Pickens County Students Graduate from Tri-County Technical College

Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts challenged Tri-County Technical College’s Class of 2013 to take risks, make goals a priority and to give back to their communities.

Pickens County residents were among the 532 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and/or certificates during the College’s spring commencement held May 10 at the Anderson Civic Center.

“You must set goals and develop a personal mission statement and abide by it,” said Mayor Roberts, who became the first African American mayor of Anderson when he was elected in 2006.

“Form good work habits, ask questions, take risks. You want the right job but if you have to take the ‘right now job,’ don’t give up. Keep reaching for your goals. Don’t give up,” said Roberts, who has owned his insurance agency for more than 21 years.

He encouraged the graduates to volunteer in their communities. “It’s our obligation to give back to the society that has nurtured us. An excellent way to give back is to volunteer, to be a mentor. Promise yourself you’ll be of service to your community and your fellow man,” said Mayor Roberts who has been recognized for his leadership, community service, and a passion for education, particularly during the school readiness years.

He concluded by saying, “I challenge you to make goals a priority, embrace hard work, take chances, be daring and give back by serving your fellowman.”

Following the speech, Dr. Booth and other College officials presented degrees, diplomas and certificates to the following Pickens County graduates:

FROM CENTRAL:

Sara Ann Alexander, Nursing; Colin C. Allan, Basic Carpentry; Monique Alena Bonaccorsi, Medical Lab Technology; Russell Shane Borton, Engineering Graphics Technology; Joseph Larry Bradford, Computer Technology; Courtney Elizabeth Chappell, Data Entry Clerk; Natashia Mochty Davis, Management; Jeffrey Scott Dove, Heating, Vent and AC Technology; Dominique Marie Frate, Nursing; Kelley Denese Goodnough, Pre-Nursing; Richard Allen Griebno, Digital Production Techniques; Lee Anne Hagan, Nursing; Jacob Coleman Henderson, General Technology - Welding; Kiaundria Latasha Hicks, Administrative Office Technology; Brittany Erron Hood, Veterinary Technology; Steven Franklin Hughes, Industrial Electronics Technology; Reanashia Ann Jamison, Associate in Science; Kayla Kristen Jeffcoat, Pre-Nursing; Victoria Laine McCowan, Veterinary Technology; Melyssa Brittany McKay, Pre-Nursing; Jonathan Christopher Monroe, Accounting; Katelyn Marie Moreland, Administrative Office Technology; James Edward Moser, Computer Technology; James Forrest Phillips, Industrial Electronics Technology; Ryan Lamar Simpson, Industrial Electronics Technology; Britane Dawn Stadelman, Nursing; and Diane Lynn Wilson, Associate in Science

FROM CLEMSON:

Mary Frances Hopkins Ballenger, Management; Elizabeth Amber Beck, General Technology - Early Childhood; Samuel Benham, Pre-Nursing; Stephen Lane Betz, Nursing; Megan Theodora Boyles, Nursing; Lori Sue Burkhart, Nursing; Emily Ann Carlton, Associate in Arts; Jordan James Davis, Radio and TV Broadcasting; Kelsey Kakuske Fant, Veterinary Technology; Anna Mikhaylovna Gaevskaya, Nursing; Cory Hammond, Industrial Electronics Technology; Janice Alexandra Hill, Nursing; Caroline Elizabeth Jarrett, Pre-Nursing; Katherine Dawn Langford, Pre-Nursing; Jeffrey Wayne Lewis, Computer Technology; Kayne Chase London, Industrial Supervision Technology; Hillary Dana Martin, Associate in Arts; Catherine Robinson Miller, Pre-Nursing; Sarah E. Mills, Nursing; Seth Lee Monroe, Industrial Electronics Technology; Lauren Marian Noone, Associate in Arts; Matthew John Sotelo, Pre-Nursing; Brittany Noel Spearman, Management; and Lori Brooke West, Nursing

FROM EASLEY:

Angela Koshiol Anthony, Associate in Arts; Ruth Arnold, Pre-Nursing; Alexia Paige Brewer, Nursing; Russell Jeffrey Brewer, Radio and TV Broadcasting; Courtney Lee Bridges, Nursing; Ethan Alan Bryson, Computer Technology; Cody Dennis Crumpton, Industrial Electronics Technology; Colby Alyse Dickard, Associate in Arts; Megan Leigh Dickard, Administrative Office Technology; Brandon Lee Fox, General Technology - Welding; Jessica Fay Francis, Veterinary Technology; Sabrina Suzette Franco, Pre-Nursing; Kelsey N. Galloway, Radio and TV Broadcasting; Ethan Taylor Grant, Industrial Electronics Technology; Heather Marie Green, Accounting; Kenneth Wayne Higgins, General Technology - Mechatronics; Adam Griffin Holder, Industrial Electronics Technology; Brittany LouAnn Holliday, Nursing; Kimberly Nicole Honeycutt, Managerial Accounting; Renee Ann Howard, Nursing; Parker Williams Jameson, General Technology - Mechatronics; Alex Drew Kelley, Criminal Justice Technology; Heather Colwell Kluge, Nursing; Michael Stephen Knight, II, Industrial Electronics Technology; Jeffrey Aaron Koenen, Management; Laurie Ann Verona MacJarrett, Industrial Supervision Technology; Tammy Miller Morris, Associate in Arts; Jason Channing Murphy, Accounting; Katlynn Ann Murphy, Medical Office Specialist; Jon Scott Rackley, Industrial Electronics Technology; Daniel Allen Rice, Graphic Communications; Ashleigh Lauren Sarratt, Pre-Nursing; Karen Dickard Scott, Data Entry Clerk; Megan Ellice Stancil, Associate in Arts; Michael David Stephens, Machine Tool Technology; Jessica Renee` Tedford, Practical Nursing; Dustin Jack Thomas, Criminal Justice Technology; Edwin Scott Tolley, Criminal Justice Technology; Kathryn Taylor White, Pre-Nursing; Stephanie Deel White, Medical Office Specialist; Kristin Bethany Wilkie, General Technology - Early Childhood; Jessica Ann Williams, Nursing; Colleen Joy Wright, Nursing; Tony Renaldo Wright, Radio and TV Broadcasting; and Karen Suzanne Zimmer, Nursing

FROM LIBERTY:

Barrett Isaiah Bush, Industrial Electronics Technology; Jennifer Brooke Carman, Associate in Arts; Ashley Marie Chadwick, Financial Accounting; Sharon Renee Crawford, Nursing; Jennifer Lynn Gerlach, General Technology - Early Childhood; Ashley Elizabeth Gilbert, Practical Nursing; Sherry Dana Hardenbrook, Industrial Electronics Technology; Tyler Burk Kurth, Computer Technology; Kristin Danielle Lee, Radio and TV Broadcasting; Kayla Ann Mauldin, Medical Office Specialist; Shealy Louise Melton, Veterinary Technology; Jason Randolph Nicholson, Nursing; Alexis Jordan Owens, Nursing; Scott Matthew Rawson, Machine Tool Technology; Megan Ranzie Schumpert, Medical Lab Technology; Matthew Wayne Sloan, Heating, Vent and AC Technology; Luciemarie Elizabeth Sturtevant, Management; Nicole Felycia Thomas, Management; and Keindra Dalena Thompson, Nursing

FROM NORRIS:

Heather Renee Tapp, Management

FROM PICKENS:

Shannon Robin Alexander, Medical Office Specialist; Allison Jane Allen, Management; Donald Bruce Anderson, Computer Technology; Candace Leigh Ann Atkins, Medical Office Specialist; Lauren Brooke Chapman, Pre-Nursing; Kindele Eloria Childs, Nursing; Matthew Daniel Childs, Welding; Brandon Dakota Couch, Industrial Electronics Technology; Jennifer Elizabeth Eades, Associate in Arts; Kristie Arianna Golden, Management; Heath Allen Haskett, General Technology - Welding; Crystal Dawn Hickey, Nursing; Reba Jo Kruse, Nursing; Tyler Scott Lawson, General Technology - Mechatronics; Tonya Leigh Painter, Associate in Arts; and Beverly Renee Sweet, General Engineering Technology

FROM SIX MILE:

Brandon Richard Anderson, Computer Technology; Treva Lee Blanton, Nursing; Nicholas Andrew Galloway, Crime Scene Investigations; Rose Marie Maloney, Human Resource Specialist; James Mark Roe, Nursing; William Thomas Ward, Machine Tool Technology; and Caryn Rae Yeager, Accounting

FROM SUNSET:

Jeremiah Dale Kanea, Industrial Electronics Technology; Tabitha Marie Kanea, Accounting; and Melissa Lea Smith, Administrative Office Technology