Anderson Oconee Pickens

Tri-County Honors Students at Annual Awards Ceremony

CONTACT: LISA GARRETT, EXT. 1506

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/11/2004
(By Lisa Garrett)

PENDLETON --- "Continue to learn -- accomplishing this goal is just the beginning," Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth told a group of Tri-County students being honored at an annual awards ceremony.

Dr. Booth centered his remarks around the definition of leadership. "If you aspire to be a leader, you'll need experiences. Put in your time and pay your dues," he advised. He emphasized the power of setting goals for the next five to 10 years. "Leadership is about continual personal and professional development," he added.

"It's not about you but about those you lead. Whether you are a nurse, teacher, or a mechanic, it's about those you serve. Take care of them, and the rest will take care of itself," he said.

Leadership is a process, one day at a time, he said. "Leadership certainly doesn't mean you have it all figured out. It's about taking risks and admitting when you're wrong. Just like pursuing a college degree, leadership requires commitment," he said. "I encourage you to do all things well."

After his speech, the following awards were presented:

Joshua Shane Miller, of Liberty, and Brian Andrew Rodgers, of Central, were among the students from the State's technical colleges named to South Carolina's All-State Academic Team at the State House earlier this year. They are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national academic honor society for community and technical colleges.

Crystal Dawn Monkus, of Norris, was named Outstanding Expanded

Duty Dental Assisting Student.

Donald Floyd McCall, Jr., of Pendleton, was named Outstanding Industrial Mechanics Student.

Dana Albertson Teat, of Easley, was named Outstanding Medical Assisting Student.

Betty A. Bublow, of Anderson, was named Outstanding Practical Nursing Student.

Ylonda Leigh Kirmss, of Seneca, was named Outstanding Surgical Technology Student.

Kevin Michael Poindexter, of Easley, was named Outstanding Welding Student.

Kristen Denelle Cook, of Anderson, was named Outstanding English Student.

Leah Rose Gillespie, of Seneca, was named Outstanding Humanities Student.

Natalia P. O'Dell, of Central, was named Outstanding Math Student.

Cynthia Ann Brock, of Pendleton, was named Outstanding Science Student.

Matthew Thomas Mullikin, of Belton, was named Outstanding Social Sciences Student.

Devon Eric Holcombe, of Anderson, was named Outstanding Comprehensive Studies Student.

Monica Yulie Mora, of Easley, was named Outstanding Student Support Services Student.

Outstanding graduates in each department are:

Accounting - Traci Dodson Wilson, of Easley.

Associate Degree Nursing - Jennifer Anne Day, of Pickens.

Associate in Arts - Gabriela Guerchicoff-Davis, of Pendleton.

Associate in Science - Wanda Walley Nugent, of Seneca.

Business Technology ­ Joan Renee Owens Carver, of West Union.

Computer Technology - Angela Hedden Tilson, of Walhalla.

Criminal Justice Technology - Elijah Brooks Chapman, of Central.

Early Childhood Development ­ Kathy Kelley Chapman, of Six Mile.

Electronics Engineering Technology ­ William Brian Tippett, of Fair Play.

Engineering Graphics Technology - Karen Davis Drake, of Seneca.

General Engineering Technology ­ Electro-Mechanical ­ Jeffry Rendie Leopard, of Tamassee.

General Engineering Technology -- Quality Assurance -- James F. Hummer, of Clemson.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology - Maximillian F. Forster, of Seneca.

Industrial Electronics Technology - the late Stephen Hixson, of Belton.

Machine Tool Technology - Jonathan Bryan Easterling, of Anderson .

Medical Laboratory Technology - Luke Anthony Glenn, of Fair Play.

Office Systems Technology - Tessa Dianne Minyard, of Central.

Radio and Television Broadcasting - Brandon Matthew Gale, of Anderson.

Respiratory Care ­ Sandra Kay Scrivner, of Piedmont.

Textile Management Technology - Radge Eliot Harrison, of Central.

Veterinary Technology- Jamie Michele Elrod, of Piedmont.
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