TVCC press release
Summer graduates at Trinity Valley Community College were encouraged to be proactive as they move forward by Princeton High School principal Rene’ Mullins in a ceremony last Friday night at Cardinal Gym.
“Proactive, if you think about the word, it really is about taking responsibility in your life,” Mullins said. “It is your ability to respond that makes it really work.”
Mullins, who received an Associates of Art degree from TVCC at the age of 30 in May of 1992, told the 214 graduates receiving degrees/certificates to “keep focus, know goals and stick to it.”
“Be proactive by knowing what you believe in and what you stand for,” Mullins said. “If you don’t know these things about yourself, the big things will define you and then you are no longer in control of your life.”
TVCC president Dr. Glendon Forgey presented Temiloluwa Otuyelu the President’s Award, which is presented at the discretion of the president to a student who has performed well in the classroom and has provided substantial service to others, both on and off the campus.
Otuyelu, who has been accepted to Engineering School at Texas A&M University, was an active member in Phi Theta Kappa at TVCC, serving as an officer. During his PTK involvement, the chapter received multiple awards as an outstanding organization.
He was also generous with his time, volunteering for many local organizations, including Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens Food Pantry, Keep Athens Beautiful and the Help Center. On campus, he volunteered with PTK, Student Success Center, Student Senate and Cardinal Academic Performance Services.
Even with his active schedule, Otuyelu maintained a 4.0 GPA.
Students who received degrees/certificates from TVCC during Friday’s graduation were (listed alphabetically by hometown):
ATHENS: Ilir Ademaj, AA; Stephen M. Alvarado, AAS; Samantha Bojalil, AA; Christiana J. Brown, AA; Tyler L. Carroll, CER; Adolfo A. Cleto, CER; Caitlin M. Ferguson, CER; Kelsi Gabbert, CER; Tiffany L. Hadnot, CER; Megan A. Hartin, AA; Samantha J. Hawk, CER; Michael Hendrickson, AAS; Becky Henry, AA; Kacie E. Ingram, AA; James L. Jenkins, AA; Javont E. Johnson, AA; Joseph A. Komandosky, AA; Richard N. Lynd, CER; Erick W. Matlock, AA; Lacy B. Mayo, CER; Charlisa D. Medack, CER; Mallie A. Munn, CER; Brittney Munns, CER; Jason S. Murray, AA; Jessica N. Ottaberry, CER; Nallely C. Palma, CER; Katherine M. Pickle, CER; Chelsey D. Pryor, AA; Celeste N. Richmon, AA; Mauricio Rodriguez, AA; Anna E. Smith, CER; Josiah L. Stjohn, AA; Michael O. Thompson, CER; Daniel Torres, AA; Kandyce N. Tull, AA; Trevarr D. Walts, AAS; Taylor N. Watson, CER.
AUSTIN: Ashley B. Malone, AA.
BALCH SPRINGS: Gary C. Owens, AA.
BEN WHEELER: Christopher Bridges, CER; Sarah C. Hensley, AA; Heather D. Pontello, CER.
BROWNSBORO: Clayton E. Gilcrease, CER; Mayra G. Granados, AA; Christa O. Jungerman, AA; Hope B. Rambin, CER.
BUFFALO: Cheryl R. Curry, AAS; Lana Curry, AA.
CAMPBELL: Laurielee A. Richmond, AA.
CANTON: Courtnee M. Bell, CER; Joshua M. Brown, AA; Lori A. Harris, AA; Vannareth Houth, AA; Corey M. McGowan, AA; Anthony New, AA; Tania Ornelas, AA; Kathleen Palladino, AA; Kristi M. Risner, CER; Dylan M. Stack, CER; Crystal L. Williams, CER.
CHANDLER: Sara E. Robertson, AAS.
COLLEGE STATION: Jamie D. Scamardo, CER.
COMBINE: Michael B. Waits, AA; Kimberly R. Williams, AA.
CRANDALL: Sarah E. Bivins, AA; Lindsey L. Woodall, CER.
CROCKETT: Patrick T. Rhodes, AA.
DALLAS: Lucretia B. Harrell, AA.
EDGEWOOD: Travis Henderson, CER.
ELKHART: Tifany J. Dorman, CER; Cynthia A. Gail, CER; Courtney L. Goodson, AA; Katy D. Jones, CER.
EMORY: Latonna L. McAree, CER.
EUSTACE: Samuel L. Austin, AAS; Adrienne K. Rhodes, CER; Tricia A. Zasimowich, CER.
FAIRFIELD: Robin N. Davis, AA.
FLINT: Trisha D. Hunt, AAS.
FORNEY: Deena A. Lee, AAS; Kayley A. Richardson, CER.
FRANKSTON: Shelby R. Beard, AA; Justin J. Farrow, AA; Johnny L. Fisher, CER; Sarah G. Marshall, CER.
FRISCO: Morgan K. Stogsdill, CER.
GRAND SALINE: Rudy C. Daniels, AA.
GRAPELAND: Kali L. Bohannon, AA; Meredith L. Schoppe, CER.
GROVES: Scott G. Pellegrin, AA.
GUN BARREL CITY: Brandi L. Brown, AA; Amber Ellingburg, AA; Cheryl L. Lauderdale, AA; Christi J. Reneau, CER; Nathanial A. Smith, CER.
HEARTLAND: Matthew D. Wilson, CER.
HOUSTON: Efrem Clark, AA; Angelica E. Lacy, AA.
KAUFMAN: Nikki S. Blunt, AA; Ashley M. Cardenas, CER; Pamela A. Cisneros, AA; Christina Congleton, AA; Thomas J. Etheridge, CER; Whitney M. Munoz, AA; Barbara S. Peterson, CER; Bianca S. Reyes, CER; Melissa L. Warner, CER; Tonja L. Williams, AA.
KEMP: Jessica L. Cheshier, CER; Erin Gallion, CER; John F. Kilgore, CER; Tabitha G. Mills, CER; Cassie R. Munden, AA; Jeremy R. Quick, AA; Valentina Ramirez, AA; Jacob P. Walker, AA.
LARUE: Robert E. Bandy, AA; Vicki L. Taylor, CER.
MABANK: Diana A. Garcia, AA; Darshan D. Ivie, AAS; Stacie A. Morgan, CER; Airin E. Nance, AA; Leslie L. Scott, CER; Patricia N. Yates, AA.
MALAKOFF: Lewis O. Davis, AA; Adriana Mandujano, AA.
MESQUITE: Linda K. Hilz, CER; Dakorey G. Johnson, AA; Marquita J. Mixon, AA; Michelle L. Trang, AA.
MINEOLA: Breann E. Herrera, CER.
MONTALBA: Cody W. Engledow, AA; Kalli J. Radford, AA.
MURCHISON: Amanda M. Gore, AA; Amanda Mattingly, AA; Sandra L. Olivo, CER; Phyllis L. Sullivan, CER; Kathryn B. Williams, AA.
OLIVEHURST: Rigoberto Aquilera, CER.
PALESTINE: Kayla R. Allen, CER; Tammy A. Barrera, AA; Kalen Blair, AA; Claudia Dedios, AA; Ashleigh Gleason, CER; Leslee M. Gray, CER; Charles N. Grissaffi, AA; Caitlin C. Handorf, AA; Lindsay D. Hargrave, AA; Britni M. Joyce, CER; Kristi L. Kolander, AA; Julie A. Lane, AA; Samantha L. Lowery, CER; Elizabeth P. Manis, CER; Charles A. Matthews, AA; Lavonda C. Moore, AA; Kelsie C. Norman, AA; Temiloluwa T. Otuyelu, AA; Hayley E. Paul, AA; Matthew Raybin, AA; April N. Robinson, AA; Angela D. Severn, CER; Payton L. Swift, AA; Alejandro Zepeda, AA.
RICHARDSON: Derek P. Davis, CER.
ROCKWALL: Cynthia Guevara, AAS; Scott A. Miller, AAS.
ROSSER: Sydnee S. Burley, AA.
RUSK: Devin R. Clakley, CER; Renee M. Mendez, CER; Jayanna K. Selden, CER.
SCURRY: Shae L. Polley, CER.
SEAGOVILLE: Shane M. Faulkenberry, CER.
SEVEN POINTS: Kristina M. Diehl, CER.
TALTY: Monica A. Escamilla, AA.
TENNESSEE COLONY: Sara M. Barnett, CER; Hallie E. Filis, CER; Darryl D. Jackson, AAS.
TERRELL: Crystal L. Bozard, AA; Evalyn G. Brooks, AA; Thomas E. Brown, AA; Tuesday R. Curtis, AA; Katie L. Holloway, AA; John M. Hulsey, CER; Jonathan M. Hurt, AA; Brittany S. Lagard, AA; Jennifer L. Little, AA; Kishon C. Milanes, AA; Jenna N. Minyard, CER; Preston W. Moore, AA; Helen M. Peterson, AAS; Rachel M. Peterson, AAS; Jennifer A. Ramirez, AA; Elizabeth D. Schaefer, AA; Shakura B. Seay, CER; William D. Thompson, AA; Jasmine Urena, CER; Jeanette Vega, AA; Natasha Williams, CER.
TOOL: Richard C. Cowin, AA.
TULSA: Savannah D. Carter, AA.
TYLER: Nikki L. Byrd, CER; Jennifer McInnis, AAS; Christina A. Thompson, AA.
WEST TAWAKONI: Lecretia R. Colbert, AA.
WILLS POINT: Jesse L. Bean, AA; Courtney M. Fivecoat, AA; Vincent B. Foreman, CER; Carla D. Hayden, AA; Ronnie R. Hunt, AAS; Tiffany N. Moon, AA; Riley S. Moore, CER; Jacqueline J. Silva, AA; Cari R. Smith, AA; Tiffany V. Waldner, AA.
AA – Associate of Arts
AAS – Associate of Applied Science
CER — Certificate