PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie L. Booth began his remarks to the College’s 2015 outstanding students by directing them and their guests to the back page of the event program which outlined the College’s Mission, Vision and Values Statements, the College’s guiding principles.
Although not a requirement to publish them in an awards program, Dr. Booth said it was by choice. The Mission Statement reads: “Tri-County Technical College, a public community college, focuses on teaching, learning, and helping students reach their goals.” The Vision Statement is “Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.”
“They are an outline of why the College is in existence – to assist students to get from where they are to where they need to be in life. It’s appropriate to include them here because it directs us in what we do. These statements matter to us. It’s why we do what we do,” he said. “Building strong communities is our job. We are here to help you reach your goals and to make the community better.
“Goals are different for everyone in life,” he said. “It’s easy to get lost in the big stuff. Use your statements as a reminder of what you can take control of in your lives and fine tune who you will be. It’s important to find your place in life. Figure out what matters to you.”
Following his remarks, the following Outstanding Student Awards were presented:
Associate in Arts – Robyn Marie Lloyd of Fair Play
Associate in Science – Michael David Johnson of Anderson
English – Jacques William Bowker of Anderson
Humanities – Robyn Marie Lloyd of Fair Play
Mathematics – Matthew William Schaller of Greenville
Science – Jonathan Bustamante of Seneca
Social Science – Rose Marie Tapp of Pickens
Accounting – Rebecca Danielle Newton of Sunset
Administrative Office Technology – Tara Victoria Williams of Walhalla
Computer and Information Technology – Keith A. Elrod of Seneca
Criminal Justice Technology – Bennett W. Hendricks of Easley
Early Childhood Development – Alexis Jean Bryant of Anderson
Management – Shawn Kistler Johnson of Westminster
Media Technology and Arts – Shane Donovan Whitner of Anderson
Comprehensive Studies – Lisa Yvonne Evatt of Williamston
Automotive Technology – William Tyler Swaney of Townville
CNC Programming and Operations – Adam Anthony Merck of Central
Engineering Graphics Technology – Brandon Thomas Wood of Pickens
General Engineering Technology – Brittiny Kay Turner of Anderson
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology – Robert Roy Meears of Seneca
Industrial Electronics Technology – Michael Allen Corron of Anderson
Manufacturing Management and Leadership – James Lamar Beal, Jr. of Anderson
Mechatronics Technology – Jessica Rachel Foltz of Anderson
Welding Technology – Quinton Everett Setzer of Pickens
Brian Ferguson Memorial Welding Award – Branson Wilson Metz of Williamston
Associate Degree Nursing – Jennifer Lynn Grimes of Clemson
Expanded Duty Dental Assisting – Stephanie Laura Mulkey of Pickens
Medical Assisting – Cheri Elizabeth Christensen of Walhalla
Medical Laboratory Technology – Irina Vsevolodovna Bein of Clemson
Practical Nursing – Marina Gennadyevna Polk of Anderson
Pre-Pharmacy — Christi Lynn Smith of Seneca
Surgical Technology – Melissa Kay Boomhower of Walhalla
Veterinary Technology – Belinda Brushwood of Easley
Student Government – Selena Valdizon of Walhalla
Phi Theta Kappa – Tracy Leigh Dodson of Central