THREE RIVERS AWARDS DEGREES IN
FIRST-EVER WINTER COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
POPLAR BLUFF - Three Rivers presented degrees and certificates to graduates during the college's first-ever Winter Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 14.
"We are pleased to know that these well-educated graduates will now be joining other Three Rivers alumni to help make the world a better place," said Dr. John F. Cooper, Three Rivers president.
Due to the increased enrollment at Three Rivers, the college hosted its first-ever winter commencement this year. The ceremony began with the traditional Academic Procession into the Bess Center on the Three Rivers campus.
Guest speaker for the evening's ceremony was Dr. Carol Swain Lewis, an instructor of English at Three Rivers and the director of the college's Honors Program. Lewis has taught at Three Rivers since 1987. She received her bachelor's degree from Stephens College in Columbia, a masters degree from Webster University in St. Louis, and her doctorate from Regent University. She teaches American and world literature and college writing at Three Rivers.
At the Dec. 14 ceremony, more than 70 students received associate of arts or associate of applied science degrees or short-term certificates.
Receiving degrees or certificates were:
BUTLER COUNTY: Tami Lea Garvin, Eric J. Hover, Harviell; Stacey Cozart, Neelyville; Cassie Corrine Barnett, Timothy Brumitt, Sara Bruns, Malia Nadine Cannaday, Tanya Caudel, Zachary Clark, Rebekah Danielle Clubb, John Christopher Cummins, Jessica L. D'Aoust, Jeff Drury, Blake C. Eaton, Clint Evans, Corey Fain, Bailey Jaye Farmer, Kelley Ford, Melissa Ann Gargac, Kelly Hagn-Boxx, Antonia Higgs, Amanda Kristene Hoy, Crystal Autumn Huddleston, David Michael Kelley, Martin Kenser, Nicholas R. Libla, Chelsea Lynn Livingston, Keri Lovette, Andrew Medley, Katherine Menhard, Breck Nelson, Tinea LeeAnn Michelle Ortega, Randi Michelle Pender, Crystal Raymond, Audie L. Reed, Karen Elizabeth Robertson, Amanda N. Ropp, Aaon N. Ropp, Helen Sandus, April Dawn Sipes, Kasi M. Stafford, Teresa Lynn Thomas, Whiteney Ward, Michele Weimer, Mary Annette Wells, Aaron M. Winchester, Joel Wood, Nicole Ashley Young, Poplar Bluff; Brandon Keith Causey, Whitney Nicole Sentell, Linsay Renee Tompkins, Qulin.
CARTER COUNTY: Rachel Adier, Adam R. Helvey, Shala Denane Rector, Van Buren.
DENT COUNTY: Brenna Elizabeth Haines, Salem.
DUNKLIN COUNTY: Ashley Renee Harrison, Campbell; Amanda L. Langston, Cardwell; Patricia Crouch, Ruth Ann King, Holcomb; Melissa Duba, Brenda S. Gatewood, M. Scott Hunter, Venita Kay Miller, Tiffany K. Ogden, Brittany Michelle Simms, Katie M. Thompson, Paula Kay Tice, Adam J. Wayman, Kennett; Tosha Lynn Booker, Nicah Huceby, Courtney Sheree Perkins, Sherri Ragan, Malden.
MADISON COUNTY: Mark Earl Moore, Marquand.
NEW MADRID COUNTY: Peggy Southard, Canalou; Shirneka Clinae Smith, Marston; Krystal Gayle Langley, New Madrid; Michelle D. Hopkins, Rebecca A. Prince, Portageville.
OREGON COUNTY: Luke B. Fraley, Alton.
PEMISCOT COUNTY: Sheridan Patricia Spain, Caruthersville; Jacqueline Michelle Morre, Steele; Sharron Denane Rector, Wardell.
PERRY COUNTY: Ashley Jo Hansen, Perryville.
REYNOLDS COUNTY: Frieda Lynn Swyres, Kelley D. Welch, Ellington.
RIPLEY COUNTY: Kacie Lea Adams, Keshia Jo Berrong, Seneatha Clayton, Michael Crain, Adam Gambill, Crystal Moncrief Hampton, Sara Leann Hoefer, Kimberly M. McConnaughay, Tricia Gayle Murdock, Rose Marie Reynolds, Lisa Saffle, Doniphan; Melissa Byrd, Kelly L. Moore, Michael D. Reed, Naylor.
SCOTT COUNTY: Ashley Heisserer, Danielle R. Krapf, Oran; Janne Gray, Barbara Howarad, Kathy A. Rapert, Tieteanna Maria Steele, Sikeston.
STODDARD COUNTY: Michael Brian Ramsey, Bell City; Dawn Carroll, Bernie; Angela E. Hartline, Rashena LaRay Parker; Brad Watts, Casey Lynn Wilson, Bloomfield; Megan Marie Bishop, Regina Lynn Brown, Lola A. Brown, Austin M. Hake, Robbie D. Hale, Jessica Lynn Haney, Ashley R. Hester, Carissa Anne Mulcahy, Kevin Owen Mulcahy, Amy Louise Spratt, Dexter; Rosanna Williams, Essex; DiNae Arnel Cato, Dona M. DeClue, Puxico.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY: Cynthia Terrell, St. Charles.
ST. LOUIS: Jeremy Taylor Sides, St. Louis.
WAYNE COUNTY: Olivia S. O'Dell, Clubb; Ryan Martin Coomer, Brittney Denae Osborn, Greenville; Shannon Cole, Patterson; Matt Fox, Wappapello; Mallory L. Davis, Crystal L. Epley, Williamsville.
Three Rivers Community College is celebrating four decades of excellence and service to Southeast Missouri with accessible, affordable and quality learning opportunities. TRCC offers courses on its main campus in Poplar Bluff, at its Centers and locations throughout the region, as well as e-learning opportunities with on-line courses. Students can get ready, get started and get ahead at TRCC. For additional information visit the college Web site at www.trcc.edu or contact the college at (573) 840-9600 or toll-free at 1-877-TRY-TRCC.
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