Forty-fourth Annual Commencement

New River Community College Dublin, Virginia

May 15, 2013 6:30 p.m.

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ORDER OF EXERCISE ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMENCEMENT..........................................................Dr. Jutta D. Green Marshal Chair, NRCC Faculty Assembly

Interpreter: Kimberly Brewer

PROCESSIONAL INVOCATION......................................................................................................................Dr. Graham C. Mitchell Professor of Psychology and Religion WELCOME........................................................................................................... Dr. Linda H. Petrie Chair, New River Community College Board OPENING REMARKS.............................................................................................Dr. Jack M. Lewis President INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER.......................................................................................... Dr. Lewis COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS......................................................... The Honorable David A. Nutter Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates Member, State Board for Community Colleges PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES................................................... Dr. Patricia B. Huber Vice President for Instruction and Student Services

Assisting: Dr. Mark C. Rowh Vice President for Workforce Development and External Relations

CONFERRING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES....................................... Dr. Lewis BENEDICTION................................................................................................................ Dr. Mitchell RECESSIONAL

The audience is asked to remain standing during the Recessional.

After the ceremony, please join us for a reception in the student lounge in Martin Hall with music by The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra of New River Community College.

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New River Community College

Associate of Arts and Sciences Business Administration

Christopher P. Bielema................................................................................................Christiansburg *John David Breslin.............................................................................................................Roanoke David S. Brueckl............................................................................................................... Blacksburg Allyson Cook Chiles............................................................................................................Batesville Travis Allen Cox...................................................................................................................... Dublin Quiao Cui......................................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Adam Stewart Dzik............................................................................................................ Chantilly *James Andrew Eggers.............................................................................................................. Riner Paul Christopher Lee Monta Elkins.................................................................................. Blacksburg *Julie Lewis Jones...................................................................................................... Max Meadows **Christina Renee Lanza.................................................................................................. Blacksburg Jacob Forrest Lawton..............................................................................................................Pulaski Elizabeth Mackin...............................................................................................................Springfield Joel Leander McCormick-Goodhart............................................................................Christiansburg *Stephanie Marie McKinney................................................................................................. Radford Kizito Kaunga Mukuni..................................................................................................... Blacksburg Samuel Bernard Readinger..................................................................................................Herndon Laura Renee Seibert......................................................................................................... Midlothian Michelle Diane Stalvey................................................................................................Christiansburg Anthony McCray Turpin......................................................................................................... Dublin *James Michael Walker........................................................................................................Roanoke *Michael Webb......................................................................................................................Palmyra Kianna Paige Williams...................................................................................................... Blacksburg Yaneng Zhou.................................................................................................................... Blacksburg

Education *Greta Marie Blevins...............................................................................................................Pulaski * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 4

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Education continued Lindsey Grace Boyer...................................................................................................Christiansburg Mandy Beth Harrell................................................................................................................. Dublin Crystal Felicia Brooke Hartsook.............................................................................................. Dublin Timothy Justin Hatcher.................................................................................................... Blacksburg Brittany Nichole Isom.............................................................................................................Pulaski Erin Leigh Johnson.......................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Amanda Leigh Johnston...................................................................................................... Radford *Kristina Nichole O’Berry..................................................................................................... Radford Leslie Anne Phipps....................................................................................................................Galax *Sarah Jeanne Russell...................................................................................................... Blacksburg Lucy C. Secrist.................................................................................................................. Blacksburg **Tiffany Doshá Sherman............................................................................................Christiansburg Amber Wiseman Skidmore.................................................................................................. Narrows

Engineering Muluken Ayal Asres.............................................................................................................. Radford *Samuel Joseph Brewer......................................................................................................Manassas *Eric James Bronnenkant.................................................................................................. Pearisburg *Jeremy A. Clauden......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Dagemawi S. Gebremedhin................................................................................................... Radford Timothy William Harvey.................................................................................................. Blacksburg Tesfu Mekonen................................................................................................................. Blacksburg **Tyler Andrew Poe......................................................................................................... Bentonville Ronald Edgar Sisido.......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Josam Hart-Culver Waterman.......................................................................................... Blacksburg David Rudolph Wells............................................................................................................... Draper

* Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 5

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Engineering Computer Science Specialization Corbin Matthew Crocker................................................................................................. Blacksburg Hunter Anderson Morgan................................................................................................ Blacksburg Jonathan Gregory Phillips..................................................................................................... Radford

General Studies **Amber Renea Akers..........................................................................................................Fairlawn *Timothy Wayne America....................................................................................................... Dublin Jessica Lee Alger..........................................................................................................Christiansburg **Lucas Samuel Anderson..................................................................................................... Radford Mildred Naa Dedei Aryee................................................................................................. Blacksburg Savanah Nicole Bane......................................................................................................... Pearisburg Heather Tamira Banks...................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Hayle Nicole Barbour...................................................................................................... Blacksburg Natalie Ann Battilana..................................................................................................Christiansburg *Amiha Girma Beri................................................................................................................ Radford **Gwendolyn Berry............................................................................................................... Radford Joshua Cole Blackburn.......................................................................................................... Radford Stephanie Braden.................................................................................................................. Radford Edward Brannon.........................................................................................................Christiansburg Justin Lee Brown.................................................................................................................. Radford William Davis Caldwell, II..................................................................................................... Radford Chris Calfee............................................................................................................................. Dublin Kevin Wayne Cappello................................................................................................Christiansburg Sharon Holloway Cecil...................................................................................................... Pearisburg Nicholas Steven Cincinelli........................................................................................................ Forest *Chase H. Coble...........................................................................................................Christiansburg **Tyler Paxton Cole................................................................................................................. Dublin Mary Alice Cook..........................................................................................................Christiansburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 6

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General Studies continued Brittany Christine Davis.......................................................................................................... Dublin *Molly Beth Davis.............................................................................................................Wytheville Ericka Natasha Dawson...............................................................................................Christiansburg **Stephanie De Los Santos.............................................................................................Falls Church **Thomas Andrew Dindinger.................................................................................................... Riner Kyle Ewing...................................................................................................................Stephens City Gary Chadwick Fox.................................................................................................................Pulaski Catherine Taylor Frye............................................................................................................ Radford Kelly Noelle Gordon....................................................................................................Christiansburg Chad Wesley Grady.....................................................................................................Christiansburg **James Michael Graham.................................................................................................. Pearisburg Victoria Lynn Griffith..................................................................................................Christiansburg **Ashley D. Griggs............................................................................................................ Blacksburg Graysen Lee Hagin........................................................................................................... Blacksburg Cody Russell Hamilton............................................................................................................ Dublin *Jonathan Ross Hancock......................................................................................................... Dublin Byron Stewart Hannon....................................................................................................Winchester **Kayla Harris..............................................................................................................Christiansburg Chandler R. Harry................................................................................................................ Tazewell **Savannah Morgan Hazelwood...................................................................................... Blacksburg *Angela H. Helm..................................................................................................................... Elliston Rachel Mae Hensley................................................................................................................. Salem Courtney Danielle Hinkley..........................................................................................Christiansburg **Melanie Blair Hollis........................................................................................................ Gloucester Sarah Caitlin Howlett..............................................................................................................Pulaski Helen Suzane Hunsucker...................................................................................................Pembroke *Ashlin Michelle Jackson........................................................................................................ Dublin Caitlin Marie Johnson........................................................................................................... Radford Erica Lenee Johnson......................................................................................................... Pearisburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 7

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General Studies continued **Tammy Lynne Johnson.................................................................................................. Pearisburg Glendon E. M. Jones...............................................................................................................Pulaski Tejitu F. Kebede..................................................................................................................... Radford *Angela Elaine Kinzie........................................................................................................... Newport *Larry W. Kittinger......................................................................................................Christiansburg **Justin Mark Lawson.................................................................................................Christiansburg **Rebecca M. LeBlanc............................................................................................................. Dublin **Steve Anthony Lightbody.................................................................................................. Radford *Marianna Rachel Long...............................................................................................Christiansburg **Amanda C. Lovern........................................................................................................... Belspring *Elizabeth Harrington Lynde............................................................................................ Blacksburg Hannah Marie Martin........................................................................................................... Radford **Sarah Victoria Martin........................................................................................................ Hillsville **Skyler Toy Martin........................................................................................................... Pearisburg Danielle Marie Miles...................................................................................................Christiansburg *Ashton Grace Moran.................................................................................................Christiansburg **Jordan Ryan Matusevich..................................................................................................... Dublin **Beza Zwedie Abdi Mesfin................................................................................................... Radford **Uriah Seth Miller................................................................................................................. Elliston **Karly Aline Moses............................................................................................................ Hiwassee Zachary Thomas Neal............................................................................................................ Radford Caleb Barry Nester.................................................................................................................. Dublin *Kristina Nichole O’Berry..................................................................................................... Radford Christopher Michael Parker........................................................................................Christiansburg Lauren Phillips...................................................................................................................Warrenton Marlayna O’Berry Pickard..................................................................................................... Radford **Kimberly Caton Piland........................................................................................................... Riner *Diana Marie Pless.................................................................................................................... Axton *Mason Wayne Poff..........................................................................................................Copper Hill * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 8

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General Studies continued Lewis Quesenberry............................................................................................................Shawsville Zachary Dwayne Quesenberry................................................................................................ Dublin Joseph Rice Rader.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Aaron Riegel................................................................................................................Christiansburg Shannon LaFon Riley..............................................................................................................Pulaski James Lyford Ripley, III......................................................................................................... Radford **Jenna Megan Ronan.............................................................................................................. Floyd Joseph James Roy-Stewart..........................................................................................Christiansburg *Tucker Ryan Shaheen.......................................................................................................... Radford *Jessica Shasteen................................................................................................................... Stafford Aiyani Ren Shaw.............................................................................................................. Blacksburg Brian Jared Shelton............................................................................................................... Radford Katherine L. Shirah............................................................................................................Pembroke *Amanda Gail Shrewsberry................................................................................................... Radford Marvin Johnson Silcott...............................................................................................Christiansburg Catherine Slayman.................................................................................................................. Dublin **Kimberly Ann Smith.............................................................................................................. Riner Lanner Elizabeth Smith...............................................................................................Christiansburg **Maurica Smith............................................................................................................... Blacksburg Rachel Odessa Smith......................................................................................................... Pearisburg *Hunter Ross Spahr.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Robert Alan Squires....................................................................................................Christiansburg Bethany Clemmons Stewart............................................................................................ Blacksburg Kristin D. Surber.............................................................................................................. Blacksburg **Catlin C. Suttle.............................................................................................................. Rich Creek **Tamara Danielle Testerman..................................................................................................Pulaski **Reena Thapa.................................................................................................................. Blacksburg Shawntea LaTrice Thomas..................................................................................................... Radford Eleanor Rachel Thompson............................................................................................... Blacksburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 9

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General Studies continued *Sophie Tomi.................................................................................................................... Blacksburg Cody Shane Trenar............................................................................................................ Pearisburg Aaron Vest........................................................................................................................ Blacksburg Samuel Christopher Wall......................................................................................................... Salem *Ciara Leigh Waldron............................................................................................................ Radford **Whitney Anne Weaver................................................................................................. Blacksburg *Cassaundra Faye White........................................................................................................... Floyd **Christalina M. White............................................................................................... Max Meadows April Kay Johnson Whitehurst...................................................................................Christiansburg Dennis Glen Whitlow....................................................................................................... Rich Creek **Samantha Whitlow..................................................................................................Christiansburg Elliott Allen Williams....................................................................................................... Blacksburg Kevin Leon Willis................................................................................................................. Lebanon Nicholas Ryan Wood...................................................................................................Christiansburg **Shane Douglas Woodrum.................................................................................................... Dublin *Helen Wyllo Wooge...................................................................................................Christiansburg

General Studies-Computer Science Specialization **Benjamin F. Brumback.................................................................................................. Blacksburg Eileen P. Hindmon............................................................................................................ Blacksburg **Dale Roy Richardson, Jr...........................................................................................Christiansburg Matthew Robert Seiler................................................................................................Christiansburg

Liberal Arts *Ashley Danielle Kinsey........................................................................................................ Radford **Joseph Mack.................................................................................................................. Blacksburg *William J. Shields........................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Ryan Matthew Turpin.......................................................................................................... Radford

* Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 10

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Science Elisabeth Jean Archer................................................................................................................ Floyd **Victoria Brookes Armbrister............................................................................................... Radford Mildred Naa Dedei Aryee................................................................................................. Blacksburg Jean-Luc Baxter................................................................................................................... Narrows **Gwendolyn Dawn Berry.................................................................................................... Radford Christopher P. Bielema................................................................................................Christiansburg Matthew Henry Brisendine.............................................................................................. Blacksburg *Staci Dawn Carpenter......................................................................................................... Dugspur Heather Crawford........................................................................................................Christiansburg **April Rena Davis.................................................................................................................... Riner Brianna Joy Dean........................................................................................................Christiansburg Abdoul Goudouss Diallo................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Lauren Nicole Dickinson........................................................................................................Pulaski **Thomas Mengesha Gebremichale...................................................................................... Radford **Taylor Allen Hale (NRCC Advanced Learners Program Scholar)................................................ Dublin Jordan Brooke Jackson........................................................................................................... Dublin Courtney Renee Johnson..................................................................................................... Narrows **Antonios Kapranos...................................................................................................Christiansburg Hamilton Keith..................................................................................................................... Newport *Benjamin Lee Kilgore............................................................................................................Pulaski Grace Marie Krafft............................................................................................................ Blacksburg Melissa Joy Macomber................................................................................................Christiansburg *Lauren Nicole Martin....................................................................................................... Pearisburg Amanda Day Muise.......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Benyam Abayneh Negere...................................................................................................... Radford **Surafal Abayneh Negere.................................................................................................... Radford Matthew Lawrence Osterbind.......................................................................................... Midlothian Christopher Michael Parker........................................................................................Christiansburg *Christine Marie Riddell..............................................................................................Christiansburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 11

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Science continued

*Shimelis M. Roba................................................................................................................. Radford *Michael Rutherford...................................................................................................Christiansburg *Paul Andrew Sparks............................................................................................................ Radford Caleb R. Tilley.....................................................................................................................Pembroke Katharine C. Truxel.......................................................................................................... Purcellville Kevin Phillip Wilson......................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Andrew Michael Witt..................................................................................................... Blacksburg

Associate of Applied Science Accounting Molly Jean Dillon.................................................................................................................... Draper Irina Evdokimova............................................................................................................. Blacksburg Tami D. Hall............................................................................................................................. Parrott Kayla Danielle Hodge Johnston....................................................................................... Blacksburg *Kathy Taylor Jones......................................................................................................... New Castle Jeanna Louise King...........................................................................................................Shawsville *Brandon Michael Lewis......................................................................................................... Dublin Melissa Sue Simpkins..................................................................................................Christiansburg

Administrative Support Technology Michelle Teressa Boothe.......................................................................................................... Dublin *Sheila Whitfield Caldwell..........................................................................................Christiansburg Shana Brooke Eads............................................................................................................ Pearisburg *Mark Keaton Hanks...............................................................................................................Pulaski Caitlin Nicole Hanvey............................................................................................................ Radford **Debora Sue Higgs.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Tiffany Michelle Jackson-Poston.......................................................................................Wytheville Margaret M. Jarrell................................................................................................................ Radford **Lacie D. Papsidero................................................................................................................Pulaski Eve Rosanna Rierson................................................................................................................ Check * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 12

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Administrative Support Technology Medical Administrative Support Specialization Daniel Joseph Akers....................................................................................................Christiansburg Patricia B. Arnold....................................................................................................................Pulaski Teresa R. Bishop......................................................................................................................Pulaski Teresa Lane Booth.............................................................................................................Shawsville **Sarah Elizabeth Bowman..................................................................................................... Dublin Lynn Carden.............................................................................................................................. Floyd Elizabeth A. Conner................................................................................................................Pulaski *Ann Renee Crigger......................................................................................................Rural Retreat Abigail Blake Davis............................................................................................................... Narrows Victoria Kilbert DeCosta.......................................................................................................... Dublin Candice Nicole Edwards..............................................................................................................Pilot Stephanie Josephine Evans............................................................................................... Pearisburg *Rachel Melinda Farmer............................................................................................. Independence Ruth Ann Fletcher................................................................................................................... Dublin Lydia Elaine French................................................................................................................. Dublin Monica DeAnn Hagerman.......................................................................................... Max Meadows Anita Rose Hall............................................................................................................................Pilot **Meggan Dawn Hall...................................................................................................Christiansburg Autumn Thompson Harrell..................................................................................................... Dublin **Teresa Maxwell Hinkley..................................................................................................... Radford Kimberlie S. Honaker (NRCC Advanced Learners Program Scholar).......................................... Radford Brittany Rene Hurd.................................................................................................................Pulaski Tracy Ann Irby...................................................................................................................Wytheville Tiffany Michelle Jackson-Poston.......................................................................................Wytheville Margaret M. Jarrell................................................................................................................ Radford **Betty Jane Kleimann..................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Melanie W. Leonard................................................................................................................. Willis *Melissa Ann Lewis.................................................................................................... Max Meadows * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 13

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Administrative Support Technology Medical Administrative Support Specialization continued Lisa Phillips Love...........................................................................................................Indian Valley Sherry A. Lozano....................................................................................................................... Willis Sharon Marie McDaniel............................................................................................................ Floyd Dawn M. Owens................................................................................................................Shawsville *Jeffrey R. Putnam................................................................................................................ Radford *Dorothy Susan Rees...................................................................................................Christiansburg *Chelsey Brooke Richardson...................................................................................................Pulaski Haley Denise Riggins........................................................................................................ Fishersville **Danielle Nicole Rowland..........................................................................................Christiansburg Lindsey Nicole Sayers........................................................................................................Wytheville **Teresa Renee Scarberry.......................................................................................................... Willis Kimberly Ann Sherwood........................................................................................................Pulaski Neslie M. Shoemaker....................................................................................................... Rich Creek Ashlan Sheyanne Smith..........................................................................................................Pulaski Debra R. Taylor..................................................................................................................... Newport *Rita Faye Tomlinson................................................................................................................Galax Carol F. White.......................................................................................................................... Dublin **Melvin L. Williams............................................................................................................... Dublin Terri L. Wohlford................................................................................................................... Radford

Administrative Support Technology Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization Steven Drew Rigney.............................................................................................................. Radford

Business Management **Anna Elizabeth Bain.......................................................................................................... Radford *Thomas Jamison Beckett...........................................................................................Christiansburg *Byron Ashley Brown...............................................................................................................Galax * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 14

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Business continued Management Michael David Burnett....................................................................................................Martinsville Rhonda Lynn Carner............................................................................................................ Narrows *Jonalyn Nicole Collins......................................................................................................Pembroke *Bethany M. Cox..................................................................................................................Roanoke Audrey Jeanette Crouse..........................................................................................................Pulaski Deborah R. Hamilton.......................................................................................................... Belspring **Grant Emerson Holly........................................................................................................Roanoke Neil Alvin Huss.....................................................................................................................Roanoke Casey Patrick Lawlor............................................................................................................ Ashburn *Kristen Marie Lowery.......................................................................................................Pembroke **Jennifer Amy Majdanik...........................................................................................Christiansburg *Sonya Figueroa McCoy..........................................................................................................Bassett Calvin Preston Mullins......................................................................................................... Narrows **Jerry Quesenberry.............................................................................................................. Radford **Miranda Karla Quesenberry............................................................................................... Radford *Anita Janette Ratcliffe..................................................................................................... Pearisburg Jeffrey Wayne Repass..............................................................................................................Pulaski *Jennifer Ann Stevens................................................................................................Christiansburg Andrew Christopher Supcoe.......................................................................South Charleston, W.Va. Melissa J. Williams.................................................................................................................. Dublin Cynthia Ann Wren......................................................................................................Christiansburg

Computer Aided Drafting and Design *Chad Douglas Edney....................................................................................................... Blacksburg Matthew Scott George......................................................................................................... Gate City Deniese Alida Powell.....................................................................................................Rural Retreat

* Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 15

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Computer Aided Drafting and Design Architecture Specialization Sarah Elizabeth Crawford............................................................................................Christiansburg Adam Wesley Crowder................................................................................................Christiansburg *Jon Marshall Schula................................................................................................................ Floyd

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Game Technology and Animation Specialization Ezekial Keenan Jeansonne-Moore................................................................................... Blacksburg

Electrical Engineering Technology Logan Andrew Bishop...................................................................................................... Sutherland Tyler Scott Hannon........................................................................................................... Sutherland Ryan Duane Huber............................................................................................................Disputanta Andrew Tyler Hunt................................................................................................................ Radford *Whitney Lynn Meredith..................................................................................................... Newport *Jared Tyler Musick................................................................................................................ Bastian Cameron Foster Nye..........................................................................................................Wytheville *Jonathan Jesse Pilkington......................................................................................................Pulaski Adrian Mark Rygas..................................................................................................................Pulaski Joe C. Schroepfer........................................................................................................Christiansburg *Matthew Kyle Yost.......................................................................................................... Pearisburg James Andrew Weikel.............................................................................................................Pulaski

Electronics Technology *Brett Douglas Anauo...............................................................................................................Galax *Joshua Wayne Morris.........................................................................................................Fairlawn

* Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 16

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Forensic Science Tara DeAnna Combs..................................................................................................................Galax Natalie Galaszewski.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Michael David Spencer................................................................................................................Pilot

Human Services *Amber Renea Akers............................................................................................................Fairlawn Meridith Meade Ayers...............................................................................................................Bland Heather Reneé Boyd...................................................................................................Christiansburg *William Christopher Brown.......................................................................................Christiansburg Austin Y. Burns...................................................................................................................Arlington Cheyenne Lynn Caldwell............................................................................................Christiansburg **Katrina Elaine Conner.............................................................................................................Pilot Marcella Ann Goad................................................................................................................... Willis Shanda Lee Green................................................................................................................ Narrows Emily Laura Hill.................................................................................................................... Radford *Tammy R. Higley....................................................................................................................Pulaski Jessica A. Holmes............................................................................................................. Blacksburg Latoya Ashley Howard..................................................................................................... Blacksburg Heather Dawn Jennelle...............................................................................................Christiansburg Amanda C. Lovern.............................................................................................................. Belspring Sherry Stump Manning................................................................................................... Ripplemead **Michele Eileen McMillan.............................................................................................. Blacksburg *Kenneth Edward Meadows...................................................................................................Pulaski Stephanie Marie Myrthil.............................................................................................Christiansburg *Britney Taylor Okes............................................................................................................. Radford Joyce Marie Ondell........................................................................................................... Pearisburg Christina Lee Sechrist..............................................................................................................Pulaski Leslie Denise Sexton................................................................................................................Pulaski *Robin René Shupe.................................................................................................................... Fries * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 17

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Human Services continued **Korina Noele Stewart...............................................................................................Christiansburg *Tina Sue Webb..................................................................................................................... Radford Terra Dawn White................................................................................................................. Radford *Marcella Lynn Wellman...........................................................................................................Bland

Human Services Early Childhood Development Specialization Sophia Anokye Frimpong................................................................................................ Blacksburg *Sarah Elizabeth Graham............................................................................................Christiansburg *Amy Beth Hale...................................................................................................................... Dublin Jessica A. Holmes............................................................................................................. Blacksburg Jessica Ashley Philpott.......................................................................................................... Radford Leslie Denise Sexton................................................................................................................Pulaski *Marcella Lynn Wellman...........................................................................................................Bland

Information Technology Tesfa A. Bogale...................................................................................................................... Radford **Christopher M. Drzal..................................................................................................... Blacksburg Michael S. Feld............................................................................................................Christiansburg Chase Kevin Irby.........................................................................................................Christiansburg *Michael Vince Hicks...............................................................................................................Pulaski **Ashenafi Bayou Mengistu.................................................................................................. Radford

Information Technology Computer Graphics and Web Design Specialization **Crystal Anne Farris.............................................................................................................. Dublin **Alexander Red Grizzard...........................................................................................Christiansburg Ramee Jimmy Hamad.................................................................................................Christiansburg Dennis Fairmen Sleighter, II........................................................................................Christiansburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 18

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Information Technology Game Design Specialization Stacy Joe Austin.................................................................................................................... Radford

Information Technology Network and Technical Support Specialization Corbin Matthew Crocker................................................................................................. Blacksburg *Timothy Russel Eller..................................................................................................Christiansburg *Robert David Martin..................................................................................................Christiansburg Matthew Aaron Senn..................................................................................................Christiansburg Joseph Larkin Stowers, Jr. ......................................................................................... Barren Springs

Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology Logan Andrew Bishop...................................................................................................... Sutherland Dustin M. Brumagin................................................................................................................Pulaski Cameron Scott Clark............................................................................................................. Radford George C. Cooper...................................................................................................................... Floyd Horace David Godfrey, III..................................................................................................... Newport Bradley Dwight Goins........................................................................................................Claudville Tyler Scott Hannon........................................................................................................... Sutherland *Stephen John Hoyt.............................................................................................................. Radford Ryan Duane Huber............................................................................................................Disputanta Kris Madison Hurst............................................................................................................... Hillsville Harlan Lustgarten .......................................................................................................Christiansburg *Jared Tyler Musick................................................................................................................ Bastian Cameron Foster Nye..........................................................................................................Wytheville *Jonathan Jesse Pilkington......................................................................................................Pulaski Adam Dennis Quesenberry.........................................................................................Christiansburg Bradley Hobert Raines....................................................................................................Stuarts Draft Adrian Mark Rygas..................................................................................................................Pulaski Joseph Cameron Williams.......................................................................................................Pulaski * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 19

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Machine Technology *Caleb Reed Buzzard............................................................................................................. Radford Casey William Lucas...........................................................................................................Pembroke **William Michael Martin.......................................................................................................Pulaski Lucas Armand Parah............................................................................................................Fairlawn *Michael Anthony Perdue................................................................................................. Pearisburg Skyler Wade Webb.................................................................................................................... Floyd

Marketing **Susan Ann Carpenter........................................................................................................ Dugspur *Lauren Ashleigh Zikes............................................................................................................. Riner

Marketing Graphic Design Communications Natalie Ann Battilana..................................................................................................Christiansburg **Erem Jeramiah Memisyazici....................................................................................Christiansburg *Allison Marie Volkmar.................................................................................................... Blacksburg

Marketing Small Business Management Specialization Shannon D. Cressell.............................................................................................................. Radford *Cherry A. Messer.......................................................................................................Christiansburg

Nursing Leslie Nichole Bandy........................................................................................................ Blacksburg Oksana L. Bouldo............................................................................................................. Blacksburg Ashley Nicole Bowers.............................................................................................................. Dublin Mysti Michelle Dawn Buchanan.......................................................................................... Hillsville Zachary Fairbanks Chapin................................................................................................ Blacksburg Kerry Ann Connors.....................................................................................................Christiansburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 20

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Nursing continued Bradley Michael Coon........................................................................................................... Radford Jessica Leigh Cox................................................................................................................... Radford Sarina Elaine Day........................................................................................................Christiansburg Toni Lynn Fannon.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Eleanor Jo Faulkner...................................................................................................... Dunn Loring Callie Branson Flood............................................................................................................Roanoke Alicia Renee Gates.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Crystal Marie Graves............................................................................................................. Radford Elizabeth Marie Graves...............................................................................................Christiansburg Jessica Lynn Groose............................................................................................................... Radford Helen Juanita Hayner.............................................................................................................. Draper Lindsey Marlow Heldreth..................................................................................................Rocky Gap Diane Marie Hensley...................................................................................................Christiansburg Amanda Duff Hood (All-Virginia Academic Team Scholar)..............................................Christiansburg Benjamin Richard Huber...................................................................................................Glen Allen Paul Jason Kiser........................................................................................................................ Floyd Elizabeth Ellyson Landry.................................................................................................. Blacksburg Lindsi Morgan Lawrence.................................................................................................. Blacksburg Megan Nicole Lineberry.......................................................................................................... Dublin Jessica Marie Martin................................................................................................................Pulaski Sharon Marie Martin................................................................................................................ Stuart Angela Hope Moses................................................................................................................... Floyd Jennifer Pauline Mounlavong................................................................................................. Dublin Mary Elizabeth Nay.......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Kelly Elizabeth Robertson...........................................................................................Christiansburg Beth Amber Smith..................................................................................................................... Fries Kristi Lynn Snapp........................................................................................................Christiansburg Christina Marie Spangler....................................................................................................Pembroke Robert Parke Sprague....................................................................................................... Blacksburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 21

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Nursing continued Ashley Renee Spraker.............................................................................................................Pulaski Leaundra Rae Stewart........................................................................................................Pembroke Raymond Paul Stone................................................................................................................. Floyd Shuzhen Wang................................................................................................................. Blacksburg Brenna Pyne Williams..........................................................................................Peterstown, W. Va. Yekaterina M. Yepifanova................................................................................................ Blacksburg

Paralegal Studies Molly Jean Dillon.................................................................................................................... Draper Bridget Lynn Lester.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Debbie Stevenson Mohay........................................................................................................Pulaski Angie S. Spradlin....................................................................................................................... Floyd

Police Science **Shania A. Booker.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Cory Grae Brinkley................................................................................................................ Suffolk Tara DeAnna Combs..................................................................................................................Galax *Michele L. Garcia.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Jessica H. Moles............................................................................................................... Laurel Fork Terry Michael Smith, II...............................................................................................Christiansburg **Taylor Allen Suydam.................................................................................................. Staffordsville Michele Lynn Thompson...................................................................................................Wytheville **Dakota Lewis Vaughn.................................................................................................... Pearisburg Nicholas Joseph Wakeman.................................................................................................. Edinburg Jeralynn Irene Williams..........................................................................................................Pulaski

Diploma Automotive Analysis and Repair Christopher Alexander Alcantara............................................................................................Pulaski * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 22

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Automotive Analysis and Repair continued Tyler R. Arrington................................................................................................................ Honaker *Jeffery Scott Combs..........................................................................................................Pembroke Benjamin S. Goad...................................................................................................................... Willis Raleigh Steven Jones............................................................................................................... Dublin Austen Neill Pittsenbarger.......................................................................................................Pulaski Nathaniel Scott Roop............................................................................................................. Saltville *Carl Adam Smith..............................................................................................................Pembroke *Dereje Tekle Solomon.......................................................................................................... Radford Alan Leon Street.................................................................................................................... Radford Bradley Allen Saunders...........................................................................................................Pulaski Ethan Albert Simpkins........................................................................................................ Hiwassee **Josh Wade Stewart...................................................................................................Christiansburg *Cody Shane Whitaker......................................................................................................Woodlawn

Certificate Accounting **Emily Nicole Kugel........................................................................................................ Blacksburg Irma Tona......................................................................................................................... Blacksburg Wanda Lou Walker......................................................................................................Christiansburg

Practical Nursing **Shaunna Leigh Andrews.................................................................................................... Radford *Rebecca Dawn Barker..............................................................................................................Galax **Janessa Kaye Bolt................................................................................................................... Willis **Natalie Dawn Breeden......................................................................................................... Dublin **Casey Jean Calfee............................................................................................................... Radford *Douglas Coursen Caldwell..................................................................................................Roanoke *Mary Beth Custer................................................................................................................ Radford *Jason Warden Dove........................................................................................................ Blacksburg * Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 23

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Practical Nursing continued *Amanda Marie Duncan........................................................................................................... Willis *Laurissa Lynn Eller................................................................................................................ Dublin *Anita Beth England......................................................................................................... Pearisburg *Sabrina Renee Goad................................................................................................................ Willis **Vickie Hill Harvey............................................................................................................... Radford **Rhonda Lynn Hungate...........................................................................................................Bland *Ashley Kristin Hurst..............................................................................................................Pulaski **Stacey Annette Ingram...................................................................................................... Radford **Shannon Nicole Jarels................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Heidi Marie-Frances Jennings...............................................................................................Pulaski **Brandy A. Kastilahn........................................................................................................... Radford *Adam Silas Lamb..................................................................................................................... Floyd **Haley Danielle Lawson.........................................................................................................Pulaski **Ashley Linette Ligon..................................................................................................... Blacksburg **Kristen Ann Litton.........................................................................................................Wytheville *Sarah Hope Martin.................................................................................................................. Floyd **Cynthia Ann Miles........................................................................................................ Blacksburg *Brooke Amber Musselman........................................................................................Christiansburg **Elizabeth Mae Nester............................................................................................................. Floyd *Jennifer Renea Nester............................................................................................Meadows of Dan *Paula H. Parsell................................................................................................................... Narrows **Amy Jo Plaugher........................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Amara Wetzel Price.................................................................................................................. Floyd **Cynthia Lea Reed.....................................................................................................Christiansburg **Stephani M. Richards......................................................................................................... Radford *Sara Nicole Rupe.................................................................................................................... Dublin *Michelle Ann Smith...................................................................................................................Pilot *Chelsea Dianne Vest................................................................................................................ Riner **Rechell LeeAnn Williams................................................................................................... Radford * Fall 2012 Graduate

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Welding **Thomas Gean...........................................................................................................Christiansburg Jacob W. Hess.......................................................................................................................... Dublin James Allen Hunter.......................................................................................................... New Castle Vincent Nathaniel Charles Miller............................................................................................ Dublin *Grant David Tadiello............................................................................................................ Radford

Word Processing Certificate Theresa Chaney Walter........................................................................................................ Narrows

Career Studies Certificate Administrative Assistant *Daniel Joseph Akers..................................................................................................Christiansburg *Teresa R. Bishop.....................................................................................................................Pulaski Stacy Michelle Conrad............................................................................................................Pulaski **Kimberly Jean Cumbee.............................................................................................. Staffordsville *Cindy L. Hooper..................................................................................................................... Dublin Constance Brown Paul............................................................................................................Pulaski Kimberlee Dawn Smith......................................................................................................... Radford Theresa Chaney Walter........................................................................................................ Narrows

Alternative Energy Brian D. Lamon..................................................................................................................... Radford

Basic Machine Tool Operations Stephen Charles Martin..............................................................................................Christiansburg

Electricity Christopher Christian............................................................................................... Lindside, W. Va. *Steven Ryan Fizer................................................................................................................. Elliston

* Fall 2012 Graduate

** Summer 2013 Graduate 25

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Human Resource Practices Lauren Ashley Cupp......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Takia C. Kasey....................................................................................................................... Radford *Jerry W. Quesenberry............................................................................................................ Dublin *Miranda K. Quesenberry....................................................................................................... Dublin Margaret Elizabeth Tabor........................................................................................................ Dublin

Medical Coding Teresa Lane Booth.............................................................................................................Shawsville Kimberly Jean Cumbee................................................................................................. Staffordsville **Victoria Kilbert DeCosta....................................................................................................... Dublin Rachel Melinda Farmer............................................................................................... Independence Chelsea Dawn Fisher........................................................................................................ Blacksburg Paula Cecile Hale.................................................................................................................. Narrows Autumn Thompson Harrell..................................................................................................... Dublin Nancy Sue Heckendorn...............................................................................................Christiansburg Brittany Rene Hurd.................................................................................................................Pulaski Kelly Perdue Linkenhoker............................................................................................... Blacksburg William J. Linkenhoker.................................................................................................... Blacksburg Lisa Phillips Love...........................................................................................................Indian Valley Edwina Watson McDaniel..................................................................................................... Radford Nicole L. Rakes........................................................................................................... Max Meadows *Chelsey Brooke Richardson...................................................................................................Pulaski **Lindsey Nicole Sayers.....................................................................................................Wytheville Neslie M. Shoemaker....................................................................................................... Rich Creek Amy Nicole Shelton......................................................................................................... Blacksburg Olivia Shereé Simmons..................................................................................................... Pearisburg Loyce Morris Sowers................................................................................................................. Floyd Ryan Shane Turner.....................................................................................................Christiansburg Terri L. Wohlford................................................................................................................... Radford * Fall 2012 Graduate

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Medical Office Assistant *Daniel Joseph Akers..................................................................................................Christiansburg April Anallene Alcorta.................................................................................................Christiansburg *Heather Anders..........................................................................................................Christiansburg Bridgett Kay Breeden..................................................................................................Christiansburg Tara Dawn Compton................................................................................................................ Check Kimberly Jean Cumbee................................................................................................. Staffordsville Rachel Melinda Farmer............................................................................................... Independence Sandra Wolfe Fisher....................................................................................................Christiansburg Lydia Elaine French................................................................................................................. Dublin Jayme L. Gilmore........................................................................................................Christiansburg **Cindy L. Hooper................................................................................................................... Dublin Alysha Deniece Lopez.......................................................................................................Wytheville Lisa Phillips Love...........................................................................................................Indian Valley *Deborah Kay Mitchell................................................................................................Christiansburg Amanda Jarrells Moore...............................................................................................Christiansburg Brandy Nicole Moore..................................................................................................Christiansburg *Nichole Marie O’Dell........................................................................................................... Radford Vandana S. Parikh.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Jocelynn Hahnel Reese..................................................................................................... Kenbridge *Jessica L. Riddle.........................................................................................................Christiansburg Amanda Gail Roope.............................................................................................................. Radford Lindsey Nicole Sayers........................................................................................................Wytheville *Shawn Damian Shearing......................................................................................................... Willis Jessica Nicole Smith....................................................................................................Christiansburg Ashley Nichole Snider.................................................................................................Christiansburg Loyce Morris Sowers................................................................................................................. Floyd Christine Kay Tueller................................................................................................................. Floyd Theresa Chaney Walter........................................................................................................ Narrows Mary Brooke Woodyard....................................................................................................... Narrows * Fall 2012 Graduate

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Nurse Aide Linet Mwaitsi Obuya........................................................................................................ Blacksburg

Paralegal Assistant *Ammie Lynn Shupe............................................................................................................ Hillsville

Pharmacy Technician Lynda Ann Atkins.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Brittany Nicole Barnett...............................................................................................Christiansburg Justin Colby DiRico............................................................................................................Pembroke Sandra Wolfe Fisher....................................................................................................Christiansburg Amanda Dawn Giles............................................................................................................ Hiwassee Tracy Ann Irby...................................................................................................................Wytheville *Vaundlene A. Jones............................................................................................................... Dublin *Melanie W. Leonard................................................................................................................. Willis Morgan Elaine Linkous........................................................................................................ Newport **Alysha Deniece Lopez....................................................................................................Wytheville Kimberly Lynn Marshall....................................................................................................... Hillsville Shannon Leann Monk.....................................................................................................Copper Hill Vandana S. Parikh.......................................................................................................Christiansburg Carmen Price....................................................................................................................... Hiwassee *Jessica L. Riddle.........................................................................................................Christiansburg Chelsea Rae Saville-Reynolds.....................................................................................Christiansburg Kimberly Ann Sherwood........................................................................................................Pulaski *Jessica Nicole Smith...................................................................................................Christiansburg Michelle Lynn Szady...................................................................................................Christiansburg *Christine Kay Tueller............................................................................................................... Floyd *Stacey Wade............................................................................................................................. Floyd Shannon Reynolds Yates.........................................................................................................Pulaski

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning **Trevor Drew Compton.......................................................................................................... Check **Brian D. Lamon.................................................................................................................. Radford *Hugo S. Malik..................................................................................................................Shawsville *Donald W. McClure...................................................................................................Christiansburg James Melton.......................................................................................................................... Dublin *Joshua Wayne Morris.........................................................................................................Fairlawn Hubert Harrison Reed................................................................................................................ Floyd *Timothy Brian Slate............................................................................................................... Dublin *Jeffrey Allen Stanley........................................................................................................Austinville

Supervision and Leadership *Crystal Handy Hypes................................................................................................................ Riner *Joseph W. Jones.............................................................................................................. Blacksburg *Lisa S. Jones.................................................................................................................... Blacksburg *Jeffrey Wayne Repass............................................................................................................Pulaski

Welding Kyle Nelson Harris............................................................................................................ Blacksburg

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NRCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

GRADUATES

Through generous donations by local individuals and businesses, the NRCC Educational Foundation annually awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to qualified persons for attendance at New River Community College. Once enrolled, most scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Amber Renea Akers

Joel Leander McCormick-Goodhart

April Anallene Alcorta

Cherry A. Messer

Muluken Ayal Asres

Debbie Stevenson Mohay

Savanah Nicole Bane

Brooke Amber Musselman

Christopher P. Bielema

Christopher Michael Parker

Benjamin F. Brumback

Deniese Alida Powell

Caleb Reed Buzzard

Anita Janette Ratcliffe

William Davis Caldwell, II

Cynthia Lea Reed

Shannon D. Cressell

Dorothy Susan Rees

Corbin Matthew Crocker

Aaron Riegel

Abigail Blake Davis

Haley Denise Riggins

April Rena Davis

Shimelis M. Roba

Sarina Elaine Day

Matthew Robert Seiler

Mark Keaton Hanks

Matthew Aaron Senn

Mandy Beth Harrell

Kimberlee Dawn Smith

Savannah Morgan Hazelwood

Kimberly Ann Smith

Lindsey Marlow Heldreth

Lanner Elizabeth Smith

Kimberlie S. Honaker

Catlin C. Suttle

Jordan Brooke Jackson

Cody Shane Trenar

Kayla Danielle Hodge Johnston

Anthony McCray Turpin

Takia C. Kasey

Shuzhen Wang

Hamilton Keith

David Rudolph Wells

Christina Renee Lanza

April Kay Johnson Whitehurst

Casey William Lucas

Joseph Cameron Williams

Hannah Marie Martin

Cynthia Ann Wren

Sarah Victoria Martin

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Honor Cords Purple...................................................................... Summa Cum Laude 3.8 (With Highest Honor) Green............................................................................. Magna Cum Laude 3.5 (With High Honor) Orange............................................................................................... Cum Laude 3.2 (With Honor) Honors Based on Cumulative Grade Point Average Gold Stoles................................................................................................. Phi Theta Kappa Member Antique Gold Medallion with Blue Ribbon...................NRCC Advanced Learners Program Scholar Silver Medallion with Red and Blue Ribbon............................ All-Virginia Academic Team Scholar

The Academic Regalia In the universities of medieval Europe, the gown, cap, and 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. In American colleges and universities, the gown has become a symbol of the democracy of scholarship as it covers dress indicating rank or social standing. Associate, 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 derives from Roman times when freed slaves had the privilege of wearing a cap and thus symbolizes freedom of scholarship. Academic caps feature a tassel indicating the wearer’s discipline. The hood is the forerunner to the present cap. The colors of the hood denote the discipline represented by the degree, and the college or university from which the degree was granted.

The Ceremonial Mace The New River Community College mace was created in 2000 by Ted Alberts who is retired from the NRCC faculty. It was developed both in recognition of the start of the new century and in honor of the initiation of the presidency of Jack Lewis. The mace is a traditional symbol of authority. New River Community College’s mace includes, as a part of its design, symbols for the five political subdivisions which make up the college’s service area.

Because the list of names must be furnished to the printer in final form ten days prior to graduation, it is possible that one or more of the candidates listed may have been unable to complete all requirements for a certificate, diploma or degree. Inability to remove a name before printing the program does not commit the college to grant a certificate, diploma or degree to a person listed. Similarly, receipt of a Summer 2013 degree, diploma or certificate listed in the program is contingent upon completion of the necessary requirements. 31

GOVERNANCE OF THE COLLEGE President Dr. Jack M. Lewis

New River Community College Board Dr. Jack Brockway

Mr. James Loux

Dr. Linda H. Petrie, chair

Mr. F. Brad Denardo

Dr. Douglas Martin

Mrs. Barbara Straub

Dr. Florine R. Graham

Mr. Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr., Esquire Dr. Sue Thacker

The Hon. Walter B. Keister

Mr. Michael Patton

Dr. J. Lewis Webb, vice chair

Virginia Community College System Chancellor Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor

State Board for Community Colleges Mr. Hank W. Chao, Chair

Dr. Sasha Gong

The Hon. David A. Nutter

Ms. LaVonne Ellis

Ms. Dorcas Helfant-Browning

Mr. Don “Robin” Sullenberger

Ms. Idalia P. Fernandez

Dr. Mirta M. Martin

Mr. William H. Talley, III

Radm. Robert R. Fountain

Mr. Bruce J. Meyer, Vice Chair

Mr. Michael E. Thomas

Mr. Stephen T. Gannon

Mr. Jeffery K. Mitchell

Mr. Michel Zajur

NRCC Educational Foundation Board of Directors *Dr. Edwin L. Barnes

Mr. Gary C. Hancock

Mr. Wayland “Street” Overstreet

Mr. Robert L. Blake

Ms. Nanci Hardwick

Mr. Andrew D. Owens

Ms. Ann Carter

Mr. Robert J. Ingram, Esquire

*Mr. Les Pugh

Mrs. Krisha Chachra

Mr. Gordon King

Mr. Greg Rooker, President

Ms. Angela E. Covey

Mr. Ed Lawhorn

Mr. L. T. Simmons

*Dr. H. Randall Edwards

Dr. Jack M. Lewis

Mr. Charles Warren

Mr. Carl Epley

Mr. Larry Linkous, Vice President

The Hon. Michael Watson

*Dr. Florine R. Graham

Mrs. Billie Mills

Dr. Lewis Webb

Mr. Eddie Hale

*Mr. Hiawatha Nicely

Mrs. Anne Wheeler

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