Commencement
MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DECEMBER 12TH, 2024 - 5:30PM
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts
Order of Ceremony
Prelude Ms. Alice Chaney
*Processional .................................................................................................... "Pomp and Circumstance" Ms. Alice Chaney
Moment of Reflection ......................................................................................................
Dr. Jay Parrent Vice President
Welcome and Introduction .....................................................................................
Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President
Charge to the Graduates ........................................................................................ Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President
Presentation of Candidates
Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Sidney Hill Provost
Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President
*Recessional Ms. Alice Chaney
*Please stand
Vision & Mission Statement
Madisonville Community College will be recognized nationally as an outstanding comprehensive community college, committed to student-centered learning, innovative programming, and access.
Our mission is to advance an enduring and enthusiastic commitment to student-centered learning and achievement.
In support of our mission and as a public comprehensive community college and member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Madisonville Community College will:
• offer two-year associate degree curricula transferable to all colleges and universities in Kentucky;
• offer two-year associate of applied science, career-oriented technical degree curricula for immediate employment;
• offer diploma and certificate level programs, not intended for transfer, but designed to meet the changing needs of business and industry;
• provide flexible customized training opportunities for area employers;
• provide adult literacy services;
• provide non-credit personal enrichment programming; and
• provide arts appreciation and arts education opportunities.
The mission statement derives from an institution-wide commitment to these values:
• Shared responsibility for learning between student and teacher
• Mutual respect and open communication
• Open inquiry and data-based decision making
• Effective collaboration and teamwork
• Flexibility, adaptability and availability
• Professional behavior and personal effectiveness
• Community service and responsiveness
• Continuous improvement
• Diversity in all its dimensions
• Sustainability
• Life-long learning
Message from the President
As your journey through Madisonville Community College comes to a close, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every one of you. We at the college are so proud of you for completing your degree, diploma, or certificate, and we know that the accomplishments of these credentials will set you on a course for a better life.
Throughout your time at MCC, you have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a determination to succeed. You have overcome obstacles, embraced challenges, and pursued your goals with unwavering resolve. Your achievements stand as a testament to your resilience and tenacity. The friendships you have formed, the experiences you have shared, and the support you have received from faculty, staff, and fellow students have enriched your college experience in countless ways.
As you step forward into the next chapter of your lives, I want to remind you that the knowledge and skills you have acquired here will serve as a strong foundation for your future endeavors. Whether you choose to further your education, enter the workforce, or pursue other passions, know that you are well-equipped to face whatever lies ahead.
But as you celebrate this momentous occasion, I urge you to reflect not only on your accomplishments but also on the collective journey that has been shared with your family, friends, and supporters. Your village of support has been important to your success, so I ask that you acknowledge this support and always look for ways to help others with a hand up.
As you embark on this new chapter, remember the importance of giving back and paying it forward. Use your knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in your communities, inspire others to pursue their dreams, and strive for excellence in everything you do.
In closing, I want to express my profound pride in the Class of 2024. Congratulations, graduates! May your future be filled with endless opportunities and boundless success.
Cynthia S. Kelley
Dr. Cynthia S. Kelley President of MCC
Candidates for Graduation
Associate in Applied Science
David A. Abbott
Bailey Ann Alfred
Mariah Austin
David Ryan Barrett, Sr. *, #
Mayley Blake
Nicholas M. Boles
Calieb Jamal Bowles
Danny Brantley
Addison Grace Bullock
Makayla Campbell
Ashton Lynn Carroll-Curl d Tyler Carver
Erica Michelle Cary
Emalea Chambers
Jaci Christian
Shamira L. Civils
Christopher Classen d
Emily Laine Coates hd
Lacee Cornette *
Brianna Rene Crick
Caden Crowell H
Savannah Curnel
Kristen Paige Dotson
Caleb Scott Dukes *, d
Brianna M. Eiben
Kathryn Elizabeth Eldridge
Zachary S. Farris
Luke Garrigan
Matthew Thomas Givens hd
Amanda Goff
Alisha Kiyomi Granville
Caleb LeVaden Gray H
Madisyn Shae Gray *
Jakob S. Greene
Dawson Chaz Guffy
Kyle Gunn #
Haylee Gunther
Amber Nicole Hamilton
Hailey N. Hancock
Tatiana Hardesty
Jacob L. Harralson
Bailey J. Heaton
Sarah E. Hernandez
Savanah Jean Adams Hewitt
Haley Diane Holland *, hd
Alexandra Huff
Taylor Hunter
Morgan Joe Jack d, #
Kameko Jackson Kaleigh James d Lindsey Jessup *
Sara D. Jessup
Karen Marie Johnson
Payton A. Kemp
Shelby Korzenborn
Braxton Danielle Nicole Langston
Lynetta Maria Logan
Robert W. Logan Jaylen Mackey
Linda D. Maguire * Autumn Paige Marlow
Dakota Martin * Colin Bryan Marvin Alivia Hope Matheny
Alysia Kay Mathis *, #
Destiny McCormick
KaShanda McCoy
Ashyia D. McFarland hd
Alaina McGar hd, #
Presley Lane McKinney hd
Erika LaShana Mobley
David William Moore hd
Candice B. Morgan d
Madison Morris
Bridgett Nance
Amanda Oglesby d
Danielle Oliver d
Morgan Osborne
Amanda Ostrowsky
Addison L. Peek d
Aaron H. Pendley
Tanesha Leigh DiMaggio Pennington d
Cody Perry hd
Deontae Rykel Peyton
Kinsley Phelps
Anastacia Nicole Pierce
LyKala Pitts
Alli Faith Pleasant d
Matthew Poff
Ryleigh Powell hd
Kyndra M. Pressley hd
Jasmine
Candidates for Graduation
Maci Tichenor
Amy J. Townsell hd
Kaley M. Miller
Carly Monks hd
Taelyn Jade Moore #
M. Osborne hd Aubri Parkest hd
Gail Willis Draven Winebarger hd
Issac Welborn d William Ryan Thomas West
Jaylee Wilkins Abigail Wittmer hd K. Patrick Wood hd Sam Wood
Lauren Brooke Bozarth
Associate
Candidates for Graduation
Graduate Recognitions
Distinction (3.40 – 3.59 GPA) – gold cord (d)
Early College Academy – green, gold, and white cord (eca)
High Distinction (3.60 – 3.99 GPA) – gold/royal blue cord (hd)
Honor Student (4.0 GPA) – white stole with royal blue HONOR (H)
HOSA-Future Health Professionals – white stole with blue emblem
KNA Honors – red & blue cord
MCC Honors Program (^)
OADN Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society of Nursing – apricot cord
Phi Beta Lambda – gold stole with blue emblem
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member - gold stole (*)
TRIO Student Support Services (#)
Veteran – red/white/blue cord (v)
Academic honors were calculated prior to the completion of the fall term.
MCC President’s Cabinet
Cynthia S. Kelley, PhD
PRESIDENT
Sidney Hill, EdD
PROVOST
E. Ray Gillaspie, MS
CHIEF BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICER
Jonathan V. Parrent, EdD
VICE PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATION
Melanie Tapp, BIS
DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
Austin Tarkington, BBA DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Academic Affairs Leadership
Dr. Mary Werner, PhD
DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Chandy D. Melton, MA CHAIR, HUMANITIES
Marsha Woodall, DNP
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Colin P. Magee, MSLS
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Natalie F. Cooper, MS CHAIR, SOCIAL SCIENCES
Matthew S. Luckett, MS CHAIR, APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Aseem Talukdar, PhD CHAIR, MATH & SCIENCES
Brittney Hernandez-Stevenson, EdD
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, MUHLENBERG CAMPUS
Student Affairs Leadership
Casie L. Richardson, MS
REGISTRAR
Patricia A. Lovett, MS
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Aimee Wilkerson, MS DEAN OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
MCC Board of Directors
Robert W. Brooks VICE CHAIR
Dr. Joe E. Ellis
Jack N. Morris
Patsy K. Oliver
Robert L. Ramey
Abby Sweeney STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE Casie Richardson STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Wendy Clayton FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE
Madisonville College Foundation
R. Steven Cox CHAIR
Don Fishman
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Rhea Ashby
Erin Blanford
Greg Bruce
David W. Jackson
Justin Lewis
Steve Nance
C. Allen Rudd
Tom Shaver
KCTCS Board of Regents
Dr. Ryan Quarles
KCTCS PRESIDENT
Barry Martin CHAIR
Keith Hamilton VICE CHAIR
Brianna S. Whitten
SECRETARY
Russell F. Cox
Christopher J. Girdler
Ryan Hall
Robert Higdon
Tiffany Kelley-Jenkins
Candace McGraw
Raeanne Powers
Kathleen Kelly Rabinowitz
Audra Shouse
James Lee Stevens
Marty Sutherland
Madisonville Community College Faculty
Sara B. Adams, PhD
Barton E. Allen, MBA
Clarissa E. Allen, MA, DA
Shannon E. Allen, MSN
Amberly Brooke Bailey Archila, MA
Kellie L. Arnold, MA
Tate R. Bennett, MS
Jeffrey L. Bidwell, MA
Scottie M. Brooks, AS
Christopher S. Brumfield, Tech Diploma
Misty V. Burton, MA
Amber L. Campbell, AAS
Wendy D. Clayton, MSN
Ava M. Cook, MSN
Chester M. Cunningham, MBA
Reid A. Davis, BS
Sharon D. Davis, MS
Timothy F. Davis, MS
Andrea L. Deal, MS, MAE, MA
Robert Michael Deal, MS
James M. Detwiler, MFA
April M. Duncan, BS
Kellie Brooke Edens, DNP
Ashlyn B. Eubanks, BSN
Jeffrey M. Florea, MS
Katrina M. Florea, MS
Patricia T. Fouse, MA
Jerry L. Fox, HS
Sharon J. Fugate, MS
Savanna C. Garrity, MPA
Colin M. Gorton, BAS
April M. Grace, MAE
Katie L. Griffis, MA
Christopher E. Hannan, MS
Elizabeth K. Hawkins, MA
Kelly A. Hayes, MS
Brittney R. Hernandez-Stevenson, EdD
Sherry D. Hewell, MEd
Clarissa R. Hill, MS
Jonathan D. Hogart, Tech Diploma
Joey R. Jones, MS
Sara Jane Jones, DNP
Tina Kisselburg, MD
Dawn L. Latham, MSN
Elyssa G. Lear, MS
Tracie D. Lear, MSN
H. Russ Lewis, MS
Roger L. Lightner, MS
Katie J. Lilly, MBA
Tracy Littlehale, MSN
Rebecca Faith Lutz, DNP
Stephanie A. Lutz, MAE
Jonathan L. McNeily, AAS
Nadine J. Menser, PhD
Michael A. Miller, BSN
Judith A. Mitchell, MSN
John B. Moore, AAS
Jeffrey G. Morgan, Cert
Aaron D. Morris, AAS
Kevin R. Moser, MS, MBA
Kenneth R. Parker, MS
Sarah R. Peyton, MSN
Mary Kim Qualls, DOT
Camille E. Richmond, MLIS
Jacklyn Rideout, BS
Marilyn J. Rollberg, MSN
Brittany D. Rutter, AAS
Krista Shaw, MFA
George M. Shifflett, PhD
Amanda F. Skeen, MPT
Ashley L. Smith, MML
Steven D. Survant, BS
Barbara Tucker, DBA
Mariah FW Webb, MS
Jennifer R. Welch, MA, MS
Roy W. Wells, Jr., AAS
Robin R. West, PhD
Madisonville Community College Staff
Elizabeth Abbott, BA
Mariah Aubuchon, BS
Michael Weston Ausenbaugh, MS, MA
Carole L. Baughn, HS
Amy S. Blades, BS
Deborah A. Bourland, BIS
James H. Bowles, MS, MS
Lassie J. Bowles, BS
Jawana M. Brown, AAS
Vicky M. Buechner, MLS
Kristie D. Buskov, MS
Rhonda Castleberry, AAS
Dorothy R. Cates, BIS
Dawn M.A. Connerly, MFA
Kelly S. Cotton, AAS
Brianna L. Crowley, BS
MaLisa A. Cunningham, BIS
Sonya L. Cunningham, MBA
Jessica M. Davis, BIS
James M. DeArmond, BA
Sarah E. Dearth, BS
A. Craig Dixon, MS
Marcia L. Evans, BS
Alejandra M. Frailey, BA
Donald F. Frasier, Tech Diploma
Shelby L. Gore, BS
Ashley N. Gower, AA
Grayson P. Hagerman, BA
Justin G. Hallum, BA
Tammy M. Hardy, MS
Kimberly L. Higgs, AAS
Sharon Hightower, AAS
Leigh A. Hogart, HS
Celena R. Howard, AA
Penny D. Jessup, BGS
Caleb T. Johnson, BS
Kelli E. Johnson, ATS
Michael L. Johnson, MBA
Kimberly L. Jones, BS
Stephanie R. Lail, AA
Myah K. Leonard, HS
Ashley K. Love, BA
Rose Mary Buchanan Lovell, MAT
Meadow A. Majors, AAS
Abigail L. McGregor-Mullen, MPA
Karen L. Miller, MS
Holly R. Minton, AAS, AA
Cody T. Moore, AAS
Vicki D. Morris, MS
Shauna M. Parker, HS
John W. Perdue, BS
Temesia D. Perdue, MS
Cody M. Perry, MS
Tonya Phelps, MA
Karlyn R. Prowell, BA, BS
Janet L. Railey, BS
Eric W. Ramsey, BS
Bethany A.M. Ryan, BIS
Rachel Sanchez, BS
Cynthia J. Sasser, BIS
Paula J. Seabrooke, MEd
Tina B. Seibert, BS
Thomas D. Shelledy, HS
Audrey E. Short, AA
Derrick Slaton, HS
LaDrenna M. Slaton, AA
Todd A. Smith, HS
Kristal P. Stanley, BS
Timothy S. Stutler, BS
Melanie A. Tapp, BIS
Lindsay D. Thomas, AAS
Sherri D. Todd, MS
Ashley Q. Vincent Poore, MA
Courtney M. Walker, HS
Mary L. Warren, MS
Mark A. Weil, HS
Melinda J. Weil, HS
Tamara R. Whitaker, AAS
Megan Wickham, AS
Academic Regalia
The origins of academic dress date from the 12th and 13th centuries when universities were taking form. Long gowns were worn and may have been necessary for warmth in unheated buildings.
Caps
Academic processional participants with bachelor’s and master’s degrees wear the regulation cap with the tassel appropriate to the school or division from which they graduated. Participants who have attained doctoral degrees are privileged to wear gold tassels.
Hoods
All hoods are lined in silk, in colors signifying the institution granting the degree. The bachelor’s hood is rather short with narrow velvet edging of the appropriate color or colors of the institution. The master’s hood is considerably longer, has wider velvet edging and exposes more of the lining. The outside velvet color designates the degree which the person has been awarded. The doctoral hood is easily recognized by the width of the velvet edging, the wide panels at either side, the greater length, and the full exposure of the lining. Often institutions of higher education have honored certain deserving persons with honorary doctoral degrees. The colors for honorary doctoral degrees are purple for laws, white for arts/letters/humanities, and gold-yellow for science. The authorized hood colors are as follows:
Agriculture - Maize
Commerce, Accounting, Business - Drab
Communications & Journalism - Crimson
Criminology - Golden yellow
Economics - Copper
Education & Counseling - Light blue
English, Humanities, History - White
Engineering - Orange
Fine Arts - Brown
Library Science - Lemon yellow
Music - Pink
Nursing - Apricot
Philosophy- Dark blue
Physical Education - Sage green
Public Administration - Peacock blue
Public Health - Salmon pink
Psychology - Gold
Science, Mathematics, Physics - Golden yellow
Social Work - Citron
Sociology - White
Theology - Scarlet
Veterinary - Gray
Academic Regalia
Gowns
The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the master’s degree has oblong sleeves, opened at the wrist. The sleeve base hangs down in the traditional manner. The rear part of its oblong shape is square cut and the front part has an arc cut away. The gown is designed and supplied with fasteners so that it may be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves on which are three velvet bars (usually black, but sometimes other colors, depending on the degree). Many colleges and universities have distinctive regalia for the doctoral degree, thus adding color to the processional.
Mace
The tradition of the mace can be dated to Medieval kings, whose bodyguards used a mace as an element of royal protection. It came to symbolize strength and authority. Gradually, colleges adopted the use of a mace to show the right of academic institutions to grant degrees to their graduates. During the modern commencement ceremony, the mace serves as a symbolic weapon to protect and proclaim the ideals of harmony, truth, justice, and higher learning.