in college life. He is a student representative to the College Advisory Council and served on the committee which planned the inauguration of President Friedman last fall. He is a member of the Science Club and treasurer of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of PTK. His willingness to volunteer has benefited many college organizations. This spring , for example , he participated in the PVCC Alumni Association phonathon. A resident of Madison County, Mr. Taylor is active in community life . He is the director of youth ministry at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church and last year was an aide for the campaign of Michael Sharman for delegate in the Virginia General Assembly. Medical school is the next step for Mr. Taylor. As he looks to the application process, his goal is to return to the University of Virginia . He plans to specialize in oncology because "I want to be actively involved in the search to eradicate cancer." DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RONALD H.J. LANGMAN Associate in Science, General Studies Magna cum Laude, Class of 1978 Ronald H. J . Langman , who graduated from PVCC in 1978, is honoree! today as the recipient of the 2000 Distinguished Alumni Aware! . Established by the PVCC Alumni Association in 1998 and first presented at last year's commencement ceremony, the award recognizes personal or professional accomplishments of PVCC alumni. It was created to call public attention to the significant roles PVCC alumni are playing in Central Virginia communities and beyond. Mr. Langman is the president of Branchlands Corporation, which built and manages Branchlands Retirement Village in Charlottesville. As president, he is committed to providing services and promoting an atmosphere of sharing and caring in the community. He has been a builder and owner of RVC Homes, which has built more than 350 homes in the Charlottesville regional market. His community service at the present includes Hospice of the Piedmont and the National Brain Tumor Association. He lectures on aging and retirement issues and is working on a book on aging in America . He has worked in the past with the Charlottesville Re gional Chamber of Commerce , the Charlottesville Board of Realtors, the Thomas Jefferson Area United Way, the YMCA, and the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association . In recognizing this native of the Netherlands, the PVCC Alumni Association also is paying tribute to its founding president. Mr. Langman was a member of the group of alumni who worked together in the early 1990s to organize the association. He was elected to serve as its first president in 1995-96. His work with the association provided a way for him to reconnect with the place where he found focus and direction, he said in an interview several years ago. PVCC prepared him well for continuing study at the University of Virginia, where he earned baccalaureate and master's degrees in the history of religions , and for the career which followed , he said. Mr. Langman and his wife, Linda , are the parents of two young children . PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1999-2000 GRADUATES ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Alexandra Marie Barre** cum Laude Mary Pamela Batchellor** summa cum Laude Wanda H. Colvin*** summa cum Laude Cary Speh Ferguson Amber Nichole Hartman summa cum Laude Angela Marie Seago cum Laude Administrative Support Technology Anita D. Bankard** Stephanie Laverne Blair*** Lori Nicole Drewry Christine L. Giesecke** cum laude Barbara A. Henson** cum laude Maria Nicole Lawrence** Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Louis J. Baskfield Eric John DeWinter magna cum laude Michael Paul Nagy Charles Ellsworth Neff, Jr. summa cum laude Lily Maureen O 'Cearnaigh magna cum laude Vera Corley Rose Erich Daniel Schuler** magna cum laude James H. Halstead, Jr. ** cum laude Electronics Technology Matthew Owen Carroll Joshua Kyle Clark Christopher Page Gordon** cum laude Mark Ellis Lynch Mark Devlin McClemens** cum laude Stephen Metro magna cum laude Bryant Kenneth Powell Marlow R. Scott cum laude Antoinette F. Simpson summa cum laude Jason Edward Sipe cum laude Charles Nathaniel Turner, Jr. Troy E. White magna cum laude General Management Marvin D.Caish, Jr.** summa cum laude Ramona C. Deane magna cum laude Cynthia L. Estes** Stephanie 0. Farrish Dennis Lansing Garrison Zenaida Lenay Hawkins Christie Amanda Lamb Wilma B. Lynch* magna cum laude Mark Steven Seago cum laude Doris Hall Shifflett* magna cum laude Judy L. Sites** cum laude Yadira Valencia Information Systems Technology Elizabeth Assefa magna cum laude John M. Bourke summa cum laude DeTeasa L. Brown Mansi M. Chapatwala Elizabeth English Daniel summa cum laude Donald Ray Dyer Charles Arthur Felker, Jr. Cynthia D. N. Harris summa cum laude Nathan Troy McKee cum laude Jeffrey Derek Smith Vicki Jo Vallastro Marketing Dana Renee Brown* Danny Wade Morris** magna cum laude Susan L. Rohm-Briggs Kelly Jeanette Watson cum laude Nursing Martha Coupe Alben magna cum laude Allison Bingler Allen cum laude Delana M. Barksdale cum laude Tanya Lightfoot Bickford Nancy Ann Birckhead Cynthia Renee Brooks April Joanne Bums Shirley Beatrice Clay Rebecca Lynn Cowan Michael F. Dewes* Angela Dawn Dorman Tiffany Erica Dowell Aimee Nichole Eppard Jenny S. Farlam-Davis magna cum laude Marsha Kestner Felici Dawn Aimee Fisher Bridget Gregg Floyd** Candy Elaine Furman magna cum laude Judith Anne Gentry Teresa H . Gray Sherri T. Groom Katherine Picco Hall Michelle J. Hershberger summa cum laude Martha Elizabeth Hogan Devon Gayle Knott Amanda Lytm Lane Christie Kaelber Lee magna cum laude Susan W. Leggett cum laude Anthony Colin Mallory Alexander Tucker McConnell Kwianrat Nakkhong Dana Elizabeth Nuckols cum laude Walter Scott Owen Jennifer Dawn Peachey Kristi E. Pulcini magna cum laude Catherine Ebbets Quick cum laude Janet Gray Ramey Cathy S. Sides Emily Lucinda Silvea Victor James Somers cum laude Kimberly L. Staton summa cum laude Chae P. Summe Stacy Annette Thompson Leah Rosa Veney Kelly Michele Watson Deborah Willson summa cum laude Bernice Elizabeth-Johnson Wood YalingYang magna cum laude Police Science James Justin Brett cum laude Brian Keith Brown Darryl Franklin Canipe** magna cum laude Karen Elizabeth Casey Gloria Powell Graves magna cum laude Robert George Hastings, Jr. Mandy Leigh Herring cum laude Michael Dale Kenney Preston Wayne Knott Laura Ruth Payne Ralph Dominick Scopelliti* Brent Uzdanovics* cum laude ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Fine Arts Andrea Janelle Dickens summa cum laude Heidi Rebecca Howard* summa cum laude Amanda Claire Payne magna cum laude Dwayne Cameron Phillips cum laude Melissa Christine Wilber summa cum laude Pamela Marie Wilson** cum laude Liberal Arts Jayne P. Ashworth** Rebecca Ann Baber Ryan Joseph Brown cum laude Amber Nicole Capron summa cum laude Tami Lynn Collins Sonja Lynn Craig* cum laude Shaun D. Daniel*** Aaron Matthew Dove cum laude Domonique Cherace Edwards John Mershon Grachus Kristen Lyn Grav Emily Randolph Grymes magna cum laude Richard Oliver Havasy Margaret Gale Heflin Deborah Joy Heishman summa cum laude Virginia Louise Hill summa cum laude Rachel Dawn Horsley* summa cum laude Ivan Daniel Klavans-Rekosh* Susan Lewis Krest magna cum laude Erin Elizabeth LoFiego*** Julie Martel summa cum laude Christopher Brian Mcsweeney** magna cum laude Frances Walker Mitchell Melanie Denise Monger summa cum laude Ayla Fahire Olson summa cum laude Jennifer O 'Malley William Gordon Owen Joseph Russell Palanzo cum laude Brian D. Parrish* Lisa Anne Pawlina magna cum Laude Marley Fauna Peale* magna cum Laude Kimberly Michelle Richardson Brandi Leigh Sharpe magna cum Laude Timothy Vincent Slater summa cum Laude Paige Amory Snead Cheryl Allison Sullivan Natalie Anne Waldron Robin Martha Willis-Tomlin summa cum Laude Scott Keith Wills*** magna cum laude Stefanie Winter magna cum laude Stanley Chapman Woodriff summa cum laude Brandi Lynn Wright magna cum Laude Aaron Benjamin SteersSmith* cum laude ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Business Administration Heather Abell Adams* Marshal Garnett Anderson** Harold Duane Ayers Richard Douglas Clark** summa cum Laude Wilbert Lewis Critzer* cum laude Jennifer Stone Davis** magna cum Laude Blake Winston Dudding Donna W . Farnum Susan Carter Feild Crystal Elaine Fitzgerald Michael A. Franco cum laude Michael Floyd Fulk Weldon James Garris cum laude Nancy Carol Gimbel* summa cum laude Tiffany Michelle Goff** summa cum laude Chester Earl Gray** Tandra Ronea Hughston Alp Acar Isin Donald Phillip Johnson* Michael R. King* Hazel Nora Kreh magna cum laude Amanda Gail Kutch Pierre Lee* cum laude Wilma B. Lynch* magna cum laude Renee Ann Martinez** cum laude Karen L. Maupin** magna cum laude Kristel Lynn McIntosh Nanci Elaine McNees summa cum laude Eric Brinson Newsome* cum laude Marsha]. Okst magna cum laude Ophelia M. Payne cum laude Michele Renee Peyton** magna cum laude Daniel Robinson summa cum laude Allison Carter Flavia Ruffner** Sky David Sager Monique Yvette Sanders summa cum laude Matthew Brian Schultz cum laude Sara Conway Schwind cum laude Pamela Scott summa cum laude Nicole R. Small** Amanda Elizabeth Spain* Kimberly Kaye Weakley magna cum laude Parker Adam Wentling Todd Allan Wheeler* Ramece A. Williams Changqing Xiao** magna cum laude Cui Zhang summa cum laude Education Michael Glenn Drier Michelle Veronica Gough Tiffani-Rae Ann Manteris cum laude Kathlinda Cassells Marshall Sarah Monnier* summa cum laude Frances Emily Morris* cum laude Virgilia M. Strother* Gabriel Scot Turner* magna cum laude General Studies Janet G. Awkard Jennifer Lyn Charback* Jonathan Clay Clark* magna cum laude M. Lynne Clark cum laude Ashley Virginia Clarke* Rachel Anne Clore Sandra Kay Dorrier*** Patrick Albert Hahn* Matthew H. Hartung Christina Marie Hartz** Jack Gohn) Peter Hirsch*** Little Daniel King* Hazel Nora Kreh magna cum laude Nathan Scott Lane* Lisa Marie Lotts* cum laude Jennifer Echols McCauley Sean Farrington Morris** Tracy Lee Morris*** Joshua S. Nelson* cum laude Adriana May Nicholson summa cum laude Sarah Lynn O 'Keefe cum laude Laura Ruth Payne Melissa Anne Prather Eric John Saunders Douglas B. Taylor Roger Antal Toth, II Theresa Veronika Tucker Linda Carol Warner Amy Adams Williams** Science Andrew L. Bennett cum laude Matthew G. Chapter Melinda Ann Cobb magna cum laude Diana Kay Edwards Karen Hackenberg** summa cum laude Stephen Ellis Lotts cum laude Shannon Michelle Mayo summa cum laude Carla Rae Rothmann Ancolien Klaassien TateSiertsema magna cum laude Samuel Andrew Taylor, Jr. magna cum laude Sterling Wise Wright Science (Engineering) John David Hodge summa cum laude James Randall Wade* magna cum laude CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES Advanced Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration William Gale Thompson** Architectural ComputerAided Drafting and Design Dick Smith, IV Child and Family Support Algretta M.Pilgrim Child Care Chrystan Witt Bunch** Denise Marie Didio** Glinda Mae Garrison* Dorothy Ghee King* Hilary Ann Sprinkel** Gloria A. Williams** Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Lily Maureen O'Cearnaigh** Drawing Christopher Wm. Wharam Electronics Technology Michael W . Goodloe Jeffrey W . McDaniel Neil Watson Pierce Financial Accounting Analysis Stephen Matthew Beverly Mary Ann Durrer* Mark Matthew Fairhill Karen Margaret Gordon Tami Lavon Thompson Sherri R. Whyte Horticulture Rory Sean Bums Marie A. Cockrell** Lottie H. Weaver** Horticulture with General Education Patrick Neil Wright** Information Systems Technology Roger Wayne Johnson, Jr. James Daniel Krise Information Systems Technology-Networking Robert Wayne Klima* Insurance Support Technician DeTeasa L. Brown Lisa Leanne Heald-Maynor Nichole Lee Kidd Maria Nicole Lawrence Natural History Charles Burke Petty Networking Thomas Anthony Via Painting Christopher Wm. Wharam PC Upgrading and Repair James E. Arbaugh Jr.** John Robert Bolton** Mark James Davis Bryan Todd Gray Jesse McCoy Haskins Ricky O 'Neal Howard Michael H . Mason** Charles E. Richards, Jr.* Thomas Anthony Via Ray Jurgen Wood CERTIFICATES Administration of Justice James Justin Brett Brian Keith Brown Lorie Michie Brown** Karen Elizabeth Casey Toni C. Cox Jennifer Arlene Balmores clela Pena** Gloria Powell Graves Robert George Hastings, Jr. Mandy Leigh Herring Coy Brent Rea Michael W. Simmons Brent Uzdanovics* Deborah Birdsong Vaughan Administrative Support Technology April J. Key** Automotive Technology James Michael Hudgins** Administrative Support Technology Pamela L. Buckland 1999 Summer Graduate 1999 Fall Graduate 2000 Summer Graduate Explanation of Honors Cum laucle, with ho nors: 3.2-3.499 GPA Magna c um laude, with high hono rs: 3.5-3.799 GPA Summa c um laude, with highest hono rs: 3.8-4 .00 GPA Graduates w earing a gold stole and tasse l are members of the Alpha Epsil on Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the intern atio nal ho no r society fo r two-year colleges. The silk ho no rs stole and tasse l are wo rn by graduating PTK me mbers as a symbol of their o utstanding academic achievement. TELETECHNET 1999-2000 GRADUATES Since the fall of 19-94, a partnership between PVCC and Old Dominion University in Norfolk has provided Central Virginia students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree without leaving the PVCC campus. Through the program known as TELETECHNET, students complete their freshman and sophomore courses in PVCC programs and then move on to the ODU courses which come to PVCC via interactive satellite technology. The students listed here received their degree in ceremonies May 6 at ODU. Because of their association with PVCC, the college takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Business Administration (Accounting Major) Sharon M. Wray (Finance Major) Carrie Lindau Angela Morton (Information Systems Major) Jeffrey Urban (Management Major) Connie C. Stevens Erin K. Spencer (Marketing Major) Christopher Ledbetter Joy Minor Electrical Engineering Technology Vinson Epperson Michael Ramey Human Services Counseling Donna S. Farrar Lisa M. Lotts Elizabeth P. Sorensen Health Sciences (Minor in Management) John Marc Winstead Nursing Linda Curcio Julia Gremer Kelly Smith MASTER OF SCIENCE Master of Taxation Nancy Bransfield Eugene R. Criscione Master of Education, Special Education Jennifer Brown AveMaria Griffin Cherlyn Smith Barret Stump Master in Occupational and Technical Studies Mark Fitzgerald Public Management Certificate Ruth Wallace MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE 1999-2000 GRADUATES The Mary Baldwin/PVCC Adult Degree Program is a nonresidential, individualized program of college study culminating in the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree from Mary Baldwin College. The program allows credit for prior learning and includes academic advising from a Mary Baldwin faculty member in residence on the PVCC campus, access to most student services at both colleges, and flexible learning opportunities allowing for study in daytime, evening, or weekends. The students listed here wi!J receive their degree in ceremonies May 21 at Mary Baldwin's Main Campus in Staunton. Because of their association with PVCC, the college takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well . BACHELOR OF ARTS Charles Archer Marilyn Ayala Suzanne Ball Dawn Bradshaw Dedra Cash Annabel Crum David DeGregory Marie Duncan Christine Esposito Mary Kathryn Farmer Kerrie Gildersleeve Bonnie Gray Sharon Hildebrand Stephanie Jones Isaac Kahler Preston Marls Lamb Terry Levinson Cari Lumsden Robert Mitchell Andrew Perkins Nancy Sue Pierce Linda Salomone Laura Skinner Tara Staton Sandra Sullivan Christine West J. Michael Wooten BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jim Bosket THE ACADEMIC REGALIA The history of academic dress reaches back to medieval universities, where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholar. The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities, every detail of academic dress is subject to regulation by the university. At one time, Oxford tailors who did not comply with the rules could be punished by the vice chancellor of the university . European universities continue to show great diversity in academic dress . American colleges and universities , however, have followed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. The gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Bachelor' s and master 's degree gowns have no trimming ; the doctor's degree gown is faced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The cap symbolizes freedom of scholarship. The symbol derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap. Academic caps feature a tassel indicating the discipline of the wearer. The hood is the forerunner to the present cap . Its colors denote the discipline represented by the degree, and the college or university from which the degree was granted. THE CEREMONIAL MACE The Piedmont Virginia Community College mace was presented to the college by University of Virginia President Robert M. O 'Neil in 1988. The gift honored PVCC President George B. Vaughan as he prepared to leave the college and also signified the close working relationship that had developed between the two institutions. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff which serves as a symbol of authority. The PVCC mace is made of silver and walnut and incorporates a Jefferson cup into its design. It was created by John J. Owen , retired vice president for development at the University of Virginia. PVCC MEDALLION The Piedmont Virginia Community College Medallion is awarded to persons who , through special acts or sustained service , have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. The Medallion is the highest non-academic honor the college bestows. Recipients are: Bernard J. Haggerty (1984) P. Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H. Woodard (1988) Dr. James R. Batten (1989) W . A . Pace, Jr. (1993) Grace H. Carpenter (1996) Grace L. Tinsley (1997) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The honorary associate in humane letters degree is awarded by Piedmont Virginia Community College to persons who have demonstrated exceptional support for education and exemplary service for the public good , both at PVCC and beyond. The honorary degree is the college's highest academic honor and has been awarded to: John T. Casteen, III (1992) PVCC DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARDS The Piedmont Virginia Community College Distinguished Student Award is given to students who demonstrate exemplary service or leadership within the college or in the college service region and beyond. The award was instituted in 1994. Past recipients are: Victoria Barry Watson (1994) Elizabeth Fraser (1995) Steven D. Bickers (1997) Colleen M. Higgins (1998) Zeno Lantos (1999) STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES Benjamin T. King, Jr. Chair J. F. Taylor, Jr. , Vice Chair Arnold R. Oliver, Secretary Thomas E. Albro Mary Ann Steger Conrad Joseph R. Daniel Marjorie L. Funk Mary Louise Jackson Jerry W. Kilgore James Chin Lee Bruce D. Leftwich Victoria D. Malick Anne Marie Morgan Frank Nunez Robert B. Seidensticker Wilbur E. Thomas VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Arnold R. Oliver, Chancellor PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Philip L. Sparks, Chair, County of Albemarle Ray A. Dunn, Jr. , Vice Chair, County of Nelson Frank Friedman, Secretary Gary S. Forrest County of Greene Charles J. Gross County of Albemarle Joseph T. Henley, III County of Albemarle Floyd W. Hurt City of Charlottesville Clark C. Jackson County of Albemarle J. Walter Levering City of Charlottesville John J. Purcell, Jr. County of Louisa Leah W. Puryear City of Charlottesville Thomas W.D . Smith, Jr. County of Fluvanna Elizabeth B. Waters City of Charlottesville Joyce Wilson County of Buckingham PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Frank Friedman President Marsal P. Stoll Dean, Instruction and Student Services Ronald B. Head Executive Director, Planning and Information Technology William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services Piedmont Virginia Community College values the multicultural diversity of its students, faculty , and staff. We are committed to creating and nurturing a campus environment which both welcomes and empowers all individuals. We recognize cultural differences of background, experience, and national origin, and we seek to promote a genuine understanding of and appreciation for these differences . We seek as well to recognize and promote the common bonds of humanity which cross the boundaries of cultural difference. Piedmont Virginia Community College maintains and promotes equal employment and educational opportunity in its educational programs and activities without regard to race , color, sex, or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), religion, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation , or other nonmerit factors. Inquiries concerning the affirmative action policy should be addressed to PVCC's affirmative action officer.  ...

... PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TWEN1Y-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT ExERCISES 600 pm, Friday, May 7, 1999 The College Grounds COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM MUSICAL PRELUDE Charlottesville Municipal Band James W. Simmons, Conductor ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL* Faculty Marshal Raymond F. Bratton Professor of Chemistry Marshals for the Graduates Jewell-Ann Parton Professor of English Timothy F. Huffman Instructor in Drafting and Design/ Mechanical Technology INVOCATION* The Reverend Alvin Edwards Mt. Zion Baptist Church THE NATIONAL ANTHEM* Led by Barbara Edwards WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Frank Friedman President GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNIIT COLLEGES Thomas E. Albro Past Chair, State Board for Community Colleges GREETINGS FROM THE COLLEGE BOARD Philip L. Sparks Chair, Piedmont Virginia Community College Board INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER Mr. Sparks COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Robert G. Templin, Jr. Senior Fellow, Morino Institute PRESENTATION OF PVCC AWARDS PRESENTATION OF ALUMNI AWARD Dr. Friedman Gwendolyn Hill Holt President, Piedmont Virginia Community College Alumni Association PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Kurt P. Gottschalk Acting Dean, Instruction and Student Services CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman AWARDING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Friedman Ronald B. Head Executive Director, Planning and Information Technology INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Dr. Gottschalk SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES Barbara Ann Hatcher A.A.S. Computer Information Systems Summa cum Laude CLOSING REMARKS William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services BENEDICTION* Reverend Edwards "The audience will please stand. The PVCC Alumni Association will host a reception honoring the Class of 1999 immediately following the ceremony. SPEAKER ROBERT G. TEMPLIN, JR. Senior Fellow, Morino Institute Robert G. Templin , Jr. is no stranger to Piedmont Virginia Community College. Dean of instruction from 1978 to 1986, he encouraged major initiatives in international and general education. His visit to the offices of the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1985 led to a grant which enhanced the humanities program at PVCC , ultimately bringing national attention to the college. Following his tenure at PVCC, Dr. Templin was named president of Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, a position he held for eight years before becoming the president of Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology. The Center for Innovative Technology was created by the General Assembly in 1984 to promote economic growth in the Commonwealth by attracting and retaining technology-based jobs and businesses and by enhancing Virginia business competitiveness through technology innovation. As president of the center, Dr. Templin concentrated on facilitating the development and transfer of technology resources to stimulate economic development in Virginia. His efforts in workforce training, education, and economic development have been featured in publications including Virginia Business, The Washington Post, and Fortune. In 1997, he was selected by Virginia Business as "Business Newsmaker of the Year" and he received leadership in technology awards from the Northern Virginia Technology Council and the Greater Richmond Technology Council. More recently, he was named by Digital South magazine as one of the top 50 influential technology leaders in the region. Dr. Templin serves on a number of boards including Virginia's A. L. Philpott Manufacturing Partnership, Virginia Business Higher Education Council, Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority, Virginia Tech Economic Development Advisory Board, Manufacturing Technology Center Board, and several technology councils. Dr. Templin in April joined the Morino Institute in Reston , Virginia, as a senior fellow. In this position, he is continuing an emphasis on technology. In p articular, he is looking at the implications of the Internet on society, especially on youth. SPEAKER FOR THE GRADUATES BARBARA ANN HATCHER Associate in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems Summa cum laude Barbara Ann Hatcher today receives an associate in applied science degree in computer information technology. She is graduating with highest academic honors. Ms . Hatcher was born in New Jersey but moved as a young child with her family to the Shenandoah Valley. In 1992, she moved across the mountain to Charlottesville, supporting herself with various retail positions and by working in a dry cleaners. When she came to PVCC in the fall of 1996, it was with the intention of taking a computer class or two to enhance her opportunities in the workplace. But her stay at the college was to offer more breadth and length than she ever imagined. What started out as a computer class or two turned into a degree in computer information technology. What started as a position in the college's work-study program n1rned into a part-time classified staff position in the Jessup Library in March 1977. In addition , Ms . Hatcher found at PVCC an environment in which her interests flourished. A self-motivated student, she has taken advantage of programs and activities at the college to expand her horizons in theater, reading, photography, and the study of diverse cultures. Ms. Hatcher plans to continue at the college for the next year, completing a second degree in business administration. She then looks forward to studying for a bachelor's degree in information technology and a master's degree in library science. In the audience today are members of Ms. Hatcher's family from New Jersey and Virginia. Their applause is the warm-up for further graduations to come. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT RONALD B. HEAD Executive Director, Division of Planning and Technology Ronald B. Head, executive director of the Division of Planning and Technology, is recognized for his willingness to undertake difficult tasks and complete them with great skill. So great is his modesty and his ability, that many of these tasks are smoothly completed without fanfare . The Distinguished Service Award publicly states that the college community values his quiet competence. Thanks to his work at the college since 1985, we know more about the sn1dents we serve and the outcomes of their study here. And we know more about the college's impact in the community. More recently, we are learning to navigate the Internet and to realize the tremendous potential of the computers on our desks. Under unusual circumstances, Dr. Head has stepped forward to assume major leadership positions at the college. In 1996, he served for five months as acting dean of instruction and student services. Last summer, he was thrust into the unanticipated role of co-director of the college's self-study for reaccreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Dr. Head was coordinator and then director of institutional research and planning before his stint as acting dean. He continues to pursue his research interests and is president-elect of the Southern Association for Community College Research. As acting dean, he used his research background to develop a model for assessing instructional program productivity. As executive director of planning and information technology, he has coordinated the upgrading of all personal computers at the college, directed the installation of a high-speed local access network connected to a statewide ATM network, created a computer help desk for faculty and staff, and instituted faculty and staff training. Dr. Head has a bachelor's degree in English from Washington & Lee University, a master's degree in English from the University of Virginia, and a doctorate in higher education from the University of Virginia . His wide range of experience was recently recognized when he was appointed to the Joint Commission of Accountability Reporting, a national group studying accountability measures in American higher education. DISTINGUISHED STIJDENT AWARD RECIPIENT ZENO LANTOS Associate in Art, Liberal Arts Summa cum laude Zeno Lantos, a member of today's graduating class, embodies the best qualities of a student. He shines in academics, drawing high praise from his professors. They remark on the caliber of his intellect and his creativity and sensitivity. "I see few students with the abiding appreciation and zeal for education which Zeno embodies," wrote one professor. But his achievements are not limited to the classroom. In the spring of 1998 he overcame his nervousness and successfully tried out for a part in a campus theater production, working long hours to understand his character and the nuances of the script. He was chosen by his peers to be president of the college's Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. He also was the college 's nominee to the 1999 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Nominees for this honor must demonstrate a high level of academic skill, a spirit of service, and articulation of career goals. His outstanding academic achievements, including his graduation today with highest academic honor, becomes an even greater feat when another factor is considered-English is not his first language. Mr. Lantos was born and grew up in Hungary and came to this country only recently as a high school exchange student. His culture has been an important part of his service learning. Children at The Peabody School now know more about Hungarian culture thanks to his regular visits there. They also appreciate him for the kindness and respect he shows them. In addition to service learning, Mr. Lantos has volunteered as a worker assistant with Habitat for Humanity, as a helper at the Madison Shelter of the SPCA, and as a driver with the Madison County Rescue Squad. On leaving PVCC, Mr. Lantos anticipates that his next step will be the University of Virginia for study of political science and foreign affairs. After obtaining an international law degree, he plans a career in government and politics. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD SIDNEY M. (MACK) TATE Associate in Science, Education Cum laude, Class of 1975 Sidney M. (Mack) Tate, who graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College in 1975, is honored today as the first recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award established by the PVCC Alumni Association. The award recognizes personal or professional accomplishments of PVCC alumni. It was created to call public attention to the significant roles PVCC alumni are playing in Central Virginia communities and beyond. Mr. Tate, principal of B.F. Yancey Elementary School in southern Albemarle County, is recognized for his service as an educator in Albemarle County and for his commitment to public education. He began his career in 1977 teaching fifth grade at Stone Robinson Elementary School and was a teacher for five years before his appointment as assistant principal at Jackson P. Burley Middle School. From 1986-91, he worked in the central office of Albemarle County Schools. He has been principal at Yancey since 1991. What distinguishes Mr. Tate as an educator is his strong belief that schools should be an important part of the communities they serve. "At Yancey, " he writes, "I have worked towards providing services to our students other than what happens during the school day. This includes services to our families and other adults in the community." As a result, Yancey is the center for many community activities and services, from evening classes for adults and children to summer programs for students, from Habitat for Humanity to a program that provides computers for home use. All of this occurs without taking away from the fundamental commitment to instruction. In fact, youngsters at Yancey have a role model for lifelong learning in their principal. Mr. Tate received a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Virginia in 1977 and an M.S. in administration and supervision from UVa four years later. Since that time he has continued to take classes, amassing 42 graduate hours beyond the master's degree. As a student at PVCC, Mr. Tate was active in student government and was selected to be speaker for the graduates in the Class of 1975. PIEDMONT VmGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1998-99 GRADUATES ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting June J. Athy"* Anthony Joseph Bieda** Summa cum laude Ralph Washington Shoaf, III Cum laude Gary Lee Simmons Beverly Faye Smith Summa cum laude Henry Weeks Trimble, IV** Christina Murray Wright Summa cum laude Computer Information Systems Alhaja Ti Affinnih Daniel Kirk Berry Sherri Lynne Brewer* Jane A. Clark Maria Lara de Lara Cruz Summa cum laude Leslie Jane Fahrney Magna cum laude Donald Warren Grant Magna cum laude Chantel MarVette Gross Cum Laude David W. Harris Summa cum laude Barbara Ann Hatcher Summa cum laude Christopher Scott Luzynski Richard Leo Mathias Magna cum laude Teresa Johnson Palmateer** Summa cum laude Virginia Hope Sarver** Summa cum laude William Robert Watts Magna cum laude Michelle Mason Wright Ray Wilson Wyant, Jr. Sheedeh Zandinejad* Cum Laude Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Dawn Marie Aleksich-Ramey Elizabeth Marie Bachman Cum laude Melissa Dare Clay Brandon Thomas Gibson Benjamin Wilmore Harris* Gary Brandon Hogsten Hugh Jack Morris* Electronics Technology Bethany Jo Bates Candace Hill Bell Summa cum laude Linda P. Davis Magna cum laude Chad Vinson Dillon Magna cum laude Mark Ryland Dowdy Summa cum laude Michael Anthony Farabaugh** Magna cum laude Barbara Ann Rembold Felton** Magna cum laude Thomas Leroy Hurtt Magna cum laude Gregory Scott Lamb Cum laude Fred Layton Morris** Steven Paul Russell** Magna cum Laude Timothy Robert Sullivan Timothy Paul Taylor*** Magna cum Laude General Management Danielle Nicole Dodds Mary Elizabeth Magna cum Laude Candice Renee Hughes* Cum Laude Heather Renee Mallory Aimee R. Newcomb Summa cum Laude Doris Hall Shifflett Magna cum Laude Nancy Arlene Shifflett Cum Laude Vernell H. Shifflett Henry Weeks Trimble, IV Marketing Allen Kent Beasley, Jr. ** Magna cum Laude Dana Renee Brown*** Christopher Dale Morris** Jessica Lynn Ragland Henry Weeks Trimble, IV Nursing Heidi Marion Anderson Andrea Erin Asher Summa cum Laude Jennifer Lynn Bottemiller Cum Laude Charles Richard Byam, Jr. Martha Powell Campbell Magna cum Laude Vinda Price Carpenter Cum Laude Elizabeth Faye Coleman Robbin Whorley Collins Catherine Pendleton Davis Gayla C. Deibert Michael F. Dewes Paul Ashley Drumheller Angela Marie Duke Magna cum Laude Sally Turnbull Dunn Summa cum Laude Sarah Aylor Durham Dwindy Ann Eppard Kimberly Fleming Epperson Jamie Smith Ferguson Cum Laude Gale Rebecca Foy Karen Michelle Graham Magna cum Laude Teresa Lynn Green Charles Michael Hammond Lisa Marie Henkel Gary Dean Hoerman Alexandra Jean Hussey Cum Laude Emily L. Ignatiadis Tammy Carol Irving Summer Renee Kelso Angela Michelle Lamonds Trisha Evelyn Maupin Andrew David Mitchell Magna cum Laude Juliana Elizabeth Morone Jackie S. Nuckols Ted Hugh Pearson Summa cum Laude Stacy Dawn Puchino Cum Laude Diana DeMasters Robertson Jill R. Sellers Summa cum Laude Tabatha Anne Shelton Tracy Leigh Stinson Braelynn S. Stork Michele Renee Thompson Teresa H. Thompson Summa cum Laude Janice P. Walker Magna cum Laude Sandra S. Williams Stacy Leigh Williams Debbie H. Wolford Cumlaude Eileen Ann Wong Office Systems Technology Christina Marie Almond** Cumlaude Keri Dawn Carter Jamie Stuart McCauley Rhonda Colette Minor Stuart Rogers Moore*** Lisa Anne Peregoy* Gregory L. Salomone Amanda L. Warren Cumlaude Lorrie Ann Wollschlager Lisa Ann Wright Police Science Katrina Michelle Hunter Karen Abshire Napier* Amanda Eileen Pentz* Magna cumlaude Business Administration Alhaja Ti Affinnih Bryan David Castle Travis William Sorrells* Linda C. Garber** Magna cumlaude Brenda C. Kelley Magna cumlaude Maria Nicole Lawrence*** Melissa Lauren Miller Magna cumlaude Kimberly M. Stokes*** Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Diana Lynn (Duncombe) Clark Thomas William Thornton Summa cumlaude Sarah Elizabeth Roadcap Summa cumlaude Liberal Arts Shirley Lee Baldwin Arcelia-Elideth Lora Ceron Renae Anne Chapman Kahlil Gibran Chism Tavis Hunter Coffin** Cumlaude Stacy Arlene Collier Patrick Allen Crady Bryan Shannon Craig Cumlaude Amos Brian Crounse Earl C. L. Davis Pamela Dawn Davis Ann Kristina Dictenberg Cumlaude Cumlaude Kristina Lu Enman Cumlaude Diane (Priscilla) Mitchell** Daniel Brett Curnutte Michele Kay Deane John Dabney Delong Donald Wayne Morris Cumlaude Christin Lee Falvella* Mark Robert Frazier Mark Matthew Fairhill Racheal Denise Feggans Debra L. Fisher Summa cumlaude Jason Andrew Harlow* Cumlaude Ruth Anne Herring Rachel Dawn Horsley*** Summa cumlaude Salena Maurene Hutcherson Aiyisha Shawnte Jackson* Monica B. Jasiurkowski Bethany Suzanne Jessen Magna cumlaude , I Stacey Leigh Flowers Kelly Nicole Fortune LaToya Aisha Hortense Frye Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Tiffany Rae Oliver Ana Raluca Palaghita, Summa cumlaude Lisa Marie Partusch Cumlaude Christopher Alan Pearson Summa cumlaude Summa cumlaude Wendy Susanne Jones Kiran Keshap Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Jennifer Lynn Nester Eric Brinson Newsome Ian Charles Phillips William Michael Loo* Jnanam Lin Macisaac*** Summa cumlaude Magna cumlaude Cumlaude Christian N. Howell*** Mandy Nicole Johnson*** Zeno Lantos Carrie Maurene Johnson* Magna cumlaude Angela Dawn Pellouchoud* Matthew Rush Fulk Chester Earl Gray*** Jennie Anneliese James Donald Phillip Johnson*** Herbert Franklin Johnson Cumlaude Magna cumlaude Leslie Jane Cook Summa cumlaude Charity Lynn Donnelly* Summa cumlaude Nathan Guy Knight Faron Henry Lee, Jr.*** Pierre Lee*** Tracy Darlene Collier Magna cumlaude ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Michael R. King*** Carrie Nicole Lindau Marticia Michelle Mathias* Magna cumlaude Magna cumlaude Fine Arts Amanda Rae Outram Grace Evelyn Gibson Heidi Rebecca Howard*** Magna cumlaude Kathy L. Wooten*** ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Cumlaude Cumlaude Aaron Benjamin Steers Smith*** Shamika Rochelle Terrell*** Nikolay Metodiev Tomov Cumlaude Magna cumlaude Cumlaude Laurie Diane Phillips Leigha Denise Rae Melanie Kay Robertson* Mojeeb Mohammed Sakhizad* Randi H. Snow Amanda Elizabeth Spain Jennifer Lynn Staton Elizabeth Ann Talley Sandra S. Williams Stacy Leigh Williams Debbie H. Wolford Cumlaude Eileen Ann Wong Office Systems Technology Christina Marie Almond** Cumlaude Keri Dawn Carter Jamie Stuart McCauley Rhonda Colette Minor Stuart Rogers Moore*** Lisa Anne Peregoy* Gregory L. Salomone Amanda L. Warren Cumlaude Lorrie Ann Wollschlager Lisa Ann Wright Police Science Katrina Michelle Hunter Karen Abshire Napier* Amanda Eileen Pentz* Magna cumlaude Business Administration Alhaja Ti Affinnih Bryan David Castle Travis William Sorrells* Linda C. Garber** Magna cumlaude Brenda C. Kelley Magna cumlaude Maria Nicole Lawrence*** Melissa Lauren Miller Magna cumlaude Kimberly M. Stokes*** Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Diana Lynn (Duncombe) Clark Thomas William Thornton Summa cumlaude Sarah Elizabeth Roadcap Summa cumlaude Liberal Arts Shirley Lee Baldwin Arcelia-Elideth Lora Ceron Renae Anne Chapman Kahlil Gibran Chism Tavis Hunter Coffin** Cumlaude Stacy Arlene Collier Patrick Allen Crady Bryan Shannon Craig Cumlaude Amos Brian Crounse Earl C. L. Davis Pamela Dawn Davis Ann Kristina Dictenberg Cumlaude Cumlaude Kristina Lu Enman Cumlaude Diane (Priscilla) Mitchell** Daniel Brett Curnutte Michele Kay Deane John Dabney Delong Donald Wayne Morris Cumlaude Christin Lee Falvella* Mark Robert Frazier Mark Matthew Fairhill Racheal Denise Feggans Debra L. Fisher Summa cumlaude Jason Andrew Harlow* Cumlaude Ruth Anne Herring Rachel Dawn Horsley*** Summa cumlaude Salena Maurene Hutcherson Aiyisha Shawnte Jackson* Monica B. Jasiurkowski Bethany Suzanne Jessen Magna cumlaude , I Stacey Leigh Flowers Kelly Nicole Fortune LaToya Aisha Hortense Frye Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Tiffany Rae Oliver Ana Raluca Palaghita, Summa cumlaude Lisa Marie Partusch Cumlaude Christopher Alan Pearson Summa cumlaude Summa cumlaude Wendy Susanne Jones Kiran Keshap Summa cumlaude Cumlaude Jennifer Lynn Nester Eric Brinson Newsome Ian Charles Phillips William Michael Loo* Jnanam Lin Macisaac*** Summa cumlaude Magna cumlaude Cumlaude Christian N. Howell*** Mandy Nicole Johnson*** Zeno Lantos Carrie Maurene Johnson* Magna cumlaude Angela Dawn Pellouchoud* Matthew Rush Fulk Chester Earl Gray*** Jennie Anneliese James Donald Phillip Johnson*** Herbert Franklin Johnson Cumlaude Magna cumlaude Leslie Jane Cook Summa cumlaude Charity Lynn Donnelly* Summa cumlaude Nathan Guy Knight Faron Henry Lee, Jr.*** Pierre Lee*** Tracy Darlene Collier Magna cumlaude ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Michael R. King*** Carrie Nicole Lindau Marticia Michelle Mathias* Magna cumlaude Magna cumlaude Fine Arts Amanda Rae Outram Grace Evelyn Gibson Heidi Rebecca Howard*** Magna cumlaude Kathy L. Wooten*** ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Cumlaude Cumlaude Aaron Benjamin Steers Smith*** Shamika Rochelle Terrell*** Nikolay Metodiev Tomov Cumlaude Magna cumlaude Cumlaude Laurie Diane Phillips Leigha Denise Rae Melanie Kay Robertson* Mojeeb Mohammed Sakhizad* Randi H. Snow Amanda Elizabeth Spain Jennifer Lynn Staton Elizabeth Ann Talley Stephen R. Utz** Angela Denise Wood Magna cum laude Education Nancy Grace Bogdonoff Summa cum laude Jessica Ivana Carter Pamela Teresa Cavanaugh*** Amos Brian Crounse* Pamela Dawn Davis Michael Stephen Haney* Cum laude Colleen Marie Higgins** Magna cum Laude Phillip Jason Holland*** Frances Emily Morris*** Cum laude John B. Presley Virgilia M. Strother*** Elizabeth Ann Talley Lisa Marie Vacco Arica Rose White Brandy Lynnette Young General Studies Dana DeAnn Black* Cum Laude Margaret Elizabeth Cagnina Pamela Teresa Cavanaugh Jennifer Lyn Charback Ashley Virginia Clarke*** Christopher John Compton** Magna cum laude Joshua Seth Donnini James Thomas Edmonds, III* Denise Taylor Gibson Cynthia S. Gilbert* Patrick Albert Hahn Juanika Cowana Howard Travis Marcellus Johnson Cum laude Tarnilee C. Laird* Summa cum laude Nathan Scott Lane Lisa Marie Lotts*** Robert Stewart McAdams, Jr. Carol Thompson Merica* David C. New*** Cum Laude Randall Joseph Otis Summa cum Laude Elizabeth Ellen Richardson Cum laude Sarah Elizabeth Roadcap Summa cum Laude Teresa Ann Simrell*** Sirena Michelle Walker** Science Lindsay Katherine Callahan Vicki Jean Cordell** Cum Laude Mervin Michael Faulkner Christy Rebecca Jones*** Cum laude Pinkal Patel* Cum laude Daniel Lynn Schweitzer* Summa cum Laude Benjamin Yates Shaw Magna cum laude Melissa Lynne Wasznicky Rachael Louise Westermann Summa cum laude Nancy Lauren Williamson Cum Laude Martin Wallace Wood Science (Engineering) Lawrence Edward Cassada, Jr. Magna cum laude Anthony Lee Farmer* Summa cum laude Christopher E. Martinez*** Michael Dwayne Peyton Brian Henry Snoddy** Magna cum laude Stephen J. Powell Summa cum laude CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATES Automotive Technology Alberto Jesus Ramos Business and Management Ann S. Morris* Child and Family Support Services Kimberly Dawn Kidd Harrison Child Care Cinda L. Harris** Kimberly Dawn Kidd Harrison Angela Annette Taylor Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Lily Maureen O 'Cearnaigh Computer Information Systems Lisa Ann Hoy** Gary Wayne Thomas* Frank Biddle Gray, Jr. Johanna Lydia Lutz-Kautzmann Lisa Marie Partusch Glen Richard Seitz Nancy Arlene Shifflett Henry Weeks Trimble, IV Christina Murray Wright Jian Ying Yuan Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Bruce A. Alcorn** Daniel L. Alleman** Richard Edward Christmas James Gregory Corle** Douglas E. Fleming** William T. Holloway** Howard C. Mitchell** Thomas Joseph Sullivan, III* Matthew Todd Wills* Horticulture Robert Allen Aldridge Drawing Katheline A. Gidding Insurance Support Technician Sheri L. Clements Electronics Technology Stephanie Ann Campbell** Mark Devlin McClemens* M. Elaine Woodson Networking Jim V. Baldino Karen Rice McDowell Financial Accounting Analysis Alexandra Marie Barre Robert Scott Chinn David Harold DeGregory Edward Patrick Dennis Painting Katheline A. Gidding PC Upgrading and Repair Inhye Kim Son Elsie M. Parr Christopher Warren Thompson CERTIFICATES Administration of Justice Katrina Michelle Hunter Kylene Nicole Kiser Preston Wayne Knott Melody Amanda Lewis Karen Abshire Napier" Laura Ruth Payne** Daniel Robinson** Travis William Sorrells* Kimberly M. Stokes*** Thomas William Thornton Automotive Technology Thomas Hancock Garth, III* Anastasia Vyacheslavovna Kulikova* Andrew E. Markley James Robert Bonham Rust** Thomas Andrew Snoddy* 1998 Summer Graduate 1998 Fall Graduate 1999 Summer Graduate Explanation of Honors Cum Laude, with honors: 3.2-3.499 GPA Magna cum Laude, with high honors: 3.5-3.799 GPA Summa cum Laude, with highest honors: 3.8-4.00 GPA Graduates wearing a gold stole and tassel are members of the Alpha Epsilon Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. The silk honors stole and tassel are worn by graduating PTK members as a symbol of their outstanding academic achievement. TELETECHNET 1998-99 GRADUATES Since the fall of 1994, a partnership between PVCC and Old Dominion University in Norfolk has provided Central Virginia students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree without leaving the PVCC campus. Through the program known as TELETECHNET, students complete their freshman and sophomore courses in PVCC programs and then move on to the ODU courses which come to PVCC via interactive satellite technology. The students listed here will receive their degree in ceremonies May 8 at ODU. Because of their association with PVCC, the college takes this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievements and to wish them well. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Business Administration (Management) Jessica Morris Scott Schultz Christy Sullivan Criminal Justice Jennifer Dela Pena Electrical Engineering Billy Joe Foreman Paul Stewart Elementary Education Kevin Chapman Drusilla Winters Health Sciences (minor in Management) Karen Clark Marsha Haley Chris Kirby Philip Mcdonald Rodney Meadows Mary Mendoza Renee Shank Rita Sydnor Kim Uyen Vo Human Services Counseling Gail D. Bruce Carrie Damron Human Services Counseling (minor CRJS) Loretta Cottrell Thomas Ikehara Nursing Judy Etchison Donna Hill Kim Leake Linda Sigler Kelly Smith Mona Snow Professional Communications Janet Lilly Psychology George Benoit MASTER OF SCIENCE Business Ruth Wallace Education Rebecca Newman Roxanne Rodes Drusilla Winters THE ACADEMIC REGALIA The history of academic dress reaches back to medieval universities, where the gown, the cap, and the hood signified the privileges and responsibilities of the scholar. The teaching guild was the guild of the master of arts; the bachelor was the apprentice of the master. At Cambridge and Oxford universities, every detail of academic dress is subject to regulation by the university. At one time, Oxford tailors who did not comply with the rules could be punished by the vice chancellor of the university. European universities continue to show great diversity in academic dress . American colleges and universities, however, have followed a single standard of academic dress since 1895. The gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Bachelor's and master's degree gowns have no trimming; the doctor's degree gown is faced with velvet and has velvet bars on the sleeves in colors to show the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. The cap symbolizes freedom of scholarship. The symbol derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap . Academic caps feature a tassel indicating the discipline of the wearer. The hood is the forerunner to the present cap. Its colors denote the discipline represented by the degree, and the college or university from which the degree was granted. THE CEREMONIAL MACE The Piedmont Virginia Community College mace was presented to the college by University of Virginia President Robert M. O'Neil in 1988. The gift honored PVCC President George B. Vaughan as he prepared to leave the college and also signified the close working relationship that had developed between the two institutions. The mace is a traditional ceremonial staff which serves as a symbol of authority. The PVCC mace is made of silver and walnut and incorporates a Jefferson cup into its design. It was created by John J . Owen, retired vice president for development at the University of Virginia. PVCC MEDALLION The Piedmont Virginia Community College Medallion is awarded to persons who , through special acts or sustained service, have made extraordinary contributions to PVCC. The Medallion is the highest non-academic honor the college bestows. Recipients are: Bernard J. Haggerty (1984) P. Joseph Jenkins (1985) V. Earl Dickinson (1986) Elizabeth H. Woodard (1988) Dr. James R. Batten (1989) W. A. Pace, Jr. (1993) Grace H . Carpenter (1996) Grace L. Tinsley (1997) PVCC HONORARY DEGREE The honorary associate in humane letters degree is awarded by Piedmont Virginia Community College to persons who have demonstrated exceptional support for education and exemplary service for the public good , both at PVCC and beyond. The honorary degree is the college's highest academic honor and has been awarded to : John T. Casteen, III (1992) PVCC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS The Piedmont Virginia Community College Distinguished Service Award is given to persons within the college community for imaginative and distinguished leadership or service within the college or for outstanding professional or community service. Past recipients are: Cheryl Brooks (1984) Dick Harrington (1984) Pryor Hale (1991) Jewell-Ann Parton (1991) Marie C. Melton (1985) Leonard L. Nance (1985) Letty A. Macdonald (1992) Roscoe H. Phillips (1992) Patricia T. Stubbs (1992) Brenda W. Minor (1986) Don Vaughan (1986) Lloyd L. Willis, II (1986) Emily Pets (1987) Ralph H. Hensley, III (1993) Margaret D. Hrabe (1993) Lawrence D. Keyes, Sr. (1993) Brenda C. Shifflett (1993) Patricia N. Buck (1988) William D. Owen (1988) Mary Jane King (1994) S. Kathryn Bethea (1994) Adrienne D. Granitz (1989) Linda G. Crosby (1989) Evelyn Edson (1989) Jane C. Kingston (1995) Jan M. Hassan (1990) G. Larry Brown (1990) Samuel N. Pincus (1997) Norma A. Diehl (1996) Marlene V. Herakovich (1998) PVCC DISTINGUISHED STIIDENT AWARDS The Piedmont Virginia Community College Distinguished Student Award is given to students who demonstrate exemplary service or leadership within the college or in the college service region and beyond. The award was instituted in 1994. Past recipients are: Victoria Barry Watson (1994) Elizabeth Fraser (1995) Steven D. Bickers (1997) Colleen M. Higgins (1998) STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLl.EGES Mary Ann Steger Conrad, Chair Joseph R. Daniel, Vice Chair Arnold R. Oliver, Secretary Thomas E. Albro Frank Doczi Marjorie L. Funk Mary Louise Jackson Jerry W. Kilgore Benjamin T. King, Jr. Bruce D. Leftwich Anne Marie Morgan Frank Nunez Robert B. Seidensticker J. F. Taylor, Jr. Wilbur E. Thomas Robert C. Wrenn VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM Arnold R. Oliver, Chancellor PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY Coll.EGE BOARD Philip L. Sparks, Chair, County of Albemarle Ray A. Dunn, Jr. , Vice Chair, County of Nelson Frank Friedman, Secretary Jennifer J. Brown City of Charlottesville Gary S. Forrest County of Greene Charles J. Gross County of Albemarle Joseph T. Henley, III County of Albemarle Floyd W. Hurt City of Charlottesville Clark C. Jackson County of Albemarle John J. Purcell , Jr. County of Louisa Leah W. Puryear City of Charlottesville Thomas W.D. Smith, Jr. County of Fluvanna Elizabeth B. Waters City of Charlottesville Joyce Wilson County of Buckingham PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Frank Friedman President Kurt P. Gottschalk Acting Dean, Instruction and Student Services Ronald B. Head Executive Director, Planning and Information Technology William P. Jackameit Dean, Finance and Administrative Services Piedmont Virginia Community College values the multicultural diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to creating and nurturing a campus environment which both welcomes and empowers all individuals. We recognize cultural differences of background, experience, and national origin, and we seek to promote a genuine understanding of and appreciation for these differences. We seek as well to recognize and promote the common bonds of humanity which cross the boundaries of cultural difference. Piedmont Virginia Community College maintains and promotes equal employment and educational opportunity in its educational programs and activities without regard to race , color, sex, or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification), religion, handicap , national origin, sexual orientation , or other nonmerit factors . Inquiries concerning the affirmative action policy should be addressed to PVCC's affirmative action officer.  ...