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 honors area students at 2026 Awards of Distinction ceremony Itawamba Community College recognized student achievement during its annual Student Awards of Distinction program held Monday, April 27, on the Fulton Campus. The program honored students for excellence in academics, leadership and service across a wide range of disciplines and campus involvement. Recipients and their awards include: Aberdeen — Austin Blake, Construction Management Technology; Karry Lindley, Hall of Fame and History; Sierra Lochala, Music; Amory — Ella Browning, Radiologic Technology; Bailey Knight, Political Science; Lexie May, Modern Foreign Language; Brayden Rowland, Physics; Olivia Salisbury, Early Childhood Education Technology; Melanie Wise, Paralegal Technology; Belden — Karastan Gamble, Sociology and Social Science Division; Blue Springs — Linda Wages, Precision Machining; Bruce — Noah Morgan, Economics; Charlie Ann Spradling, Biology; Coldwater — Brooklynn Rich, Criminal Justice; Columbus — Kyle Green, Forestry Technology; Brady Hogan, Computer Networking Technology; Corinth — Madden Butler, Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Teena Jones, Public Health; Ecru — Cason Westmoreland, C.O.R.E. Graduate; Eldridge, AL — Kylie Long, Theatre; Etta — Tristen Hearn, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Eupora — Logan Wright, Business Statistics; Fulton — Laken Brown, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter Outstanding President; Ava Lentz, Social Work; Hagen McDonald, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology; Shawna Pullen, Business and Marketing Management Technology; Aubrey Smith, Physical Therapist Assistant; Golden — ... 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 ... Skills That Pay awards $1,000 bonuses to 12 Northeast MS students Twelve students from across Northeast Mississippi were recognized Thursday at Itawamba Community College as recipients of the Skills That Pay “Signing Bonus,” earning $1,000 each as they take the next step into high-demand skilled careers. The regional signing ceremony celebrated students who have committed to entering the workforce in fields such as welding, construction, utilities, and manufacturing. The event was hosted by Skills That Pay, a campaign of the Skills Foundation of Mississippi, and sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority. “These students are choosing careers that are essential to Mississippi’s future,” said Clifton Carroll, Executive Director of the Skills Foundation of Mississippi. “They’re stepping into opportunities that offer stability, strong wages, and long-term growth, and we’re proud to support them as they take that next step.” “TVA is proud to support the Skills That Pay campaign because it recognizes students who are choosing career paths that strengthen our communities and grow our region’s economy,” said Amy Tate, TVA’s Southwest Region Executive. “We know that when students pursue skilled careers, it benefits not only their families, but also the local businesses and ... 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 ... Comments are closed.