Altamaha Technical College Graduates Marched on Saturday

Jesup – Five hundred graduates were invited to march across stage on Saturday at Altamaha Technical College’s graduation ceremony at the Kay Cagle Theatre of the Performing Arts. President Lorette Hoover introduced Ms. Lisa Eason, Assistant Commissioner of Administration of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), who gave the keynote address. Ms. Eason told her personal story of being a young mother who dropped out of high school and her going back to obtain her GED in hopes of finding a better job. Receiving her GED, she said, “Changed my life and inspired me to always challenge myself to find greater achievement in my education, my job and what I can do for my family.” After graduating with her BBA in Accounting from the University of West Georgia, while still raising her family, Eason began her career with the Georgia Department of Audits in 1995 and joined TCSG in 1999. Ms. Eason ended her remarks to the graduates by saying, “Don’t ever stop learning, don’t ever give up on yourself and never be afraid to take chances.”

President Hoover along with Ted Buford, Local Board Chair, congratulated the graduates as they received their associate degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit and General Education Diplomas (GED). Before adjourning President Hoover asked each class of graduates to stand to be recognized. While standing, Hoover encouraged each group to set their sights towards more education. She said, “This is just the beginning of what you can achieve.” She encouraged the GED recipients to begin furthering their studies at Altamaha Technical College and the ATC certificate recipients to begin working towards receiving their technical diplomas and degrees. While recognizing the degree graduates Hoover encouraged them to seek further studies at a two-year or four-year college to work to receive a four-year degree. “More education is always of value as you advance in your career,” stated Hoover.

Members of the Winter Quarter 2010 Graduating Class include the following:

Associate of Applied Science Degrees: CIS Networking Specialist: Michael S. Armfield; Early Childhood Care and Education: Heather N. Mansfield; Marketing Management: Witne W. Mesec.

Diplomas: Accounting: Heather M. Bender, Rebecca D. Herrington, Amanda L. Jacobs, Delorise D. Loughry, Kathleen E. Morris, Mary A. Skipper, Kanecia L. Williams; Air Conditioning Technology: John D. Bailey, Shelton C. Coppet, William P. Gray, Carl L. Kincade, Anthony McCall, Johnny Pope, Will D. Wimberly; Automotive Technology, Automotive Fundamentals: Glenn Bullard, Travis L. Unruh; Automotive Technology: Jerry E. Mauney; Business and Office Technology, Business Administrative Technology: Barbara J. Chapman, Renita A. Collins, Patricia A. Davis, Susette M. Formey, Amanda L. Jacobs, Olivia Linder, Jerria T. McWilliams, Brandi R. Murray, Katrina M. Robinson, Joanna C. Sales, Andrea E. Salutillo, Neta M. Sandifer, Sheila M. Sandoval, Alvin C. Stevens, Mashanna N. Weatherspoon, Tabatha R. Wells; Business Office Technology: Yashia N. Vann; Computer Information Systems, Computer Support Specialist: Connie L. Brock, Thomas A. Denney, Cole R. Gardner, Mckiver R. Grant, Dawn M. Henry, Megan L. Hinnant, Jennifer R. Johnson, Brody S. Jones, Lydia C. King, Megan M. King, Rebecca J. Landon, Matthew N. Morris, Networking Specialist: Forrest T. Chappell, Felicia A. Stewart; Cosmetology: Nicole L. Braccio, June A. Buchan, Kristy L. Cordell, Donna A. Covington, Michelle Q. Daniels, Ashley M. Floyd, Gordan W. Haile, Michelle A. Hicks, Ashley N. Jones, Jessica A. Middleton, Crystal L. Richards, Amber D. Smith, Cynthia M. Thomas, Jeffrey B. Tootle, Linda M. Vaughan, Angela Whitley, Dana M. Whitmore; Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Technology: Paula L. Gilbert; Diesel Equipment Technology: Chris R. Graham; Early Childhood Care and Education: Allye N. Leggett; Electrical Construction and Maintenance: Kegan B. Bennett, Josef Brooks, Kenneth D. Eason, James S. Gibson, James W. Hill, Roy K. Johnson, Charles Kirby, Gary L. Overstreet, Scott W. Toler, Carroll K. Walsh; Industrial Electrical Technology: Kegan B. Bennett, Russell L. Cooper, Eddie D. Davis, Roy K. Johnson, Joseph D. Strauch, Jacob M. White; Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics Technology: Robert B. Campbell; Industrial Systems Technology, Electrical Control Systems: Tyler G. Hall; Industrial Systems Technology: Chad E. Beach, Jesse D. Blanton, Ryan M. Fannin, Kevin L. Thompson, Tyler R. Todd; Medical Assisting: Ieesha L. Campbell; Practical Nursing and Related Programs, Practical Nursing: Jason D. All, Tami N. Altman, Rachel W. Arnold, Orlandria E. Austin, Cheryl A. Banks, Carla D. Britt, Kristin N. Burch, Melissa A. Cartrette, Ashley A. Chadwick, Brittany R. Chrysler, Candice S. Collins, Richard A. Crane, Teresa L. Crane, Alyssa N. Denison, Tiffany B. Drawdy, Ashley R. Eason, Amanda A. Landon, Rebecca B. Moseley, Diane S. Singletary, Zina L. Tippins, Tiffany C. Towns; Welding and Joining Technology, Welding and Joining Technology: Robert L. Brannen, William C. Griffis, Oren E. Hall, James L. Schul, Ryan F. Schwartz.

Technical Certificates of Credit: Accounting, Office Accounting Specialist: Amanda L. Jacobs, Tiffany L. Johnson, Brenda M. Knox, Kathleen E. Morris, Luisana Rivera, Erica L. Torres; Air Conditioning Technology, Air Conditioning Electrical Technician: Gonzalo M. Almanza, Scott L. Brockington, Robert A. Kramer, Mary E. Russell, Johnny L. Satterwhite; Air Conditioning Repair Specialist: Scott L. Brockington, Bryan D. Jones, Anthony McCall; Air Conditioning Technician Assistant: Howard F. Brogdon, Antonio L. Horne, Robert A. Kramer, Justin J. Moore, Phillip M. Nail; Residential Air Conditioning Technician: Gonzalo M. Almanza, Jonathan C. Mitchell, Johnny Pope; Automotive Technology, Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician: Kitchell C. Gore, Daniel H. Hooper; Business and Office Technology, Medical Language Specialist: Heather R. Claxton, Jeanna Harrell, Leigh T. Poe; Microsoft Office Application Professional: Crystal L. Hanie; Commercial Truck Driving: Sandra A. Ballenger, Devin L. Baskin, Lisa R. Blair, Anthony Bouwense, Thomas B. Boyd, Jerome Bright, Edward A. Brock, Shaun W. Carter, Anthony D. Coleman, Jeremy S. Cooper, Donald R. Couch, Micheal E. Crowe, Mark S. Darsey, Ralph I. Doomes, John C. Fennell, Gregory A. Flowers, Brian L. Gibbons, Dillion L. Giles, Jose L. Gonzales, Justin M. Grace, Gregory L. Hall, Eric D. Hallman, Winston C. Harewood, John A. Harper, Darlene D. Hewett, Robert M. Keller, Jackie R. Lamb II, James M. Lane, Corneilius Malone, Blair O. McClung, Jerry McMaster, Edson A. Medrano, Jimmy D. Meeks, James E. Miller, Ray L. Monk, Tim M. Page, Lloyd Z. Peeples, Robert L. Rash, Michael A. Rentz, Christian E. Robinson, Chaz M. Rogers, Kenneth B. Scott, Tyler J. Scott, Robert L. Scriber, Christopher Sikes, Jamie K. Spell, Nathan E. Strickland, Tony P. Sunderhaus, Brian S. Suter, Michael D. Swenson Jr, Roy W. Tabb IV, Brandon A. Terry-Hall, Allen P. Thornton, Mamie L. Weaver, David R. Wilson, Dennis J. Woodcock Jr., Laudie M. Wright; Computer Information Systems, Cisco Network Specialist: Roger D. James; Culinary Arts, Catering Specialist: Amber L. Floyd; Line Cook: Dennis L. Bryant, Issac Bryant, Eddie S. Clements, Sherree T. Cordero, Ella A. Dean, William J. Golding, Eileen Hornsby, Trinettea C. Lee, Martin P. Polis, Tabitha L. Stamey, Lelia C. Strickland, Tony M. Tanner; Food Production Assistant: Tiffany M. Chal, Emily C. Denis, Emiko K. Diaz, Chelsea Hall, Briana C. Jordan, Kathryn A. Lewis, Trey L. Thomas, Logan M. Turner, Teal N. Vinson; Drafting, Drafter's Assistant: Paul D. Whibbey; Drafter's Technician: Astor S. Castelo, Daniel S. Waters; Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Residential Wiring Technician: Michael A. Fales; Electronics and Telecommunications, Basic Electricity Technician: Merle I. Brant; Health Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant: Leighann M. Adams, Takashia T. Atkinson, Sophia L. Butler, Laura C. Hudson, Tuwania L. Johnson, Wanda S. Leach, Amanda D. McMillian, Samara R. Morgan, Aleshia L. Newkirk, Kaycie R. Williams, Angela M. Wolf; Machine Tool Technology, CNC Specialist: Timothy J. Baker, MetalsTechnician: Lauren Wheat; Marketing Management, Small Business Marketing Manager: Tarsha A. Burgess, Sherie D. Kolarik; Medical Assisting, Medical Coding: Linda B. Deitz; Naval Maintenance Apprentice: Aaron T. Danley, Donyea F. Fluker; Paramedic Technology, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate: Harold W. Bellisle, Mary E. Bennett, Bruce E. Deverger, John R. Deverger, Wesley Deverger, David M. Faulk, John T. Googe, Christopher O. Hildebrandt, Jessica M. Ireland, Aaron W. Jacobs, Allison L. Lairsey, William K. Lamb, Chiffon Y. Lee, Michael J. Maton, Christopher M. Peck, Perry A. Rhoden, Beau R. Sexton, James A. Stewart, Jonathan P. Sumrow, Robert E. Tucker, Brent M. White, Joseph T. Wilborn, Marshall L. Worth; Emergency Medical Technology (Basic): Robert A. Sharpe; Emergency Medical Technology (Intermediate): Kimberly Thompson; Practical Nursing and Related Programs, Patient Care Assisting: Trisha L. Bibens, Christine M. Bryant, Victoria S. Byron, Krystal N. Caine, Whitney B. Carter, Natasha J. Connoway, Jasmine J. Cosenza, Brandy M. Errett, Ebony Hardin, Lauen E. Hodge, Michelle L. Hunt, Sarah B. Jackson, Cashonna D. Johnson, Kendrila T. Jones, Lynle D. Latham, Ashley R. Leggett, Jan G. Marks, Chelsie N. Maze, Brandy M. McDonald, Jina L. McDonald, Megan R. Mercado, Sasha A. Norris, Debra C. O'Quinn, Jennifer D. Parker, Graciela Ramirez, Patricia L. Rentz, Willie W. Roberson, Quinton M. Smith, Lana A. Teston, Candace N. Weaver, Kevin D. Weaver, Samantha R. White, Katrina Williams, Melissa S. Wilson; Welding and Joining Technology, Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder: Damion Allen, Thomas D. Coffey, Lennis R. Johnson, Darrell G. McCoy, Eric C. Melton, Calvin S. Smith, Jordan L. Smith, Robert J. Smith, Anthony J. Wright; Gas Metal Arc Welder Fabricator: Constance M. Carter, Brad L. Keller, Fred W. Miller; Gas Tungsten Arc Welder: Brad L. Keller, Fred W. Miller, Chad A. Myers, Keenan R. Phillips; Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder: Joseph R. Bunch, Matthew B. Minton.

GED Graduates: Christina M. Bailey, Lashanda D. Bray, Secie S. Brown, Shatez Byrd, Deidra D. Callaway, Heidi Clary, Karen L. Douglas, Shaddus Douglas, Pamela K. Dukes, Deshun L. Fetty, Shuntisk L. Gaskins, Janett Lane Gobble, Stephanie D. Hernandez, Debra A. Hill, Darryl L.Holmes,Sr., Morgan S. Kasperian, Tina L. Lane, Katie M. Lavergne, Melanie C. Lewis, Tiffany M. Little, Elizabeth L. Lunderman, Christopher S. Malone, Brandon Manning, Brandon L. Mann-Owens, Zachery M. Morris, Winifred G. Nails, Sabrina A. Newham, Kenneth W. Newton, Jr., Latavia N. Page, Kasie M. Parrish, Charles R. Pollard, Theodore J. Powell, Nichole E. Prendergast, Clinton Ryals, Robert C. Ryals, Yvonne Sullivan, Siera N. Smallwood, Francine Smith, Arthur M. Stanton, Sr. , Michael S. Talley, Kimerly O. Tanner, Nathaniel A. Tatum, Mittie C. Taylor, Barnett B. Taylor, Cody Thompson, Tara M. Thompson, Clarence L. Trimmings, James L. Wallace, Kayla A. Wallace, Annette Ward, Dametris L. Williams, DeAndre Williams, Mathew A. Wilson, Kelly Wilson.