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NETC Awards 173 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates to the Class of 2018

Class of 2018

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) held their 48th annual commencement May 19, at the Cheraw High School auditorium. Dr. Kyle Wagner, the college president, delivered the welcome address. Senator Kent Williams, representing Florence, Dillon, Marion, Marlboro, and Horry County, delivered the keynote speech.

Avonlea Samuel, an associate of arts graduate, and President of the Northeastern Technical College Government spoke about her journey to earning her college degree, and congratulated the graduates before the conferring and awarding of degrees and diplomas.

"Just like Northeastern's logo, each one of us has a compass which leads us to where we need to be. All our hard work, dedication, and tiring moments spent crying and drinking Red bulls, have all led us to this moment," said Samuel. "For some of you, Northeastern may be the last step in your academic journey before starting your professional careers. For others, like myself, our academic journey is a bit longer—or even just beginning, as we go on to four-year universities and beyond.

During the commencement ceremony, an Associate of Arts degree was awarded posthumously to Verkina Townsend, formerly of Bennettsville, and accepted on behalf of the family by her brother.

The following is a list of NETC graduates who were recognized and awarded degrees, certificates or diplomas. This list is sorted by graduate hometown and academic program.

Bennettsville – Associate in Applied Science in Business: Tammy Bullock, Venie Covington, Tammy-Jo Harp, Jincey Lee, and Fonshasta Loyd. Associate in Applied Science with Accounting Specialty: Raekwan Dines. Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming: Mathew McLeod. Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: Jordan Drigger, Ronald English, and Shad Rowe. Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming: Fytai Lynch. Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice: Holly Smith and Danyetta Walker. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Tiffany Lawrence, Amber McInnis, Elissa Miller, and Fallon Pammel. Associate in Science: Ayonna Graham, and Haley Herndon. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Erin Allison, Gregory Boan, Fykemia Bridges, Amanda Bryan, Shanequa Ingram, and Theresa Lawrence. Early Childhood Development Certificate: Nidra Ellison and Cori Turner. Electronics Industrial Applied Certificate: Ronnie Ford. Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controls Certificate: Kenneth Brown and Thaddeus McQueen.

Cheraw – Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Technology: Victoria Gordon, Randi Griggs, Celena Taylor, Kimberly Wilkes and Monique Williams. Associate in Applied Science in Business: Matthew Cetnar, Eleni Chapman and LiAsia Tillman. Associate in Applied Science in Business with Accounting Specialty: Lakierra Powe. Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming: Barton Cole. Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: James Branham, Karon Gillespie and Harold Hamilton, Jr. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Jami Baskins and Lakeya Bullock. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Welding: Jeffrey Quick. Associate in Applied Science in Machine Tool Setup: Steven Moss. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Katrina Anderson, Rachael Jacobs and Jessica Tillman. Associate in Arts: Viktoria DeJesus, Richard Rafferty, Toya Robinson, Avonlea Samuel, and Margaret Wetternek. Associate in Science: Megan Carpenter, Jennifer David, Brianna Douglas, Samantha Graham, Mary Roscoe, Linda Stallings, Madison Vogt and Sydney Wilson. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Christopher Polson. Early Childhood Development Certificate: Octavia Byrd, Aletha Fields and Chelsea Richardson. Intermediate Welding Certificate: Terry Walls. Medical Office Assistant Certificate: Tomeka Diggs. Nurse Preparation Certificate: Brittany Gandy and ShaQuila McMillon.

Chesterfield – Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Technology: Marianne Liebenberg. Associate in Applied Science in Business: Jerri Sellers. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Brenmeisha Freeman. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Early Childhood Development: Claude Diggs, Jr. and Destiny Gregory. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Electronics: Derik Adams. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Industrial Maintenance: Thomas Knight. Associate in Applied Science in Machine Tool Setup: William Graham. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: April Carter and Holly Pate. Associate in Science: Bria Allsbrooks and MarQuiest Johnson. Diploma in Applied Science in Electricity/Electronics: Leslie Hunter. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Sheridan Estep. Nurse Preparation Certificate: Amy Caulder.

Clio – Associate in Applied Science in Administrative Office Technology: Qudasha Brown. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Kyasia Covington. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Peggy Spears.

Darlington – Associate in Science: Drake Hayes, Tracy Jacobs, Wendy Joseph and Destiny Stidham. Nurse Preparation Certificate: Baker Cason and Debra Nickelson.
Associate in Arts: Jamika Cox.

Dillon – Associate in Science: Denisha Drake.

Florence – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Candy McKinney.

Fork – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Georgianna Harps.

Hartsville – Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: Dakota McElveen. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Electro-Mechanical: Harold McPhail. Associate in Science: Cassie Davis. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Bettie Atkinson, Hayley Baker and Sarah Chisholm. Nurse Preparation Certificate: Cynthia Atkinson.

Hamer – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Della McCollum.

Jefferson – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: James Johnson and Nehal Patel. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Debbie Cowart. Medical Office Assistant Certificate: Brittany Hubbell.

Lake View – Early Childhood Development Certificate: Margaret Huggins.

Lamar – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Fredrica Goodson.

Latta – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Latonyia Hunter. Fundamentals Of Computer Numerical Controls Certificate: Mark Turner.

Little Rock – Associate in Arts: Jabriel Morrison.

Lydia – Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Sabrina McFadden.

Marion – Nurse Preparation Certificate: Lindsey McElveen.

McBee – Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: Gunner Rhoad. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Electro-Mechanical: Brian Byrd. Associate in Applied Science in Machine Tool Setup: Michael McCaskill. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Lily Barefoot.

McColl – Associate in Applied Science in Business: En'jada Armstrong and Christopher Moore. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Judy Pittman. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Jessica Hernandez and Stephania Koeppel. Associate in Arts: Mary Stanton.

Mt. Croghan – Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Queena Yanez. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Latoya McGriff. Associate in Science: Sharon Brown, Courtney Hancock, and Stephanie Nicholson. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Hailey Deese.

Nichols – Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controls Certificate: Ryan Huggins.

North Myrtle Beach - Associate in Science: Lindsey Flythe.

Pageland – Associate in Applied Science in Business: Ryne'isha Glenn. Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: Bruce Sullivan. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Early Childhood Development: Paige Tomlinson. Associate in Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology: David McGee. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Nolan Ramsey, Brittany Rape and LaQuan Richardson. Associate in Arts: Allison Edmond. Associate in Science: Drey Crytser and Ronda Gaddy. Early Childhood Development Certificate: LaQuanta McManus.

Patrick – Associate in Applied Science in Business: Timothy Cue. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Early Childhood Development: Cynthia McCormick. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Bronson Eslick Jr. and Madison Sellers. Associate in Business Administration: Keely Causey. Associate in Science: Krizha Domenden. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Kristin Tyner. Nurse Preparation Certificate: Sidney Childers.

Rowland – Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Angela Lewis.

Ruby – Associate in Applied Science in Electronics: Andrew Jenkins. Associate in Applied Science in Machine Tool Setup: Wilben Kelly. Associate in Science: Cara Lewis.

Sellers – Medical Office Assistant Certificate: Kelsey Daniels.

Society Hill – Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Early Childhood Development: Linda Zimmerman. Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Electro-Mechanical: Joseph Purvis. Associate in Applied Science in Nursing: Jessica Ellerbee. Associate In Science: Emily Howell.

Timmonsville – Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Kimberly Gaddy-Waugh.

Wallace - Associate in Applied Science in General Technology in Criminal Justice: Ashley Simpson. Associate in Arts: Kaitlyn Mishoe and Amber Roberston. Associate in Science: Alonna Lee and Brian Ward. Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing: Shante' Watson.

Those interested in pursuing their education or upgrading their work skills should apply before the July 28 application deadline for the fall 2018 semester. Applications are available and will be accepted at any of the college campuses in Pageland, Cheraw, Bennettsville or Dillon. For more information, call 1-800-921-7399 and choose option #1 for Admissions.

To download an application form, visit the Admission page of the college website at www.netc.edu.

To view photos of NETC's 2018 graduation ceremonies visit the Northeastern Technical College on www.facebook.com.

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