Spring Graduates

EL DORADO, Arkansas—Below is the list of spring 2021 graduates from South Arkansas Community College:

From Alexander

Certificates of proficiency: Ethan Bergen Allen (emergency medical technology).

From Benton

Certificates of proficiency: Tyler Jordan Riffe (EMT).

From Calion

Certificates of proficiency: Tyler Laine Sharpe (metal inert gas welding).

From Camden

Associate’s degrees: Lacie Ann Landon (physical therapist assistance).

Technical certificates: Gracie Mae Muckelrath (general studies); Courtney Shea Pirtle (pre-health science); Joshua G. Jeffers (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Austin Jace Nixon (EMT); Timothy David Preston (MIG welding); Anna Grace Sanders (nursing assistance); Jeffers (shielded metal arc welding).

From Conway

Certificates of proficiency: Adam Terril Jackson, Courtney Jordan Steward (EMT).

From Crossett

Associate’s degrees: Brett Allen Carter (computer information technology); Kacy Lynn Wells, Sunni Elizabeth Lee (PTA); Garrett Lyle Trussell (general studies). Technical certificates: Jaylon Darnell Brown, Rebekah Ann Frisby (general studies); Carter (CIT); Mackenzie Brooke Reed (practical nursing); Jana Lyn Kelly, Jessica Renee Gunter (pre-health science). Certificates of proficiency: Carter (computer networking).

From El Dorado

Associate’s degrees: Chavez Emonte Curley, Johnny Ray Murphy, Parker August Amason (CIT); Shamequa Dayleon Burks, Zachary Faulkner (criminal justice); Nakeysha Desha Brown (early-childhood education); BriAnne Jennine Ruiz, Caliyah Dashae Johnson, Da'qua Henderson, Lisa Marie Rodriguez (general business); Emigdio Torres (general technology); Allison Layne Snider, Savannah Corrinne Slaughter (PTA); Brenda Giuliani Morales, Justin Bryan Vansickle, Katelyn Nicole Ham (arts); Devin A. White, Keelyann Havens Fennell, Whitney R. Lee (general studies); Wendy Raley (education). Technical certificates: Allison Paige Goodwin, Morales, Ruiz, Charissa Rose McCallister, Evan Richard McGoogan, Hannah McGaha, Kyla Simone’ Frazier, Matthew Wolfskill, McKenzie Khyerra Tate, Toni Denell Crutchfield, Trinity Treyan Simpson, Tyler Jerence Everette (general studies); Airam Roberto Sanchez, Johnson, Henderson, Vansickle, Rodriguez, Maria Fernanda Sanchez, Tonya T. Furlow (accounting); Jason Alexander Custodio, Scott August Pieroni (automotive service technology);

Burks (criminal justice); Casey Marie Thurlkill (culinary arts); Raley (education studies); Furlow (general business); Aryca Saiselu Campos, Crystal Owen, Estefania DeLeon, Juana Melody Sierra, Kayla Dumas, Quiana Jackson, Raven Dane Dunn, Sophie Elise Lowery (practical nursing); Asia Armani Brown, Brian Tanner Williams, Gracie Lynn Ragan, Hannah Elizabeth Callender, Hayleigh Elizabeth Farish, Kayla Ann McDougald, Kennedy Webb, Kenya Yakesha Singleton, Slaughter, Susan Lee Tolin (pre-health science); Daniel E. Cervantes, David Russell Martin, Rodney M. McDowell (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Elijah Brazle, Custodio, Michael Schlipp, Roger Edward Whitcher, Pieroni (automotive diagnostics); Conner Jones, Custodio, Matthew P. Hernandez, Maverick Michael Jerry, Schlipp, Whitcher, Sidney Jax Todd (automotive maintenance); Murphy (computer technology); Kade Wayne Newton (criminal justice); Hannah Marie Jerry (early-childhood education); Asiaa Bionca Taylor Jones, Shamequa Dayleon Burks (EMT); LaShonna Net Williams (industrial technology); Austin Wyatt Dumas, Carey Haynes, Hunter Powell, Newton, Kadedra Ranaye Henry, Kinsley Jane Dumas, Madisen Dodson, Tyler Raley, Wynter Mathis (law enforcement); Cleanthia Willis, Miranda Elizabeth Jerry (medical coding); Anthony Olivar, Bradey Joseph Williams, Byron Osiel Ruiz, Daniel Santos, David Santos, Eduardo Javier Olmos, Keegan Smith, Luis Bryan Trujillo, Rodrigo Christian Torres, Sawyer Lane Morgan, Shane Anthony Modica (MIG welding); Kenzie Nicole Mixon, Sarah Guadalupe Benites, Stormy Cheyenne Lewis (nursing assistance); Kayla Ann McDougald (phlebotomy); Austin Tyler Hutchins, Brandon Vasquez, Cervantes, Martin, Francisco Echavarria, Howard Jacob Skinner, Howard N. Skinner, Kenneth Earl Frazier, Nicholas Jack Kent (tungsten inert gas welding); Chandler Herron, Martin, Jake Meguaion Mattox, James Logan Anders, Jovanni Arias, Justin Kooms, Quantavious Singleton, Rodney M. McDowell, Sawyer Lane Morgan, Shawn Morrison, Timothy Patrick Turbeville (welding layout and pipefitting).

From Emerson

Technical certificates: Treyanna Dionjalae Robinson (practical nursing).

From Fordyce

Associate’s degrees: Jillian Shantay Belin (criminal justice). Technical certificates: Belin (criminal justice). Certificates of proficiency: Belin (law enforcement).

From Fountain Hill

Technical certificates: Lilly Mae McCraw (pre-health science).

From Glenwood

Technical certificates: Ryan Tyler Franks (general studies).

From Greenbrier

Certificates of proficiency: Kaela Irene Martinez (EMT).

From Gurdon

Associate’s degrees: Michaelynn Denise Rogers (PTA).

From Hamburg

Technical certificates: DeeDee Catherine Austin, Lowry Seth Sweeney (pre-health science).

From Hampton

Associate’s degrees: Taylor Breanne Clemons (arts). Technical certificates: Mackenzie Grace Ivy, Shelby Susie Belin (pre-health science). Certificates of general studies: Tanner James Virden, Taylor Breanne Clemons.

From Jacksonville

Certificates of proficiency: Michael Anthony Wiggs (EMT).

From Junction City

Associate’s degrees: Whitley Renee Meeks (early-childhood education); Abigail Lucille Pierce (arts). Certificates of proficiency: Nicholas Patterson (automotive diagnostics); Lance Skyler Bedgood (MIG welding);

Ethan Daniel Holmes, Jonathan Blake Wilson (TIG welding).

From Lake Village

Technical certificates: Kaitlin Beth Burton (pre-health science).

From Lawson

Associate’s degrees: Jordan Faith Vonneumann (arts).

From Little Rock

Certificates of proficiency: Brandon Nicholas Lee Medlock, James Alexander Gonzales, Jared Michael Allison, Kalilah Eshe Siddiq, Taylor Green, Whitley Elaine Page (EMT).

From Louann

Associate’s degrees: Tristian Nycole Eiland (arts). Technical certificates: Eiland (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Abben Smith (MIG welding), Eiland (TIG welding), Eiland (welding layout and pipefitting).

From Magnolia

Associate’s degrees: Mary Virginia Russell (PTA), Markeveon Javarious Strickland, Parker Ellen Tinnell (arts); Kalynn Javaughn Easter (education). Technical certificates, Strickland (general studies), Kiara Bradford, Shaniqua Shanay Cooper (early-childhood education); Madison Hope Hall (education studies); Haley Brice (practical nursing); Abigail Nichole Wells, Tinnell (pre-health science). Certificates of proficiency, Bradford, Cooper (early-childhood education), Lexi Michelle Sievert (phlebotomy).

From McGehee

Associate’s degrees: Samantha Marie Gannaway (PTA).

From Monticello

Associate’s degrees: Lynda Allison Hawkins (PTA). Technical certificates: Karley Madison Berryman (practical nursing); Anna Marie Funderburg, Jennifer Santos Andrade (pre-health science).

From Norphlet

Technical certificates: Preston Alan Oliver (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Eliah Winer, Wesley Murphy (MIG welding); Oliver (welding layout and pipefitting).

From North Little Rock

Certificates of proficiency: Omar Pena-Romero (EMT).

From Smackover

Associate’s degrees: Ashley Nicole Holt (CIT); Kenlee Faith Hill (PTA). Technical certificates: Holt (CIT); Tishona Campbell (culinary arts); Lindsey Michelle Strickland, Stormy Jane Donham (pre-health science), Hannah Renea Davis, Rylee Ann Darden (general studies). Certificates of proficiency: Cody Reed, Evan Matthew Pietranski, Ronnie Tucker (MIG welding); Gracyn Nicole Belin (nursing assistance); Breylon Love (welding layout and pipefitting).

From Stamps

Technical certificates: Lindsey Leigh Downs (pre-health science).

From Stephens

Associate’s degrees: Austin Eugene Jones (arts). Certificates of proficiency: Audrey Lynn Dearman (nursing assistance).

From Strong

Associate’s degrees: Kristerica Janesha Scott (arts); Tamara Carol Smith (general studies). Technical certificates: Taunisha Fuller (early-childhood education). Certificates of proficiency: Fuller (early-childhood education); Caster Broussard, Russell Pridgen (MIG welding); Adrian Bradley Martinez, Natalie Allissa Pace (nursing assistance); Brantley David Jerry (TIG welding); Jerry (welding layout and pipefitting).

From Vilonia

Certificates of proficiency: Justin Kyle Patterson (EMT).

From Waldo

Certificates of proficiency: Courtnie Annette Huffman (Phlebotomy).

From Warren

Associate’s degrees: Rosie Alonzo (general business); Dana Lynn Harvey (arts). Technical certificates: Harvey (general studies), Alonzo (accounting), Catera Nakole Thomas (culinary arts), Stephanie Kaye Smith (practical nursing), Torres (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Jose Luis Torres (TIG welding); Torres (welding layout and pipefitting)

From Wilmar

Associate’s degrees: Megan Nichole Davis (PTA).

From Athens, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Tania Guadalupe De Leon Rodriguez (pre-health science).

From Bastrop, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Charity Nicole Anderson, Krystal Bagby Hickman (pre-health science).

From Bernice, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Paula Danette McCutcheon, Yessica Lopez (pre-health science).

From Choudrant, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Shanice Hardy (practical nursing); Holly Denice Younse (pre-health science).

From Dodson, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Amanda Howard Garrett (pre-health science).

From Downsville, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Heather Nicole Hancock (general business); Amber Nicole Ortega (pre-health science).

From Dubach, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Victoria Cole (practical nursing).

From Farmerville, Louisiana

Associate’s degrees: Benjamin Nolan Monk (PTA). Technical certificates: Bailee Rebecca Hurst (practical nursing).

From Grambling, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Mariah Woodard (pre-health science).

From Haynesville, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Ayanna Monae Crow (pre-health science).

From Lillie, Louisiana

Associate’s degrees: Braydon Michael Wilson (process technology). Certificates of proficiency: Corey Pate (automotive diagnostics).

From Marion, Louisiana

Technical certificates: Conner William Armstrong (pre-health science).

From Minden, Louisiana

Technical certificates: LaShavion Bonner (practical nursing); Richard Lee McKissack (pre-health science).

From Oak Grove, Louisiana

Technical certificates: April Nichole Pardon (pre-health science).

From Ruston, Louisiana

Technical certificates: LaQuasha T. Huey, Lashondra Minnifield (pre-health science).

From Spearsville, Louisiana

Associate’s degrees: Myleka Sade’ Pryor (early-childhood education). Certificates of proficiency: Jordon Lynette Barron (phlebotomy); Clayton Charles Millien, Eduardo Reyes (TIG welding).

From Summerfield, Louisiana

Associate’s degrees: Frederick Michael Daniel (education). Technical certificates: Daniel (education studies). Certificates of proficiency: Robert Jackson Pate (MIG welding).

From Katy, Texas

Associate’s degrees: Tasha Annette Gardner (arts). Technical certificates: Gardner (general studies).

College receives grant to renovate historic campus home

A $680,095 grant has been awarded to South Arkansas Community College by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to complete a fourth phase of renovations to the 1922 W.F. and Estelle McWilliams House, located on the college’s West Campus.

Purchased by the college in 2006, the historic home is located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Wesson Street next to the college library. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The restoration project will focus on exterior work, including the replacement of front-porch tiles and roof, the construction of an accessible rear porch, the addition of storm windows, exterior painting and the removal of a separate, dilapidated outbuilding, which will be replaced with an outdoor restroom facility.

Beginning this fall, the McWilliams House will serve as SouthArk’s student activities building, providing space for study and leisure for SouthArk students. Vice President Dr. Derek Moore, noted his appreciation for the ANCRC funding and said, “SouthArk will now have a dedicated location for its student center. Research has shown that increased student engagement can lead to higher retention and graduation rates, in which we will use the student center to help with our efforts.”

By the start of the fall semester in August, the space will be equipped with video-game consoles, pool and table-tennis tables, comfortable seating and a full kitchen. The yard area also be used for outdoor activities.

“With the continuation of funding for renovations at the historic McWilliams House, including the addition of accessibility features, South Arkansas Community College will further enhance student support, engagement and success,” SouthArk president Dr. Bentley Wallace said. “The new facility will be a hub of student activities where a campus culture of learning and respect is mixed with college life and a lot of fun.”

SouthArk has three buildings on its campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the McWilliams House, the West Campus also is home to the 1905 Thomas Administration Building—the oldest building on an Arkansas two-year college campus that has been used for education continuously—and the 1940 Works Progress Act Gymnasium. Each structure has been restored and rehabilitated with funds from ANCRC, and each contains unique architectural and design elements.

The ANCRC, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, funds projects that protect and maintain state-owned natural areas, historic sites and outdoor recreation.

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Light receives scholarship

Melissa Light of Monticello, right, a nursing student at the South Arkansas Community College campus in Warren, is the first recipient of the Karen Boykin Endowed Scholarship. Boykin, who died in 2017, was a SouthArk nursing instructor for 14 years and was instrumental in the development of the college’s nursing program in Warren. The scholarship was established through the South Arkansas Community College Foundation by her husband Buddy Boykin to commemorate her lifetime of teaching achievements in the health sciences field. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support for a student who is seeking a practical-nursing certificate at the college’s Warren location. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (870) 864-7130.

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Looney accepts scholarship

Austin Looney, a 2021 honor graduate of Parkers Chapel High School, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.

The son of Mark and Janie Looney and of Wes and Gina Taylor, all of El Dorado, was a member of the football and tennis teams in high school, as well as of the National Beta Club. He also was a member of the All-Conference baseball team, a recipient of the Superintendent’s Award and was Mr. Parkers Chapel High School.

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Spring Dean's List

South Arkansas Community College has released its Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Included are:

From Banks, Cassidy L. Hollingsworth, Heather Michelle Hoskins.

From Bearden, Latreese D. Wright.

From Berryville, Jade Lee.

From Camden, Kyle Travis Bradley, Amber Diane Carter, Lacie Ann Landon.

From Crossett, Jaylon Darnell Brown, Blake Austin Finney, Rebekah Ann Frisby, Misty Ellen Goodwin, Sunni Elizabeth Lee, Pavia Chanequa Miller, Mara Logan Neal.

From Dermott, Kurt Alan Tate.

From Dumas, Cierra Nichole Lenderman.

From El Dorado, Kennia Aguirre, Connie Nicole Barrette, Adnan Bharwani, Asia Armani Brown, Hannah Elizabeth Callender, Brandon Leonel Carrillo, Jaleesa Chambers, Lindsey Ann Coleman, Belaion Deloi Crew, Jason Alexander Custodio, Brittany Powell Davis, Darrell Wayne Davis, Estefania DeLeon, Kayla Dumas, Raven Dane Dunn, Tyler Jerence Everette, Hayleigh Elizabeth Farish, Larethia Leshay Ford, Kyla Simone’ Frazier, Catherine Gallipeaux, James Andrew Goode, Allison Paige Goodwin, Michael Stephen Hanna, Ethan Michael Jackson, Kimberly Breana Jackson, Quiana Jackson, Kearra Charlacia James, Daniel Gene Johnston, David Russell Martin, Tori McDiarmid, Miranda Michelle Mitchell, Elise A. Moses, Brittany Nichole Orren, Crystal Owen, Chase Tanner Owens, Sergio Paredes Soto, Amanda Brooke Patterson, Jacob Todd Phillips, Jessica Lea Poore, Gracie Lynn Ragan, Wendy Raley, Emily Elizabeth Rhame, BriAnne Jennine Ruiz, Airam Roberto Sanchez, Michael Schlipp, Bashar Ammar Sharhan, Juana Melody Sierra, Kenya Yakesha Singleton, Savannah Corrinne Slaughter, Allison Layne Snider, Alexia Nykia Thomas, Christopher Paul Thomas, Leah Lashae Thomas, Casey Marie Thurlkill, Susan Lee Tolin, Vasheeda Washington, Kennedy Webb, Kelsey Lynn West, Roger Edward Whitcher, Anna Wilson.

From Emerson, Treyanna Dionjalae Robinson.

From Fordyce, Chad Edward Adams, Marigrace T. Sisson.

From Fountain Hill, Lilly Mae McCraw.

From Glenwood, Ryan Tyler Franks.

From Gurdon, Michaelynn Denise Rogers.

From Hamburg, Tiffany Anne Dawson, Lowry Seth Sweeney, Joshua Michael Taylor.

From Hampton Shelby Susie Belin, Taylor Breanne Clemons.

From Harrell, Annika M. Murphy.

From Huttig, Jimmy D. Jennings.

From Jersey, Erin Lindsey Watkins.

From Junction City, Cody Alexander Hux, Kimberly Dianne Vines, Whitney Leah Williams, Pamela Renee Willis.

From Lawson, Jordan Faith Vonneumann.

From Little Rock, Lauren Olivia Cornelison, Luke Michael Wallesch.

From Louann, Carrie Elizabeth Beevers, Kennedy Blair Briggs, Tristian Nycole Eiland.

From Magnolia, Kiara Bradford, Ashley Sharlene Braswell, Shaniqua Shanay Cooper, Tanya Marie Dean, Haley Renee Miller, Brent Alan Mixon, Mary Virginia Russell, Parker Ellen Tinnell, Abigail Nichole Wells.

From McNeil, Jennifer Lynn Mixon.

From McGehee, Samantha Marie Gannaway.

From Monticello, Alexis Santos Andrade, Jennifer Santos Andrade, Maxie Lea Arrington, Karley Madison Berryman, D'Arbonee Jhauntiq Forte, Anna Marie Funderburg, Keuna Gaines, Ciante Emosha Gibbs, Lynda Allison Hawkins, Melissa Ann Light, Breanna Sherez Shaw.

From Smackover, Tishona Campbell, Hannah Renea Davis, Stormy Jane Donham, Kenlee Faith Hill, Ashley Nicole Holt, Tiyas O'Marion Rester, Lindsey Michelle Strickland.

From Stamps, Lindsey Leigh Downs.

From Stephens, Austin Eugene Jones.

From Strong, Dyinasty A'Laurael Davis, Taunisha Fuller, Kristerica Janesha Scott.

From Taylor, Preslie Jo Morgan.

From Waldo, Victoria Shea Bright.

From Warren, Rosie Alonzo, Lakin Michelle Barber, Kaylee Jo Mann, Christian Nykole Marshall, Jennifer Martin, Mathew Keenan Nelson, Tarra Paige Peek, Leticia Escamilla Resendiz, Stephanie Kaye Smith, Catera Nakole Thomas.

From Wilmar, Jayme Jo Berryman, Megan Nichole Davis.

From Bastrop, Louisiana, Charity Nicole Anderson, Victoria Renea Bradshaw, Krystal Bagby Hickman, Athena Marie Jones.

From Bernice, Louisiana, Courtney Killgore, Paula Danette McCutcheon.

From Bossier City, Louisiana, Brooke Danielle Sims.

From Calhoun, Louisiana, Alexa Whatley.

From Choudrant, Louisiana, Terry Denise Frazier.

From Dodson, Louisiana, Amanda Howard Garrett.

From Downsville, Louisiana, Heather Nicole Hancock.

From Farmerville, Louisiana, Bailee Rebecca Hurst.

From Haynesville, Louisiana, Frederica Jones.

From Homer, Louisiana, Tameshia Renee Williams.

From Jonesboro, Louisiana, Alexis Sharnae Johnson.

From Junction City, Louisiana, Rickey Glynn Maxwell.

From Keithville, Louisiana, Kira Henson.

From Lillie, Louisiana, Braydon Michael Wilson.

From Minden, Louisiana, LaShavion Bonner.

From Monroe, Louisiana, Jennifer Lea McDaniel, Kewanna Shavonne Williams.

From Oak Grove, Louisiana, April Nichole Pardon.

From Ruston, Louisiana, Jasmine Lynn Allen, Hannah Gunter Baker, Sylvia Davidson, Jamie Duchesne, LaQuasha T. Huey, Regina Samone Mills, China Kennedy Nation, Nakedra Davis Rogers, Laquisha Vonshay Woods.

From Simsboro, Louisiana, Pamela Lorice Leith.

From West Monroe, Louisiana, Tamara La'Shea Burns.