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ELLISVILLE -Jones College has announced the 2022 spring semester honor roll scholars. Full-Time students with 15 hours or more and who maintain the following grade-point averages will make the honor roll: President’s List–4.0; Dean’s List–3.99-3.5: Faculty List–3.49-3.0.

Jones College       Honor Roll      Faculty List     Spring 2022                

Birmingham, Alabama: Charles Claiborne Bounds Iiicha.

Leroy, Alabama: Virginia Rose Ramey.

Millry, Alabama: Katelyn Shea Carlisle, Katlin Michelle Heath and Amy Sheleigh Heller.

Mobile, Alabama: Peyton Thomas Bell.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama: Sakyia Trela White.

Homeland Florida: Elijah A Garcia.

Paducah, Kentucky: Maxwell T Housman.

Baton Rouge Louisiana: Jakob D Wax.

Iowa, Louisiana: Karagan Sage Howard.

Luling, Louisiana: Kathryn L Smith.

Rosharon, Texas: Ashlynn Joy Freeman.           

Adams Natchez: Lakeria Patrice Armsted, Yohan Michael Thompson, Diamond Janai Washington and Bethany  J White.

Amite Smithdale: Sarah Christine Ballard.

Clarke Enterprise: Jonathan D Minchew and Savannah Alex Marie Satcher.

Clarke Meridian: Madison Claire Gibson.

Clarke Quitman: Deonshia Renee Everett, Kayleigh Lauren Fagan, Hayden Christian Myrick and Erin Lee Perkins.

Clarke Shubuta: Tanyia Arieunna Cooley, Ronneyeka Jacwanna Duncan, Shemerial B McDonald.

Covington Collins: Amyracle Booth, Brittany Shanelle Buckhalter, Alexis Catchings, Leangel Lashay Coleman, Rachel Presley Fairchild, Fredrick D Flowers, Calder Hale Mikell, Kristlyn Nicole Parker, Cagle S Pitts, Fredrick Pounds, Brian Hebert Cadiz   Sasser and Keshun Williams Wilson.

Covington Mount Olive: Brandon Patrick Butler, Tehonnie Deshay Cooper, Charles Macallister Dunsford, Jackson L Flynt, Hasting Amelia Hitt, Clara G Love and Haylei Bre Anna  Powell.

Covington Seminary: Regan Diane Allmon, Wes Garrett Armstrong, Amber Jones Brignac, Jarrett Anthony Darden, Karen A Lowery and George Trent Quick.

Covington Sumrall: Shaylie Brianna Dye.

Covington Taylorsville: Kavez Deshon Keyes.

DeSoto Olive Branch: Decorian Darrell Payton.

Forrest Brooklyn: Torian Elyse Benton.

Forrest Hattiesburg: Shannon R Barbin, Tanner D Bevard, William Beau Blackledge, Demetrique De’rone Dickerson, Cameron W Grantham, Abigail R Hennis, Hayley Elizabeth Hines, Kamecia D Love, Autumn Danielle Miller, Kendric Shamar Moffett, Mitchell Scott Murphy, Kia D Pruitt, Elijah Carey Sellers, Jenna Irene Shackelford, Alyssa M Toney, Forrest Nicholson Vance and Maggie Dianne Wimberly.

Forrest Lumberton: Samantha Rachelle Smith.

Forrest Petal: Amari Danielle Andrews, Kalie Jordan Bellinger, Joshua Wayne Cary, Addelyn Mckenzie Clark, Ashley Reagan Clark, Zachary Joseph Gregore, Lindsey C Hampton, Bailey Andrew Harrison, Sydney Alexandra Jolly, Kaitlyn Mackenzie Jones, Kalyn Mackenzie King, Kimberly Marie Kirk, Jordan Jeffray  Rainey, Selencia Petreice Roberts, Caylee Lynn Roney, Bailey Madison Sims, William Kelton Sims, Robert Jarrett Stephens, Andrew Thomas Suttle, Tyler D Trigg, John Paul Wallace, Zachary Thomas Wascoe, Hayleigh Breanna Welborn, Timothy Roy Williams, Demayah Martha Woods Johnson and Ciera Youngberg.

Franklin Lawrenceburg: Lindsay K Henson.

George Lucedale: Cole M Hillman and Jerry Crowder Holland.

Greene Leakesville: Logan A Bufkin, Jordan Ashanti Evans, Da’kyriah Shanee’ Garrett, Jordan Elizabeth Grimes, Kerrigan Denise Jones, Ariane Lea, Gracie Izabella Palmer, Daniel Rylie Turner and Sade Woullard.

Greene Lucedale: Jessica M Gibson and James Gregroy Pierce,

Greene McLain: Mitchell Terrell Brown and Molly R Roberts.

Greene Richton: Malcolm Scott Brewer.

Greene State Line: Dasani Hill.

Harrison Biloxi: Garrett Anthony Clendenning.

Harrison D’Iberville: Marquette Deonte Gibson.

Harrison Gulfport: Elijah T Walker.

Harrison Pass Christian: Mackenzie R Lacy and Shaniia Elise Naycole Lee.

Harrison Saucier:  Micah Lee Broome and Azlyn Christine Dollar.

Hinds Byram: Nalaya Emaia Thompson.

Hinds Clinton: Jonathan Edward Hughes and Acacia Daelynn Rodriguez.

Hinds Jackson: Alana Rai Sampson.

Hinds Ridgeland: Ava L Moore.

Jackson Gautier: Tanner D Hubbard.

Jackson Moss Point: Mathews K Newton.

Jackson Ocean Springs: Jacquelyn Mary Dilorenzo.

Jasper Bay Springs: Shannon Rena Cole, Kendale R Musgrove and Rebecca Michelle Parker.

Jasper Heidelberg: Dasanna Venna Boyer, Brady R Collins, Lindaza Hamilton and Sheria Siesha Page.

Jasper Laurel: Nate Grayson Arender, Hailey Nicole Barnes, Hope G Barnes, Hanna Leigh Chancellor,  Mikayla Breann McMillan and Kayleigh Lane Hammons.

Jasper Louin: Queneisha Renee Bender, Cade E Blackwell, Jaysha Aryion Jones, Drequan Tyrese Myers, Christopher, Austin Thornton, Abigail Lynn Vanderford and Shabraia Sedadrain Wheaton.

Jasper Newton: Karli Nichole Blackledge.

Jasper Pachuta: Krystal Gail Bowens and Madilyn Alexis Pitts.

Jasper Paulding: Miracle A Bender and Tracie Alexandria Evans.

Jasper Stringer: Jennifer Michelle Edwards, Ethan L Hankins, Alexis Grace Herrington, Walker Thomas Manning, Christian Aaron Myers, Kylie Rae Peterson and Tristan Micah West.

Jasper Vossburg: Elisha Sharna Horne.

Jefferson Davis New Hebron: Lacala Dianne Renfrow.

Jefferson Davis Prentiss: Madelyn Annelise Berry, Stephen Micah Langley, Hanna Francis Lee and Joy Dionne   Powell.

Jones Ellisville: Sarah Nickole Adams, Lauren Rhianne Baker, Nikita Deann Bandy, Poppy Louise Binding, Cody Weston Bode, Timothy J Broom, Hannah Iona Burnham, Wesley Nelson Carmical, Darren M Clark, Coteasha Pearson Conner, Elda Ann Cook, Roby Taylor Hebert, Tacora Monique Houston, Leighton Samuel Jameson,  Mackenzie Amyah Jones, Ashton Lanae Mattox, Cambrie Taylor McRee, Thaily H Moreno, Madelyn Rose Morgan, Laken A Nicholas, Abby Kristine Nix, Olivia Grace Norwood, Arely D Osorio, Igor Ovcarevic, Timothy Bayne Perry, Richard Todd Petersen, Sarah Amanda Phelps, Haleigh Lashae Reid, Stephen A Schmidt, Michael Talib Stewart, Jacob C Sumrall, Benjamin Jamal Thames, Sophia Isabelle Tisdale and Kenneth Mason Walker.

Jones Heidelberg: Quinton T Chapman and Michael Shane Johnson.

Jones Laurel: Sarah Michael Ables, Edwin Roel Acevedo, Natalee Claire Ainsworth, Austin Ray Anderson, Dekevin Dekeith Arrington, Ni’riyah Ronet Bell, Braxton Kirk Bolivar, William C Boone, Summer L Boyd, Jadoriae Arianna Boykin, Brandon Dylan Bradshaw, Rachel Kathryn Bryant, Kaelyn Bryce Bufkin, Andrew Jacob Bush, Daniel T Buster, Cameron Jason Buxton, Judah Gabriel Capers, Joshua Luke Chandler, Luke Garrett Cummings, Nolan R Davis, Alice M Dickey, Nathan Nguyen Do, Landry Evan Dyess, Ja’miracle Kathryn Escamillia, Logan Walter Evans, Brooklyn Taylor Flowers, Araceli Gaspar, Haley Grace Gibbs, Keandranique A Gilbert, Cameron Scott Glenn, Zackary Tanner Graham, Carolann Renea Hanington, Anfrenee Hardy, Emily Ann Hill, Micah Evyn Johnson Hill, Kentavius Orlandus Hilton, Bailey Holifield, Emma Faith Holifield, Stephen Seth Holifield, Joshua Noah Hosey, Kayla Monique Hosey, Jason Michael Hull, Spencer Reid Hurst, Madelyn M James, Alejandro M Jarillo, Lakitia   Maeshell Jefferson, Shelby N Jones, Kacie Lynn Kitchens, Destiny       Na’shae Lewis, Robert Lafayette Little, Jennifer Leigh Loper, Nissa Roxana Lopez Munoz, Paul Garfield Mackay, Carley Ashlynn Malone, Cynthia Janean Marsh, John Kace  Matthews, Barbara A McKenzie, Margaret Elizabeth McMinn, Christopher B Melton, Theresa A Michel,  Zaida Fabiola Morales, La’zya Jamila Morris, Dakota Jean Noland, Grace Mckenzie Odom, Tialea Ledora  Parker, Anna M Pickering, Cameron Michael Pippen, Corey Donavan D Pitts, Jessica Ashley Plunk, Patrick Jamison Prine, Austin Tabyiss Pruitt, Alizabeth Rose Rainer, Austin Allen Read, Todd Kelton Rogers, Bailey E Rowell, Milca Z Sanchez, Madison Saige Schneider, Jackson Alexander Shanks, Lazarius Edward Shelby, Ashlynn Kadence Smith, Rebecca Lauren Stapp, Madalyn Elizabeth Stringer, Alyssa Kathryn Stroud, Benjamin Austin Taylor, Zachary Cole Taylor, Peyton Grace Thompson, Madison Cade Tidwell, Molly Waldrop, Amya Monei Walker, Ashlynn Ray Walker, Carly Briana Walker, Dylan T Walker, Garrett Dewayne Walley, Isabella Micheal Walters, Daygen Thomas Warren, Alexia Carol Watkins, Charles Tyler Williams, Desiree Aiko Williams, Samuel Caleb Winpigler and Hanna Grace Wood.

Jones Moselle: Callie Lynn Bell, Diamond Rose Bullock, Bayley Brooke Burns, Katie M Delk, Cody Lavelle Walters.

Jones Ovett: Jacob Brian Strickland and Dalton Brett Tanner.

Jones Richton: Mason Braiden Mills.

Jones Soso: Lauren Elizabeth Flynt, Maryanna Renee Jefcoat, Katlyn Dawn Myrick, Taylor G Smith, Isaiah Christopher Spradley and Michael Kagen Welch.

Jones Taylorsville: Kaylin Aushai Adams, Hayden Withers Kilgore, Austin Jamal Land and Rhiannon N Williams.

Kemper Ovett: Jonnah Elizabeth Walters.

Lamar Collins: Stuart A Sanford.

Lamar Hattiesburg: Jonothon Santiaz Barnes, Taryn Alyssa Barnes, Patrick Garrett Bell, Inez Latrice Bridgeman, Bryce Elliott Crawford, Shakeena D Daniels, William Francis Garrity Iv, Griffin Howard Gatwood, Gracie Briana Gordy, Heath Alan Hogan, Hadlee Quinn Johnson, Victoria Grace Patterson, Kaitlyn Danielle Sivley, Tavion D Smith, Benson Alexander Trussell, Charles Thomas Vann and Wallace Wyatt Wood.

Lamar Lumberton: Markees Rashad Johnson and Randy Gabriel Patrick.

Lamar Purvis: Tyler Owen Lowe, Zylah Amil Mulligan, Zaria Letrice Myers and Seth Curtis Pounds.

Lamar Purvis: Conner Nathaniel Rayburn.

Lamar Sumrall: Jamie Lewis Anderson, Jarren Marquis Campbell, Shelby L Clark, Brooke Ann Davis, Lily Grace Hendrix, Kari Elizabeth Lefan, Mackenzie Nicole Mauldin and Haley L Turnage.

Lauderdale Meridian: Chanece Lanae Denton, Nicholas Scott Gregory and Arianna T Patton.

Lauderdale Toomsuba: Holly Denice Myrick.

Lawrence Monticello: Macala T Atterberry and Greshanti Faybreann Henley.

Lawrence Silver Creek: David Chandler Little.

Madison Camden: Laura Kristen Walker.

Madison Canton: Joy Nicole Fendley.

Madison Madison: Murray Roberts Hutchinson, Abigail McQuagge and Lardarius Mondez Webb.

Madison Ridgeland: Sarah E Powell.

Marion Columbia: Olivia L Adams.

Marion Foxworth: Timothy Drake Alford and Ethan McCain.

Marion Kokomo: Kristina Alexis Goldman and Ethan Wilson Robertson.

Neshoba Choctaw: Meloney Nicole Thames.

Newton Canton: Erien Ashaureyah Caldwell.

Newton Hickory: Sidney Kathryn McGee.

Newton Newton: Heath Allen Spears.

Pearl River Carriere: Shane Bryce Lott.

Pearl River Poplarville: Tres Owen Ray.

Perry Beaumont: Logan Gerald Reynolds and Oksana Demaris Watkins.

Perry Brooklyn: Ayden M King.

Perry New Augusta: Arseunna Morriel Hardin and Marilyn Audreiana Johnson.

Perry Petal: Gracye Michelle Tower.

Perry Richton: Anai Aguilar, Savanna Michelle Bowar, Daniel Jacob Broome, Amber Marie Cowart, Kastyn N Daughdrill, Brady Nicholas Inmon, Braden Eric Meadows, Harrison Parker Munn, Colton Middle Sanderson, Mary Rebecca Strickland and Makenna Yesenia Vega.

Pike Magnolia: Chasity I Moses.

Pike McComb: Creshona Zy’kavia Kenny.

Rankin Brandon: Dylan Carter Brennan, Logan Michael Files, Tyler M Harris, Emma K King, Skylar McLellan, Ian Maxwell Samuel and Brannon Silas White.

Rankin Florence: Gabrielle E Hoffman and Farah M Johnson.

Rankin Laurel: Drew R Tucker.

Rankin Pearl: Devonta Terrell Alexander, Micheal E Arevalo, Miyalexis L Douglas, Olivia Deseraya Knight, Rebekah N Sudduth, Amy Renee Thornton and Rahchal D Williams.

Rankin Puckett: Bailey E Dupree.

Rankin Richland: Kierra S Kelly and Addy Grace Seward.

Scott Morton: Joshua Waite Phillips.

Sharkey Rolling Fork: Demetric L Watson.

Simpson Braxton: Kayla Gabrielle Butler.

Simpson D’Lo: Jasmine Nicole Decker.

Simpson Magee: Gracelyn Brooke Bowen, Landon J Brown, Jelecia L Stubbs and Alexis Keonna Taylor.

Simpson Mendenhall: Cyndi Leigh Colson, Kenleigh Ashton Magee, Terry James May, Madison Grace Wicker and Brooks Christopher Williams.

Smith Louin: Makayla T Halton and Kathryn E Moss.

Smith Magee: Jacie L Dickerson and Trinity Ashton Carolynn Thompson.

Smith Mize: Gabriel Adam Bishop, Cameron Thomas Brewer, Nathan Isaac Dennis, Ty C Magee, Carly Nickole   McInnis, Alissa C Moulder and Elizabeth Ann Strickland.

Smith Morton: Destiny Lingle.

Smith Mount Olive: Mica Amanda Barnes and Kylee B Hughes.

Smith Pulaski: Rachel Hope Hawkins.

Smith Raleigh: Erica A Ates, Kyle Glenn Bradshaw, Jaaliyah M Ellis, Hayden A Hunt, Tasjane’ Laila Jones, Natalie Grace Lillie, Hunter M Moore and Jaquavion Jashone Nixon.

Smith Taylorsville: Jessica Ann Blackwell, Brenton Lee Jones, Ethan Matthew Menzik, Lakhia Shequita Musgrove,    Jacob M Sumlin.

Sunflower Indianola: Ridgeley Prescott Schaumburg.

Walthall Tylertown: Tiffany Holmes, Taquana S Magee and Elijah Dewayne Wells.

Warren Vicksburg: Ramone Leuise Brown, Alexis Desirea Ta’shay Johnson, Kevin Cleon Miller and Kendraya    Dechelle Smith.

Wayne Buckatunna: Kaitlyn Mackenzi Beasley, Debbiana Ambrasia Cooley and Maggie Saige  Mason.

Wayne Heidelberg: Caleb Oneal Hinton.

Wayne Shubuta: Laura Noel Carson and Takyah Gloriunna Smith.

Wayne State Line: Tyler Austin Dunn and Taneshia Lasha Leverette.

Wayne Waynesboro: Elizabeth Ann Blair, Deniyah Teriana Boose, Jaydah M Butrick, Neena M French, Tiondra Antoinette Griffin, Lance Dewayne Hamilton, Kalyn N Henry, Hayden Peter Hudson, Jasmine Bene’ Jones, Tyrion Cardrule Lacey, Drake Allan Loftin, Stevonta Vaquan Mayfield, James Dylan McLain, Makayla Tiara   Mickens, Brittney P Morgan, Kalandra D Nelson, Shontia Katrese Pacley, Brandilyn L Pou, Chekevia Ilila Rankins, Elijah Holt Ross, Lowery William Skinner, Aeriunna Monae Walker, Madeline R Walker, Carlton D Hunter Williams and Chandler Doran Williams.

ELLISVILLE – Twenty-eight Associate Degree Nursing graduates left Jones College learning more than just nursing because of COVID-19. At the pinning ceremony, Class President, Brigit Kelly reminded the auditorium filled with friends and family, that this group of nurses embarked on the nursing school journey during a very disheartening time in world history.

“The day we received our notice we were accepted into the program was the day each of us walked into a somewhat frightening unknown. We began this journey in August of 2020 during the peak of Covid in our nation and only five months after the first positive case was reported in Mississippi. Yet, we all decided to sign up for whatever the next two years might bring us,” said Kelly.

Immediately, this group of students learned Covid Protocols and learned while in quarantine through a computer and wearing a mask. Learning to adapt alongside their instructors, Kelly shared the Class of 2022 had some fun memories too.

“We made the best of our situation even though our situation was not the best. In Nursing 3 and 4 we finally got a glimpse of what regular nursing would look like,” said Kelly. “We began to associate a name with a face and created lifelong friendships too.”

It was during the final semester of nursing school these graduates said they learned the biggest lesson of all. While navigating through the news of vaccine mandates, these nurses learned an important life lesson.

“We navigated intense emotions, debates, and general paperwork with this event. The biggest lesson we learned however was there is immense power in compassionate and considerate coexistence. Together, no matter what our beliefs or stance on any topic, we learned how to acknowledge humanity in one another,” said Kelly. However, she continued, “In Nursing 5 we all grew to admire our profession and began to master the power of harnessing harmful emotions and replaced them with civility and compassion instead.”

Additionally, during their five semesters, the nursing students overcame numerous obstacles while simultaneously being full time parents, full and part time employees, caretakers and they also dealt with various degrees of grief.

“While we mourn our old reality, many of us continue to mourn the loss of people we loved,” shared Kelly. “Regardless, we leave here today not only as soon-to-be registered nurses, but as changed human beings. May we continue to use our voice for kindness, our ears for compassionate listening, our hands for healing, our minds for truth and hearts to love.”

Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Mike Cummings agreed that this class was challenged to the extreme. However, in the face of our number one health crisis, he praised this class for coming to work regardless.

“They didn’t have to continue. They could have chosen to take a different career path because of all they experienced but they didn’t,” said Cummings. “They continued to show up and do the work and accomplished what they set out to accomplish. They were committed and remained flexible as the world changed before them. We commend you. Job well done!”

Noting that the nursing curriculum is one of the more difficult programs to pass, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith said this class has endured extreme challenges. Even so, he shared there’s nothing more important than educating outstanding nurses.

“Everything has to change in nursing school. The way you think, the way you sleep, the way you study, the tears, the joys, the ups and downs, and in the middle of a pandemic with all of those challenges, you’ve succeeded,” said Smith. “Remember our motto is, ‘Inspiring Greatness’ and we expect you to do so. It’s a long road ahead but it’s very rewarding. We expect you to make this world a better place because we know you are eminently prepared to take this next step.”

Perhaps the overall difference for these 28 graduates’ ability to reach today’s Pinning and Graduation Ceremony, Smith said is the supportive network of family and friends. Just like the nursing school tradition of the Lighting of the Lamp demonstrates the passing on of knowledge from nursing faculty to graduates, Smith said he is also impressed with the Jones College nursing faculty’s ability to adapt to the changes, while still managing to keep what’s most important, first and foremost.

For more information about the Associate Degree Nursing program at Jones College check out the website, https://www.jcjc.edu/programs/adn/

ELLISVILLE – Three Jones College Radiologic Technology graduates received honors and scholarships at their completion ceremony recently. Ciera Lightsey of Leakesville earned the 2022 Clinical Student of the Year, and the Academic Student of the Year honors went to Michelle Green of Hattiesburg.

Earning the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Scholarship was Katelyn McKenzie. The Foxworth resident earned a $400 scholarship to continue her education. The Mississippi Radiological Society Scholarship was awarded to Lexie McDaniel of New Augusta.

The 11 Jones College Radiologic Technology graduates recognized South Central Regional Medical Center’s K.C. Singley R.T. (R) as the Technologist of the Year at the ceremony. Carrie Holiefield R.T.(R) with Covington County Hospital was honored as the Clinical Instructor of the Year.

Group Photo with instructors:  Jones College Radiologic Technology graduates are pictured with their instructors prior to graduation. Pictured in the front row, left to right, Samantha Brown, Hannah Burnham, Michelle Green, Lexie McDaniel and Mary Strickland. Pictured in the back row, left to right is instructor, Brittany Barron, students Bre Waite, Cameron McLaurin, Rachel Bryant, Ciera Lightsey, Desiree Brunty, Katelyn McKenzie and instructor, Mandy Pearson.

ELLISVILLE– During graduation practice, six Jones College sophomores were awarded Leadership, Athletic and Merit Gold Key Awards. These students were voted on by their peers for this special recognition.

The Merit Gold Key recipients are Mya McLain of Waynesboro and Wyatt Reid of Laurel. Leadership Gold Key recipients were Conner Smith of Ellisville and Anna Kate Wood of Leakesville. Soccer player Garrett Wise of Madison and softball player Lauren Lindsey of Mobile earned the Athletic Gold Key Award.

Jones College sophomores eligible to receive the Academic Gold Key honor because of their 4.0 GPA prior to final exams will be recognized over the summer for their academic achievements. Students eligible for the Academic Gold Key are, Rebekah Baugh-Oak Grove, Darcy Beech of Ellisville, Ivana Bishop of Waynesboro, Olivia Boleware of Prentiss, Morgan Breland of Ellisville, Alexis Cato of Hattiesburg, Gabriel Cooley of Hattiesburg, Abbey Dodd of Petal, Hasting Hitt of Mt. Olive, Mya McLain of Waynesboro, Sydney Pevey of Jayess, Anna Gayle of Rutledge of Crystal Springs, Madison Schneider of Laurel, Rebecca Speights of Silver Creek, Andrea Vlasceanu of Madrid Spain and Anna Kate Wood of Leakesville.

 

ELLISVILLE – Sixty-one Jones College faculty and staff members were recently honored for their years of service to the college during a special Employee Recognition event. Administrators and the JC Foundation treated the Jones College faculty and staff to a picnic lunch outdoors before the end of the spring semester. JC administrators honored employees for their service at five-year increments, beginning with those who have served at least five years.

Juanita Morgan, Andrew Sharp and Daphne Yeager were honored for having the most service years in 2021, with 25 years each. Morgan has worked in the Business, Financial Aid and Human Resources Offices. Andrew Sharp has been serving as the Library Director and Yeager has worked as an administrative assistant for the Business, Instructional Affairs, and the President’s Offices.

Also honored were six employees for serving the college for 20 years: Kari Dearman-Admissions, Danielle Matthews-A.D.N. instructor, Jeffrey Morris-Grounds, Melanie James-Enrollment, Amanda Robertson-English instructor, and Carmen Sumrall-Workforce College.

Ten JC employees were recognized for their 15 years of service: Kelly Atwood-Journalism instructor, Dolores Deasley-Soccer coach, Jason Dedwylder-Academic Dean, Jennifer Griffith-Workforce College Dean, Brad Harrison-Industrial Services Student Services, Sarah Ishee-History instructor, Ginger Keeton-Assistant Dean of the College of Business and Technology, Kenneth Savell-Maintenance, Megan Stringer-Science instructor and Murray Windham-English instructor.

Celebrating 10 years of employment at JC were13 people: Kacie Birdsong-Registrar, Kimberly Bradshaw-Math instructor, Billy Clark-Welding instructor, Brendan Connolly-Soccer coach, Joe Everett-Campus operations, Casey Herrington-A.D.N. instructor, Jennifer Hughes-Out of School Youth Coordinator, Claire Ishee-Recruiting Director, Tina Livingston-Facilities/student affairs, Jason Mills-Agriculture/campus operations, Nan Pritchard-A.D.N. instructor, Rod Tolbert-Career and Technical Dean and Greg Wascoe-Voice/fine arts instructor.

Twenty-nine JC employees were recognized for their five years of service including Randall Beets-Commercial truck driving instructor, Brooks Buffington-Tennis coach, Angela Burge-Practical nursing instructor, Ben Burge-Director of Bands, Armendia Cochran-Paramedic instructor, Carla Collins-Athletics, Grant Crowder-Jasper County Center Director, Kari Dedwylder-Financial Aid Director, Joseph Emfinger-Chemistry instructor, Tessa Flowers-VP of Student Affairs, Grant Garner-Football coach, Gene Head-Campus police, David Helton-Pipefitting, Ashley Holifield-Student Affairs, Sarah Jones-Counselor, Anna Lane-A. D. Nursing instructor, Kenneth Lindsey-Maintenance, Paige McCardle-Workforce College, Courtney McInnis-Wayne County Learning Center, Holly Robertson-Career Services, Robert Ruffin-Environmental Services Director, Randi Simpson-Adult Education, Hope Taylor-Enrollment Management, Jennifer Thornton-Adult Education, Stewart Walters-Practical nursing instructor, Julie Ward-Environmental services, Tracy Warden-Welding Workforce College, Brandi Wilford-Practical nursing instructor and Theresa Woodward-Environmental services.

Each honored employee was given a special item designed for each level of achievement: 5 years-small plaque; 10 years-large plaque; 15 years-clock; 20 years-small acrylic trophy; 25 years-medium acrylic trophy and 30 years-large acrylic trophy.