FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 5VIRTUAL CEREMONY MISSION STATEMENT JULY 2, 2020rd Florida State College at Jacksonville provides high value, relevant life-long education that enhances the intellectual, social, cultural and economic development of our diverse community. VISION STATEMENT Florida State College at Jacksonville...Growing minds today, leading tomorrow’s world. 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE PROGRAM NATIONAL ANTHEM .................................................................................................... FSCJ Chorale Student Ms. Melissa Caceres WELCOMING REMARKS AND COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ............................................ Dr. John Avendano President, Florida State College at Jacksonville A MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER ........................................................................ Dr. John Woodward TO OUR GRADUATES President, Faculty Senate Greetings and Congratulations FSCJ Graduate, STUDENT REMARKS ......................................................................................................Ms. SeQoya Williams Collegewide President, Student Government Association We are pleased to celebrate FSCJ’s 2020 Commencement Ceremony as we honor our graduates and all they have overcome to reach this milestone! The College community REMARKS ............................................................................................................Mr. Thomas R. McGehee Jr. looks forward to celebrating our graduates each and every year. While this time is quite a Chair, District Board of Trustees bit different, we are even more proud of the dedication and commitment you have shown to enhance your future through education during some of the most difficult SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES .............................................................................. Dr. John J. Wall of times in history. Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs As an institute of higher learning, leading our students to their success is our ultimate goal; there is no greater reward PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES .......................................................................................................Dr. Wall than seeing you achieve all that you have set out to do. We are grateful for your trust, and the opportunity to walk alongside you in your educational journey. We share in your pride and eagerly anticipate all the amazing things you CONFERRAL OF DEGREES ............................................................................................. President Avendano will accomplish in your personal and professional lives. Please know FSCJ is ready to serve as your educational and training partner for whatever comes your way. RECOGNITION OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES .............................................................. Dr. Wall On behalf of FSCJ’s faculty and staff and the District Board of Trustees, congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous, SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES ............. Produced by Stageclip fulfilling and joyful future. STUDENT LIFE VIDEO MONTAGE Sincerely, RECOGNITION OF ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE GRADUATES ......................................................... Dr. Wall SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION FOR ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE GRADUATES ......... Produced by Stageclip FACULTY AND STAFF CONGRATULATORY VIDEO PART 1 John Avendano, Ph.D. College President RECOGNITION OF ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE GRADUATES .................................................... Dr. Wall SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION FOR ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE GRADUATES ........ Produced by Stageclip FACULTY AND STAFF CONGRATULATORY VIDEO PART 2 CLOSING REMARKS AND CHANGING OF TASSELS ...................................................... President Avendano 6 fscj.edu FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE fscj.edu 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXECUTIVE CABINET + SPECIAL THANKS STUDENT SPEAKER DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT SPEAKER Mr. Thomas R. McGehee Jr., Chair SEQOYA WILLIAMS Collegewide President, Student Government Association Mr. Michael M. Bell, Vice Chair, Nassau County SeQoya Williams has been a student leader at FSCJ for more than three years. She has Mr. O. Wayne Young, Vice Chair, Duval County held various positions including math tutor, certified peer mentor, student assistant, as well as many leadership roles within the Student Government Association (SGA). Dr. Jennifer D. Brown Currently, SeQoya is serving as the College’s third SGA Collegewide President. She was Ms. Shantel N. Davis recently named the Florida College System's Student Government Association (FCSSGA) President of the Year for 2019–20. Ms. Laura M. DiBella Her involvement in co-curricular activities at FSCJ has increased her dedication for serving others. She believes Mr. D. Hunt Hawkins that Sai Babe of Shirdi (an Indian Spiritual master) knew the secret to life when he stated, “no joy can equal the joy Mr. Thomas J. Majdanics of serving others.” SeQoya is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and 2018 Leadership Jacksonville Collegiate Leadership Experience Alumni. Mr. Roderick D. Odom Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, SeQoya hopes to impact the lives of others in Jacksonville through her continued commitment to service. She considers herself blessed to be the mother of her EXECUTIVE CABINET delightful daughter named Lauren. Together, they enjoy helping others in their church and community. Dr. John Avendano, College President Dr. John J. Wall, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Marie F. Gnage, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement Dr. Linda K. Herlocker, Vice President, Student Services Ms. Jana Kooi, Vice President, Online and Workforce Education Mr. Albert P. Little, Vice President, Business Services SPECIAL THANKS Ms. Amanda Burgess Mr. Doug Lockwood Ms. Lisa Davis Mr. Johnny Pettegrew Ms. Tracy Hagemann Ms. Elizabeth Rice Ms. Beth Harvey Ms. Jacqueline Schmidt Dr. Linda Herlocker Mr. Bryan Stewart Ms. Jill Johnson Ms. Kelly Thurlow Mr. Kevin Labrecque Ms. Jennifer Walls 8 fscj.edu FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE fscj.edu 9 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2019 & 2020 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, continued BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Livengood, Lauren Quaintance, Angela Southwell, Benjamin Lockerbie, Lucas Quilantang, Carina Strader, Brandon BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Lord, Patricia Ramos, Gabrielle Strickland, Lisa Abu-Sawwa, Aseel Marwan ††† Hook, Christina Shewmaker, Jaime Lynn Lukich, Ralph Rice, Shaunacee Sutton, Matthew Bastian, Haley Hughes, Melanie Shrewsbury, Rachel Manns, Jared ††† Riley, Alena Swilley, Dasia †† Bates, Jennifer Johnson, Adrianna Smith, Keisha † Martin, Patrick † Rinchiuso, Melissa Taylor, Taleah Blanding, Ashley Knowles, Sharon Thompson, Gretchin Hope Mattear, Shawnetta Robbins, Ashley Thoim, Oeunvannyda Carley, Nyja Lescouflair, Marie-Yves Tota, Romaineta Roshaynielle McFarlane, Diedre Roberts, Melissa Thomas, Samantha Crafts, Gianni Liberty, Caitlin Diane Transfiguracion, Basil † Mendenhall, Michelle Robeson, Karen Thomas-Jones, Latara Creech, Breanna Lisa, Monna ††† Truong, Tho ††† Mendez, Melanie Rohloff, Thomas Thompson, Shaun † Cruz, Merary ††† McIntosh, Olandria Van Niekerk, Simone Meng, Paereak Rolle, Kourtney April ††† Tran, Luna Delacruz, Victoria Mincey, Bryana Vurve, Nancy Miller, Louis †† Rose, Emmanuel Tran, Sunny Dill, Jamie Lynne Nelson, Janelle Larisa Williams, Seqoya Milligan, Nora Rountree, Dylan Varnadore, Dillon † Diyaa Aldeen, Fatima Oliphant, Sarah Yousif, Veronica Molter, Kristopher Rubin, Eli Washington, Katelynn Hallin, Melissa † Owusu, Princess Zaragoza, Marissa Montgomery, Brianna Ruhl, Stephanie Webb, Darius †† Hawes, Lonal † Parsons, Sean Mooney, William Rushford, Joel Wilder, Michael Hobbs, Rachel Rodriguez Morales, Yudmila Morcillo, Ashley Russell, Emily Wilks, Erica Morgan, Lynn Rutledge, Shemiah Willey, Jessica BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Nealy, Derek Sands, Morshunda Wingate, Wesley Nnomo-Abaze, Claudette ††† Schemmel, Brisse Winston, Jennifer † Alcaraz, Claudia Sujei Coleman, Valexia Hendrix, Jamie Lee † Owens, Madison Sears, Jacob Wise, Lashanda Alderman, Samantha † Colson, Chandler Hill, Darlene Owens, Superior Shannon, Sarmaine † Woodson, Kamirynn Alexander, David †† Cook, Lauren † Holt, Chad †† Page, Kristy ††† Smith, De'Borah † Worley, Cynthia †† Ambrose, Ashley Cooper, Kacey ††† Hunnefield, Amy †† Parker, Paige Alexa †† Smith, Nekisha Anderson, Nala Costa, Marisa †† Hunt, Jason Pryce, April † Smith, Tenia ††† Arensdorf, Timothy Cromer, Hellwey Huth, Kristen Assali, Suzanne Crowder, James †† Idos, Clarissa † Aud, Terence Davis, Joseph Ingles Ferri, Angelica COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA Baker, Alice Davis, Teneka Jackson, Samuel Alexander, Amanda †† Gillis, Myles Reid, Ann-Marie Baniqued, Jackie ††† Demers, Cynthia Jefferson, Alicia Boatwright, Dayontrese Killgore, Justin Kyle Scheininger, Alexandra Barker, Rachel Dobronski, Cielito Johnson, Tasha Bradley, Patrice Lewis, Stephanie Stedman, Emily † Battles, Tanisha † Dojic, Andrea Jones, Keown Decandis, Michael McKinney, Jessie Whittemore, Marisa Bauer, Misty † Durham, Janice Kague, Adjovi Dupont-Day, Jasmine Paul, Adrienne Witt, Britney Beaton, Pamela Neicole Epps, Kyaundrea † Kandah, Muna Gibbs, Eric Peterson Jr., Wayne A. Belanger, Christian † Ernst, Sydney Khalafyan, Margaret † Bilgin, Ebru Faucher, Madison King, Miranda EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ††† Binek, Emilee