BEAVER, W.Va. (WVN) – New River Community and Technical College recognized 2023 graduates during the college’s nineteenth commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Academic honors were presented to 99 students graduating with at least a 3.4 grade point average (GPA). In addition, 19 graduates were members of the Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society for associate degree students with at least a 3.5 GPA.
Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees were conferred during the ceremony. New River CTC 2023 graduates are as follows:
Alderson: Tracee Elizabeth Byer, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Kiara Jade Phillips, A.S. in General Studies; Bridgette Nicole Smith, C.A.S. in Technical Studies; Dana Elaine Taylor, A.S. in Criminal Justice; George Payne Williams, A.A.S. in Welding Technology; Angel Lynn Willis, A.A.S. in Nursing;
Ansted: Norma Jean Burgess, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Holly Kaye Sorrent, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Arbovale: Travis Lee Arbogast, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Artie: Mark Timothy Shea Meadows, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology;
Athens: Anthony Robert Bisaha, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology;
Beaver: Bela E. Davis, A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Stacy Miranda Grubb, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Andrew Blake Lefler, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Jackson Daniel Moore, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology; Anna Nicole Phillips, A.S. in Computer Science; Tasman Wynn Smith, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology and A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology;
Beckley: Jacey M. Allen, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Emily Jordan Altizer, A.S. in General Studies; Kristi R. Bair, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Katherine Ayers Biggs, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Tanisha Danielle Bornshlegel, C.A.S. in Bookkeeping; Devin Nicholas Bragg, A.S. in General Studies; Simoan Julia Ann Burns, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Trena Marie Canady, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Kelli F. Crigger, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Madison Marie Davis, A.S. in General Studies; Carson Anna Dewese, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Jacob Isaiah Eskins, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology; Melissa Ann Evans, A.A.S. in Nursing; Jacquelyn Dianne Fay, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Alissa Brooke Ford, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Katherine Michelle Haggerty, A.S. in General Studies; Alaa A. Halaibeh, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Shelbi Taylor Hardman, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Walter Nisaiah Hawthorne, A.S. in Business Administration; Kristen Nicole Keith, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Matthew C. Lahn, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Jatazia L. McDowell, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Susan Davis McIntosh, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Patrick Scott Peery, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Kayla Rae Radford, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Sarah Marie Richmond, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Jeffrey Christian Roberts, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology and A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology; Morgan Elizabeth Spence, A.S. in Social Services; Dre’shaun Lamar Thomas, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Frank Gerald Treadway, Jr., C.A.S. in Paramedic; Carlos E. Walker, C.A.S. in Barbering; Clayton Austin Williams, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology;
Belington: Melissa M. Pharis, A.S. in Business Administration;
Birch River: Vanessa Anne Dodrill, A.A.S. in Nursing;
Bluefield, Virginia: Devon J. Bower, A.A.S. in Information Technology;
Bluefield: Erica Brooke Johnston, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Kimberly Ann McDonald, A.A.S. in Paraprofessional Education; De’kwan Dontez Murray, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair; Robyne Lynette Ramsey, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Dillon Christopher Williams, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair;
Bradley: Samantha Jo Boreman, A.A.S. in Paraprofessional Education;
Brenton: Steven Dewayne Milam, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology; Steven Dewayne Milam, A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology;
Buckeye: Kyra Lynn McLaughlin, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
Calvin: Jessica Ann Mcclung, A.A.S. in Medical Assisting;
Camden on Gauley: Justin W. Foster, A.A.S. in Business;
Charleston: Kaylee Sierra Brooks, A.S. in Criminal Justice; James Wesley Luikart, A.A.S. in Information Technology;
Charmco: Kaylee Breann McClung, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Clifton Forge, Virginia: Abby Marie Hicks, C.A.S. in Cosmetology;
Coal City: Colton Pierce Blackburn, A.A.S. in Cyber Security; Hannah Nicole Brown, C.A.S. in Paraprofessional Education;
Cool Ridge: Trina Danielle Olson, A.A.S. in Nursing; Logan Ishmael Lilly, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology;
Covington, Virginia: Amber Lee Bullock, C.A.S. in Cosmetology;
Cowen: Shelly Renae Drennen, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Billy Meadows, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant;
Crab Orchard: Veronica Ledawn Harvey, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Brooke Danielle Stone, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Craigsville: Ashby Rayne Brown, A.S. in General Studies; Crystal Lynn Dixon, A.A.S. in Occupational Development; Mikhaela Gracye Mckinney, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Kelly Lee Peyatt, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
Crawley: Kaylee Danielle Hankins, C.A.S. in Paramedic and A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Susan Darlene Morris, A.A.S. in Business; Bethany Danielle Marie Thomas, A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Margaret Lynn Thompson, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Daniels: Caleb Aaron Petry, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair and A.A.S. in Automotive Service Technology; Samantha Lynell Said, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Jonathan Matthew Shamblin, A.A.S. in Nursing;
Dixie: Kathi Anne Hill, A.S. in Criminal Justice; Kayla Marie Neil, C.A.S. in Paramedic and A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Eccles: Mary Louella Farley, C.A.S. in Bookkeeping; Tucker S. McClung, C.A.S. in Industrial Technology and A.A.S. in Industrial Technology; Fayetteville: Tryston Lee Blankenship, A.A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management; Erica Danielle Hogan, A.A.S. in Nursing; Barrett William Sexton, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair and A.A.S. in Automotive Service Technology; Mackenzie Raye Stover, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Fenwick: Melissa A. Russell, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Macy Beth Spencer, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Flat Top: Kyra Gill, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Frametown: Kaysee Morgan Amick, C.A.S. in Health Professions; Jessica Sue Griffin, C.A.S. in Paramedic; Christopher H. Hamrick, A.A.S. in Business;
Frankford: Sara Michelle Morgan, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Donna Beth Sears, A.S. in General Studies;
Gap Mills: Jessica Lynn Deel, A.A.S. in Medical Assisting;
Ghent: Erica S. Brown, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway;
Glen Daniel: Kristin Cheyenne Ayers, A.S. in Criminal Justice; Lori Gosnell, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Glen Morgan: Lacey Jean Wade, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
Hico: Ryleigh Justyce Jackson, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
Hillsboro: Aurora Jean Swearingen, A.S. in General Studies;
Hinton: Jazmyne Starr Alderman, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Savannah McKenzie Angell, A.A.S. in Business; Brittany Ann Bonds, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Kelly Leslie Cales, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Emma Noel Ford, A.A.S. in Business; Makayla Brianne Gross, A.S. in Criminal Justice; Jalin Andre Keaton, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair and A.A.S. in Automotive Service Technology; Lauren A. Pack, A.S. in General Studies; Hunter Wesley Woods, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Hurricane: Hailey Brooke Smith, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Itmann: Robert T. Beach, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology and A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology;
Jumping Branch: Megan Leannea Adkins, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Bryanna Gabrielle Grimmett, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Zelpha Elizabeth Grace Sampson, A.A.S. in Paraprofessional Education; Caleb Josiah Ward, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Kyle: Jessica Leastrice Carrington, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy;
Lashmeet: Dana Joyce Hambrick, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy;
Lester: Ashley Marie Canady, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Chase D. Messenger, A.A.S. in Information Technology; Michael Glenn Muovich, A.A.S. in Business;
Lewisburg: John M. Augustine, C.A.S. in Machining Fabricator; Mackenzie Autumn Feamster, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Haylee Raye McKeone, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Devin Gray McMillion, A.S. in Computer Science; Lauren T. Patterson, A.S. in General Studies; Ian Scott Perdue, A.S. in Criminal Justice; Paige A. Rowan, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Belinda Rochelle Sanchez, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Elizabeth J. Sparks, A.A.S. in Nursing; Rachel Stiltner, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Havyn Nicholle Taylor, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Lachelle Nicole Wise, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Kelsie Grace Workman, C.A.S. in Cosmetology;
Lindside: Megan Georgia Daniels, A.A.S. in Business;
MacArthur: Zackary D. Morris, A.S. in General Studies;
Marlinton: Brendon Hunter Buzzard, A.S. in Computer Science; Jared Michael Clendenen, C.A.S. in Paramedic; Josey N. Duncan, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Elizabeth Ryan Hefner, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Briana Nichole Jaggie, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Abram John Leyzorek, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Mikenzi Karleigh McMullen, A.A.S. in Medical Assisting;
Maxwelton: Logan Morgan Hosey, A.A.S. in Business; Meadow Bridge: Shelly Ann Walker, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Montgomery: James Jeffery Deakins, A.A.S. in Cyber Security;
Mount Hope: Jessica A. Cadle, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Emma Grace Villebrun, A.S. in Social Services;
Mount Nebo: Chloe Renee Evans, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Brianna Leigh Foster, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Mullens Jason Michael Jenkins, A.S. in Social Services;
Nettie: Dawson Megwell Harden, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology; Marshal Steven Pomeroy, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
Nimitz: Emma Kristine Crook, A.S. in General Studies; Jakob Dylan Hardy, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant;
Oak Hill: Lindsay Gayle Adkins, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Kimberly A. Broyles, A.S. in Business Administration; Craig A. Comer, A.S. in Social Services; Shanice Sharil Cook, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Tygra Jade De Mello, A.S. in Criminal Justice; Sierra Cheyenne O’Dell, A.S. in General Studies; Shyanna Rose Seabolt, A.S. in Social Services; Ashlynn Lee Watkins, A.S. in Social Services;
Oceana: Leslie Grace Bailey, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Jace Alexander Colucci, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology; Taylor Renae McCracken, C.A.S. in Paramedic;
Odd: Jackie Lee Hall, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant;
Pageton: Brenton Matthew Hopkins, A.A.S. in Cyber Security;
Pearisburg, Virginia: Christopher A. Fenton, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Peterstown: Kacie R. Elmore, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Kimberly Jo McClung, A.A.S. in Nursing;
Pineville: Chelsea Fawn Bienek, C.A.S. in Paramedic and A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Dustin J. Shumate, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology; Jessica Lorraine Steele, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant;
Piney View: Amy J. Laxton, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Princeton: Cathlyn Cunningham Buckner, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Tyler Steven Burchette, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology; Susan Alexis Catron, A.A.S. in Nursing; Daniel Reid Clark, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology; Casey J. Coates, C.A.S. in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair and A.A.S. in Automotive Service Technology; Thomas Logan Cox, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and C.A.S. in Machining Fabricator; Jasmine Day, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Justin M. Early, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Courtney Renee Hall, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Stephanie Michelle Irby, A.S. in General Studies; Kaytlin Beth Lankford, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Adam McClure, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Desiree L.R. Pettry, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Kelsey Anne Pritchard, C.A.S. in Health Professions and A.S. in General Studies; Emily Ja-Anna Proffitt, C.A.S. in Paramedic; Brittany Anne Rose, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Hunter A. Shepherd, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology and A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology; Breann Paige Skeens, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Taylor Thompson, A.A.S. in Medical Assisting; Angela Ann Whittaker, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Evan Austin Wood, A.A.S. in Information Technology; Keirstyn RaeAnne Woody, A.S. in Business Administration;
Princewick: Keri E. McClanahan, A.S. in General Studies; Kacey Leann St. Clair, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Quinwood: Amanda Renee McCrory, A.S. in Social Services;
Rainelle: Amanda Marie Bryant, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway; Caroline Yulala Sue Davis, A.A.S. in Nursing; Ashleigh Nicole Legg, C.A.S. in Esthetics; Christina M. Lester, A.A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management;
Renick: Chelsea Ozell Brown, A.S. in Business Administration; Jack Sinclair Hanna, C.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology and A.A.S. in Diesel Service Technology; Brittany Nicole Level, C.A.S. in Management and Supervisory Development; Jolene Leigh Petre, A.A.S. in Business;
Richwood: Zowie Payton Mullins, A.S. in General Studies;
Ronceverte: Brice M. Arthur, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Maggie Grace Bostic, A.A.S. in Nursing; Misty Dawn Finley, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Isabelle Grace Fisher, A.S. in Social Services; Demon Laven Gary, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Gabrielle Lynn Johnson, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Zoe Alexis Johnson, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Christopher Coy Linton, A.A.S. in Information Technology; Sarah M. May, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Elinor Rose McLeod, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Tammy Lynn Persinger, C.A.S. in Machining Fabricator; Jonas Xavier Ransom, A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Rupert: Claudia Jean Blake, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Luther Brown, A.A.S. in Information Technology; Tiffany Louise Cooper, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Jayden Edward Osborne, A.S. in Business Administration;
Shady Spring: Jared L.R. Harper, C.A.S. in Welding Technology and A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Sinks Grove: Jasmine Nicole Hoke, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Debra Gaye Hylton, C.A.S. in Cosmetology;
Sophia: Donnie Austin Coleman, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Logan Michael Kelly, C.A.S. in Paramedic and A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services; Justice Garn Sever, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant; Baylee Grace Wood, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
South Charleston: Avery Alan Lee, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology;
Spanishburg: Chassity Megan Billings, A.S. in Computer Science;
Spencer: Jordan Michael Welch, A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services;
Summersville: Selbie Isabella Benton, A.S. in Social Services; Saundra Jo Hilton, C.A.S. in Paramedic and A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Shannon Renee Maul, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Kaylee Jo Neal, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing;
Sutton: Courtney R. Browning, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding and A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Talcott: Haleigh LeAnn Ballengee, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Bailey Nicole Bowling, C.A.S. in Cosmetology and A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Alisha Earnestine Cook, C.A.S. in Massage Therapy; Tioga: Kaitlin Alexa Russell, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Union: Janice L.R. Blankenship, A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Emma Gray Boggs, C.A.S. in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding; Kylie J. Dunbar, A.S. in General Studies; William Roy Lester, C.A.S. in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology; Lillian Jade Nickell, C.A.S. in Cosmetology; Audra Marie Winebrimmer, A.A.S. in LPN to RN Bridge Pathway;
Upperglade: Daniel James Bess, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing and A.A.S. in Board of Governors; Brieanna P. Wayne, A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant;
Waiteville: Andrew T. Wrzosek, A.A.S. in Welding Technology;
Wayside: Susan Jane Clay, A.A.S. in Board of Governors;
Webster Springs: Natasha Ann Hosey, A.S. in Social Services; Allison Ruth McCourt, A.A.S. in Business;
White Oak: Madelynn Rain Metzger, C.A.S. in Esthetics;
White Sulphur Spring: Rita Dawn Cash, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing; Courtney Jane Nicole Clendenin, A.A.S. in Nursing; Laken Mae Coles, C.A.S. in Welding Technology; Brittany Nicole Dempsey, A.A.S. in Medical Assisting; Sabrina Rose Ervin, C.A.S. in Welding Technology; and Kimberly Rae Lester, C.A.S. in Practical Nursing.