Forsyth Technical Community College Commencement 2015 Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum 2825 University Parkway Winston-Salem, North Carolina Thursday, May 7, 2015 5:00 p.m. Forsyth Technical Community College Commencement 2015 Lawrence Joel Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum 2825 University Parkway Winston-Salem, North Carolina Thursday, May 7, 2015 5 p.m. Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Trustees Edwin L. Welch, Jr. Chair Ann Bennett-Phillips Nancy W. Dunn Jeffrey R. McFadden Amanda Boston A. Edward Jones R. Alan Proctor SGA President Andrea D. Kepple Vice Chair John M. Davenport, Jr. Arnold G. King Kenneth M. Sadler; D.D.S. Tammy L. Duggins Paul M. Wiles Forsyth Technical Community College Board of Administration Dr. Gary M. Green President Dr. Jewel B. Cherry Mr. Alan K. Murdock Vice President Vice President Student Services Economic & Workforce Development Ms. Rachel M. Desmarais Ms. Mamie M. Sutphin Vice President Vice President Information Services Institutional Advancement Ms. Wendy R. Emerson Dr. Conley F. Winebarger Vice President Vice President Business Services Instructional Services 2015 Commencement Program Processional Presiding......................................................................................................................Dr. Gary M. Green President, Forsyth Technical Community College National Anthem .................................................................................................. Sonya Bennett-Brown Music Instructor, Humanities & Social Sciences Division Introduction of Speaker ..............................................................................................Dr. Gary M. Green Speaker ........................................................................................The Honorable Pat McCrory Governor of North Carolina Awards Faculty and Staff ...............................................................................Dr. Conley F. Winebarger Vice President, Instructional Services C. David Kepple, Jr. Memorial Faculty Award .........................................Ms. Andrea D. Kepple Member, Board of Trustees Students.......................................................................................................Dr. Jewel B. Cherry Vice President, Student Services Announcing of Graduates ................................................................................Dr. Conley F. Winebarger Business & Information Technologies ...................................................Ms. Pamela A. Shortt Dean, Business & Information Technologies Engineering Technologies .......................................................................Mr. Leonard R. Kiser Dean, Engineering Technologies Health Technologies ................................................................................... Dr. Bonnie G. Pope Dean, Health Technologies Humanities & Social Sciences ............................................................. Ms. Yolanda S. Wilson Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences Math, Science & Technologies ................................................................ Mr. Michael V. Ayers Dean, Math, Science & Technologies Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates .....................................................................Mr. Edwin L. Welch, Jr. Chair, Board of Trustees Closing Remarks ..........................................................................................................Dr. Gary M. Green Forsyth Tech Alma Mater .................................................................................. Ms. Michele A. Freeman Administrative Associate, Planning & Information Services Recessional Forsyth Tech Alma Mater Marshals for by Peggy Hustad Commencement 2015 © 2005 Miguel Fernandez - Chief Marshal Through your open door And always in our hearts People and dreams connect We’ll share this unity Michael Baines Catherine Revels Now our spirits soar And pledge to play a part Stephanie Brown Christopher Revels With pride for Forsyth Tech In our community Holley Chambers Pierre Thompson Jake Clous Shipra Vaidya All walks of life as one And as the seasons turn Summer Cottrell Gerald Vincent Toward a common aim Our alma mater shines Mikayla Granger Aaron White For knowledge we have come For all who come to learn Renee Huffman Jason Williamson III We leave forever changed You guide our hearts and minds Carlos Mata Red, White & Blue Cords worn by Student Veterans Gold Cords worn by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Black Sash with Gold Lettering worn by Alpha Mu Beta Service Fraternity Pat McCrory Governor of North Carolina Since taking office, Governor Pat McCrory has worked to improve North Carolina in three key areas: the economy, education and efficiency. Governor McCrory has made tough decisions to confront the serious problems that face North Carolina. He signed historic tax reform into law that put more money into the paychecks of North Carolinians by reducing personal and corporate tax rates. The governor also reformed North Carolina’s outdated unemployment insurance system and streamlined the state’s workforce development programs to provide higher skilled workers in less time. These, and other decisions, have fueled the Carolina Comeback. When Governor McCrory took office, North Carolina had the fifth-highest unemployment rate in the nation. Today, it’s the 23rd lowest thanks to the nearly 200,000 new jobs created by North Carolina’s innovative private sector. Economic growth has spread across every sector…except one, state government. Today, state government is doing more work than ever before with 6,000 less people than it had in January 2013. This dramatic increase in efficiency is a result of state employees continually reassessing their duties and priorities with the goal of better serving and putting North Carolina’s citizens and employers first. The governor’s emphasis on customer service has meant reduced wait times in the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles offices, as well as extended hours at selected locations. Striving for efficient government, he established the Innovation Center to test, streamline and “try before you buy” information technology systems for state government. This new concept has saved North Carolina taxpayers at least $6 million, and the “iCenter” has become a national model for other states trying to deliver services more efficiently. The governor enacted bipartisan transportation reform that will now fund projects based on need, safety and economic development. Focused on improving North Carolina’s education, the governor created a Teacher Advisory Committee for input on issues like compensation and over-testing. The Center for Safer Schools was established to protect North Carolina’s students, and vocational training legislation was signed to give students greater educational pathways. Governor McCrory’s focus on service reflects his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of others, a fact that was evident to the people of Charlotte who elected him mayor for a record seven terms. Governor McCrory has been married to his wife Ann for 26 years and the couple has a Labrador retriever mix named Moe. Business and Tariq Devon Stowe Financial Services Information Billie Jo White Taylor Marie Lunsford Technologies Miranda Lee White Ashley M. Lynch Tyler Austin Wooten Kayla Michelle Martin Graduation Candidates for 2015 Melissa Marie Reevie Candidates for Associate Business Administration – LaMonica Shanari Whisonant in Applied Science Degree International Business Kimberly Ann Jones Global Logistics Technology Accounting Stacy Lee Bradley Karen Leslie Adkins Business Administration – Sherry Hobbs Catron Andrew Ryan Bowden Logistics Management Heather Brooke Hilton Lori Ann Buis Justin West Cartwright Calissa Tinese Hooper Timothy Davis Isaac James Perez Chestley Long Donnesha Nicole Dillard Shelley Ann Mabe Robert Benjamin Dixon Computer Information Technology Romeo R. Minichello JoAnn Green James Halbert Bailey II Wesley Taylor Phillips Ashley Elizabeth Hull Adam Chandler Chatham Casey Matthew Jackson Calvin Jamel Conyers Healthcare Business Informatics Tresha Jenkins Johnson Robin Lynette Davis Jennifer Kathleen Angell Amy Elizabeth Keegan Allen Sylvester Evans, Jr. Gidget Michelle Payne Blizard Jennifer Najera Cortney Antwan Faison Roy Cliton Faw, Jr. Dennis Gary Palmer James Lenord Funderburk,Jr. Kirk Allan Koreneff Bobbie Jean Rouse Cindy Denise Gonzalez Dalisa Tobrin Perkins Crisstyl Lee Tate Samantha Nicole Hartzler Joyce Smith Willard Jack Christopher Heath Healthcare Management John Richard Jordan Technology Business Administration Tonia Sue Darga Keeton Rachel Elaine Baxter Anna Mills Anders Michael Brian Lewallen Kecia Edina Duzant Pedro Arrieta Barcenas Christine Ann Nicita Taleah Johnson Jacob R. Barnes Alexander H. Procter Sherrkia Renne McGriff Massey Ray Bowser Kaia Anneli Tarikas Tracy Peak New Gregory Anthony Bradshaw Erica Christine Prince Keith Allan Brown Computer Programming Latisha A. Thomas Caitlin Dawn Bullock Matthew Chase Fulp Tia Shonta Whitworth Any Victoria Celedon Samantha Mary Harding Aaron Matthew Cummings Charlotte Marie Hill Information Systems Security Cory Lavon Davis Lester Alvers Hooper Paul F. Mulski Curtis Joel Delgardo Tyler Edward Quinn Dustin C. Welch Vivian G. Janos Caleb Avery Rappoport Kim Denise Johnson Jody R. Reavis Medical Office Administration Allan Fitzgerald Johnson Madeline Renee Swaim Dawna Lachelle Benjamin Amy Graham Lashmit Jacqueline Elaine Benson Melissa Ann Long Cyber Crime Technology Kelena Lynda