14 April ICC to present student awards of distinction, Apr. 28 April 14, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, Apr. 28, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Amory – Dawsen Grimes, Forestry Technology; Athens, Ala. – Matthew McCarley, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate; Booneville – Taylor Chapman, Practical Nursing; Bruce – Jayke Logan, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate; Caledonia – Braden Walters, Biology Department; Ecru – Alexis Derrick, Associate Degree Nursing; Eric Gonzalez, Electrical Technology, Hall of Fame; Fulton – Catherine McFadden, Social Science Division; Drew Moore, Welding and Cutting Technology; Stone Collier, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department; Landon Brown, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic First Team; Madison Dillard, Criminal Justice Technology; Olivia Cantrell, Sociology Department; Shelby Franks, Journalism Department; Sherry Pharr, Jeanette Carr-Winkler Caring Award; Golden – Ben Orr, Natural Science Division; Joe Clark, Industrial Maintenance Technology; Hickory Flat – Austin Bryant, Construction Management Technology; Horn Lake – Kenna Grant, Communications Division; Houlka – Karly Huffman Linley, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Prisila Martinez, Early Childhood Education; Timothy Smith, Computer Programming Technology; Houston – Maddox Clouse, Computer Science Division, Computer Engineering Department, Applied Mathematics Department, Hall of Fame; Iuka – Austin Cutrer, Janis Howell Nursing Excellence Award (Associate Degree Nursing); Cole Richardson, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Workforce Team Kosciusko – Natalie Ryals, Journalism Department, Hall of Fame, Miss ICC; Louisville – Theresa Holdiness, Health Information Technology; Mantachie – Kaylin Perry, Criminal Justice Department; Marietta – Cassidy Edwards, Music Department; McCool – Jalynn Black, Theatre Department; Mooreville – Mary Puckett, English Department; Nettleton – Allyson Johnson, Phi Theta Kappa Mississippi All-Academic Second Team, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Chapter Order of the Golden Key; Rilee Maxwell, Associate Degree Nursing, Hall of Fame; Payne Hairald, History Department, Geography Department; New Albany – Samantha Stelly, Public Health Technology; Jared Martin, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team Oxford – Amanda Fortner, Earnest Ruth Agnew Spirit of Giving (Associate Degree Nursing); Jon Lamar, Mary Walden Professionalism in Nursing Award; Pontotoc – Addison Clements, Fine Arts Division; Amanda Orman, Paralegal Technology; Amyah Pegues, Computer Networking and Cybersecurity; Analyse McMillen, Computer Science Department; Gracie Henley, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division; Baylie Gann, Respiratory Care Technology; Eli Baker, Business Administration Division; Eric Hinton, Automotive Technology; Bailey Cox, Accounting Department; Jamailya Cummings, Hall of Fame; Faith Brown, Modern Foreign Language; Marlee Hoing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Hall of Fame; Samira Brewer, Robotics and Automation Technology; Crossland Malone, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate, Business Statistics Department; Saltillo – Charles Russo, Surgical Technology; Mary Belle Burg, English Department; Matthew Armstrong, Mississippi Highway Patrol CORE graduate; Memory Willingham, Larry Loden Associate Degree Nursing Hall of Fame award; Jaden Willis, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team; Shannon – Alanna Arledge, Phi Theta Kappa Cutturini, Prochaska and Hoots Service Award (Upsilon Sigma); Destiny Buchanan, Business and Marketing Management Technology; Nicole Vasquez, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology; Dale Earnest, Precision Machining Technology; Smithville – Aleena Gregory, Economics Department; Tremont – Scarlett Garrison, Mathematics Division and Phi Theta Kappa Wilburn Outstanding Officer Award, Upsilon Sigma Chapter; Tupelo – Caleb Bowers, Phi Theta Kappa Outstanding Member, Beta Tau Sigma; James Tallent, Diesel Equipment Technology; Jasmier Coleman, Hall of Fame; Jordan Franks, Robotics and Automation Technology; Laura Thorne, Associate Degree Nursing; Sennett Watkins, Phi Theta Kappa Beta Tau Sigma Chapter Outstanding Officer; Sydney Ladd, Art Department; Wes May, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter McCormick Award of Distinction, Hall of Fame, Physics Department; Yazmeen Alwaisi, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Second Team, Beta Tau Sigma Officer of Distinction, Hall of Fame. Vardaman – Michael Cruz, Psychology Department; Vina, Ala. – Braiden Holcombe, Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Second Team, Hall of Fame, Mr. ICC, Public Speaking Department; Kent Humphries, Chemistry Department, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Outstanding President; Walnut – Sarah Hill, Emergency Medical Sciences; and Weir – Laken Busby, Radiologic Technology. The public is invited to attend. Related Articles ICC to present student awards of distinction, Apr. 29 Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, Apr. 29, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Aberdeen – Tirisha Fort, Jeanette Carr-Winkler Caring; Tiree Jones, Mary Walden Professionalism in Nursing; Amory – Jolie Bishop, Hall of Fame; Ally Thompson, Hall of Fame; Brady Houston, Precision Machining Technology; Jayden Green, Construction Management Technology; Peyton Wilkinson, Sociology Department; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara Roberts, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team; Belmont – Meagan Whitt, English Department; Blue Springs – Cole Nichols, Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology; Caledonia – Sydney Wiggins, Radiologic Technology; Calhoun City – Evan Stoddard, Computer Science Department; Carthage – Jakori Cooper, C.O.R.E. Graduate; Clinton – Addison Pletzke, Hall of Fame, Wilburn Outstanding Officer (Upsilon Sigma Chapter, Phi Theta Kappa); Corinth – Graci Laird, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department; Ecru – Jessie Leigh Corley, All-Mississippi Workforce Second Team; Jose Ramirez, Automotive Technology; Brennan Westmoreland, C.O.R.E. Graduate; Falkner – Christopher Keys, Emergency Medical Sciences; Fulton ... ICC to present student awards of distinction during May 5 ceremony Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Abbeville – Emily Shoffner, Jeanette Carr Winkler Caring; Aberdeen – Sydney Allmond, Electrical Technology; Hannah McNeese, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division; Amory – Carli Cole, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Cutturini and Prochaska Service Award; Brad Odom, Forestry Technology; Ashland – Robert Chase Rogers, Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E.; Belden – Jordan Herring, Public Health Technology; Blue Springs – Wes Steele, Hall of Fame; Booneville – James Thomas, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Crawford – Joe Stoll, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Dennis – Dustin Brandon, Hospitality Management Technology; Eupora – Daniel Rogers, Statistics Department; Fulton – Jamerica Chaney, Criminal Justice Technology; Wyatt Logan, Larry Loden Associate Degree Nursing Hall of Fame; Gaia Sordo, Business Administration Division, Accounting Department, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Jolene Hoots Service Award; Matthew Wheeler, English Department, ... ICC Associate Degree Nursing faculty, students win state awards Itawamba Community College’s faculty and students won prestigious awards at the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing conference recently in Biloxi. ICC’s students won the College Bowl, which consisted of correct responses to NCLEX-RN questions, over opponent teams from nine other community Colleges. Members include Tiree Jones of Aberdeen, Alexis Derrick of Ecru, Kaci Wood of Mantachie and Alexis Koonce of Saltillo. Of the three faculty awards presented this year, ICC brought home two. Anna Lewis of Mantachie won the Professional Development Award, which was established by the MOADN Board of Directors to support the professional development efforts of associate degree nurse educators. Criteria include employment by an accredited ADN program in Mississippi, membership in MOADN either as an individual or program member and willingness to present the professional development activity at the next annual convention. She will be reimbursed for up to $1,000 for certification as a certified nurse educator. Lauren Murphree of Bruce won the Innovative Faculty Award for the Escape Room that she developed for Fundamentals content as an active learning ... ICC art students bring home state awards Itawamba Community College art students brought home four awards in this year’s Mississippi Community College State Art Competition hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier. Winners included Camille Campbell of Tupelo, third place and a $50 cash award in the category of Painting for her acrylic painting titled ‘Woman’s Portrait;’ Laken Templeton of Pontotoc, first place and a $100 cash award in Digital Art for her Adobe Illustrator rendering of Michelangelo’s ‘David’ titled ‘Apprehension’ and second place and $75 cash award in 3D-Design for her hand-sewn recreation of ‘The Laughing Cavalier’, a 17th century masterpiece by the Dutch painter Frans Hals; and Mov Etheridge of Baldwyn, honorable mention in 3D-Design for her sculpture ‘Chinese Guitar.’ Other participating ICC art students include Harleigh Roberts of Baldwyn; Raymond Everett of Blue Springs; Jacob Brees of Hernando; Maleigh Collier of Nettleton; Anna Maclaine Griffith, Marlee Schaefer, both of Pontotoc; Katie Pilgrim and Josie Kate Reeves, both of Tupelo. Artwork of the winners will be on display through Mar. 26 in the 33rd annual Student Art Exhibition and Competition of the Mississippi Community ... ICC celebrates April as National Welding Month; students in Metallica class share their stories Chris Adair of Saltillo is a student in Itawamba Community College’s welding class that has been funded by a grant from Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands. He and his classmates as well as all students in ICC’s welding classes are joining in the celebration of April as National Welding Month. Adair said that enrolling in the class was a great opportunity to learn welding. “I’m hooked on a hobby that I can have for a lifetime.” His grandfather was a welder for both the Navy and NASA. “I would have made my grandfather proud. I can feel his arms on mine when I stick weld.” A general studies graduate in 2018, Adair said he didn’t know what his future would bring. He said he spent a lot of time playing video games. “I didn’t know what to do. I saw the opportunity and decided to go for it. I was nervous at first, but I’ve started a hobby that I enjoy.” Adair and his classmates have different stories, but their chance meeting in ICC’s welding class has given them ... Campbell, Montgomery receive MAACE Students of the Year awards Itawamba Community College Adult Education graduates Cristal Campbell of Tremont and Rosalyn Montgomery of Plantersville have been selected as Students of the Year for 2023-24 by the Mississippi Association of Adult and Community Education. Montgomery, wife, mother, grandmother and family matriarch, passed her high school equivalency exam at the age of 68, less than a month after her birthday. She had to drop out of school at the age of 12 to care for her brothers and sisters while her parents worked. Over many years, she attended adult education classes, and she made a promise to her mother and herself that she would not give up, despite a medical condition that proves difficult for her to read for extended periods of time. “I wanted to complete something I started,” Montgomery said upon passing the high school equivalency test. “I wanted to be a role model and show people that if you put in the time and work, you will be victorious.” Her teacher and nominator for the award Shundria Whitfield said, “Not only did Mrs. Montgomery come to class daily, ... Comments are closed.