About the College Lawson State Community College traces its origin to October 9, 1947, when the Wallace-Patterson Trade School Act authorized the creation of a trade school in Jefferson County. As a result, Wenonah State Technical Institute was organized in 1949 and opened in 1950 with eleven instructors and seventy-five students in ten courses and one related subject. The first president was Dr. Theodore A. Lawson. The initial funding received by the technical division was $75,000. Wenonah State Junior College was authorized under Act No. 93 of the 1963 Alabama State Legislature, and officially opened in 1965. Dr. Lawson served as president of the College and the Technical Institute. In 1967, Wenonah State Junior College held its first commencement exercise with thirty-three graduates. In 1968, the College reached another milestone when it received accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1969, the State Legislature approved naming the junior college in honor of Dr. Lawson, at which time there were three hundred students enrolled. On October 1, 1973, Wenonah State Technical Institute merged with Lawson State Junior College to become a comprehensive community college. Lawson State Community College has only had five presidents: Dr. Theodore A. Lawson, 1949 – 1971; Dr. Leon Kennedy, 1971-1978; Dr. Jesse J. Lewis, 1978-1987; Dr. Perry W. Ward, 1987-2020 and Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony since 2021. Bessemer State Technical College was created under legislative Act No. 93 of the 1963 Alabama legislature. The City of Bessemer purchased 34 acres for the college site. Bessemer State accepted its first students on April 4, 1966, with six programs of study, 47 daytime students and 30 night students. The college was initially known as the State Vocational-Technical School but the first official name was the John R. Pelham Technical Trade School. The name was changed later to Bessemer State Trade School. On August 16, 1966, the name was again changed by legislative act to Bessemer State Technical Institute. In 1973, the college achieved accreditation by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and received the designation of “college”. Five presidents served Bessemer State Technical College: Otto B. Smith, 1964-1967; S. C. Porch, 1967-1971; Euel Snider, 1971-1972; Charles L. Payne, 1972-1984; and Dr. W. Michael Bailey, 1984-2004. On January 27, 2005, the Alabama State Board of Education adopted the Statement of Intent to merge Lawson State Community College and Bessemer State Technical College, to form one institution. As of July 1, 2005, Bessemer State Technical College merged with Lawson State Community College. The Birmingham and Bessemer Campuses of Lawson State Community College are situated nine miles apart in the southwestern area of Jefferson County, both providing a robust and comprehensive array of courses, programs, and services. Under the merged college, Lawson State has seen its most celebrated years. In 2011, the College was featured as a Top 50 Community College, making history in the state. Within the same year, the College recognized by the White House (and celebrated by the Obama Administration) as a Champion of Change . In 2013, the College moved from number 33 out of 50 on the list (of top colleges) to number five. In March of 2015, Lawson State received the epitome of recognition when it was selected to host a visit from President Barack Obama. In 2019, Lawson State opened its newest building – the Academic Success Center. In 2024, the College completed the renovation of four instructional buildings and continues to upgrade facilities to enhance the teaching and learning environment to support student success.
Order of Exercises Cynthia T. Anthony, Ed.D., President of the College Presiding
PRELUDE
*PROCESSIONAL…………………………………………….……………......“ Pomp and Circumstance (March No. 1) ” Sir Edward Elgar Dr. Daniel Cason, Pianist MUSIC………….…………… ‟ Let Mount Zion Rejoice ” ( J.B. Herbert) ….……….…..…. Lawson State Community College Choir
THE INVOCATION…. ............................................................................................................... ....…Dr. Patrick L. Sellers Pastor, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Riley
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS………………………………………………………………………………………………………Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony
CLASS OF 2025 REFLECTION ………………………………………….……………………..…Ms. Kayla Bouyer and Mr. Owen Griffice
MUSIC ……………………………………… ‟ Alleluia” (arr. Randall Thompson) …………….. Lawson State Community College Choir
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Dr. Bruce Crawford, Vice President for Instructional Services
CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony, President
ALMA MATER…………………………. Words by: L’archie E. Vickers ’67…………….Lawson State Community College Choir
THE BENEDICTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Dr. Patrick L. Sellers *THE RECESSIONAL……………………………………….…… ‟ Joyful, Joyful ” ...………………………...…….………………........ Beethoven (*The audience will remain seated during the Processional and Recessional)
ADMINISTRATORS ASSISTING: Dr. Sherri Davis, Academic Dean Dr. Cyrus Vance, Dean of Students Mr. Grant Cockrell, Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development Dr. Karl A. Pruitt, Associate Dean, College Transfer Programs Dr. Sherika Derico, Associate Dean, Health Professions
COLLEGE MARSHALS:
FACULTY MARSHALS:
Mr. Weymon D. Holloway, Mathematics Instructor/Department Chair Dr. Eric Agee, Jr., Physical Education Instructor/Athletics Director Mrs. Alana Willingham-Brown, Welding Instructor/Department Chair
Mr. Roosevelt Williams, Graphic Arts and Communication Instructor Mrs. Naila Jaraysi, Mathematics Instructor
THE ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Honorable Kay Ivey, Governor President
District 1 ............................................................................................................... J.E.B. Shell District 2 ............................................................................................................... John Mitchell District 3 .............................................................................................................. Valerie Gray District 4 .............................................................................................................. Britton Lightsey District 5 .............................................................................................................. Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rogers, Vice-Chair District 6 .............................................................................................................. Ron Houston District 7 .............................................................................................................. Llevelyn Rhone, Chair Member-at-Large ................................................................................................ Tim McCartney State Board of Education ex-officio member ....................................................... Dr. Yvette Richardson Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor President .............................................................................................................. Dr. Cynthia T. Anthony Vice President for Instructional Services ............................................................. Dr. Bruce Crawford Academic Dean .................................................................................................... Dr. Sherri Davis Dean of Career Technical Education & Workforce Development ....................... Mr. Grant Cockrell Dean of Students.................................................................................................. Dr. Cyrus Vance Associate Dean, Health Professions..................................................................... Dr. Sherika Derico Associate Dean, Liberal Arts/College Transfer Programs .................................... Dr. Karl Pruitt Associate Dean, Career Technical Education....................................................... Mrs. Erika McCalpine Assistant Dean of Students .................................................................................. Mrs. Lori Chisem Assistant Dean, Workforce Development…………………………………………………………Mr. Tommy Hobbs Executive Director of Fiscal Services.................................................................... Mr. Leon Dowe, Jr. Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations....................... Mr. Dorian Waluyn Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs............................................... Mrs. Gail Towns Director Title III and Sponsored Programs........................................................... Dr. Eula Todd INSTRUCTIONAL DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP Arts & Humanities ................................................................................................ Dr. Rebecca Duncan Automotive Technology....................................................................................... Mr. Allen Lamb Business & Information Technologies ................................................................. Dr. Norris Watkins Construction Careers ........................................................................................... Mr. Brian Moore Dental Assisting.................................................................................................... Mrs. Kordrilus Z. Ruff Diagnostic Medical Sonography........................................................................... Mrs. Danielle Moore Distance Education .............................................................................................. Dr. Kesha M. James Language & Literature ......................................................................................... Dr. Kelvin King Manufacturing Engineering Technology ............................................................. Mrs. Alana Willingham-Brown Mathematics ....................................................................................................... Mr. Weymon Holloway Medical Radiologic Technology……………………………………………………………. ........... Mr. Gleb Scosyrev Natural Sciences................................................................................................... Dr. Tracey L. Wilson Health & Physical Education.. .............................................................................. Dr. Karl Pruitt Registered Nursing & Practical Nursing .............................................................. Dr. Katrina C. Swain Service Careers .................................................................................................... Mrs. Pier Wilkerson Social and Behavioral Sciences ............................................................................ Mr. Carlos Morris The Alabama Community College System LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE ADMINISTRATION
Meritorious Service Lawson State Community College is proud to honor those active members of its faculty and staff who have served for five or more years as of May 1, 2025.
Allison Michelle Bush ..................................... 6 Sabrina Denise Dyck....................................... 6 Kelly D. Finley................................................. 6 Bernard Andrew Holman ............................... 6 Wanda Jackson .............................................. 6 Allen Edward Lamb ........................................ 6 Tomeka Minnifield ......................................... 6 Kamille L. Smith.............................................. 6 Curtis Stott Carter .......................................... 5 Wynell Gilbert ................................................ 5 Akilih M. Haley ............................................... 5 Henry D. Lyles ................................................ 5 Alcedra Denmise Nix ...................................... 5 Kiele L. Odell .................................................. 5 Audrey J. Robertson....................................... 5 La’Tasha Lana Thomas ................................... 5
Nadejda Lopatina .......................................... 19 Rosemella Saxton .........................................19 Kamille Louise Smith.....................................19 Norris W. Watkins.........................................19 Carolyn R. Bennett........................................18 Sandra O. Hall ...............................................18 Brenda Kay Haun ..........................................18 Harold E. Higginbotham................................18 Michelle Y. Hudson .......................................18 Rachel A. Morgan .........................................18 Traci L. Riggins ..............................................18 Courtney D. Lewis .........................................17 Roosevelt Williams III....................................17 Tanita Y. Williams Jackson ............................17 Juanita Duke .................................................16 Lashaundra D. Lewis .....................................16 Lisa H. Olive ..................................................16 Eric R. Agee...................................................15 Weymon D. Holloway ...................................15 Tavarious D. Jackson .....................................15 Shawanda R. Thomas....................................15 Rebecca M. Duncan ......................................14 Ann Hoff Swanberg.......................................14 Nicola M. Conwell.........................................13 Toya Howard ................................................13 Michael L. Porter ..........................................13 Audra R. Streety............................................13 Lesley D. Harper............................................12 Naila J. Jaraysi ...............................................12 Janine McCoy Jones ......................................12 Hoyt Sanders ................................................12 Michelle Foy .................................................11 Bethany Rogers Gwin....................................11 Angela R. Hall................................................11 James Edward Rowry Jr ................................11 LaSharron Y. Harris .......................................11 Sherlita Hill Denson ......................................10 Adam Elliott ..................................................10 Kirsten D. Green ...........................................10 Matthew West..............................................10 Melanie C. Wilson.........................................10 James E. Blanton.............................................9 Alan L. Halbert ................................................9 Rosalyn McCary ..............................................9 Carlos C. Morris ..............................................9 Pamala J. Underwood .....................................9 Dorian G. Waluyn ...........................................9 Rebecca L. Billiet .............................................8 Stephanie Nicole Henry ..................................8 Tomeka M. Lewis ............................................8 Adrienne Hillary Burroughs.............................7 Janice F. Rice...................................................7 Matrika Beauchamp Sartain ...........................7 Tunisia R. Billingsley........................................6
Lori W. Chisem .............................................35 Cynthia T. Anthony .......................................34 Kimberly H. McKenzie...................................32 Shelly Millender III........................................32 Sharon D. Williams .......................................32 Cedric J. Burden............................................31 Cassandra R. Hollins .....................................31 Brian Lewis Moore........................................31 Sharon Johnson ............................................29 Juanita S. Currington ....................................27 Karl A. Pruitt ................................................. 27 Pier M. Wilkerson .........................................27 Roberta E. Williams ......................................27 Dorothy P. Young..........................................27 Wynda K. Owens ..........................................26 Aubrey J. Wiley ............................................. 26 Robert Sample Jr. .........................................26 Denise Kelly Jones ........................................25 James Randolph Armbrester ........................24 Bruce Crawford ............................................24 Alga G. Gatson III ..........................................24 Craig D. Lawrence.........................................24 Jason A. Moon ..............................................24 Nancy M. Wilson ..........................................24 Tracey L. Wilson ...........................................24 Leigh Ann Carroll ..........................................23 Angela J. Croskey ..........................................23 Sherri C. Davis............................................... 23 Harold E. Dennard ........................................23 Katrina R. Harrell ..........................................23 Tommy W. Hobbs .........................................23 Kesha M. James ............................................23 Eula M. Todd ................................................ 23 James Todd Berry .........................................22 Rhonda J. Branch ..........................................22 Ralph O. Byrd................................................ 22 Kelvin K. King ................................................ 22 Aisha B. Lewis ............................................... 22 Tomeka Minnifield .......................................22 Eddie C. Moorer ...........................................22 Katrina Coleman Swain.................................22 Charlette L. White ........................................22 Mary Smith Ellison........................................21 Ann Renee Guy .............................................21 Shelby Agricola Hayes...................................21 Michael S. Kelley...........................................21 Tracey D. Coleman........................................20 Nkenge S. Hudson ........................................20 Stephen Thomas Monti ................................20 Audrey J. Robertson .....................................20 Charmaine Smith Rodgers ............................20 Chandra Yvette Tims ....................................20 Joseph E. Hollins ...........................................19 James Landers III ..........................................19
Class of 2025 Candidates for Degrees and Certificates
Associate in Art Degrees
Jaleesa D. Alexander, English Bryson Glover Barnes, Business Administration * Spencer Bailey Benson, Social Work Aucasia Bre'Ann Berry, Business Administration *** Kayla Elizabeth Bouyer, Law/Political Science * Brian J. Coleman, Business Administration James O'Neil Davis, Music Education: Middle/High Keoni Oswald Edmund, Art Studio * Taylor Simmone Fearce, Social Work Vincent Laron Fisher, Jr, Physical Education Ahmad Dante Fluker, Psychology Kynedi Symone Goree, Business Administration Christian Quana Harris, Business Administration
*** Warren Alex Hawkins, Psychology
Sha'Marian A Jackson, Psychology Cydney Auston Jones-Crump, English Jaylah Jordan, Business Education Devin M. McKinney, Business Education
* Chinwendu C. Otuonye, Business Education *** Anneshia Owens, Business Administration Seretta Latice Posey, Psychology * Shamiyah Breanna Scott, Business Administration Ivey Layne Thomas, Music
Tacora Kenise Thompson, Journalism Ashtyn Nicole Watkins, Social Work Ametra Quartrice Wooden, Psychology Tamara Pilar Yowe, Psychology
** Shanterra Monique Harris, Liberal Arts ** Ericka Lynne Harville, Social Work
Associate in Science Degrees
Kerington Diana Adams-Garrett, Nursing * Emeka Arinze Anwah, Nursing Gary Bair, Jr, General Studies Yazmine Monae' Bennett, General Studies *** Jordyn Keiara Donyell Birchfield, Nursing Christopher Jordan Blount, General Studies Jaylen Carrington, General Studies Abbie N. Chatman, Sport & Fitness Mgmnt
David K. Cline, Social Studies Ed:Secondary * Jaidyn Charlotte Cowans, Criminal Justice * Caden Lane Davis, General Studies * Dalvin Dawson, General Studies * Kadiatou Diallo, Computer Science Sa'Sheika Dozier, Biology Latoya Ephriam, Health Information Management ** Christian M. Flores Feliciano, General Studies
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
Destinee De'Nia Nelson, General Studies
*** Owen William Griffice, General Studies ** Emily Guerrero, Emergency Medical Services * Zoie Malena Hall, General Studies
** Dharmik Patel, Computer Science
Tashunda Eatriece Pettigrew, General Studies Travaris Lamar Radford, General Studies Ladarius Lynn Ragland, General Studies Chaise Janay Ray, Computer Science * Ashley Janay Reed, Pharmacy Malcolm O. Richardson, Horticulture Zachary Shawn Robinson, General Studies Cequeria Shanklin, Biomedical Science Mary Ann Shelby, Criminal Justice Angela D. Smith, Radiologic Sciences Elijah Stewart, General Studies David Matthew Turner, Biology Ed: Secondary
Amaya Simone Heard, Sport & Fitness Mgmnt Alexa Hernandez, Elem/Early Childhood Education Carol G. Hernandez-Garcia, Elem/Early Childhood Education Karen Renee Ivy, General Studies Summer J. Ivy, General Studies Jamarcus Cameron Jackson, General Studies Julia Jackson, General Studies
* Tegan Jackson, Occupational Therapy * Jadarian O. Jones, Athletic Training Michael Allen Jones, Jr, Physical Therapy Portia Bianca Key, Dentistry Alexus M. Lett, Radiologic Sciences *** Mirian Margarito-Bibiano, General Studies Michelle Mott, General Studies
Antoinnette M Winston, General Studies Matthew Robert Young, General Studies *** Savana Michelle Young, General Studies
Associate in Applied Science Degrees
Ricky D. Boyd, Industrial Electronics Technology Richard Earl Brasher, III, Automotive Technology Ford ** Brian Matthew Brown, Automotive Technology Ford * Jenny Catherine Brown, Medical Radiologic Technology Melissa Burns, Nursing Jasmine Elecia Burrell, Nursing ** Avery Raye Busby, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Sharika Shane Bush, Nursing
*** Alston Kalen Abts, Automotive Technology Ford Howard Acoff, III, Social Work Technician Amber Alexzondria Agee, Nursing Faquir Jahodd Alexander, Nursing Mia Sedora Allen, Medical Radiologic Technology *** Cody E. Andrews, Automotive Technology Ford Jamera Deanna Andrews, Nursing Aissatou AI Bah, Dental Assisting Tekayla Renae Bedell, Nursing Diamyn Sharice Blackmon, Nursing *** Ayden Ellis Bonner, Automotive Technology Ford
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
Sabino Caballero-Landaverde, Automotive Technology Toyota Kaylain Dominque Carter, Nursing Juan A. Cedano-Galvan, Jr, Automotive Technology GM * William Kent Chesser, Medical Radiologic Technology
Tyrone Deangelo Fox, Office Administration- Medical ** Brayden Cole Fuller, Automotive Technology Ford Jose Manuel Garcia Barragan, Automotive Technology Ford ** Katelyn Renae Garrison, Medical Radiologic Technology Christian Jose Gonzalez, Automotive Technology Toyota Anecia Marie Griffin, Nursing Rachel Leandra Griffin, Nursing ** Davida Ben'Ques Gunn, Diagnostic Medical Sonography ** Katherine M. Hammett, Office Administration- Medical ** Kimiyah Jameille Harris, Business Adm and Management Ariel Hendrix, Computer Science Oscan A. Henton, II, Nursing ** Jesus Herrera, Automotive Technology GM Sydney A. Holder, Nursing Jillian D'Kira Holt, Nursing Jose Angel Jasso Cruz, Business Adm and Management Deirdre Moore Jones, Nursing ** Luke Anthony Jones, Automotive Technology Toyota Rhema Lashawn Jordan, Business Adm and Management Charmaine Latisha Jules, Nursing Brooklyn Oletha Kinard, Nursing Christian Lawrence, Automotive Technology GM
Makalyn Desera Cobbin, Nursing Adah Cernada Coburn, Nursing
Kristen Leigh Cone, Nursing Brandi Nicole Cook, Nursing Maria Veronica Cortez, Nursing Ethan Cole Cothran, Automotive Technology GM ** Tynesha Cottingham-Williams, Business Adm and Management ** Britani Marina Cotton, Medical Radiologic Technology Maciah Craig, Nursing Courtney Zene Crosby, Medical Radiologic Technology Deandria Wynter Davis, Medical Radiologic Technology *** Shaniequa M. Davis, Office Administration-Medical ** Arnesia Marshell DeRamus, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Brittany Ja'quiese Durrah, Culinary Arts *** Alyx Coi Eiland, Culinary Arts Monica Charise Elston, Nursing * Kayla L Engle, Diagnostic Medical Sonography James E. English, Jr, Business Adm and Management ** Jonathan Alexander Figueroa, Automotive Technology Toyota
** Xavier K Lawson, Media Production
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
* Si'Ara Denise Lewis, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
** Caleb William Ramsey, Automotive Technology GM Kierra Monique Reed, Nursing Miguel Alexander Salgado, Automotive Technology GM Luis G. Sanchez, Automotive Technology Toyota ** Jennifer Sanchez Pena, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Taylor Lauren Sellers, Nursing Shakiyah Quishawn Sherrod, Nursing Jessica Shiree Simmons Hawkins, Nursing * Tamia Kiella Simpson, Office Administration- Medical Arieana Nicole Smith, Business Adm and Management Asia Cerae Smith, Child Development/Early Child Brittanie Ty-Niece Smith, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Felton Leroy Smith, Medical Radiologic Technology Grant Austin Smith, Nursing ** Jacob Mathew Snyder, Automotive Technology Ford ** Diangelise Jonné Soules, Child Development/ Early Child * Andrea I. Spencer, Office Administration-Medical ** Richard A. Taylor, IV, Medical Radiologic Technology Benjamin Howell Terry, Automotive Technology GM * Roneisha Thedford, Medical Radiologic Technology Markea Thomas, Medical Radiologic Technology Ashley Jacquese Thomas, Business Adm and Management
* Erik Carl Licci, Medical Radiologic Technology Adrienne Nicole Madison, Medical Radiologic Technology Mia A. Mahone, Nursing ** Brodie Lynn Mann, Medical Radiologic Technology ** Damiah C Martin, Culinary Arts * Adolfo Antonio Martinez, V, Automotive Technology Ford ** Christie Hopkins McIntyre, Business Adm and Management Kaiya Latricia McMorris, Nursing Chikita Michelle Meigs, Automotive Technology Toyota ** Shaye Morgan, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Brittney Ann Moye, Nursing Latrice Hayleigh Nicole Newman, Business Adm and Management Camden Walker Nunley, Business Adm and Management Raven Nycole Parker, Nursing Aidan James Parris, Automotive Technology Mercedes Jasmine L. Payne, Nursing Demetre Keon Pettway, Automotive Technology Ford *** Cheily Alexandra Poroj, Media Production Makiyah Amari Pullum, Diagnostic Medical Sonography *** Ledge Austin Putman, Automotive Technology Ford * Kanisha Letrice Quinn, Medical Radiologic Technology
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
** Nyah Lauren Thompson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography ** Dalton Cole Tillery, Automotive Technology Ford Samuel James Tinker, Computer Science (BUS EDU) * Hugo R. Trejo Rodriguez, Automotive Technology Toyota Ceritha Boyd Tyson, Computer Science (BUS EDU) Eduardo Villa Perrusquia, Automotive Technology GM * Lindsey M. Waldrop, Diagnostic Medical Sonography * Briana Alexis Walley, Nursing
Larry Dewuan Ware, Medical Radiologic Technology ** Damian Ameer White, Automotive Technology Toyota ** David Lewis White, III, Automotive Technology Ford * Andrew Scott Whitmire, Automotive Technology GM ** Jasmine Monique Whittsett, Business Adm and Management Demarquis Ra'Shaun Williams, Culinary Arts Patricia Vazquez Yayman, Nursing
Associate in Occupational Technology Degrees
Marquis Terrell Miller, Auto Body/Industrial Maintenance *** Jimmy Carl Moore, Jr, Air Conditioning/ Electronics
Charmelle Oyeket, Welding/Industrial Maintenance ** Jamon Denzell Robinson, Barbering/ Business
Certificates
* Jesi Mario Andres Juan, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Aissatou AI Bah, Dental Assisting Skilah Dakota Bonaventure, Licensed Practical Nursing * William Anthony Browder, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Frelicia Colvin, Cosmetology Jada Naomi Davis, Cosmetology
* Zachary Edward Dyas, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration * Alyx Coi Eiland, Culinary Arts * Daniel Tyrese Everett, Graphic Arts Communication * Jonathan Alexander Figueroa, Automotive Technology Toyota * Artwone Contrell Fomby, Jr, Welding * Gabriel Beckman Foster, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Jose Manuel Garcia Barragan, Automotive Technology Ford * Nicholas A Gilliam, Automotive Body Repair
Shantavia Dasha Davis, Cosmetology Brittany Ja'quiese Durrah, Culinary Arts
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
Darrell L Goldsby, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration
Latrice Hayleigh Nicole Newman, Business Adm and Management Camden Walker Nunley, Business Adm and Management Aidan James Parris, Automotive Technology Mercedes Jakayla Dameria Pegues, Cosmetology Simone Nichelle Perkins, Licensed Practical Nursing Demetre Keon Pettway, Automotive Technology Ford * Cheily Alexandra Poroj, Media Production Airelle Meshuna Prim, Cosmetology Prentice Ledon Purifie, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Pablo Manjarrez Quintana, Jr, Automotive Body Repair * Lance Parker Smith, Welding Psalms Mariah Smith, Cosmetology Jazmine Symone Steele, Cosmetology * Eric Leon Stewart, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration * Timothy Isaiah Trainer, Automotive Body Repair * Alfonso Turnbow, Jr, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Darinel De Jesus Urbano Ruiz, Automotive Mechanics Cinsear R. Watford, Welding Kadilah S. Williams, Licensed Practical Nursing
Nykia Elise Greene, Licensed Practical Nursing * Jakaya Marshae Hardy, Licensed Practical Nursing * Jasmine Marie Harris, Cosmetology * Robert Hatcher, Automotive Body Repair Kourtni Janae Heard, Barbering * Guillermo Garcia Hernandez, Welding Shelby D. Higgins, Licensed Practical Nursing Rodriques Hill, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration * Thomas Graham Himes, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Jamari Camille Holmes, Cosmetology De'andrea Johnson, Cosmetology Jeremy K. Jones, Barbering Rhema Lashawn Jordan, Business Adm and Management * Braden Amari Mack, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration * Damiah C. Martin, Culinary Arts * David George Miller, Welding * Marquis Terrell Miller, Automotive Body Repair * Ashya Gekina Muhammad, Cosmetology * Joseph Mwangi Muthii, Licensed Practical Nursing * George Nettles, Jr, Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration
Short Certificates
Daniel Michael Allen, Diesel Mechanics
Kamal DeWayne Amerson, Plumbing
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
Asia Cerae Smith, Child Development/Early Child Diangelise Jonné Soules, Child Development/ Early Child Ethan Devion Mar'Keith Stallworth, Robotics Hudson Aron Swartz, Automotive Mechanics Jeremiah Thompson, Plumbing Antony Alexander Valdivia Ceron, Electrical Short D'Avion Rodriquez Walker, Emergency Medical Services Daniel Riley Watkins, Industrial Maintenance Austin Lee Wiggins, Emergency Medical Services Christopher Eddie Williams, Building Construction Zaniah Naeshun Wright, Graphic Arts Communication Savanah Rane Wyatt, Emergency Medical Services Dakeri Latrell Lindsay, Graphic Arts Communication Damiah C. Martin, Culinary Arts Richard Deshawn Martin, Plumbing Ryan Kent McIntyre, Plumbing
Carlyle Joshua Joseph Brown, Emergency Medical Services Charles Burgin, III, Industrial Maintenance Jaylyn Amarion Calloway, Electrical Short Ernest L Chandler, Jr, Electrical Short Nakiyah Reanna Conwell, Child Development/ Early Child Nicola M. Conwell, Child Development/Early Child Samuel Lemar Edwards, Plumbing Alyx Coi Eiland, Culinary Arts Korin Jeremiah Alford Ellick, Plumbing Lindsey Nicole Hallman, Emergency Medical Services Donavan Wesely Henderson, Electrical Short Jeremy K. Jones, Barbering Rhema Lashawn Jordan, Management and Supervision Matthew Zachary Kyker, Welding Dakeri Latrell Lindsay, Graphic Arts Communication Damiah C. Martin, Culinary Arts Richard Deshawn Martin, Plumbing
Ryan Kent McIntyre, Plumbing David George Miller, Welding
Anthony C. Morgan c, Electrical Short Tyree Lamar Mumford, Jr, Plumbing Camden Walker Nunley, Management and Supervision Ryan Avery O'Dell, Plumbing Jamal Stephen Perry, Plumbing Cheily Alexandra Poroj, Media Production Benjamin Paul Pratt, Plumbing
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ***SUMMA CUM LAUDE: 3.90 TO 4.00 – WHITE CORD **MAGNA CUM LAUDE: 3.70 TO 3.89 – BLUE CORD *CUM LAUDE: 3.50 TO 3.69 – GOLD CORD *HONORS CERTIFICATE: 3.50 TO 4.00 – GOLD CORD
Academic Honors
Candidates who maintain high scholarships are graduated with honors. Graduation with honors is based on earning a degree or certificate for the Spring Semester at Lawson State Community College and maintaining a cumulative 3.00 grade point average or higher for all work completed prior to the awarding of the degree or certificate. Candidates graduating with honors wear cords during the Commencement Exercises. The averages necessary for earning graduation honors for all degrees and certificates are listed below: ***Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 to 4.00 – White Cord
**Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.89 – Blue Cord
*Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.69 – Gold Cord
*Honors Certificate: 3.50 to 4.00 – Gold Cord
Commencement stoles are worn by members of the College’s nationally recognized honor societies:
The Alpha Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
The Psi Chapter of Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society (for Business)
Note: The printing of this program precedes the completion of academic requirements and final evaluation of all candidates. Thus, the list of candidates and honors is tentative. The College reserves the right to add or withdraw candidates.
Academic Regalia The academic regalia worn today originated in the European universities of the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful for scholars and clerics in unheated buildings. The distinctive gown served to set the student apart from his fellow citizens, hence the perennial controversy between “town and gown.” Until after the Civil War, students at most American universities wore caps and gowns daily while in residence. They varied in design until the American Intercollegiate Commission standardized them in 1984. At that time it was decided that all robes would be black: bachelor’s gowns to be made of worsted stuff with pointed sleeves; master’s gowns of silk with long closed sleeves; and doctor’s gowns of silk with longer sleeves and faced with black velvet from hem to neck and back. They also carried three velvet bands around each sleeve above the elbow. Hoods were made of the same materials as the gowns, the length varying with the degree. Only the lining of the hood indicated the university by its colors. The border of the hood indicated the academic discipline in which the degree was earned. Throughout the United States, there has been no change in the standard colors that represent the disciplines. The color facing the hood, whether it is black or colored, indicated the following: brown: architecture and the fine arts; citron yellow: social work; dark blue: philosophy; kelly green: medicine; lemon yellow: library sciences; light blue: education; light brown: business; lilac: dentistry; olive green: pharmacy; orange: engineering; peacock blue: international affairs; pink: music; purple: law; scarlet: theology; white: arts and letters; crimson: journalism and golden yellow: science. The College Mace The ceremonial mace has its origins in the Middle Ages. Originally a formidable battle weapon, it evolved into a graceful ceremonial object symbolizing the temporal and spiritual authority of the church. Cities began to adopt the use of maces to signify their own freedom and authority. In the 16th century, Oxford University began using a decorated mace in its ceremonial processions to signify academic independence and excellence. Since that time, the mace has been a sign of educational tradition and distinction. In commencement processions, the mace is carried before the President and the dignitaries composing the platform party. The mace is carried by the College Marshall. The Lawson State Community College mace, designed and constructed in 2007, consists of a three-inch bronze medallion bearing the college seal, which is framed by a ten-inch bronze wreath atop a hand shaped walnut staff.
The Presidential Chain The Presidential Chain of Office, used in academic celebrations, represents traditions dating as far back as the sixteenth century and today designates the presidential leadership of the College. The Lawson State Community College Chain of Office, designed and constructed in 2007, displays the names of the institution’s presidents, both past and present, as well as two academic divisions of the College, including Liberal Arts and Technology. From the chain hangs the Lawson State Community College seal. Gonfalons The gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of state or office. Gonfalons have been adopted in many colleges around the world as college or institutional insignias. The gonfalons represent the two academic divisions of Lawson State Community College – Liberal Arts and Technology. The colors of the College, dark blue and old gold, are joined together in a pattern common to both flags. Units within each division are represented by the following color codes:
LIBERAL ARTS
TECHNOLOGY
Health and Physical Education–Purple
Automotive–Lime Green
Humanities–Crimson
Business–Orange
Mathematics and Natural Science–Kelly Green
Manufacturing–Light Rose Occupational Programs–Light Blue
Nursing–White
Social Science–Dark Gold
Service Programs–Yellow
Alma Mater
Oh Lawson State! (Tune: Londonderry Air)
Oh Lawson State, we hail, we hail thy noble name From age to age, throughout eternity. Steadfast and true we lift our voices now in praise. We'll cherish thee wherever we may be.
(Chorus) Tho' years may go, we'll constantly remember that it was you who opened first your door. As we go forth each on our separate journeys, Oh, Lawson State, oh Lawson State, We'll love you more.
Words by L'archie Vickers, '67
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