Last Updated on May 10, 2018 by cassnetwork
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region will recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership during its commencement ceremony May 11.
Emily Brandon of Bourbon, who is graduating with an Associate of Applied Science degree and Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting, will be honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence, named in honor of the longest-serving academic officer for the Kokomo Service Area, Dr. Pam Lewis.
Brandon was selected from those students nominated for the Dean’s Award in each program who have a 3.75 GPA or higher. Other considerations for this award include leadership, community service, and school involvement. In nominating Brandon for the honor, her department chair described her “as an exceptional leader, always willing to help others, with a positive attitude, brilliant talents and outstanding skills.”
Dean’s Award recipients are chosen by the faculty chair for each program who selects one graduate as the outstanding student. Recipients of the Dean’s Award for 2018, and hometowns, are:
Accounting
Kyle Huemann, Noblesville
Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
Isaac Guyer, Kokomo
Agriculture
Spencer Walsh, Tipton
Automotive Technology
James Robins, Kokomo
Business Administration
Tyler Shirey, Kokomo
Business Operations, Applications and Technology
Rachel Miller, Kokomo
Criminal Justice
Charlet Ayala, Kokomo
Cybersecurity/Information Assurance
Eric Quinn, Carmel
Database Management and Administration
Debra Shepherd, Lagro
Dental Assisting
Emily Brandon, Bourbon
Early Childhood Education
Christina Brankle, Kokomo
Education
Rebecca Shuler, Noblesville
General Studies
Carlie Deardorff, Logansport
Healthcare Specialist
Anjanette Wallace, Macy
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
Susan Shockney, Kokomo
Human Services
Amber Broman, Kokomo
Industrial Technology
Nina Sharp, Kokomo
Informatics
Seth Foresman, Peru
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Morgan Wade, Peru
Medical Assisting
Amanda Risner, Peru
Nursing
Michele Clemons, Macy
Paralegal Studies
Bethany Vandiver, Kokomo
Practical Nursing
Stacy Walter, Greentown
Professional Communication
Edson Fox, Kokomo
Software Development
Jeffrey Philapy, Kokomo
Surgical Technology
Amy Michelle Roehrich, Arcadia
Visual Communications
Bailey Hobbs, La Fontaine
SOURCE:News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area