To provide a memorable experience for graduates this year, South Piedmont Community College held a virtual graduation on Thursday, May 14, for 295 students who earned associate degrees. The streaming event on YouTube garnered over 2,000 viewers who celebrated in real time the accomplishments of dedicated graduates.
“As each of you have navigated the changes that have been thrust upon you, you’ve learned to be tolerant, flexible, and patient,” explained Dr. Maria Pharr, president of South Piedmont, “but at the same time you have risen to the challenge just as you have done through your educational journey to reach this point of becoming a college graduate.”
Laura Rebolledo, senior and student government association president, congratulated graduates on the first day of their new lives. She encouraged those who may be continuing their education at a four-year university, starting a new career, or joining the military, to press forward despite any of the current circumstances.
Along with honoring graduates, each year South Piedmont honors an individual who has a positive impact on the college and community. This year, John Hendley was awarded the 2020 Honorary Degree by contributing his time and resources to many across the local area. He previously served on the Board of Trustees at SPCC as well as Wingate University and the Monroe-Union County Economic Development boards.
“It has been a thrill for me to serve South Piedmont,” said Hendley, “it’s good to see the progress the students have made and always good to help people be successful.”
In addition to Hendley, South Piedmont also honored faculty and staff with annual excellence awards. This year’s winner was Angela Tabor-Smith, Spanish Faculty. Students nominated Tabor-Smith not only because of her excellence in the classroom, but also for her excellence outside of the classroom.
The 2020 Staff of the Year Award was presented to two deserving staff members. Keith Rogers, director of fire and rescue training, was chosen for his impeccable character which has allowed for community partnerships to advance student success. Carl Bishop, vice president of academic affairs, was also honored for his work in removing barriers for students including transfer agreements between South Piedmont and Wingate University.
To view the graduation video visit our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/pZD36XZM1Bs
Full Name | Program Title |
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Abbigail R. Adelman | Associate Degree Nursing |
Morgan M. Aldridge | Associate Degree Nursing |
Kelly Alvaran | Business Administration Certificate |
Kelly Alvaran | Business Administration Diploma |
Andrea A. Antunes de Abreu | Associate in Science |
Dennis S. Arney | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Tanner S. Arney | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Vanessa Avila Gutierrez | Human Services Diploma |
Vanessa Avila Gutierrez | Human Services Technology |
Eric L. Bailey | Heat Pump Fundamentals Certificate |
Ashley E. Baker | Human Services Technology |
Kellie S. Barnes | Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher (Certificate) |
Sade M. Barrino | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Michelle F. Baucom | Associate in Arts |
Steven Bausinger | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Daniel W. Beekman | Associate Degree Nursing |
Amanda Bestwick | Associate in Arts |
Dwuan L. Blackwell | Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher (Certificate) |
Dontarius M. Blakeney | Systems Security Certificate |
Kellie O. Braswell | Medical Assisting Diploma |
Hannah Brigman | Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher (Certificate) |
Indra M. Broms | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Indra M. Broms | Information Technology-Enhanced Systems Sec CTE Certificate |
Brittany L. Brookshire | Musculoskeletal Sonography (Certificate) |
Phillip G. Broome | Criminal Justice Certificate |
James D. Brown | Business Administration Certificate |
Carrel D. Bryan | Medical Billing and Coding Degree |
Carrel D. Bryan | Medical Insurance Coding Diploma |
Patricia A. Bryant | Paralegal Technology Certificate |
Marie L. Buffalo | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Evelina Bulkhak | Advertising and Graphic Design |
Armonta J. Bullock | Criminal Justice Technology-Basic Cyber Criminology CTE Cert |
Maria F. Burke | Associate Degree Nursing |
Christina D. Burnaby | Medical Assisting Diploma |
Sonya D. Burt | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Kristen Burzynski | Associate Degree Nursing |
Rachel A. Byrd | Early Childhood Education - Practitioner Degree |
Gerald F. Cannon | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Sherri L. Canupp | Human Services Diploma |
Sherri L. Canupp | Human Services Gerontology Certificate |
Kathryn R. Carlton | Business Administration Certificate |
Jacob E. Carnes | Small Business Management Certificate |
Jacob E. Carnes | Business Administration Certificate |
Jacob E. Carnes | Business Administration Diploma |
Jacob E. Carnes | Business Administration Degree |
Derita C. Carpenter | Bookkeeping Certificate |
Krystle S. Case | General Medical Office Administration Degree |
Chandler T. Cathey | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Keziah A. Chambers | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Niya Chambers | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Tahjia B. Chapman | Business Administration Entrepreneurship Degree |
Tahjia B. Chapman | Business Administration Certificate |
Valene L. Chaudhry | Associate Degree Nursing |
Madelyn E. Cherry | Associate in Arts |
Andre'a B. Chick | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Maureen W. Christensen | Business Administration Degree |
Maureen W. Christensen | Small Business Management Certificate |
Kendel A. Cichocki | Business Administration Certificate |
Briyana N. Clyburn | Criminal Justice Technology-Law Enf Prep CTE Certificate |
Tevern D. Cole | Systems Security Certificate |
Colin E. Coppage | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Douglas O. Cox | Criminal Justice Technology-Basic Cyber Criminology CTE Cert |
Kelsey G. Cox | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Annmarie Cresci | Associate in Arts |
Kaitlin M. Cross | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Brandon A. Crump | Associate in Arts |
Jennifer L. Crumpler | Associate in Arts |
Andrea S. Deberry | Associate Degree Nursing |
Kelly M. Demopoulos | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Michelle D. Dennison | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Robert T. Dickson | Systems Security Certificate |
Robert T. Dickson | Associate in Science |
Madison Disotell | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Cameron Donaven | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Jennifer P. Dorton | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Jennifer P. Dorton | Medical Assisting Degree |
Haley T. Drake | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Emily L. Edwards | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Hannah B. Emerson | Digital Media Technology Certificate |
Hannah B. Emerson | Web Administration and Design Certificate |
Diamond A. Eppolito | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Andrew S. Fisher | Business Administration Certificate |
Andrew S. Fisher | Business Administration Diploma |
Andrew S. Fisher | Business Administration Degree |
Jack T. Flake | Agribusiness Technology-Intro to Agribusiness CTE Cert |
Jordan L. Flake | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Claudia Flores | Business Administration Certificate |
Holly R. Fogle | Associate Degree Nursing |
Richard L. Fry | Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Certificate |
Clayton R. Furr | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Clayton R. Furr | Refrigeration Certificate |
Jesse C. Furr | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Jesse C. Furr | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Jesse Gaddy | Operating Systems Certificate |
Dylan C. Gallagher | Information Technology-Enhanced Systems Sec CTE Certificate |
Ariana F. Garcia | Medical Billing and Coding Degree |
Ariana F. Garcia | Medical Insurance Coding Diploma |
Shavonda V. Garris | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Tyler A. Gathings | Mechatronics Engineering Technology-CTE Certificate |
Madison B. Gault | Business Administration Degree |
Bernice T. Gbatu | Associate Degree Nursing |
Rebekah J. Goble | Medical Insurance Coding Diploma |
Kelsey L. Gordon | Business Administration Diploma |
Keauna Gorman | Business Administration Certificate |
Keauna Gorman | Business Administration Diploma |
Keauna Gorman | Business Administration Degree |
Benjamin V. Gould | Associate in Science |
William T. Grause | Industrial Systems Machining Certificate |
Daniel Griffen | Basic Welding Certificate |
Lily Griffin | Digital Media Technology- Enhanced CTE Certificate |
Stephanie J. Griffin | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Stephanie J. Griffin | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Daniel Gustafson | Systems Security Certificate |
Abrehet T. Habtezghi | Medical Assisting Diploma |
Betty J. Hamilton | Information Systems Certificate |
Daisyia M. Hardison | Information Technology-Web Admin and Design CTE Certrificate |
Donyea Harris | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Michael Haskins | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Emily G. Hasty | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Marlo L. Hasty | Accounting Certificate |
Jenae A. Haughton-George | Associate in Arts |
Hannah E. Haynes | Associate Degree Nursing |
Tina E. Heid | Accounting Certificate |
Bridget E. Helms | Associate in Arts |
Freddy A. Helms | Agribusiness Technology Degree |
Karen M. Hembree | Medical Assisting Degree |
Carlos I. Herrera Valdivieso | Associate Degree Nursing |
Amanda Hickmon-Lang | Accounting and Finance Degree |
Amanda Hickmon-Lang | Business Administration Certificate |
Amanda Hickmon-Lang | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Amanda Hickmon-Lang | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Amanda Hickmon-Lang | Accounting Certificate |
Brayley S. Hildreth | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Kelsi Hille | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Davis R. Hinson | Information Systems Certificate |
Kelly M. Holcombe | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Joshua A. Holden | Digital Media Technology Certificate |
Joshua A. Holden | Web Administration and Design Certificate |
Lindsay M. Homjak | Associate Degree Nursing |
Kendall L. Hoskins | Agribusiness Technology- Basic Agribusiness CTE Certificate |
Lauren Hough | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Lauren Hough | Associate in General Education Degree |
Kimyada Jackson | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Nicholas J. Jarek | Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Certificate |
Haven N. Jarman | Associate in Science |
Brandie P. Johnson | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Elizabeth R. Johnson | Associate Degree Nursing |
Ashley J. Jones | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Heather L. Joyner | Associate Degree Nursing |
Emmanuel Kabuya | Systems Security Certificate |
James H. Kazmierski | Operating Systems Certificate |
James H. Kazmierski | IT- Microsoft Office Certificate |
Hannah R. Killian | Associate Degree Nursing |
Christine Kioroglo | Associate Degree Nursing |
Katsiaryna Kirylenka | Associate Degree Nursing |
Karsyn K. Laney | Associate Degree Nursing |
Leah B. Laney | Business Administration Certificate |
Leah B. Laney | Business Administration Diploma |
Leah B. Laney | Business Administration Degree |
Monica L. Laney | Business Administration Diploma |
Monica L. Laney | Business Administration Degree |
Madison L. Lassiter | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Latashia A. Lee | Associate Degree Nursing |
Sabrina D. Lee | Medical Insurance Coding Diploma |
Sabrina D. Lee | Medical Billing and Coding Degree |
Amadeo Lemenny | Information Technology-Enhanced Systems Sec CTE Certificate |
Rickasia Liles | Criminal Justice Technology-Basic Cyber Criminology CTE Cert |
Dantray T. Little | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Jasmine S. Little | Associate in Science |
Undra Little | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Warina Loe | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Killian D. Loflin | Automotive Systems Technology Degree |
Justin Loftis | Information Systems Certificate |
Andrew J. Long | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Andrew J. Long | Refrigeration Certificate |
Leashay D. Lotharp | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Leashay D. Lotharp | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Owen Love | AC, Heating & Refrigeration Technology Diploma |
Owen Love | Heat Pump Fundamentals Certificate |
Christopher J. Lowder | Advertising and Graphic Design |
Na L. MacTaggart | Business Administration Diploma |
Na L. MacTaggart | Business Administration Degree |
Na L. MacTaggart | Small Business Management Certificate |
Cameron B. Maddox | Agribusiness Certificate |
Amanda L. Maggard | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Nicholas S. Manning | Associate in Arts |
Ebony S. Marsh | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Akela M. Martin | Agribusiness Technology- Basic Agribusiness CTE Certificate |
Jaleah N. Martin | Criminal Justice Technology-Basic Cyber Criminology CTE Cert |
Carrie L. Martinez | Business Administration Certificate |
Tristan Maske | Associate in Arts |
Grace McCann | IT Information Systems Degree |
Madison K. McCollum | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Mary McKenzie | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Mary McKenzie | Early Childhood Education Degree |
Mary McKenzie | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Dominique A. McKever | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Joseph McShane | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Daniel R. Megard | Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Certificate |
Eryn H. Miles | Human Services Diploma |
Quantana S. Montgomery | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Kristen L. Moon | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Damarica L. Moore | Accounting Certificate |
Valeria Moreno | Associate in Arts |
Diego Morgado-Alfaro | Associate in Arts |
Emily D. Morgan | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Emily D. Morgan | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Jeffrey A. Morris | Associate in Arts |
Amy L. Morrison | Associate Degree Nursing |
Dina Moser | Associate Degree Nursing |
Camdyn H. Mundie | Medical Assisting Degree |
Seth T. Nance | Basic Welding Certificate |
Trey J. Nichols | Agribusiness Technology- Basic Agribusiness CTE Certificate |
Carli M. Northcutt | Associate Degree Nursing |
Hollin M. Odiorne | Associate in Arts |
Rae D. Odiorne | Associate in Arts |
Tiffany Osorio | Medical Office Administration Certificate |
Joseph Palermo | Basic Welding Certificate |
Sophie C. Palermo | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Stephen J. Palmer | IT- Microsoft Office Certificate |
Allison D. Parker | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Jasmine E. Parker | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Alex A. Paul | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Jessica Paul | Information Systems Certificate |
LaTonya R. Pegues | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Monique Peguese | Medical Assisting Degree |
Cheri A. Perkins | Associate Degree Nursing |
Brandon M. Perry | Human Services Gerontology Certificate |
Kyle C. Phillips | Systems Security Certificate |
Chyna J. Pickett | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Thomas L. Pinckney | Heat Pump Fundamentals Certificate |
Adamary Ponce-Castaneda | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Tiffany R. Powell | Medical Assisting Degree |
Aniya K. Price | Medical Assisting I CTE Certificate |
Aniya K. Price | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Lakisha V. Quinn | Early Childhood Education Degree |
Lakisha V. Quinn | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Daira E. Ramos Sandoval | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Daira E. Ramos Sandoval | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Nicholas Rangolan | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Marjory K. Recinos | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Marjory K. Recinos | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Marjory K. Recinos | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Denzel A. Redd | Information Systems Certificate |
Taylor Reed | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Zoi B. Rhoads | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Randell Richardson | Business Administration Certificate |
Randell Richardson | Business Administration Diploma |
Randell Richardson | Business Administration Degree |
Amy J. Riggins | Musculoskeletal Sonography (Certificate) |
Daniel J. Rigo | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Brigitte E. Rivera | Associate in Science |
Gabriella R. Rivera | Digital Media Technology Certificate |
Gabriella R. Rivera | Web Administration and Design Certificate |
Nakayla N. Robinson | Medical Assisting I CTE Certificate |
Nakayla N. Robinson | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Julissa B. Rodriguez | Associate Degree Nursing |
Brandi N. Rogers | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Conner E. Rollins | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Jessica A. Romb | Business Administration Certificate |
Blake T. Rorie | Associate in Arts |
Breanna M. Rorie | Medical Assisting Degree |
Laura E. Rothert | Associate Degree Nursing |
Martrina R. Rushing | Accounting Certificate |
Otilia V. Russey | Business Administration Certificate |
Otilia V. Russey | Business Administration Diploma |
Tina Y. Saleem | Early Childhood Education Degree |
Ivan Salinas | Information Systems Certificate |
Brajan J. Santiago Adame | Associate Degree Nursing |
Brittany M. Seagraves | Associate in Science |
Janiyah Seay | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Chasity D. Sellers | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Chasity D. Sellers | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Austin Shaw | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Bailee R. Sholar | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Bailee R. Sholar | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Bailee R. Sholar | Criminal Justice Technology Degree |
Delanyc Shuler | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Brittany A. Smith | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Hunter D. Smith | Business Administration Certificate |
Hunter D. Smith | Business Administration Diploma |
Shirley R. Smith | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Shirley R. Smith | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Austin Snowden | Culinary Arts I CTE |
Amber D. Spivey | Associate in Arts |
Cameron A. Stanley | Systems Security Certificate |
Cameron A. Stanley | Cyber Crime Technology Degree |
Miraqule I. Stansberry | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Tyler Stanton | Business Administration - CTE Certificate |
Jessica R. Starnes | Business Administration Diploma |
Jessica R. Starnes | Accounting Certificate |
Jessica R. Starnes | Business Administration Certificate |
Trevin Starnes | Welding Technology Diploma |
Trevin Starnes | Basic Welding Certificate |
Courtney M. Stegall | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Courtney M. Stegall | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Courtney M. Stegall | Criminal Justice Technology Degree |
Kasey M. Strawn | Associate Degree Nursing |
Daquantae J. Streater | Associate in Arts |
Dmetri T. Sturdivant | Information Technology-Web Admin and Design CTE Certrificate |
Jamie Sutton | Business Administration Certificate |
Jamie Sutton | Business Administration Diploma |
Madison J. Sweatt | Associate in Arts |
Kemp C. Sweeney | Associate in Arts |
David P. Teach | Information Systems Certificate |
David P. Teach | Operating Systems Certificate |
David P. Teach | IT Information Systems Degree |
Amanda N. Teal | Criminal Justice Technology CTE Certificate |
Jose F. Teran | Business Administration Certificate |
Jose F. Teran | Business Administration Diploma |
Anastasia D. Thomas | Associate Degree Nursing |
Ashley S. Timmons | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Tiana N. Topken | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Tiana N. Topken | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Robert C. Tosti | Criminal Justice Diploma |
Robert C. Tosti | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Linda B. Totherow | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Linda B. Totherow | Early Childhood Education Degree |
Jackie Turner | Paralegal Technology Certificate |
Jennifer Turner | Accounting Certificate |
Christopher C. Tye | Agricultural Sciences Certificate |
Christopher C. Tye | Agribusiness Certificate |
Patrick M. Tyson | Criminal Justice Certificate |
Shiny Vang | Associate in Science |
Brandi N. Vargas | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Brandi N. Vargas | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Natanael Vasquez | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Alan Velazquez | IT Information Systems Degree |
Alan Velazquez | Information Systems Certificate |
Alan Velazquez | Systems Security Certificate |
Mariela S. Vergara | Accounting Certificate |
Virginia N. Vergara | Culinary Arts Certificate |
Esperanza Veronica-Martinez | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Nyshelle Verra | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Nyshelle Verra | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Nyshelle Verra | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Kyle D. Waddell | Refrigeration Certificate |
Kyle D. Waddell | Heating Fundamentals Certificate |
Martina R. Walker | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Martina R. Walker | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Charles D. Wallace | Information Systems Certificate |
Meghan T. Walsh | Early Childhood Education Degree |
Meghan T. Walsh | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Meghan T. Walsh | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Meghan T. Walsh | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Michelle L. Warren | Associate in General Education Degree |
Marshal C. Watson | Industrial Systems Machining Certificate |
Marshal C. Watson | Industrial Systems Technology - Machining Pathway Degree |
Noah S. Watson | Associate in Arts |
Kristina M. Watts | Early Childhood Education - Administration Certificate |
Kristina M. Watts | Early Childhood Education Diploma |
Katrina Webb | Information Systems Certificate |
Katrina Webb | IT- Microsoft Office Certificate |
Ansley Webster | Business Administration - CTE Certificate |
Jacob G. Welch | Information Technology-Information Systems CTE Certificate |
Austin M. White | Automotive Systems Technology Degree |
Jessica E. Wiersum | Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts |
Clarice E. Williams | Advertising and Graphic Design |
Gracie K. Williams | Medical Assisting Degree |
Mary Willinger | Early Childhood Education - Preschool Certificate |
Mary Willinger | Infant/Toddler Care (Certificate) |
Bailey M. Winfield | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Sierra D. Womack | Business Administration Degree |
Leslie M. Wyckoff-Laney | Paralegal Technology Diploma |
Leslie M. Wyckoff-Laney | Paralegal Technology Degree |
Kosua Yang | Medical Assisting III CTE Certificate |
Jordan Zukoski | Cyber Crime Technology-Introductory CTE Certificate |
Written by Misty McMillan