Coahoma Community College: The 69th Commencement Program

ORDER OF PROCESSIONAL Color Guard Team Clarksdale High School ROTC Sr. Army Instructor, Sergeant Major Davis Platform Party Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, President CCC Board of Trustees Dr. Rolonda Brown Dr. Larry Webster Ms. Beverly Overton Mr. Robert Rockett Golden Anniversary Graduates (Class of 1971) Executive Council Director of Admissions & Records Faculty & Staff Highest Honor Graduates Phi Theta Kappa National Technical Honor Society Degree Candidates

Program Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, Presiding

Pre-Ceremonial Music Presentation of Colors ........................................................................................... Clarksdale High School ROTC National Anthem ..................................................................................................................... CCC Concert Choir Mr. Kelvin Towers, Director Processional. .................................................................................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” Edward Elgar Invocation ................................................................................................................................….Rev. Alvis Pryor CCC Board of Trustees Greetings ..................................................................................................................................... Mr. Richard Cole Salutatorian Musical Selection…………………………………………...………………….…………….CCC Concert Choir Mr. Kelvin Towers, Director Commencement Address .................................................... ………………………………….Ms. Kadesia Harris Valedictorian

Presentation of Candidates ... ……………………………………Dr. Rolonda Brown, Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Larry Webster Jr. Dean of Career & Technical Education Ms. Beverly Overton, Dean of Health Sciences Conferral of Degrees ...................................................................................... Dr. Valmadge T. Towner, President Dr. Nakisha Watts, Director of Admissions & Records Recognition of Golden Anniversary Graduating Class Induction into Alumni Association .......................................................................................... Mr. Robert Rockett Remarks .................................................................................................................................. Rev. Bennie Brown CCC Board of Trustees *Alma Mater ....................................................................................................................... “Coahoma, Coahoma” J. Orville Moseley *Benediction………………...……………………………..…………………………….....Dr. Dennis Hawkins CCC Board of Trustees Recessional *Audience, please stand.

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE CLASS OF 2021 Associate in Arts in Accounting Clinton, DAndra* Davis, Keronique Olandrea Morton* Palmer, Mikaliah Short, Rikiyia Associate in Arts in Art/Fine Art Stateum, Morgan Associate in Arts in Agricultural Science Benard, Ronnie PTK* Associate in Arts in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Foster Amiracle Thompson, De’Maya Thompson, Huyana Willis, Rorecoss Associate in Arts in Banking and Finance Braziel, Mariyah Smith, Sharde Associate in Arts in Biochemistry Cockrell, Ayani* Associate in Arts in Business Administration Bee, Kymeron Brooks, Kaylin* Bonner, Joia PTK* Christian, Tamariah* Davis, MhKenzy* Dickey, Marvin III PTK Gilliam, Lacondra Hardison, Brian* Hunter, Jeffrey Lane, Nezel* Moore, Calysia* Nickson, Antoinette Trotter, Courtney Turner, Jordan* Williams, Marquavius Willis, Jordan Young, Corleshia* Associate in Arts in Computer Information Systems McKenzie, Armon

Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice Black, Kayla Butler, Shuntavius Calloway, Donterrius* Cosey, Lurissa Craig, Larriel* Marshall, Geonna Price, Shelby Rushing, De’Shanta Shipp, Terrikian Woodruff, Jawonta

Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Crump, Kamilla Moody Chasity Associate in Arts in English Sheard, Olivia Associate in Arts Exercise Science/Kinesiotherapy McGee, Shamiah PTK Reed, Kristieon* Associate in Arts in General Studies/ Interdisciplinary Studies Alford, Takiyah Amos, Deldrion Bandger, Keymya Baker, Darius Bates, Jabria Bates, Kabria* Bell, Kendreka Boyd, Shalena Brooks, Nathiel Brown, Makayla Brown, Markayla* Brown, Tamia Burgess, Kala Burns, Tashunna Clark, Zackary Cole, Richard** Conley, Rikhya* Drame, Tabara Eckles, Shaina Ellis, Trinity Ewings, Tashera* Fortney, Adrianna* Fullilove, Marverick* Graham, Deborah

Associate in Arts in General Studies/ Interdisciplinary Studies (cont.)

Gilliam, Waynisha Gooden, Addison* Harris, Alma Henry, Didravious Hibler, Rodney* Hightower, Kylon* Hollins, Qua”Nedra Hoskins, Kiara Hunter, Carolyn Hurst, Brittany Jackson, Eric Jackson, LaJuan* Johnson, Alaijha* Johnson, Deshawn Johnson, Shaniya* Johnson, Talija* Jones, Arkenya* Jones, Jacqueline Lambert, Millay* Little, Kayla* Lowery, Teya* Maddox, D’Ashunti Maxon, Deandrea McCullough, KeAundre* McChriston, Tianna Meeks, Gabriel Metcalf, Earlene Miles, Destiny Miller, Jamarius Moore, Cornell Moore, Sa’Miyah* Murry, Marquaja Neal, Brittany O’Neal, Brandi Page, Robert Paty, Iitasha Phillips, Alexia* Presley, Aakyra* Presley, Ariel* Rayford, Mya* Roach, Donna Rodges, Kaylin* HC PTK Scott, Abria* Smith, Alayshia Smith, Marian Spounge, Nijah Strickland, Shammodd* Tabb, DeAngelo* Tate, JacQuanza* Thompson, Alex Welch, Aliyah Welch, Keyeirra* Whitaker, Jaylen

Associate in Arts in General Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies (cont.)

White, Vancherrika Williams, Barnes, Jr. Williams, Ciana Williams, Shalin Wilkins, Mary Wise, Ja’Kiya Associate in Arts Health Science Clifton, Alexandria Associate in Arts in Health and Kinesiology Willis, Tiara* Associate in Arts in Health, Physcial Education & Recreation Human Performance/Physcial Education Houston, Amarion Strong, Demetric* Associate in Mass Communication Ballard, Sommer* Pete, Johnkeria Associate in Arts in Management Ringo, Jasmine* Associate in Arts in Music Education Carter, TaeAngelo* Associate in Arts in Pre-Dental Hygiene Ramiz, Taraneka Wright, Aasiyah* Associate in Arts in Pre-Nursing Allen, Tamesha* Brown, Desiree Brown, Zipporah Chassity Dotson PTK* Fisher, Latasha * Harris, Kadesia HC*** Hawkins, RoRetta Hazzard, Trinidy* Johnson, Antoinequa* Larry, Aryel PTK* Loyd, Zyrlethia* Newson, Khalilah* Slaughter, Lula*PTK Stanford, Makayla PTK Tucker, Iauna* PTK Williams, Mercedes*PTK Williams, Tyler* Wortham, Tazlesha Wright, Aasiyah* HC PTK Associate in Arts in Pre-Occupational Therapy Greyer, Brianna PTK* James, Tiara* McLaurin, Jurnee* Williams, Arsiana*

Associate in Arts in Psychology Brown, Kayla* Kirkwood, Mya* Mcknight, Genshira Rushing, Nyeisha* Scott, Denisha* Thomas, Dyneecia* Associate in Arts in Sociology/Social Work Allen, Corterrius* Allen, Denisha Bailey, Robmeshia Gladney, Shayanna Hickman, Camryn* Perkins, Zakeria Wilson, Mertis Whitley, Kerria* Associate in Arts in Spanish/Foreign Language Johnson, Andrea Associate in Arts Sports Coaching Education Watson, Ronald Jr. Associate in Arts in Sports Management Watson, Valencia Associate in Applied Science in Associate Degree Nursing Austin, Arkeisha Baker, Landry Blount, Kiara Bryd, Kaylea* Collins, LaTasha Darby, Victoria Coppage, Angelic* Delbridge, Miracle Drummer, Quentia Griffin, Quashae Hollins, Tatiara Ivory, Davuchi Jones, Chelsi Jasmine Kuykendall Lafayette, Takeshia Mize, Hillary Montgomery, Jessica Oglesby, Johnathan Russell, Ashley Sculark, Mashelia Sumner, Cherri*

Associate in Applied Science in Associate Degree Nursing (cont) Sykes, Tiaria Thompson, Mirion Tripplett, Chelvon Watson, JaDavia Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Woodfork, Tamia Associate in Applied in Collision Repair Hearon Courtney* Price, Michael Sanders, Jeremiah Associate in Applied Science in Cosmetology Croft, Nickaila* Dixon, Chelsey Lafayette Keanna Lee, Diamond* King, Aizja Miller, Jakiya Newell, Dra’Kia* Thomas, Royshundria Walls, Torrez* Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts Technology Jackson, LeeRoyal Jefferson, Joy* Scott, Victoria* Shanklin, Kierra* Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Development Berry, Ashley*NTHS Braxton, Chaneyria*NTHS Clark, Jaritza Daniels, Rickhaelyn Graham, Shamea*NTHS Johnson, Tymie Samuel, Victoria Smith, Curtissa Skinner, Tymeshia Townes, Tyesha Walker, Jeremiah Associate in Applied Science in Health Care Data Technology Elliot, Amanda Golden, Makayla Gray, De’Nedria Jones, Brianna* Sims, Tyna Williams, Ealishion

Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology Dortch, Caleb Green, KaXavier* Jackson, Arell Jr. Associate in Applied Science in Office Systems Technology Baker, Donterio Booker, Herine Landfair, Christopher*NTHS Redmond, Ashley Young, Domonique Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Haynes, Justin Riggins, Martin * Associate in Applied Science in Polysomnography Technology Brown, Tracey Gates, Wendolyn Jones, My”Kerria Miller, Justin* Associate in Applied Science in Residential Carpentry Cotton, Lorenzo Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care Fields, Jimmelle Gladney, Latrice Mitchell, Danielle* Richard, Disheka Noland, Kashalla* Word, Charneshia Associate in Applied Science in Welding and Cutting Technology Clark, DeMarcus Clayton, Quintez Williams, Jashun Technical Certificate in Automotive Technology Firrow, Brandon Huddleston, Corderro Jones, Corderrian Walker, Dexter Woodfork, Tamia

Technical Certificate in Barbering/Stylist Blashire, Ladarius Gilliam Dkedreinane Jones, JaQwan Johnson, Kenyon Lewis, Marlo Lumpkin, Malaysia Price, Jaden Sheard, Dietrick Jr. Siggers, Reno* Thomas, G’Mariya* Tyler, Terrance Jr. Young, Charles, Jr. * Technical Certificate in Brick, Block, and Stone Masonry Boyd, Earnestine Rowe, Virgie Technical Certificate in Cosmetology Carver, Johnetra Conley, Dorthia Croft, Nickalia* Dixon, Chelsey Dorsey, Christopher, Jr. Ford Stuckey, Robin Lafayette, Keanna Lee, Diamond* Houston, Zynia King, Aizja Mayfield, Jamilya McGee, Nazeeha Newell, Dra’Kia* Nunaley, Tatyanah Parks, Nikylah Thomas, Royshundria Spells, Chkyla Stacker, Jakaylin* Walls, Torrez* Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Development Berry, Ashley* Braxton, Chaneyria PTK* Clark, Jaritza Daniels, Rickhaelyn Graham, Shamea* Johnson, Tymie Samuel, Victoria Smith, Curtissa

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Technology (cont.)

Skinner, Tymeshia Townes, Tyeisha Walker, Jeremiah Technical Certificate in Health Care Data Technology Elliot, Amanda Golden, Makayla Gray, De’Nedria Jones, Brianna* Sims, Tyna Williams, Ealishion

Technical Certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology Dortch, Caleb Hull, David* McDowell. Alec Roger, Tony Sanders, Quentellious Shelly, Overton Williams, Eric Wilson, Kyree* Technical Certificate in Office Systems Technology Baker, Donterio Booker, Henrine Landfair, Christopher* Young, Domonique Technical Certificate in Paramedic Denley, Karlan* Haynes, Justin Nance, Joshua* Riggins, Martin* Technical Certification in Polysomnography Technology Brown, Tracey Davis, Brison Gates, Wendolyn Jones, My’Kerria Miller, Justin* Technical Certificate in Welding and Cutting Clark, DeMarcus Clayton, Quintez Furr, Jerry Lester, D’Ontriey Simpson, Hubert Williams, Jashun

Career Certificate in Automotive Technology Firrow, Brandon Huddleston, Corderro Jones, Corderrian Walker, Dexter Warren, Dyrica Career Certificate in Brick, Block and Stone Masonry Boyd, Earnestine Ferguson, David Miller, Demetric Perryman, Ronnie Jr. Philliphs, ReggieSr. Rowe, Virgie Turner, Makayla Pugh, Devonte Williams, Savannah Career Certificate in Collision Repair Addison, Rodkevial* Jones, Juanita Twilley, Javin Weeks, Orlandis* Career Certificate in Early Childhood Development Berry, Ashley Braxton, Chaneyria* Clark, Jaritza Daniels, Rickhaelyn Franklin, Clara* Graham, Shamea Johnson, Tymie Samuel, Victoria Smith, Curtissa Skinner, Tymeshia Townes, Tyeisha Walker, Jeremiah Career Certificate in Health Care Data Technology Elliot, Amanda Golden, Makayla Gray, Denedria Jones, Brianna* Sims, Tyna Williams, Ealishion Career Certificate in Office Systems Technology Baker, Donterio Booker, Henrine Landfair, Christopher* Young, Domonique

Career Certificate in Residential Carpentry Ross, Alshun Career Certificate in Welding and Cutting Technology Barnes, MichaelJr. Bush, Fre’Dreiq Clark, DeMarcus Clayton Quintez Cooper, Dennis, Jr Furr, Jerry Green, Isiah Huffman, Jamarcus Lester, D’Ontriey Simpson, Hubert Tripplet, Maleek Sykes, Havalache Williams, Jashun

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Highest Honor/Valedictorian High Honor/Salutatorian Honor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society National Technical Honor Society Honor College

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GRADUATES THE EIGHTEENTH GRADUATING CLASS OF CJC-1971 Rose M. Reddice Billings Ernest Boyd Jacqulyn Webb Brady Lucille Smith Calvin Woodrow Cole Jr. Joyce Ann Collins Louise Fields Sherley Loggins Fields Birley Gipson Gloria Harrison Gipson Curtis Granderson Frankie Allen Griffin Alma Webb Harris Peggy Louise Harris Dessie Lee Griffin Hart Richard Cleve Horn Eva Cole Lee Don Milton Lucas Pearline Johnson Walter Johnson Jr. Abrillia Gillespie Jones Gene Edward Mabry Robert McDaniel Dwilette Gambrell McFarland Johnnie Lee Mullins Bessie Pryor Helen C. Towner Robinson Lue Gene Rucker Marian Louise Shelton Leroy Sonley James Washington Sr. Charlean Jones Whitehead Erma Jean Martin Williams

ALMA MATER “COAHOMA, COAHOMA”

Words and Music by: J. Orville Moseley April 23, 1954

Coahoma, Coahoma, we kneel before thine altar, In Reverence, in homage, in consecration strong: Upon the earth where're we tread We never will thy name degrade.

We challenge wrong with never any dread.

We shall not be afraid.

Coahoma, Coahoma, our aim is not to falter, But to be brave in the good life to which we all belong.

Coahoma, Coahoma, as though the sun were rising.

Thy percepts, thy guidance, will ever be our star; As in the world we take our place Our memories of thee remain, We’ll do our best to win the bitter race And honor to retain.

Coahoma, Coahoma, thy sons are now arising To the great call men of courage We shed thy light afar.

Coahoma, Coahoma, Our noble Alma Mater We laud thee, we hail thee, with never ending praise: The fortune of our future lives We’ll cast a ray of light on thee.

The shades of night will swiftly disappear With thoughts of thee so near.

Coahoma, Coahoma, our beacon of tomorrow We will always shout thy glory Our Alma Mater, dear.