Wallace State Students Receive Awards for Achievements at Annual Ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. —Students at Wallace State Community College were recognized for their achievements at the college’s recent Honors Night Ceremony, held on the campus in Hanceville. Awards for campus leadership, scholastic achievement, transfer scholarships, and division honors were among those presented at the ceremony.
“We are proud of all of our students and are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase them,” said Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics. She commended the families and friends present for their support, which is so important in student success.
The night’s top honor, the President’s Cup, went to Chad Fines, of Hayden, a Medical Assisting student. This award is presented to the student who most completely demonstrates academic excellence, service to the college and community, leadership, courage, perseverance, and all those qualities that make a student well rounded.
Fines nearly died when his heart stopped in high school, and as a result had a pacemaker implanted. No longer able to compete in his favorite sport, football, he transferred his passion to the medical field. His instructors at Wallace State and at clinical sites praise his work ethic, rapport with patients, and academic performance. He will graduate from the program this month and plans to work in a cardiology office.
The evening included performances the Wallace State Jazz Band and Singers. A reception for award members and guests followed the event.
A complete list of Awards Night honorees follows:
Who’s Who:
Front Row (L-R): Abigail Long – Hanceville, Prescilla Reese – Lacey’s Spring, Emily Dia – Hayden, Emma Heptinstall – Hayden, Jessica Arriaga-Aguilar – Vinemont, Zachary Glenn – Cullman, To Tran – Cullman, Hannah Emery – Altoona, Kelsey Shaddrix – Cullman, Savannah Beard – Cullman, Faulyn Childs – Eva, Deonna Clowdus – Hanceville, Emily Campbell – Cullman, Melissa Johnson – Guntersville
Back Row (L-R): Colton Millwood – Vinemont, Shelton Blue – Birmingham, Chris Jennings – Hayden, Loretta Hicks – Cullman, Catherine Howell – Hanceville, Stacey Parmer – Hanceville, Challie Johnson – Hartselle, Amanda Renshaw – Hanceville, Hope Sellers – Warrior, Vanessa Cabrera – Cullman, Victoria Todd – Blountsville, Serena Adair – Vinemont, Jacob Reed – Cullman, Nicole Gilliland – Oneonta, Elizabeth Gazca – Hanceville, Judea Hullett – Decatur
Who’s Who:
Front Row (L-R): Jessica Jones – Calera, April Stoneking – Albertville, Lindzey Hughes – Joppa, Gustavo Gonzalez – Oneonta, Jonna Jackson – Blountsville, Khanie Cantrell – Jasper, Daniel Pierce – Cullman, Katrina Tunget – Jasper, Nelson Burton – Cullman, Haley Self-Tumlin – Warrior, Jessica Bennett – Nauvoo, Jessica Lee – Kimberly, Hannah Gray – Gardendale, McKenzie Buie – Arab
Back Row (L-R): Morgan Wilson – Baileyton, Caeley Williams – Mt. Olive, Justin Maroney – Boaz, Justin Lackey – Boaz, Madison Dickson – Warrior, Samantha Schneirla – Hanceville, Wesley Kilgo – Hanceville, Josh Dia – Hayden, Corey Barbee – Cullman, Cameron Barbee – Cullman, Dawson Presto – Cullman, Jacob Humphrey – Falkville, James Shewbart – Cullman, Crissy Kratz – Jasper, Consuela Holkem – Rainsville, Joseph Hedrick – Carrollton
Who’s Who:
Front Row (L-R): Brandy Stephens – Hartselle, Keighley Neal – Vinemont, Kelsey Hodges – Elkmont, Diana Martinez – Horton, Loronda Davidson – Arab, Kourtney Perry – Cordova, Nickolas Clowdus – Warrior, Chad Fines – Hayden, Natalia McMahan – Madison, Rebecca Watkins – Madison, Emily Best – Jasper, Allie May – Warrior, Jeri Creager – Warrior
SkillsUSA Winners:
Front Row (L-R): Melissa Johnson – Guntersville, Gold: Occupations Professional Portfolio; Amarantha Fernandez – Vinemont, Silver: Cosmetology Quiz Bowl; Amber Jones – ?, Gold: Barbering; Tia Chaney – Cullman, Silver: Cosmetology Quiz Bowl; Grace Di Benedetto – Hanceville, Silver: Cosmetology Quiz Bowl; Charis Freeman – Cullman, Silver: Cosmetology Quiz Bowl; Alexandra Taylor – Arab, Silver: Cosmetology Quiz Bowl; Christina Chavez – Oneonta, Bronze: Nail Care; Darana Campbell – Cullman, Gold: Chapter Display; Tasha Kreps – Arab, Gold: Health Care Skills; Ashley Jones – ?, Silver: Baking; Katie Johns – Vinemont, Gold: Technical Computer Applications; Krystal Harris – Vinemont, Silver: Commercial Baking; Debbie Phillips – Eva, Bronze: Culinary Arts; Back Row (L-R): Taylor Brock – Oneonta, Gold: Community Service Project; Paige Love – Remlap, Gold: Community Service Project, Andrew Blair – Bremen, Gold: Internetworking; Austin Leavins – Gardendale, Gold: Telecommunications Cabling; Ashley Chambers – Vinemont, Gold: Crime Scene Investigation; Zachary Glenn – Cullman, Gold: Crime Scene Investigation; Kristy McKerley – Warrior, Gold: Crime Scene Investigation; Molly Raisanen – Warrior, Gold: Criminal Justice; Taylor Crane – Warrior, Silver: Internetworking; Jacob Byrd – Warrior, Bronze: Diesel Equipment Technology; Kyle Keck – Guntersville, Silver: Diesel Equipment Technology; Jonathan Hayes – Locust Fork, Gold: CNC Technician; Joshua Duncan – Warrior, Bronze: Welding; Austin Salinas – Guntersville, Silver: Culinary Arts; Jacob Humphrey – Falkville, Gold: Welding; Juan Sanchez – Oneonta, Bronze: Collision Repair Technology; Josh Dia – Hayden, Automotive Service; Jordan McAlpine – Mt. Olive, Automotive Refinishing Technology
Leadership:
Front Row (L-R): Brandy Stephens – Hartselle, Lamba Nu; Victoria Todd – Blountsville, Medical Assisting Club; Jon Elliott – Joppa, Student Support Services; Emily Corbett – Cullman, Sigma Kappa Delta; Justin Davis – Oneonta, Association of Nursing Students; Ashley Amason – Warrior, Wallace State Pep Band; Emily Dia – Hayden, Homecoming Queen; Logan Schnittker – Cullman, Outstanding Service – BUS/OAD/PRL; Austin Salinas – Guntersville, Culinary Pride; Brooke Sinyard – Crane Hill, Wallace State Dance Honors Society; Hannah Glassco – Albertville, Wallace State Jazz Band; Challie Johnson – Hartselle, Student Government Association; Rebekah Sewell – Pinson, Dental Hygiene Club; Gabrielle Leak – Arab, Wallace State Concert Band
4.0 Grade Point Average:
Front Row (L-R): Emily Dia – Hayden, Lexie Riggins – Columbiana, Challie Johnson – Hartselle, Nicole Gilliland – Oneonta, Abigail Long – Hanceville, Deonna Clowdus – Hanceville, Cassidy Wright – Cullman, Alondra Rodriguez – Oneonta, Taylor Barkley – Moulton, Rebekah Sewell – Pinson, Gabrielle Leak – Arab, Abigail Bennett – Vinemont, Natalia McMahan – Madison
Back Row (L-R): Emily Best – Jasper, Jonathan Hayes – Locust Fork, James Whitacre – Hanceville, Branden Singleton – Cullman, Catherine Howell – Hanceville, Amanda Renshaw – Hanceville, Jacklyn Protz – Arab, Chase Martin – Joppa, Audriana Wilbanks – Falkville, Katelyn Masters – Albertville, Justin Lackey – Boaz, Justin Maroney – Boaz, Loronda Davidson – Arab, Rebecca Watkins – Madison
Transfer Scholarship Recipients:
Front Row (L-R): Caeley Williams – Mt. Olive, University of Alabama at Birmingham Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship; Emily Dia – Hayden, University of Alabama at Birmingham Presidential Transfer Scholarship; Challie Johnson – Hartselle, University of Alabama – Alabama Community College Presidential Scholarship; Lexie Riggins – Columbiana, University of Alabama – Alabama Community College Presidential Scholarship, All Alabama Academic Team Scholarship, Supply Store Book Scholarship; Christopher Jennings – Hayden, University of Alabama at Huntsville Super Scholar Transfer Scholarship; To Tran – Cullman, University of Alabama – Community College Distinguished Scholarship/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship; Cassidy Wright – Cullman, University of Alabama at Birmingham – Transfer Presidential Scholarship; Alondra Rodriguez – Oneonta, University of Alabama at Birmingham Transfer Excellence Scholarship; Gabrielle Leak – Arab, University of Alabama at Huntsville Super Scholar Transfer Scholarship; Madeline Ridgeway – Gardendale, University of Alabama – Alabama Community College Recognition Scholarship/Phi Thetta Kappa Scholarship; Kaylee Maddox – Cullman, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship; Brandy Anderton – Hanceville, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship; MaKenna Thompson – Cullman, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Ashley Chambers – Vinemont, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship
Back Row (L-R): Austin Gable – Vinemont, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Dylan Earnest – Vinemont, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Emily Goodman – Decatur, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Max Hollaway – Union Grove, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Brandon Blair – Bremen, University of Alabama at Huntsville Transfer Merit Scholarship; Logan Murphree – Holly Pond, University of Alabama at Huntsville Transfer Merit Scholarship; Morgan Wilson – Baileyton, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Zachary Johnson – Cullman, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship; Breanna Spangler – Hartselle, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Jessica Arriaga-Aguilar – Cullman, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship; Harrison Wright – Hayden, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Kaitlyn Bassett – Cullman, University of Alabama at Huntsville Super Scholar Transfer Scholarship; Kaylee Rutherford – Cullman, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Audriana Wilbanks – Falkville, Athens State University Excellence Scholarship; Austin Leavins – Gardendale, University of Alabama at Birmingham Transfer Pathway Scholarship; Zachary Glenn – Cullman, Jacksonville State University Transfer Scholarship
Program Awards:
Front Row (L-R): Catherine Howell – Hanceville, Paralegal; Amanda Renshaw – Hanceville, Business Education; Challie Johnson – Hartselle, Business Administration; Jessica Arriaga-Aguilar – Cullman, Forensic Investigation; Zachary Glenn – Cullman, Criminal Justice; Lacey Oliver – Russellville, Dental Hygiene; Serene Adair – Vinemont, Medical Assisting; Joseph Hedrick – Medical Laboratory Technician; Jacob Reed – Cullman, Nursing; Amanda Thomas – New Market, Health Information Technology; Darana Campbell – Cullman, Machine Tool Technology; Meagan Olson – Hanceville, Agriculture Production; Sean Campbell – Warrior, Building Construction; Carlo Camarillo – Oneonta, Collision Repair; Zachary Cone – Cullman, Engineering Technology
All Alabama Academic Team:
Lexie Riggins – Columbiana, and Emily Dia – Hayden
President’s Cup:
Challie Johnson – Hartselle, President’s Cup Nominee; Chad Fines – Hayden, President’s Cup Recipient; Rebekah Sewell – Pinson, President’s Cup Nominee
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