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This issue of The Oracle is dedicated to Tech’s spring 2020 graduates. During this unprecedented time, we continued to persevere. We hope this edition helps us remember our last semester at TTU with fondness and a sense of pride in what we accomplished. This special edition was published in cooperation with Emma Kenner, Valerie Hubert, Victory Murray, Vanessa Curry and the Cookeville Herald-Citizen.

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WINGS UP

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Dear spring 2020 graduates, ongratulations on earning your degree from C Tennessee Tech! I am grateful the Oracle is honoring you and that the editors gave me this opportunity to write to you. Stu- PRESIDENT PHIL OLDHAM dent newspapers serve an important role in capturing student experiences, opinions and events, and this is a moment in time that we need to mark in words, photos and memories. First, I encourage you to celebrate. There is no denying you lost moments and chances to make memories this semester. None of you escaped having your personal lives, family, and fi nances aff ected. But you responded with resolve, tenacity, common sense, eff ort, and patience despite your fears and concerns. Now celebrate your degree, your friendships and your future. Next, know that I saw proof of what you are made of before the pandemic, when the tornado swept away the normalcy of our city and our lives. I saw strength and compassion in your faces and heard it in your voices. You were determined to help others fi rst, and by doing that, you helped the community and yourself deal with the loss and grief. No one wants to come by experience through tragedy, but you didn’t collapse. You moved forward. And fi nally, focus on the future. You are no less of a Tech graduate because of your challenging experience this semester. In fact, you are the epitome of a Tech alum. You are bold, fearless and confi dent. I am proud of you. You made an investment in your future, and you are about to join thousands of Tech alumni who are known for being problem solvers who are both practical and innovative. You are prepared to join them. Valerie Hubert May you all live Wings Up!

Dear daughter, Thanks for the memories

Jennifer Viles Written for Hillary When you were born, I remem- ber looking into your eyes and wondering what you would be one day. It never occurred to me that we would be graduating college together. I watched you grow into a beautiful young woman that I am proud of. I remember the day you got accepted at Ten- nessee Tech, you Comic by Camille Collins were so excited. Courtesy photo Your fi rst semester History majors Jennifer and Hillary Viles graduated together. began with heartache You encouraged me to stay strong Toilet paper rolls when your grandpa died. and keep going. Not only did you lose your grandpa Sometimes it felt like I was not but I was grieving so much at the loss learning as quickly as I should and at of my dad it must have felt like you times unable to keep up with the class through campus lost me to. but you were never embarrassed to Then one day you walked into my sit by me in class and help me, in fact room put your arm around me and you sat by me in every class we had Pandemic causes excessive hoarding said “Mom why don’t you go back together in case I needed help because to school with me?” you never knew 10,000, and sporting events, con- you knew going back to school in my Irene Sullivan when you spoke those words how they Reporter certs, camps and conferences add 40s would not be easy. would change my life. When other students would ask if tens of thousands of visitors, the de- I started school the next semester. Tech faculty, staff , students and we were related, you would proudly mand for certain personal hygiene These past four years have not been campus visitors fl ush $37,657 down say without hesitation, “That’s my items requires constant attention. easy and at times I wanted to quit but the toilet every year. mom.” I just wanted to let you know SSE has been taking care that end you took the time to help me when that I would not have made it through They also throw $25,758 in the of Tech’s business since 2012. you could have been doing things that college without God’s help and you. trash and wash $13,518 down the The company employs 75 custodi- you wanted to do or studying yourself. drain. ans who restock toilet paper, paper Wasteful? Maybe not. That’s what towels and hand soap to restrooms Tech spends annually for toilet in 96 campus buildings, Evans said. paper, hand towels and hand soap, Tech uses three diff erent sizes of according to supply records from toilet paper rolls — jumbo, junior Service Solutions for Education – and household rolls — depending the private contractor for Tech’s upon the dispenser. custodial services. Most rolls use the jumbo roll dis- Tissue hasn’t been an issue until pensers, she said. the coronavirus pandemic. Restrooms in Roaden University Toilet paper disappeared from Center and Volpe Library tally the store shelves around the country most toilet paper use. in an unexplained panic by people Bell Hall has the busiest female apparently afraid of being quar- restrooms on campus, Evans said. antined for 14 days without access During a regular seven-month to an abundance of personal care school year, Evans said Tech uses items. 115 cases of jumbo rolls, 25 cases of Experts say it is reasonable to junior rolls and 18 cases of house- have toiletries on hand but stocking hold toilet paper each month — that enough to last for months – hoard- is 2,568 rolls at $3,503 per month. ing – is excessive and unnecessary, In addition, Tech normally uses according to a New York Times about 155 cases of four diff erent article. sizes of paper towels ($2,396) and The toilet paper crisis hasn’t 164 gallons of hand soap ($1,257) aff ected Tech during the pandemic, per month, Evans said. said Jennifer Evans, assistant direc- SSE continues to provide custo- tor for SSE. dial services on campus despite the “We have not had any issues closure. with getting supplies from our “There are still students on cam- warehouse in Knoxville,” she said. pus that are unable to travel home “Some are diff erent brands than so we are servicing that residential normal, but all in all, supplies have life area including the library and not been limited to supply the cam- the RUC for those students,” Evans pus.” said. “We are also continuing to The demand dropped dramatical- clean and disinfect areas that are ly of course when Tech offi cials de- being used for online learning and cided in March to close the campus the video lab recordings on a daily and provide courses online instead basis.” Photo by Laura Navarro-Moreno because of COVID-19. Tech international students Sohyun Kim, left , and Sho Salame take precautions due to But during a normal year when COVID-19 while grocery shopping. Th ey decided to stay in Cookeville because of diffi culties the campus population exceeds with traveling. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION THE ORACLE A5 May 22, 2020 Page 3 College of Agriculture & Human Ecology

Compiled by Austin Dunston, Camille Collins and Emory Lane

Adjusting to hands-off labs

ransitioning from lecture during the regu- Dear graduates, Tconventional face- lar class time and record to-face lectures to on- those lectures for later raduation from College is one of life’s most signifi cant line classes required review,” Baier said. Gaccomplishments. You should be very proud as we are proud of you. On behalf of all the faculty and staff , we more time to prepare Adapting lab classes say “Congratulations!” than what agriculture and those classes requir- Please take a moment and refl ect on your Tech experi- professor James Baier ing a licensed software ence: all the hurdles you overcame, the relationships you expected. package posed the big- DEAN DARRON SMITH gained, your perseverance to earn the degree. It was a time of trial gest challenge to teach- I am sure there were challenges but I am also sure and error. BAIER ing online, he said. you will think fondly of the professor who went above and beyond for you, the club “I considered lecturing “I can’t demonstrate activities or all of the hands-on learning opportunities. live and simultaneous- He reserved normal how to survey or pro- Most importantly, we hope you enjoyed being part of the College of Agriculture ly recording the lecture class time on Zoom for vide the experience of and Human Ecology family. As you know it is a family here and I personally look during the normal class questions and clarifi - surveying,” Baier ex- forward to celebrating this great event with you in person as soon as we can. These cations. In retrospect, may be exceptional times right now, but I know you are an exceptional class. time,” he said. “Howev- plained. “(and) students he said he should have One of the greatest lessons college teaches you is how to handle change. During er, I chose to record lec- can’t aff ord purchas- this unprecedented time, you successfully made the adjustment to remote and moved tures and post them for stuck with his initial ap- ing that same software forward. I am proud of the students and faculty for doing that. the students to watch at proach. package for personal Just like in any real family, you have to move on and make your way in the world. their leisure.” “Looking back, I would use.” But remember you will always have a home with us. We want to hear from you, we want to know how you are doing, and what great Student growth online things you are accomplishing. We want feedback from you on what we are doing well or what we can do better to continue graduating the very best students. enior agriculture ma- adjusted since classes are You are now an alum of this great university and specifi cally our college and your Sjor Anessa Tosh dis- online,” Tosh said. “We’ve opinion does matter to us. You may be moving on to bigger and better things but you covered just how diffi cult been able to transition to will always be part of our family and we will miss you! researching more about the You have worked for four years to reach this milestone, now I expect great things it is to grow and market topic instead though, so it’s from you. fresh vegetables … online. been good to learn more The world today needs young, smart, educated people. Your graduating class will Her special topics class this about the program we are seek real solutions to the challenges facing our communities. You have been educat- spring intended to start a trying to create.” ed to be tomorrow’s problem solvers, innovators, and leaders and meet those chal- community supported agri- Although Tosh said going lenges head-on. You will be the professionals our communities require. culture program giving sub- online forced a “very sched- The faculty and staff in the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology have given scribers weekly produce de- TOSH ule oriented person” to you the tools to do it. So go do it! Be Bold, Be Fearless, Be Confi dent, and Be Kind. liveries from Oakley Farm. adapt. “This class was hands-on with the stu- “Having to fi nd and make a new sched- Congratulations and Good Luck, dents creating the program and grow- ule has been a challenge,” she said. Wings Up! ing the vegetables, so that has been “Thankfully, all my professors have something that has defi nitely had to be been so helpful.” From a distance: Favorite quotes and memories

MITCHELL WOODLEE LATISHA NUGENT HANNAH PETTY

Week of Welcome. I en- You can’t achieve your Going to my fi rst Dancing joyed getting to meet the dreams if you never reach on Dixie and meeting my new freshman coming onto for the stars. lifelong friends. our campus!

MAKAYLA BRUNETTE HAILEE CANTRELL

My overall experience here and how it has shaped me as On my birthday in 2018 I was a person over these last four years. I’ve not only grown as a working at the Friday Cafe for my scholar, but as a proactive member of society, a friend to oth- class. All my classmates and my ers, and as a visionary. I’ve made some forever friends and teacher came out with a cupcake memories during my time here that I will always remember. and sang me Happy Birthday.

SUSANNA CLOUSE MONET HOTALING

Spending time at the greenhouse I have so many good memories, but the best ones are with my daughter and farm with the Plant Science Ex- born last semester. I'm wearing her while presenting my undergrad thesis perience Club and various agriculture because she's been in class with me since before she was born, she's been my classes. Along with working with fac- study buddy, and my helper, but most of all, she's been the motivation. It's ulty and staff in the School of Agricul- wonderful that she's been surrounded with knowledge and so many com- ture. passionate classmates and professors here at Tech.

KENDALL MALONE COLE JOHNSON

My favorite part of TN Tech was that everyone was like a Hanging out with the Macon family within the college. My professors were always there for County boys (AG majors that I met me when I had questions or concerns and even when I just through TTU). needed to talk. They always wanted what was best for you as a student and loved watching you succeed. I also loved getting to be active within in clubs as it gave me an opportunity to travel and see some amazing things that I never would have been able to see otherwise! #wingsup.

JULIA VESLEY SHANNON NUTTALL It's hard to pick just one memory, but I would have to I can’t narrow it down to just one favorite memory; I have say by far my favorite memory would be Dancin' on Dixie too many to count! I’ve had an amazing 3 years at Tennessee and the Student Organization Mix & Mingle my freshman Tech, and I couldn’t imagine pursuing my education any- year. I really got a feel for how vibrant Tech is and I was where else. I am so grateful for the life-long friends I’ve made introduced to an amazing campus ministry, the Catholic along the way, and thankful for all of my amazing professors. Student Organization at TN Tech. This day always sticks I am so proud to call myself a TTU alumni. Wings up forever! out in my mind because it was full of excitement and it gave me such a great foundation for the rest of my college career.

MARY BYERLEY-RHINEHART MAHALIAH STULTS SHELBY WALTON My favorite memories of Tech are when I lived My favorite memory at Tennessee Tech My favorite memory while on campus the fi rst couple of years and met is studying abroad in Scotland. While we attending Tennessee Tech Uni- people that will be friends for a lifetime. I also was there we were able to build raised versity was studying domestic enjoyed various professors who stood by me gardening beds, potting shed, and bug and abroad. I will forever cher- throughout my college career such as Dr. Fen- houses for the kids at the elementary ish the memories made with newald, Dr. Green, and Dr. Bagley! Also loved school. Honestly the best experience of my lifelong friends and faculty. meeting people I will forever cherish in my life! my college career. Wings Up! (Not pictured) A6 THE ORACLE TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 Page 4 May 22, 2020 College of Arts and Sciences

Compiled by Peyton Pitman, Morgan Lee, and Kathryn Howell

Students Dear graduates, prepared for online ne of the highlights of the year for me is to chat with you at the College reception after the iology major her classes by staying Ocommencement rehearsal and to congratulate each of you at the commencement ceremony. BAbby Poston be- up to date on all of her This spring we will not be able to meet at those events in the usual way, but please know that you lieves per experiences emails and assign- have reached a signifi cant milestone and I am proud of your accomplishments and of the faculty taking online courses ments. and staff in the College who have helped you along the way. in high “I’m making At the College reception, we have some snacks, a chance to talk a bit about your experiences and school sure I check future plans, and we off er a few gift cards through a drawing and a quiz for a little fun. Since we pre- my email, DEAN PAUL SEMMES can’t have the reception this time, I’ll share a couple of the quiz questions (but please don’t share pared iLearn, etc. these with next year’s graduates!) her for for any Question: The Department of Foreign Languages is in the College of Arts and Sciences. It off ers courses in French, tran- changes and Spanish and German. How would you greet someone or say “hello” in any one of these languages? I hope you already sition- I’m keeping ing to everything know one or more answers to this, but even more importantly, I hope that you have met people at TTU from cultures online down in my other than your own and that experience has helped broaden your understanding of the world and where you want to be courses planner, and in it. this sometimes Question: Some chemical elements are named after people. Which of the following is NOT a chemical element named spring. POSTON setting out a after a person? “I defi nitely think day to do certain A. Curium it helped because I tasks,“ Poston said. “I B. Einsteinium learned how to man- wouldn’t be opposed C. DeanSemmesium age my time then and to online learning in Sadly, there is no chemical element named for Dean Semmes (yet)! Not many people are familiar with the actinide ele- fi gured out how to get the fall but I feel like I ments Curium (Z=96) and Einsteinium (Z=99), but you probably realized that something was not right about the third focused when I needed get a much better choice. During your time here at TTU, I expect that you have been challenged to think critically, examine a topic deeply, to,” she said. learning experience in and develop your understanding and your own conclusions. These are skills that can last a lifetime. Poston said she is person. It keeps me Be well and Wings Up! keeping up with all of more motivated.” Letʼs chat: Favorite quotes and memories Dami Adekunjo: Samford game Tiera Norman: “I am lucky that when my team and I went to an whatever fear I have inside me, Over Time thriller and won the my desire to win is always stron- game. ger.” - Serena Williams

Demiana Attallah: Every Andrew O’Dwyer: Winning a Thursday at 11:00 am, my regional in baseball and advancing roommates and I would always to a super-regional in 2018 go to BCM. They had lunch buff et for only $1.00, and we would all Onie Perez: Being able to be a squish in the car and drive there part of the study abroad program. and then go home together. I was able to travel to Europe and Adekunjo Attallah Atterson Barnett fully immerse myself into im- Erian Atterson: Being able to proving my fi rst language as well have activities to do and go to as meeting life-long friends. I am during the week. Knowing all the extremely grateful for all the sup- great teachers I’ve had and new portive staff in this department for friends I’ve made, I will never making this experience happen. forget TTU. Wings up! Proud golden eagle!

Brooke Barnett: Getting to Alie Presley: “And whatsoever work with all of the amazing pro- ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, fessors in the Biology department. and not unto men;” Colossians 3:23 Sarah Bingham: Loved getting Bingham Blackmon Brindley Browning to go through college with my best Macy Price: Field botany with friend. Defi nitely couldn’t have Dr. Krosnik. I enjoyed exploring went through Chemistry without and learning about nature. her!!!! Connie Pryor: Making friends Chanel Blackmon: Heck Yeah... with amazing people who have the TECH YEAH! #GoldenEagleFor- same passion and goals as me. ever Leanne Pryor: Becoming an Kara Brindley: Being blessed offi cer for the sociology/criminal with so many professors that were justice club. passionate about the topics they were teaching. They made my Cory Rogers: Participating experience at Tech worth every in the Golden Helix 5k, being a Daniels Dodson Hensley Hershey second! member of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society, Michael Browning: Being able and all of my chemistry and biolo- to learn more about the fi eld of gy faculty. Sociology and Criminal Justice while learning a great deal about Zeb Rogers: The dorms with my myself and how Blessed I am to two roommates and friends that have loving parents who support always came over. Finding some me during this adventure. Seeing dumb way to have fun 24/7 in all the other great photos of smil- those dorms is my favorite memo- ing seniors who are grateful to be ry and I’ll never forget it. graduating. Halee Roland: Kappa Delta Hilliard Hunter Huntley Leveron Alex Daniels: Favorite professor recruitment as well as our yearly is Dr. Cook. participation in homecoming, formals, and sisterhood events. Mariska Dodson: The time spent on campus with my chosen Bricksam Roufaeil: Meeting group of fellow Sociology friends my roommates and going to all of will last a lifetime. We spent many the campus activities hours studying, laughing, and just helping one another along the Christopher Seely: Going way. They will truly be “forever to Manhattan for the Model friends”! Wings Up! UN team has defi nitely been a highlight of my time here, along Ky Hensley: All the moments with getting to know plenty of cool spent with my friends. Whether people and professors. Basically, Martin Norman O’Dwyer Perez we were in the library studying, I’d give my time at Tech a solid out on the Quad tossing around a 8/10. frisbee, or in the Caf just hanging out, or I always knew I had people Brandon Smith: There’s a hard I could count on. I’ll remember tie between 2 favorite memories that forever. for me. One is being in the Golden Eagle Marching Band, specifi cally Megean Hershey: Meeting my singing the Tech hymn at the end best friend and getting to experi- of home football games. I never ence college with her. I met Down- felt more like a Golden Eagle than ing during our fi rst semester, fi rst during those moments, and I’ll day, and our fi rst 8AM class. God never forget TTU’s hymn. The sec- brings people into your life in the ond is becoming a student TA and Presley Price C. Pryor L. Pryor strangest of ways sometimes, and teaching microbiology laboratory. ever since that August day in 2013 Getting to help other students and we’ve shared so many milestones, share my passion for the fi eld with hurts, and excitements. My life them was an awesome feeling. has absolutely changed for the I really want to be able to teach better since enrolling at Tech. again someday, and I loved that I could give back to the university in Mason Hilliard: When I got that way. (Not pictured) elected Mr. Tennessee Tech and SGA President during my junior Jacob Stinson: Gulf Coast year. Getaway Trips taken with the Uni- versity Christian Student Center Katie Hunter: Getting margs (UCSC) before immunology lecture C. Rogers Z. Rogers Roland Roufaeil Lily Walls: Having lunch with Emily Huntley: My sisterhood Katie Walker, Breckyn Eisenhau- retreat with my sorority. I loved er, and Emily Walls during dead spending time with my sisters hour. and being able to bond with all of them. Haidar Zaidan: Overcoming a 16 point defi cit in 100 seconds, Sharon Leveron: Going to the and going on to beat Samford in Moot Court competition with my double overtime! Watching that friends and the wonderful Dr. ball be caught for the 2 point con- Maxwell. version, sprinting on the fi eld to celebrate, and hearing the crowd Camelia Martin: Sorry to any- roar still gives me goosebumbs till one who seen me fall down stairs, this day! Seely Stinson Walls Zaidan it happened a lot... FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION THE ORACLE A7 May 22, 2020 Page 5 College of Business Compiled by Peyton Pitman, Morgan Lee and Kathryn Howell

From a distance: Dear graduates, n behalf of the College of Business faculty, staff , Favorite quotes Oand administrative team, congratulations on your achievements and thank you for your hard work, fl exibili- and memories ty, and tenacity this semester. ALLIE GUINN You are a part of a special and historic senior class. You My favorite memory from Tech isn’t a memory at all: have accomplished much, developed your skills, and it’s a lasting impact that the people and the commu- DEAN THOMAS PAYNE grown personally during your time at Tennessee Tech. nity have had on my life that will absolutely never Just this semester and in the aftermath of a devas- fade. I am who I am because of the people on this tating tornado, you demonstrated fortitude and compassion for others. You campus who have loved me and taught me how to be showed grit and agility as your classes moved online and much of your life moved the version of myself that brings out the best parts of off campus while COVID-19 spread across the world. And, you exhibited charac- myself and those around me. I will look back on this ter and perseverance in the face of uncertainty. For all of that and much more, I season knowing it was full of love, grace, and living am proud of you. As importantly, I look forward to all that you will accomplish. #WingsUp! As you complete your senior year, I encourage you to reach out to your facul- ty, Student Success Center advisors, and administrative staff . We welcome the HEATHER SEYMOUR opportunity to answer questions and assist you as you complete your degree and transition to the job market. We want to hear from you! Being a Student Ambassador for the College of Business, and having the opportunity to meet As we celebrate your accomplishments in very diff erent ways this semester, and make so many lifelong friends along the keep in mind that “commencement” is exactly that- it is the beginning of the way!” life and career that you will forge for yourself. As a Golden Eagle, you have the vision, strength, and ability to take fl ight and soar above the crowd. As you do so, I encourage you to temper your ambition with compassion and remember the lessons that we have learned together through diffi cult times. KATIE BILBREY There are SO many! I would say my favorite memory would One hundred years ago, our university recognized its fi rst graduates. Those be my COB Ambassador moments. During my interview to early graduates were impacted by a world war and, like you, they persevered be a COB Ambassador, a now sweet friend of mine shared through a global pandemic. You are unique but you are not alone. Rather, you that being an Ambassador makes her feel capable and are part of a long and distinguished legacy. You have earned your place as part blessed. Each day I have served as a COB Ambassador, I of the Tennessee Tech College of Business family. You have faced unprecedent- have felt capable and blessed. I am a better person for this ed challenges with uncommon spirit. So, stay well, stay strong, and keep your experience, and the value of the friendships I have made is hearts, your spirits, and your Wings Up! innumerable.”

BRIAN SCHREIBER MELVIN MCPHERSON GRANT COOPER Joining Phi Delta Theta “The meaning of life is to fi nd Spankies fraternity my freshmen your gift. The purpose of life year is to give it away.” -Pablo Picasso

JOHN DONNELL REBECCA SWEETEN Church college group at Poplar Grove Being involved in the RUF campus ministry was truly one of Baptist Church called Refresh. It consists the best parts of my college experience. I wouldn’t have made it of some of the best friends I have ever had through college in three years without the love and support of in my life and the best memories I’ve ever the friends I made there. had.

BARRETT MCDONALD MALORY PARKER I love how in the College of Business we are able My time attending Tennessee Tech was hands to have a great time, learn, and connect with down the greatest experience of my life so far. others. I can honestly say that I met 95% of my I had so many opportunities and great experi- friends in Dr. Marasi’s class and wouldn’t change ences during these last four years! my experience for a single minute. I’m going to miss my time here at Tech. Immensely.

DANIELLE RAINS JEREMIAH PAYNE HANNAH RANDLES This is so hard to choose so I Meeting so many wonderful have a few. My favorite memories All the times spent in people through RUF and creat- of Tech are playing with the wind Johnson Hall 207 with ing life-long friendships with so ensemble and Bryan Symphony, my favorite people in many is defi nitely the highlight taking the DS special topics class: the whole world. of my time at Tech. Thank y’all Current Legal Issues, and meet- for being real ones. ing my best friends in the world.

AUBREE CAHILL BRIANNA BILBREY I loved being a COB Student. It was such an honor! All the trips to starbucks and chik-fi l-a I have missed and will continue to miss walking the to get through the day. halls of Johnson Hall. There was nothing in the world like seeing your favorite people every single day in one building. Forever thankful for the professors I have had and the classmates who have turned into friends!

DAVID CAREY BETH SMITH In English 1020 of my freshman year, I was lucky enough to meet a My time on campus has been an amazing experi- woman who, I didn’t realize at the time, would end up changing my life enced. I never thought joining a student organi- for the better. Over the next several months, I was able to turn that in- zation will helped me develop as student leader. telligent, beautiful, tall, yet quiet stranger into my wonderful girlfriend Thank you TTU for the lifelong memories and of over 2 years. friendships I was able to create. Throughout college, we were able to stay up late, visit many places, talk about life, and create memories that i’ll cherish for a lifetime. I am grateful that I attended TTU, because without it, I would have never met the woman who changed me.

ZEB ROGERS BERNARD SIGEI EMILY NELSON All the memories from the Dancing in Dixie. It’s a lovely dorms with my two room- event that will remain in my Going to see Judah mates and friends that mind forever. Also athletic and the Lion perform always came over. Finding events such as cross country at the hoop. some dumb way to have that I participated in. fun 24/7 in those dorms is my favorite memory and I’ll never forget it. UNDERGRADUATE Ashley Morgan Coulter Jacob W. Stinson Jake E. Middlebrook Catherine Paige Crunk STUDENTS Emily Kaye Cowan Rhyan W. Tate Harrison Henry Miller Meagan N. Dake Tanner S. Cox Matthew Intras Tichenor Thomas C. Miller Lindsey Estelle Daugherty College of Agriculture Megan M. Crabb Kristie Trapp Trey Jackson Montgomery Madison Alyse Davis & Human Ecology Trevor Austin Crawford Evan M. Van Tassel Colby Colton Moody Rachel Nichole Davis Daniel A. Ashburn Trevor J. Cross Hunter Austin Russell Vickers Aderick D. Moore Staci K. Dildine Emily Kathleen Astolos Jordan L. Crowell Kaitlin M. Walker Darren Cole Morse Colleen M. Drennen Thomas K. Austin Shawn Richard Culp Lily Ann Walls Tanner Trace Moser Machayla K. Duke Owen D. Barry Alex D. Daniels Corgan Danielle Waters Thomas D. Murtha Mary A. Duncan Bradley William Baxter Rachel Davis Alexis A. Weber Tyler James Neely Anthony Vincent Dzubiak Tessa Jayde Bilbrey John Kent Dix Alex Michael Wells Alexander M. Nizuryn Allison Christine Earhart Jordyn Hailea Blackwood Caleb Luke Earhart Megan E. Wharton Kayla Danae Norris Kaitlyn R. Ellis Kiara Monique Blain Colt D. Elrod Kaitlyn Leann Wilbanks Nicholas K. Norton William Austin Ellis Abby C. Bohannon Adam Uton Fleming Emily Nicole Willems Olivia D. O’Connell Rachel Elizabeth Engelhardt Makayla Brunette Jesse T. Flowers Ashley Nicole Williams Maxey Sinclair Parham Ethan G. Evans Mary L. Byerley-Rhinehart Samantha B. Flowers Blake A. Williams Min Park Rachel Danielle Farler Rachel S. 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Hatfield Cannon Parker Ruth Taylor Shenaye Floyd Chelsey Lane West Landon J. Allison Dusty W. Henson Aaron W. Sams Travis Wade Gilbert Katlyn Renee Whitmore A10 THE ORACLE TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Page 7 Whitson-Hester School of

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Dear heroes of the future, Th e Nightingale Pledge n behalf of the faculty and staff of the WHSON, I want to express our OCONGRATULATIONS and say that we are so PROUD of you! It has I solemnly pledge myself before God been our honor and privilege to have educated each one in the May Class of and in the presence of this assembly 2020 graduating with a Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing degree. to pass my life in purity As a “chosen” Class, you experienced fi rsthand life-changing lessons. We and to practice my profession faithfully. watched as you volunteered, organized, and provided disaster relief/crisis management to the Cookeville community as lives and homes were lost. You I will abstain from whatever is deleterious DEAN KIMBERLY HANNA were able to participate in search and rescue, assist at blood banks, and give and mischievous and will not take out food and essential items. Then COVID-19 hit Tennessee, local communi- or knowingly administer ties, and the US. The COVID-19 pandemic provided real lessons related to illness/loss of life, epidemiolo- gy, infection control, healthcare inequities, necessary behavior changes, economic hardships, and mental any harmful drug. distress. Social isolation may have shown us how to slow down and set priorities with faith and family with both our personal and professional lives.

As you transitioned from on-ground education and direct care to online and virtual clinical experiences, you recognized learning occurs everywhere—even technologically and from life. These unique life lessons will prepare and mold you for your journey as you touch the lives of hundreds and perhaps thousands with your knowledge, skill, clinical judgment, and ability as you provide quality care to individuals, families, and communities. We honor each one as you begin a life of servant leadership in the care and compassion for others.

As baccalaureate nurses, you are educated as generalists specializing in multiple areas depending on your interests and talents. Those of you with your MSN will use your expertise. Each one of you will have a unique way of serving others with individual strengths being care providers, administrators, educators, practitioners, and/or researchers. E. E. Hale, an American writer, put it this way: “I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do every- thing; but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”

Remember you are only one person---but do what you can do best—with resilience, faith, passion, diligence, competence, and purpose and do it with love, courage, and honor for all!!! Don’t forget to assert and advocate for your fellow nurses and patients. You are the future nursing leaders possessing aware- ness, balance, and desire for life-long learning!

Thank you for being willing to become future heroes who are faithful and loyal to your profession, com- mitted to the care of self and others, and needed for the workforce of tomorrow!

Be Bold, Fearless, and Confi dent as you embark on this journey. We applaud you. photo by Luke Hayslette Pictured is Bell Hall where most nursing courses take place.

From a distance: Favorite quotes and memories

ALLIE PRICE ALLISON ROGERS AMY TRIBBLE

Being a part of my nursing Every moment with my January 2016 Bliz- class, with the students that nursing class has been so zard of 10 inches. were strangers, but became special! Through all of the family. I watched these ups and downs, we have people grow and I got to grow cried, laughed, and cele- with them. We were there brated together! Over the through the smiles, laughter, past two and a half years, and tears. This is a group of we have become a family! people I won’t soon forget.

ANNA MATHIS AUTUMN CALVIN

I will forever cherish the Meeting my best friends, memory of when I received the growing my relationship email that I had been accepted with the Lord, and having into Whitson Hester School of the best nursing faculty Nursing. that are so supportive and That was an amazing day & I encouraging. am honored to be a WHSON TTU BSN graduate!!

BRITTANY FLEMING CHRISSY CAMPBELL EMILY BILBREY

Getting to know everyone Being a Student Orientation Meeting the sweetest in my nursing program and Assistant for the class of friends in WHSON & becoming one big family. 2022! doing it all with my best friend!

EMILY BYRUM JACQUELINE FLOWERS

I’ll always be thankful for the TTU will always be becoming amazing friendships and mem- family with my nursing class and ories that my time at Tech has supporting one another in all we given me! do.

KYRA SLAGER LOGAN WADE LAUREN MORGAN The memories I made while The awesome SOLO studying abroad in Spain. I Going to the Judah and concerts that SGA will always cherish the mem- the Lion concert. They are put on each semes- ories and friendships made one of my favorite bands ter! from a semester abroad! so it was awesome to be able to see them for free!

MADELYN RICHARD RACHEL BRYSON My very fi rst upper division nursing I guess I was always meant to be a class. My classmates and I were no lon- Golden Eagle! Tennessee Tech, you’ll ger competing on who was going to be forever hold a special place in my accepted into the program. This was the heart. Mom and Dad, thank you for moment where our friendships began giving me the world. and those relationships have blossomed throughout the last 2.5 years of nursing school. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION THE ORACLE A11 g y,

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MEGAN CZARNIK RACHEL CROWDER

Being surrounded by my nursing family whether it be on The last 2 1/2 years with my class campus or in clinical. I could always count on my support mates in Bell Hall! We’ve struggled system of family, friends, professors, and advisors. I will a lot but now we’ve made it!! Wings take these memories and knowledge of these many experi- up Forever! ences to go forth and do great things in life and my future nursing practice.

REBECCA MUIR MIKAYLA FARLEY Going to Cuba with Dr. Geist and fellow nursing Getting accepted into, students. We spent 12 days immersed in the Cuban and completing one of the culture and gained valuable knowledge that I will use hardest nursing programs in my nursing practice. I have greatly missed my nurs- in Tennessee. ing classmates and professors the past few weeks. I am so proud of the nurses we all have become! Wings Up Forever!

MAEGAN GARST ABBY COLLIER

There are too many memories to pick just one favorite, Week of Welcome is always a favorite memory of but if I absolutely had to choose, I would pick the time my mine! Being involved in diff erent organizations friends and I got campus police called on us for saran wrap- has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, ping one of our other friend’s car. We made a lot of good and fall in love with university each and every memories our freshman year! year around this time. Picturing a pandemic

photo by Michaela Crawford Signs posted outside a Walmart in Cookeville remind customers of social distancing. Most stores were forced to close while others were forced to limit the number of customers inside the building.

photo by Laura Navarro-Moreno photo by Laura Navarro-Moreno Myron Edward, father of freshman elementary education major Alisa Edward (not pictured) and Chemical engineering student Ana Villasana poses in a medical mask in front of artwork on Tech’s Austin Grier help move her out of New Hall North closed due to the pandemic. campus.

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College of Education

Compiled by Brooke Powers, Patrick Barnfi eld and Shiann Sigmon

Learning with faith Dear graduating students, nline classes are not what senior education major Ken- want to take a moment to congratulate you on Onedi Kruger expected for her last semester at Tech but Isuccessfully navigating the culmination of your she still learned from the experience. academic program during this historic and unprece- Staying positive helped. dented time. “I look at this as an opportunity to grow, change, and glorify You have worked hard to reach this critical mile- the Lord in my actions, self-disciplines, and communication stone, and I could not be more excited for you! with others,” Kruger said. Whether you are graduating from Counseling and She began her teaching residency in October at a Cookev- Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, or Exercise ille elementary school. But thanks to COVID-19 she fi nished DEAN LISA ZAGUMNY Science with a B.S., B.S.Ed., M.A., Ed.S, or Ph.D., teaching elementary students through a webcam. you should be very proud of your accomplishments. “Online classes have given me an opportunity to learn how to KRUGER I’ve heard from many of you this spring semester about how Tech faculty and staff share my love for Christ and what He did for me in new ways. have “gone above and beyond” to shift on ground classes to online and alternate It’s been a blessing,” she said. delivery. You shared how helpful faculty and staff were to make sure you were prepared for and comfortable with the transition. You described them as, “Amaz- ing, excellent, exceptional, fantastic, comforting, super supportive, and more.” You also talked about how you missed face-to-face contact and interaction with your More family time peers, faculty, and staff . Please know all of us went into our chosen careers at Tech ince Leann Yuill fi nished her residency in early March, because we thoroughly enjoy working with students. We are here to serve you, and Sshe spent the rest of the semester tutoring online and ensure that you are well prepared for what comes after graduation. In the College realizing the importance of family. of Education, it is our mission to help you achieve your highest potential as a life- “I am learning how to care more for my parents as I get long learner, professional, and citizen. to spend more time with them,” she said. “My relationship Arguably, the most enjoyable day at Tech for faculty, staff , and students is com- with my parents is growing daily, trial after trial that this mencement. The Hoop is fi lled with family and friends celebrating your success, quarantine has thrown at us.” and we are honored to be a part of your ceremony. It is a commemoration intended YUILL to recognize your crowning achievements. While we must do this diff erently this year, I encourage you to hold your own version of a commencement ceremony to share out via social media. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook and tag us on your posts. We want to celebrate your success with you. We want to be a part of your commencement ceremony! The University’s vision statement reads, “Tennessee Tech will achieve nation- al prominence and impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving.” That statement was not crafted with COVID-19 in mind, but it certainly speaks to your capabilities in persevering and succeeding in less than ide- al times. The unique and challenging circumstances so far this year may very well result in a second iteration of the greatest generation. I know that I am not alone when I say your performance and progress since spring break are to be commend- ed. It’s no small task to maneuver higher education in the best of times, and you’ve managed to achieve your goals despite the current situation. I am proud that you have put forth your very best eff orts, and that you have admirably concluded your program of study. Graduating this semester is testament to your creativity and tenacity. You ARE bold, fearless, and confi dent! Photo by Lucas Hayslette MBA student Kylie Scruggs works online with her College of Business team on their Career-Ready Congratulations and Wings Up! Impact Challenge to help build professional skills. Letʼs chat: Favorite quote and memories Dallas Charlton: My time in Residency. I learned so much from my mentor, team teach- er, and my students. I’ll take those memories with me into a classroom of my own!

Chelsea Fortner: Chemistry labs in Foster!

Diana Hargis: I can’t settle for just anything, my daughter is watching me.

Lexa McLauchlin: My EXPW family. Always reassuring me that my degree change was one of the best decisions I had ever made at TTU. Charlton Fortner Hargis Katherine Miller: The VERY BEST part of my time at Tech has been being a part of our Early Childhood family and getting to know my super sweet licensure gals! We have the BEST professors and our FAVE GA! From pajama days to surprise parties, we have always known how to make every day SO FUN! These people will forever have a place in my heart!

Logan Quillen: The group I got to go through my major with is the best group of girls I have been blessed to call my friends! Our professors are undoubtedly the best and Tech off ers such a variety of activities for everyone to feel included. Deciding to work at the CDL helped me learn so much from the wonder teachers there and working for intramurals let me meet so many more people I never would have and brought more joy than I could’ve imagined! Tech brought too many great memories and opportunities that I could never McLauchlin Miller Quillen sum up into just one.

College of Fine Arts Compiled by Brooke Powers, Patrick Barnfi eld and Shiann Sigmon

Dear CoFA graduates, Favorite memory Alisha Sickmiller: I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you for your accomplish- I have a lot of memories ments and becoming our newest alumni. You have worked incredi- at Tech, it's hard to just bly hard these past several years, met rigorous standards and rose to pick one. every challenge you were presented with during your college careers. However, if I had to pick I want to tell you how proud I am of you for your talent, creativity, a favorite it'd be every memory I made with my perseverance and passion. You are the embodiment of what is means friends. to be musicians and artists. From late nights in the Our college has been incredibly lucky to have had you in its midst Design Studio to study

DEAN JENNIFER SHANK and I speak for all of the faculty when I say what an honor it has sessions and critiques at been to have taught you and helped you during this part of your Crepe & Creme. I am thankful for all the journey. wonderful people I met I wish you all the best as you move forward in your lives fi lling the and the laughs we all world with the Arts, enriching the lives of all you interact with. shared. Sickmiller You guy's are the reason You and Congratulations I made it through. Thank We did it! FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION THE ORACLE A13 May 22, 2020 Page 9 College of Interdisciplinary Studies Compiled by Sydney Harris and James Hammons

Zooming in on education Dear graduates - Our future leaders of tomorrow r. Russell Witcher his semester has been stressful and hectic to say the least. However, as this Dused to steer clear Tchapter on your journey through life comes to an end I want to express on of online courses until behalf of the College of Interdisciplinary Studies: CONGRATULATIONS and this spring when the say WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! pandemic forced him We rarely grasp the depth and weight of the struggles that can often restrict and out of the classroom. stifl e us. Nevertheless, this semester in true Wings Up form, you not only rose but “It’s gone better than surpassed all obstacles that were placed in front of you. expected,” he said. The fi rst being an EF4 tornado that caused devastation and destruction to our community. Secondly, you faced an uncertainty with a Global Pandemic. Lastly, if Witcher said he is thankful he had an the other two obstacles were not enough, you transitioned to a completely online WITCHER learning format. extended spring break With everything that has been placed in your path this semester you have not to prepare for teaching line lectures in the law only risen to the task at hand, but surpassed all expectations. You devoted time to Literary Journalism class and then discuss tornado victims. and Law of Journalism the lectures on Zoom,” You stayed isolated to protect your family, friends, and community. You adjusted online. Witcher said. “A learn- DEAN MIKE GOTCHER your schedule from face-to-face courses to Zoom and online. This semester we ing experience.” have witnessed fi rst-hand the dedication, determination and grit that you have “I’ve had to create on- displayed to elevate the collective consciousness of our community and to propel your fellow classmates forward. As you look back over your time at Tennessee Tech and the trials that you faced and overcame during your last semester, our wish for you is that you will have fond memories to cherish for life. I hope that you take the knowledge, experience, and compassion that you have gained and go out and be the leaders that we know you are ready to be. Letʼs chat: Favorite quotes and memories

Carter Dixon Floyd Hughes Maxwell Miller

Moyers Smith Taylor Walters Wyrick Amy Carter Watching my fi rst daughter graduate and bringing thrilled to be graduating from the class of 2020 at Tennessee Tech fi nished this chapter of my life. my second daughter to watch the Lady’s Basketball Team play. I’m University. proud to be a Golden Eagle! We are a TTU family! Krystal Taylor: Meeting new people that share similar goals and Kelsey Miller: The Wesley Foundation. I met some of my best mindset, building everlasting friendships, and receiving encour- Benjamin Dixon: Beach Retreats with the Wesley Foundation. friends there, grew a lot as a person, and made the best memories. agement from facility/classmates to get to the fi nish line. Favorite quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which Sarah Moyers: The new people I have met and grown to love you can use to change the world.” Taylor Floyd: Taking Dr. Mestayer’s Interpersonal Communica- along the way. I have met some of my best friends at this school in – Nelson Mandela tion class last fall. the short two years I have attended. Its been a tough but reward- ing journey and I am so glad as a single mom that I took the leap Kelsi Walters: When Dr. Wilcox brought his chicken into my Chelsea Hughes: Window on the World Festival! and made this decision to better myself and my family. Thank you, Experimental Psych class!” Tech, for all the memories and opportunities you provided for us! Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Summer Maxwell: The constant love and support from profes- sors, advisors and students alike. because of everyone’s involve- Kayla Smith : The day I walked onto campus to get my cap and ment I have achieved goals beyond imagination. I am so lucky and gown. This was the day I realized I have fi nally made it. I have Erin Wyrick: “You weren’t born to just pay bills and die.

College of Graduate Studies

Compiled by Sydney Harris and James Hammons

Favorite Memory

Brylee Hixon: Lighting the Quad Event

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College of Arts & Daniel Steven Sukowski, M.A. Stephanie Estelle Meadows, M.A. Nicholas Andrew Davis, M.S. Sciences Amber Sullivan Ashworth, Ed.S. Eduardo Mena Rodado, M.A. Madison Elizabeth Dittner, M.S. Samia R. Anderson, M.A. Lauren Shea Brown, Ed.S. Evan James Morton, M.A. Connor McKay Gannon, M.S. Thomas Anthony Clayborn, M.S. Frederick Willis Burnette, Ed.S. April Marie Nix, M.A. Hunter J. Hinshaw, M.S. Nathan A. Combs, M.S. Susan R. Capron, Ed.S. Gregory Lee Norton, M.A. Mackenzie Brooke Hodge, M.S. Whitney Brooke Cunningham, M.A. Jessica Carolyn Childers, Ed.S. Natalie Jean Nunley, M.A. Kade F. Howard, M.S. Ryan James Hanscom, M.S. Mary M. Gordon, Ed.S. Shannon Denice Phillips, M.A. Susan Jeziorowski, M.S. Marlana Hatcher, M.S. Merry F. Greer, Ed.S. Savannah B. Rippetoe, M.A. Quentin D. Johnson, M.S. Maryann Katherine Kormoski, M.A. Benjamin Allen Novak, Ed.S. Elizabeth Brianne Roberts, M.A. Moumita Kamal, M.S. Silas C. Maynord, M.S. Rebecca Lauren Odum, Ed.S. James Elliott Scott, M.A. Meagan R. Kessell, M.A. Brooklyn Gayle Meadows, M.A. Tiffany Leahann Smith, Ed.S. Carley Nicole Shults, M.A. Nathan A. Martindale, M.S. Kayla A. Sims, M.S. Emily J. Bass, M.A. Megan Loree Silvers, M.A. Samuel Austin Mathews, M.S. Madison Shane Talley, M.S. Allison Kate Boshears, M.A. Kaleigh Lyn Smith, M.A. Ryan R. Nash, M.S. Tylar Chase Thompson, M.S. Corrin Nicole Brown, M.A. Zachary Scott Spoerl, M.A. Eric C. Nolan, M.S. Duane Lee Vick, M.S. Matthew Peter Brown, M.A. Trina L. Thompson, M.A. Andrew Joseph Ruppe, M.S. William Thomas Wood, M.S. Sarah Emily Bumbalough, M.A. Christopher Allen Treece, M.A. Steven Moe Smith, M.S. College of Business Rachel E. Burgess, M.A. Ryan Edward Welch, M.A. Kolawole Alade Sonibare, M.S. Elizabeth L. Acuff, M.B.A. Jacob R. Buttram, M.A. Lora Ann Whaley, M.A. Matthew Willard, M.S. Kevin W. Akard, M.B.A. Rebecca Marie Carter, M.A. Elizabeth B. Wherry, M.A. College of Sara E. Bowman, M.B.A. Amanda Cauley, M.A. College of Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies Samuel M. Briscoe, M.B.A. Jenavieve Marie Cooper, M.A. Wesam Abdelrahman Mohammad Lacy Jeday Loggins, Ed.S. William Neil Byrum, M.B.A. Cerina S. Craig, M.A. Al Amiri, M.S. Joseph Patrick Cannon, M.P.S. Megan Nicole Darnell, M.B.A. Austin B. Craighead, M.A. Ashley N. Allred, Ph.D. Jessika Dyane Chubb, M.P.S. Christina Lanell Evans, M.B.A. Kirsten Renee Cunningham, M.A. Sheikh Rabiul Islam, Ph.D. Kellie Smith Graves, M.P.S. Corey Lee Glascock, M.B.A. Jerrica Miriah Daniels, M.A. A H M Jakaria, Ph.D. Bradley L. Halfacre, M.P.S. Allison M. Helton, M.B.A. Brittany Ann Davenport, M.A. Qinghua Lin, Ph.D. Sarah Hurst, M.P.S. Adrianne Hiltz, M.B.A. Madison Gentry Davis, M.A. Grace Elaine McClellan, Ph.D. Casandra Brooke Johnson, M.P.S. Sundaresan Krishnamoorthy, M.B.A. Anthony Dwayn Delk, M.A. Koteswara Rao Medidhi, Ph.D. Mark W. Kilpatrick, M.P.S. Nicholas Brian Leak, M.B.A. Noelle French, M.A. Mahdi Mohammadizadeh, Ph.D. Margaret O’Steen Naifeh, M.P.S. Kara Briana Martin, M.B.A. Chassady R. Gray, M.A. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah, Ph.D. Mark E. Naifeh, M.P.S. Robert Franklin Newton, M.B.A. Sarah Elizabeth Hall, M.A. Babajide Yusuf Onanuga, M.S. Aisulu Seitova, M.P.S. Emily Ann Smith, M.B.A. Connie A. Hamlet, M.A. Ramesh Paudel, Ph.D. Barbara J. Stone, M.P.S. Hunter L. Staggs, M.B.A. Amanda Brooke Harris, M.A. Yutian Yu, Ph.D. Whitson-Hester School Amy Lynne Russell Tolbert, M.B.A. Margo Elizabeth Haynes, M.A. Gustavo Alonso Angeles of Nursing Christian Anthony Webster, M.B.A. Amber R. Hipsher, M.A. Davila, M.S. Elizabeth Anne Dove, M.S.N. Bailey R. Womble, M.B.A. Seth Neal Hudgins, M.A. Lucas A. Auld, M.S. Jessica Dunn, M.S.N. Jason Russell Wood, M.B.A. Augusta Mae Jones, M.A. Christian James Bare, M.S. Larissa V. Gholston, M.S.N. Ashley Elizabeth Young, M.B.A. Hailey Nicole Keith, M.A. Benjamin F. Brandt, M.S. Abigail Lea Hilton, M.S.N. College of Education Alexis Jones Lilly, M.A. Sarah Beth Cain, M.S. Ashley Nicole Huddleston, M.S.N. Laura Hendrix Ezell, Ph.D. April N. Lowe, M.A. Andrew Morris Craig, M.S. Amber Gross Shoulders, M.S.N. Kyle Wayne Shanks, Ph.D. Jennifer Grace Maxwell, M.A. Joshua David Daugherty, M.S. Rachel Kristen Taylor, M.S.N. FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020 TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION THE ORACLE A15 May 22, 2020 College of Engineering

Complied by Kaitlin Vantrease, Hannah Friel and Shelby Campbell

Dear graduates, ife is full of twists and turns; trials, and tribulations. This LSpring Semester has certainly been a challenge for each of us. As always, we persevere.

What we have learned from this experience is how much more capable and resilient we are. After we persevere, we thrive. I have been incredibly impressed, but not surprised, by how every one of DEAN JOSEPH SLATER RXUVWXGHQWVIDFXOW\DQGVWD̆KDYHUHVSRQGed to the challenge.

Your response to the adversity we’ve faced highlights the greatness of this generation and you as a senior class. You face adversity with levity but stand tall. You are the most innovative and creative class I’ve ever known. Each class has raised the bar for the next- that’s how it should be. You are hard-working and driven far more than most outside can see. I’ve seen this. Soon the world will see it, too.

All of us are disappointed that we will not have a normal graduation ceremony at the end of the semester. Being a part of this culmination of your academic career and cele- brating it with you is the greatest moment of the year for many of us. But, you are Ten- nessee Tech Golden Eagles. You will be back, and you will celebrate this moment when circumstances allow. I and others will be here eager to celebrate with you whenever you visit, whether at a ceremony or not. I want you to know that you leave here with the best degrees in the nation. Wherever you go, you will make us proud. Whenever you come back, we want to hear of the great things you’ve accomplished.

Congratulations on your graduation and be proud of all you’ve accomplished. We will be watching proudly as you go forth and continue the Tech tradition of being the best engineers, computer scientists, and engineering technologists in the nation. Valerie Hubert /HW·VFKDW)DYRULWHTXRWHVDQGPHPRULHV

Dallace Swicegood: Peyton Mitchell: All the My favorite memories at late nights I spent in the 7HFKKDYHGH¿QLWHO\EHHQ Eastman room at Brown all of the time we’ve won Hall. I studied hard and E-Week! The students and laughed even harder during faculty all get very involved those nights. and it makes you feel like a family. Robert Hughes: “Life is tough, but it’s tougher if Swicegood Cantrell Masound Smith Elijah Cantrell: Making a you’re stupid.” lot of great lifelong friends, meeting my soon-to-be Samuel Ogle: I knew Tech wife, and achieving my goal was the right place for me of becoming an engineer. as soon as I stepped on FDPSXVWKH¿UVWWLPH0\ Ibraam Masound: Driv- professors took the time to ing around the campus, and ensure my success and I’m the sun shine on my eyes, grateful for that. breathing fresh air while I am listening to my favorite Shelley Edwards: Taking song, and eating my break- Clinical Immersion and Dodson Davis Grissom Steele IDVWIRUDQKRXUXQWLO,¿QG Biotransport classes. a parking space. Tyler Marcrum: I thor- John Smith: Going oughly enjoyed the experi- backpacking with all of my ences I had with my peers friends from the BCM. throughout my classes and this sense of community Christopher Dodson: here at Tech. The friends I made along the way. Tyler McCormick:Work- ing on homework until the Hackler Allred Adugna Gao Logan Davis: Going to early hours of the morn- the D&D and Swing Dance ing with my engineering clubs. You will never make friends. a group of friends faster. Quote: “All you can do is Whitney Kirby: Cheering your best. However, it is up for my friends who played WR\RXWRGH¿QHKRZIDUWKDW intramural sports this year! ultimately reaches.” Laurie Messerschmidt: Macy Grissom: Building 7DNLQJ'U&DQ¿HOG¶VFODVV ÀRDWVHYHU\\HDUIRUWKH We were given the oppor- Mitchell Hughes Ogle Edwards homecoming parade! tunity to design and build a product to assist a local Luke Steele: Watching child with special needs. It chemical engineering win ZDVDMR\WREHQH¿WRWKHUV the E-Week Best Darn I have been given so many Major Award every year I opportunities in my life, attended. College has been and it is so much better to an amazing experience and give than to receive. I’m proud of the friends I’ve made along the way. Aaron Sams: Winning Best Darn Major every year Michael Hackler: Watch- I’ve been at Tech! Marcrum McCromick Kirby Messerschmidt ing the Tech baseball team make it all the way to Super Adrianna Peinado: Regionals in the NCAA Hanging out with my tournament. friends, and my favorite class was metal casting. Nastasia Allred: I have many great memories from Cannon Ruth: When I got my time at Tech, but some to speak to incoming CSC of my favorites include the majors about my experience Amsterdam and Belgium here. It gave me the oppor- trip I took with a group of tunity to recognize just how Sams Peinado Ruth Powers engineering students, the far I’d come and how much many conferences I got to I had learned and grown A note from the editor, Emma Kenner: When January 2020 began, there attend and my present my as a person in my time at was no way we could have anticipated what the future held for us. In the first five research, and last but most Tech. certainly not least, gaining months of the year, we experienced a pandemic that truly stopped the world. so many wonderful friends Caleb Powers: The People were dying, losing their jobs, and being shut in their homes without time to DQGHYHQ¿QGLQJP\IXWXUH community I formed at the prepare. Not only did we struggle to adjust but we continued to educate ourselves husband at Tech! Baptist Collegiate Ministry. with new added challenges. It would have been easy to give up, but we continued Nathaniel Adugna: Vis- to push ourselves and we crossed the finish line! We never could have anticipated iting the GM plant with my Bradley Northern: Doing Northern that we would lose our final semester and all the things we had planned. We also friends and classmates from research. It gave me the never anticipated how much time we would get to spend with our families, how my Internal Combustion opportunity to show what we would find new creative passions, and how we would finally have a moment to Engines class. I learned in a classroom to focus on our own well being. Through our struggles, we have become even better a real-world application. Peng Gao: Thank you for Secondly, would have to be than we were before and we aren’t done yet. I’m so incredibly proud of us all so meeting my friends and Dr. Kamal saying “BONUS here’s to us and our continued growth. Tech Yeah and Wings Up! teachers. FOR YOU!”. A16 THE ORACLE TENNESSEE TECH GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020