NPC STUDENTS EARNED MORE THAN 400 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
National Park College (NPC) held spring commencement ceremonies at Bank of the Ozarks Arena Saturday, May 13. NPC students earned 408 degrees and certificates during the 2016-2017 academic year.
The Hot Springs Concert Band performed the processional, “Pomp and Circumstance” and the National Anthem. The Hot Springs High School Navy Junior ROTC Color Guard presented the presentation of colors. Rev. Gregory Nettles, Senior Pastor of Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church of Hot Springs gave the invocation. Dr. John Hogan, NPC president addressed the graduates and the NPC Choral Department provided special music.
Phi Theta Kappa president, Howard Cheresnick was awarded the Thomas and Rachel Spencer
Spirit of NPC Award. This award was established by former NPC President Dr. Tom Spencer
in honor of his parents. The award is given to a graduate who best exemplifies academic
achievement, contribution to the spirit of the College, and personal advancement.
Cheresnick maintained a stellar academic record throughout his time at NPC. He is
a member of the Cultural Diversity Club and is a founder of the peer-to-peer mentor
program. He plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Special Education at Henderson
State University. He currently works for Lake Hamilton School district as a para professional,
where he is also a soccer coach and is a board member of the Hot Springs Soccer Association.
Howard Cheresnick pictured left with Dr. Tamara St. Marthe.
Education student, Lorena Fitzpatrick was recognized for the Academic All-Star Award.
The Arkansas Community Colleges Academic All-star program provides scholarships to
students from each two-year college in the state in recognition of their scholarly
and service achievements. Fitzpatrick is beginning her second year at NPC and is pursuing
a degree in Education. After graduation, she plans to transfer to Henderson State
University to obtain a bachelor’s in Education. She said her dream of becoming an
educator was born out of the positive influence of her first grade teacher in a small
town in southern Mexico. She is currently a full time student and balances her studies
with maintaining a family and job. In her words, “I am living proof of the American
dream. Success can be achieved if one works hard, never gives up, and treats all with
dignity and respect. I want to give back not only to the community where I live but
also to America. This great country gave me an opportunity to provide for my family.”
Lorena Fitzpatrick pictured right with Dr. Wade Derden.
Graduates included:
Amity
Associate's Degrees: Rebecca Prince
Technical Certificates: Sarah Prince, Monalisa Wright
Arkadelphia
Associate's Degrees: Kamesha Cannady, Pamela Harvey Dunlap,
Technical Certificates: Devin Dowdle, Bobby Gravett, Kayla Thompson
Benton
Associate's Degrees: Denise Bettis, Lindsay Leggett
Bismarck
Associate’s Degrees: Nataly Velazquez, James Winters
Certificate of Proficiency: Trent Allen, Nathan Evans,
Bonnerdale
Associate’s Degree: Barbara Bates, Shasta Carter, Kaitlyne Fernandez, Seth Lucas, Kelley Ryals, Kristin Willet
Certificates of Proficiency: Kayla Torbett, Audrey Williams
Bryant
Associate’s Degree: Brandie Bryant, Bobby Goodin
Certificates of Proficiency: Chantelle Myers
Technical Certificates: Bobby Goodin
Caddo Gap
Associate’s Degree: Brittany Vann, Crystal Cogburn
Fort Smith
Certificates of Proficiency: James Edmiston
Glenwood
Associate’s Degree: Melissa Brown, Jalyn Moore, Edgar Valdez
Certificates of Proficiency: Michael Ledesma, Zachary Markham, Christian Parker, Joshua Zamorano
Technical Certificates: Rainey Blake, Colton Gillaspy, Christian Parker
Hot Springs
Associate’s Degree: Ana Alegria, Nikki Allen, Joseph Arduengo, Theresa Bland, Ruby Brawner, Walter Bukowski, Angela Burris, Emily Cahanin, Gervante Campbell, Matthew Cheatham, Tylor Clark, Cassidy Conrad, Dana Cotroneo, Raymond Cox, Veronica Diaz, Allyson Dunbar, Taylor Duncan, Alison Dye, Rebecca Echols, Jennifer Edwards, Tiffany Ely, Jennifer Farner, Christopher Frazee, Yvonne Frias, Amanda Friedl, Oralia Garcia, Garrett Garner, Rachel Garner, Kelly Green, Ashley Guinn, James Hardister, Spencer Hecke, Jacob Hefley, Angie Hoaglin, Hannah Hollingsworth, Bailey Hughes, Oscar Ibanez, Alexis Jessup, Aaron Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Kayla Johnston, Chandler Jordan, Katie Keesee, Julie Kern, Melissa Krafft, Amanda Lambright, Lindsey Jack, Nastassja Lowry, Dalton Loy, Benjamond Lynch, Ashley Markowski, Stephanie Martin, Samantha McCarroll, Alyssa McDonald, Le Anne Mitchell, Brooksie Morales, Desaray Moshier, Shelby Mullins, Alice Muritu, Aundrea Nichols, Destinye O'Brien, Heather Offutt, Amber Orrell, Rachel Otwell, Chandler Overton, Blake Patterson, Dylan Patton, Keanna Peck, Nicole Pedlar, Erica Peppers, Robin Phillips, Malory Pratt, Ines Ramirez, Chris Robertson, Cytlaly Rodriguez, Bryan Rosburg, Jessica Russell, Jason Sangster, Holly Sauders, Tasha Sears, Brittnie Sexton, Kalyn Sharp, Rayna Southern, Jerrica Speed, Caitlan Spoon, Lauren Stewart, Mason Tabor, Colton Terry, Klovis Tucker, Britan Upton, Jeremy Vaughn, Caleb Vermeer, Tyler Vestal, Kmitra Vigers, Blanca Villatoro, Kayla Walker, Julian Watson, Stevie Wells, David Wilkie, Brittney Williams, Jamie Williams, Stephanie Wright, Danielle Wynn, Lauren Wynn, Jennalyn Devers,
Certificates of Proficiency: Ana Alegria, Helen Bahena, Araceli Barajas, Tanner Bates, Paige Baxter, Kaitlyn Blackstone, Kentaveon Blevins, Victoria Brenneman, Garrett Carriger, Marshall Carter, Katelyn Charles, Jaden Childers, Katelynn Cone, Gregory Craig, Sydney Crawford, Jeremiah Davies, Anthony Davis, Jamie Durfee, Jerimiah Elliott, Tiffany Epperson, Joshua Fitzgerald, Lonzo Ford, James Gist, Jeffrey Hamrick, James Hardister, Miller Harwell, Kimberly Haufe, Mitchell Haus, Hawes Heard, Kierra Hildreth, Caleb Holstine, Cole Howard, Jacob Howard, Michael Hulse, Alexis Jaeger, Dakota Jensen, Christian Johns, Jennifer Johnson, Randall King, Barbara Laxson, Michael Lewis, Tiffany Lloyd, Daryl Lunceford, Dan Martin, Matthew Matheson, Nichkolas Mull, Caleb Nance, Reuben Palmer, Grace Payne, Alexander Peck, Tina Pickens, Damon Prince, Mackenzie Reed, Kenneth Robison, Megan Schock, Tyler Sconyers, Jensen Sledd, Micheal Sparks, Steven Tauth, Angelia Taylor, Courtney Tran, Joe True, Gabrielle Walker, Nickolas Wheeler
Technical Certificates: Ana Alegria, Helen Bahena, Araceli Barajas, Garrett Carriger, Marshall Carter, Tabitha Crossley, Austin Davis, Jamie Durfee, Jerimiah Elliott, Lavonda Evans, Lindsey Evans, Tyler Floyd, Brigitte Goslee, James Hardister, Hawes Heard, Kelicia Highsmith, Cole Howard, Michael Hulse, Randall King, Michel Kouetcha, Melissa Krafft, Linda Lee, Michael Lewis, James Longinotti, Kendra Mann, Suzanne McNary, Alice Moll, Reuben Palmer, Nicole Pedlar, Tyriana Person, Trip Pickens, Damon Prince, Kayla Roberson, Christy Rush, Bobbie Sebren, Dillon Stevens, Ashleigh Wiggins, Emily Wilkerson, April Wilson
Hot Springs Village
Associate’s Degree: Jennalyn Devers, Jennalyn Devers, Deanne Hutchens, Karen Jeffress, Karly Kroening, Miguel Soria, Holly Staggs, Felicity White, Jacqueline Rusheon, Christina Williams
Certificates of Proficiency: Jon Altimus, Evan Murphy
Technical Certificates: Miguel Soria
Jacksonville
Associate’s Degree: Germaine Swinton
Jessieville
Associate’s Degree: Sheena Burrow, Scotti Gerhardt
Certificates of Proficiency: Joshua Herron, Jonathan Miles, Joseph Miles
Kirby
Technical Certificates: Tyler Tigue, Teresa Weaver
Lonsdale
Associate’s Degree: Hannah Brock, Jessica Robertson
Certificates of Proficiency: Georgia Miller, Francis Morrow
Malvern
Associate’s Degree: Dustin Moore
Certificates of Proficiency: Laura Daes
Technical Certificates: Lana Kirksey
Mountain Pine
Associate’s Degree: Joseph Baker, Janet Bradley, Jennifer Ingoglia, Sherri Perry, Tyler Robertson
Technical Certificates: Seth Perry
Mt Ida
Certificates of Proficiency: Caleb Bridges
Norman
Associate’s Degree: Kathryn Powell
North Little Rock
Associate’s Degree: Angelica Dickson
Technical Certificates: Kimberly Marks
Pearcy
Associate’s Degree: Joeli Bradley, Caroline Breshears, Nathan Calcagno, Howard Cheresnick, Traci Duke, Ashlee Fason
Certificates of Proficiency: Jared Ballard, John Hackney, Joseph Hollinger, Jakob Martin, McKinley Norton, Elisha Ray, Marcella Smith, Julia Young, Karrissa Zuetlau
Technical Certificates: Jamie Keppert, Jakob Martin, Kimberly Phillips, Alexis Smallwood, Laura Woodall,
Pencil Bluff
Certificates of Proficiency: Taylor Smallwood
Piney
Associate’s Degree: Ian Crowell
Poughkeepsie
Associate’s Degree: Katherine Praught
Royal
Associate’s Degree: Marissa Anaya, Tyler Baxter, Kaycie Bullion, Christopher Caldwell, Katie Carpenter
Certificates of Proficiency: Connie Roberson, Tyler Singleton, Andrew Waller
Technical Certificates: Joshua Hunter, Connie Roberson
Story
Technical Certificates: Roberta Lenard
Tyler
Certificates of Proficiency: Benjamin Tapley
