August 12, 2021 Immersive Media Performing Arts Center

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August 12, 2021Immersive Media Performing Arts Center

Gulfport, Mississippi

Commencement Address byEssix J. Miskel

Academic Costume and Regalia

Academic gowns represent a tradition handed down from the universities of the Middle Ages. At that time, the gowns were a common dress for students and faculty. The usual color of academic gowns is black, but the official color of the junior college gown is blue.

The bachelor’s gown is worn closed and has long sleeves; the master’s gown is worn open and has slits in the elbows of the sleeves; and the doctor’s gown, also worn open, is trimmed with velvet bands.

Before their present square mortarboard design, caps were originally round. The hoods once served as cowls that could be slipped over the head for warmth. Hoods are lined with colors of the college or university from which the wearer received his or her degree. Trimming or color of the hood designates the degree.

Mississippi Gulf CoastCommunity College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College began in 1911 as an Agricultural High School for Harrison County, Mississippi. On May 10, 1962, Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett signed into law House Bill 597, which created the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District serving the people of the counties of Harrison, Stone, Jackson and George. Each year the college serves more than 25,000 students, who are enrolled in academic, career and technical, and workforce development programs.

MISSIONInspiring Excellence and Accelerating Achievement

The mission of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is to meet the educational and community needs in George, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone counties by providing superior instruction through traditional and technological formats to offer workforce pathways, certificates, diplomas, and associate transfer and applied degrees. The College embraces lifelong learning, productive citizenship, service learning, and leadership development in a dynamic and innovative learning environment.

VISIONMississippi Gulf Coast Community College will be a globally competitive learning community with an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires excellence and accelerates achievement.

VALUESAccountabilityCollaboration

Excellence

IntegrityLeadership

Respect

ServiceSocial Responsibility

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENTSTeaching and Learning

Student ExperienceEngagement and Partnerships

Institutional Excellence

The A lma Mater‘Way down south there’s a school that we all know,

Where the winds from the gulf doth ever blow.‘Mong the pines so stately and so tall

We listen to your call,We love you best of all.

Fame was thine through the years of the past,And we know thy name shall ever last.

Thou art noble, proud and true,Oh, Gulf Coast, we all love you!

P ROGRAMAugust 12, 2021

Musical Prelude ...................................................................................................................................Dr. Jonathan MitchellFine Arts Instructor, Jackson County Campus

Processional........................................................................................................................................................ Dr. Mitchell

National Anthem ................................................................................................................................................Brent BondElectrical Technology Instructor and School Chair, Harrison County Campus

Kortney WoodardHuman Resources Coordinator, District Office

Invocation ................................................................................................................................................... Tommy DicksonProcess Operations Technology Instructor, Jackson County Campus

Introduction of Platform Guests ................................................................................................... Dr. Jonathan WoodwardExecutive Vice President, Teaching & Learning and Community Campus

The Bryant Center at Tradition West Harrison County Center

Remarks and Recognitions ...................................................................................................................Dr. Mary S. GrahamPresident, MGCCC

Commencement Address ............................................................................................................................... Essix J. MiskelProcess Operations Technology Instructor, Jackson County Campus

Conferring of Degrees ....................................................................................................................................... Dr. Graham

Presentation of Diplomas ..................................................................................................Dr. Graham and Dr. Woodward

Alma Mater ....................................................................................................................................................Dr. WoodwardDr. Mitchell, accompaniment

Benediction ........................................................................................................................................................ Irvette DoveEarly Childhood Education Instructor, Perkinston Campus

Members of the audience are requested to stand and remain standing attheir seats until the Recessional is concluded.

Recessional ......................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Mitchell

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P RESIDENT’S WELCOME

Dr. Mary S. GrahamMississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Graduates, family, and friends, welcome to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2021 Summer Commencement Ceremony. We welcome all of our graduates and their guests to this special event held at our Immersive Media Performing Arts Center (iMPAC) on the Harrison County Campus.

The graduates who walk across the stage are resilient and have met and overcome every challenge that has come before them. I know there is nothing that will stand in their way as they

move toward the next step in their journey. Whether their plan is to join the workforce or transfer to a university, we look forward to seeing them continue their path to success.

Commencement is not only a celebration for our graduates and their families, but for all of the faculty members and college employees who put in countless hours to make sure MGCCC was able to operate, educate, and support our students over the past year. I know the path we had to take was not an easy one, but the hard work and dedication they put forth was well worth it.

This is a special time for so many, and we thank you for allowing us to share in this extraordinary moment in your lives. Congratulations on this great accomplishment!

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C OMMENCEMENT SPEAKERAugust 12, 2021

Essix J. Miskel is a native of Pascagoula and graduated from Pascagoula High School. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He began his career at Chevron Oil Refinery in Pascagoula in plant operations in 1980. He was employed at various positions in the refinery, from process technician to head technician. He served in a number of capacities in unit operation and project leadership. His last position at the refinery before retiring after almost 31 years was as a team leader in the operations division for the process unit operations. Miskel worked as an adjunct for the college for almost five years before becoming a member of the instructor team in Process Operations Technology. In May, he received a 2021 Award of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges for Faculty Innovation. In his church, he is a Sunday School teacher and involved in a number of youth-tutoring efforts. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which is active in a number of Uplift projects in the local community, including youth mentoring, Senior Citizen outreach, and community service. He is married to Geraldine and is a father of three and grandfather of seven. He is intensely dedicated to helping his family become happy, contributing citizens for our communities.

Essix J. Miskel

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C OLLEGE ADMINISTRATION AND LOCATIONS

DISTRICT OFFICEPerkinston, Mississippi

Dr. Mary S. Graham ............................................................................................................................. President

Dr. Jason Pugh ..............................................................................................................Executive Vice PresidentAdministration and Finance

Dr. Jonathan Woodward ..............................................................................................Executive Vice PresidentTeaching & Learning and Community Campus

The Bryant Center at TraditionWest Harrison County Center

Dr. Phil Bonfanti ................................................................................................................Executive Vice PresidentStudent Services and Enrollment Management

Dr. Suzi Brown ....................................................................................................................Executive Vice PresidentInstitutional Advancement

HARRISON COUNTY CAMPUSGulfport, Mississippi

Dr. Cedric Bradley ........................................................................................................................ Vice PresidentKeesler Center

Naval Construction Battalion Center

JACKSON COUNTY CAMPUSGautier, Mississippi

Dr. Tammy Franks ........................................................................................................................ Vice PresidentHaley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy

PERKINSTON CAMPUSPerkinston, Mississippi

Dr. Ladd Taylor ............................................................................................................................. Vice PresidentGeorge County Center

Dr. Willis H. Lott ......................................................................................................MGCCC President Emeritus, 2011

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

George County ............................................................................................................................Wilburn BolenDoyle Moody

Bill Wilkerson

Harrison County ................................................................................................................... Leonard Bentz, Sr.Susan Hunt

Gaylette ShipmanScott Smith

Bobby SpaydeC.T. Switzer, Jr.

Dr. Michael TatumRobert Watters

Jackson County ..................................................................................................................Dr. Rachel CarpenterDr. Bonita Coleman

Jeffrey DescherGeorge Freeland, Jr.

Mary Ann GoffRandy HaaralaJim McIngvale

Millie PageLynn Wade

Stone County ...........................................................................................................................Sam Albritton, Jr.Lavell Bond

Jody Miles

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

George County ...........................................................................................................................Henry CochranLarry Havard

Frankie MasseyLarry McDonald

Kelly Wright

Harrison County ................................................................................................................................Kent JonesDr. Marlin Ladner

Beverly MartinRebecca PowersConnie Rockco

Jackson County .............................................................................................................................Randy BosargeBarry Cumbest

Portia HarrisTroy Ross

Ken Taylor

Stone County .....................................................................................................................................Clark BondNathan Bond

Clark ByrdDaniel Harris

Lance Pearson

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NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES GRADUATES

Kimberly AlbrittonBraden Barton

Carly DanleyBrooke Dolese

Anahi LeijaArely Olvera

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT STUDENTS

Rokelle BooseJessica BradburyMorgan Camp

Amber DyeDolores GambillMya Hester

Cinthia Torrez In AbsentiaRegan CaspolichDoris Hurst

MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDENTS

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Kassi AinsworthShavon BanksRaven BlackwellErin BrewerLeila BrownShatika CallowayTia CollumsMegan Denton

Hannah EubanksShelby FretwellTaylor GordonLaSandra HaynesKrystan McCaslandBrittany McDanielLaShandra NettlesErica Peyton

Haley RileyJessica SmithMelanie StallingsCourtney TaylorBreanna WaltmanAshton WilliamsCeleste WilliamsKimberly Williams

In AbsentiaLindsi BoscarenoMegan BufordHollie DeanRegan McKinney

PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENTS

8H Honors SH Special Honors * Phi Theta Kappa + Alpha Beta Gamma

2020 - 2021 GRADUATESKimberly Ann Blackwell - Albritton Brooklyn Alexander Sadiamond Deajia Alexander Chloe Makaylin Austin Jesus Angel Avila Delilah Shandra Barnes Jesmaine Christopher Barnett HBrittany Lynn Bates SH*Katelyn Ann Baxter SHSamuel Quentin Bell SHFrancisco Javier Berrios H*DeMiracle Biggs Jalanta F. Bilbo Britney Page Bishop H*Meyasha Roddree Bolton Rokelle B Boose Jessica L Bradbury Jeffrey Breland Jonathan Bunch SH 4.0Tillman Mason Burge SH 4.0Kiuara De’Nijah Burns Morgan Ryleigh Camp Regan Mackenzie Caspolich Tamara Chapman Nicholas Chesser Aaron Cleveland SHStephanie Renee Coghlan Joshua Ryan Coleman HRaShawn Collins Jakyious La’Trevious Cook Kylan R. Cooper H*Jaleel O’Rion Rashad Dantzler H*Rechelle Jarre’ Davis Brice Alexander Deegan Joseph Milton Denson SHKari Julmari Dortch Amber Leigh Dye Serlena Dyson Takisma L. Favors Dolores Faye-Ellen Gambill HJessica Marie Glaskox Jeffrey Allen Glocke +Baileigh Brianna Gottlich SH*Hannah Green Heather Dawn Hall Tyler Daniel Hardaway Shelby A Harrier Macee Leigh Hearndon Kayla Lynn Helmer H*Benjamin Henry SHSamuel Herrera Abigail Hester SHMya Hester Mason Reece Higginbotham Mikah BreAnn Holifield Hanna Howard Nigel Miquel Hubbard HDoris M Hurst Hayden Lynn Husband Cortland Thomas Jennings Aaron Ty Jergins Brianna M. Johnson H*Kaylee Renee Johnson SH 4.0*Allen Jones Randall Lee Jones Kaylah King Samantha Ladner HMadison N Lambert Calvin Landry Jene’ Larkin HDillon Eugene Lehane Stephanie Virginia Lillis H*Logan Reid Lisenbea SHKaitlyn Lonberger HKevin Lopez H*Jessica C Macabalitao Michael Earnest Martin Jasmine La’Tia Matthews Michael Edward McLaughlin Brian McPeak HSeth Thomas Mears Yarilee Marie Mercado Chase Lee Miller SH

Joshua Daniel Mixon Larry Morris Stewart A Moses Alexandria Jacklynn Murry SH 4.0Aliza Marshea Myers H*Russell Kenneth Nanatovich SH 4.0Ariana Omaria Nguyen Odom H*Titus Oliver Arely L Olvera Amanda Overstreet HBrandi A. Owens HRowdy Pameticky SHKierra Alexis Perry Avery Cortez Petro *Laura Lee Pierce SH 4.0Cade Lane Posey Alina Pruitt Timothy Ramey April Grice Richey HJasia D Riley Jasmine Jordan Robinson Victoria Meghin Scarbrough Jalyn Allyn Scott Allen Sexton SHSamuel Shelton SH 4.0Cheyenne Elizabeth Sheppard SHJacob Ray Shupe Talonyae Sims Michael Ashton Smart SHGina Smith Janae Ladner Smith SHJustin Ray Spooner HMorgan Stanford Alexis Joy Steede HBrittany Stewart Carolmesha Suzanne Stewart HSavannah Cheyenne Stewart Clifton Thomas Switzer SHKrystal Taft SHAsiah Alexandria Terrell Tayla Terry Jefferson Kale Thomas Brett Melkenzie Thompson Cinthia Estefania Torrez HMadison Collette Trahan HTrevante Darnell Turner Hannah Marie Valdez SHRoselyn Vaughan HHunter David Veal Adrian Ken Velasquez Ethan R. Vieira HClint Mason Walker SH+Marcy Warning Jessica Ayisha Watson Jesse N Wheeler Christopher Michael Wiley Aubrani Nakayla Williams Cardia Williams Tommie Kozel Williams Brent Woodard Dellis Layne Worsham HJordan Lemoyne Young Robert Cameron Zirlott In AbsentiaJohn William Anderson Sean Shaden Ashcraft Patrick Anthony Atwara Oscar Lee Bailey SH 4.0Payton Kyle Barnes HLogan Wayne Bass HThomas Jonathan Beall Jarreid Berry Thomas Welch Blackburn Ashlyn Breland Shelby Ann Buck Ronell Burbank Chase Ashton Caffey HKristina Callegan Phoenix G Carr Faith Chebichii SHDayton Chesman H

Reagan Clark Brayden Michael Elliot Climax HRoddrick Cocroft Jacob Allen Cordray Reginald Bernard Crear Meagan Crosbie Phillip Tyler Cruz Carly R. Danley Cannon Lee Davis H*Tawanda Davis Morgann Davis Brian Dawkins Michael Scott Demoran, Jr. Brooke Taylor Dolese Amber Dunkin HJustin A Ewing Joshua Luke Fairley HKimberly Dianne Fillingame Candice Marie Gant HJoshua Andrew Garner H*Elizabeth Anne Giamalva H*Kyle Giddes SHAmanda GoodenAmber Graham HLauren Chelsea Green Alainah Logan Green Micaela Skye Gregoire Jordan Mitchell Gunther David Phu Ha HBreland Lamar Hadley *Aiden Haley SHMichael Gordon Hall Anna Lee Hamlett SHGwendolyn Antrese Handford-Walker Anyah Shonte Hardy Matthew Ryan Harper HBailey Harper Anslee Day Harris Nerkerdrick Dontarian Harris Vincent Ho Amy Dethonia Holder HStephanie Holland Steven Holt H*Robert John Hoskin SHDeondre House *Kyle Howell HChristopher Michael Hyatt Travis Eugene Isaac *Marcus Jackson HBlessteva A. Johnson Craig Kenneth Johnson Larisa Reshun JohnsonDarrius Jones Tashell Kerr HHaley Kirkland Tara LaFontaine Jeremiah Lane Curtis Lee Marlon Dewayne Lee Dayna Michelle Lindsey Doreen Diane Long Zachary Lewis Maddox SHJonathan David Martin HGeryd McCoy Kevin H. McDonald HJoshua Aaron McIlrath Alec Dean McMillan HGerald C. Miller HTristen Wyatt Mitchell H*Keshawn Jovonta Moore *Lura LaDean Morris HJameira DaNiquea Morris Abie Mortiz Cody Stennett Myrick Leslie Christopher Nellett SHKoby Lane Nelson Terrance Long Nguyen Dallas James Nichols Benjamin Noernberg SHZoe Noel Oldmixon *TreVaughn Tayshawn Osborne Donald D. Palode Cameron L. Parker SH

Brennen Parker HKelly Alana Patrick Jacob Alexander Pennington Ty’Len Peters Davianna Phifer HMarcus Brady Pope HFrank Poukner Destinee Poweleit Jack Stewart Powell Kayla A Rankin SHHaley Rebekah Reich Taylor Christina Rey Giselle Roxana Reyes April Richey Jordan Rink Kyristin Aleea-Jamill Rivers Brooke A’lena Roach Tia Clay Roberts Emma Kathryn Robinson George J Rogalski SH*Drew Alexander Rose Mitchell M. Russell Terry Jay Sandford Misty Santa Cruz Joseph Paul Scalcione David Alan Scarborough HRyan Tracy Schlicht Blake E Schmidt Connor Morgan Seymour Valerie Sidney Abby Smallwood HLauren Merrill Smith SH*James Orvin Spears Cammara Stallworth Benjamin Tanner Stansbury HTavian Katai Strobridge Nelson D Taylor HZoriya Taylor Jada LaNae Thomas Terrion Rajaye Thompson Amber Thornton Zarri Simone Tillman Kaique Almeida Torres Neyland Trantham HKayla D Treadway SHAlyssa Leigh Trejo Tyler N Trochesset H*Isaac Maleec Watson HJoshua E Watson HHannah Watts Michael Thomas Wheeler Ahkil Malik Williams Joann Wright

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The listing of students in this program includes both graduates and those

applying for a degree or certificate. Denotation of honors and special honors

may vary as the program was prepared prior to the reporting of final exams and

posting of final semester grades.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is accredited by the Mississippi

Commission on College Accreditation and by the Southern Association of

Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Arts

degrees, Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees,

certificates, and diplomas. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and

Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia

30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

REGALIA KEY

GOLD CORD Academic Special Honors (Grade Point Average of 3.7 or higher)

GOLD TASSEL Academic Honors (Grade Point Average 3.3 or higher)

ROYAL BLUE & WHITE National Residence Hall Honorary Society

RED, WHITE & BLUE Military Honors

GOLD STOLE WITH NAVY BLUE WRITING Alpha Beta Gamma

GOLD STOLE WITH ROYAL BLUE WRITING Phi Theta Kappa

CRYSTAL BLUE STOLE WITH NAVY WRITING Collegiate Academy

WHITE STOLE WITH BLUE & RED WRITING SkillsUSA

District Office ..................................... Lisa AlexanderNatasha Baucum

............................................................... Dr. Suzi BrownChristen DuhéDelana Harris

............................................................Dr. Joan HendrixRachael Kunz

Ashley Landry............................... Jay Newton............................... Dr. Erin Riggins

Jackson County Campus ..............Dr. Tammy Franks Miranda Hedman

Amanda HesterAmanda MageeBrandi Martino

Dr. Jonathan MitchellKendra Robinson

Harrison County Campus ....................Chris Bagwell Dr. Jeremy Daughtry

Brian DoneganMary Joyce

Blythe KingZach Moulds

Ryan MeyersDemartinez Simmons

Chad Sims

Perkinston Campus ...............................Mollie BargerDr. Jason Beverly

Becky LaytonLatrice McDonald

Shellye Smith

Community Campus ......................Dr. Wayne KuntzGeorge County Center ......................Will Overstreet

Dawn Richardson

West Harrison County Center....Millie Hyatt-Bordelon

Bryant Center................................Heather Holliman

Alumni/Foundation Office .... Dr. Kady Beaoui Pietz

2021 SUMMER GRADUATION COMMITTEECo-Chairs ~ Dr. Phil Bonfanti, Dr. Jonathan Woodward

Graduation Organizers ~ Anjelica Holliman, Michelle Sekul

“In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hereby adopts a policy assuring that no one shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the College. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability.”

Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II of the Age Discrimination Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is coordinated by the Compliance Officer, Perkinston Campus, P. O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address [email protected].

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51 Main Street Perkinston, MS 39573

19330 Highway 67 Biloxi, MS 39532

1000 Jerry St. Pe’ HighwayPascagoula, MS 39568

2300 Highway 90 Gautier, MS 39553

10298 Express Drive Gulfport, MS 39503

4503 M StreetBiloxi, MS 39534

2226 Switzer RoadGulfport, MS 39507

11203 Old Highway 63 Lucedale, MS 39452

Moreell Building, Building 60, Room 2271800 Dong Xoai Avenue

Gulfport, MS 39503

21500 B StreetLong Beach, MS 39560

Perkinston Campus

The Bryant Centerat Tradition

Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy

Jackson County Campus

Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center

Keesler Center

Harrison County Campus

George County Center

Naval ConstructionBattalion Center

West Harrision County Center

MGCCC’s District Office is located at the Perkinston Campus.

LOCATIONS

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