Seven outstanding graduates, Racheal Lea Addy, Barbara Buntin Bosarge, Joycyln Cole, Shelly Hudnall, Kacey Elizabeth Lucky, Julie Kristen Sparks and Morgan Danielle Swancey were recognized as top scholars during Meridian Community College’s Fall Commencement ceremony.

     The ceremony, held in Downtown Meridian’s Temple Theater, spotlighted the academic work of MCC students. Approximately 248 students were candidates for graduation.

     The students were inducted as Circle of Excellence, an MCC academic honor in which those tapped were chosen on basis of scholarship, leadership, spirit and service.

    Addy, a resident of Collinsville, is a graduate of the Associate Degree Nursing Program and plans to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Organization of Student Nurses and is on the Dean’s List. She has participated in Operation Christmas Child and Habitat for Humanity, as well as serving as a volunteer with the American Red Cross and Vacation Bible School.

    A resident of Meridian, Bosarge graduated from the University Transfer Program and plans to transfer to Mississippi State University-Meridian in Interdisciplinary Studies. With the goal of being a “lifelong learner,” Bosarge is a member of PTK. She is past PTA president at Northeast Lauderdale, past president of Meridian Symphony League and Meridian Junior Auxiliary. She has also taught Sunday school for many years, tutored children in East Mississippi State Hospital Adolescence Wing, volunteered at Wesley House, and participated in Relay for Life. Barbara is married and the mother of two children, Renee, 57, and Brian, 53. She is an active member of First Christian Church.

    Cole, also a Meridian resident, graduated from the Cosmetology program and plans to work in a local salon. She has attended hair shows, participated in Springfest and other fundraisers, and helped with cosmetology activities for College for Kids. She works at a local daycare in the afternoons, but has volunteered at Toomsuba Head Start for spa day, participated in Street Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness, and is a volunteer at her local church.

    Hudnall, a Philadelphia resident, graduated from the Practical Nursing Program. She plans to return to MCC and complete the Associate Degree Nursing program for RN licensure. Shelley is a on the dean’s list, is a member of Health Occupation Students of America, and a member of the Practical Nursing Student Organization. She participated in community activities involving Wesley House, Feed by Faith, food pantry and displaced homemakers. Hudnall is involved in a local soccer league and is a member of Mount Nelson Baptist Church.  She is the mother of two children, Will, 18, and Caroline, 9.

    Lucky, a Meridianite, graduated from the University Transfer Program. She plans to attend Belhaven University in Jackson where her career goal is to become a dentist. She is a member of PTK and a dean’s list scholar. She is a summer camp volunteer, as well as a volunteer with Love’s Kitchen and Bailey Fire Department. Lucky and her brother and sister form a singing group and perform at nursing homes and community clubs. She is an active member of her church choir and praise team.

    A resident of Belmont, Sparks graduated from the Associate Degree Nursing Program with plans to become a nurse practitioner.  Sparks is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Mississippi Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, and a president’s and dean’s list scholar.  She founded the Meals on Wheels program at New Bethel Baptist Church and Cinderella’s Closet at Belmont High School. She has traveled to Honduras on medical missions and has organized a fundraiser for Quinn’s Ranch Children’s House honoring Mississippi State University head football coach Dan Mullen. She is a leader of the Gift of Giving Children Ministry, a member of North Mississippi Healthcare Foundation, and a unit coordinator at North Mississippi Medical Center emergency department where she was twice selected as a star employee.

    Swancey, a resident of  Enterprise and a graduate of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, plans to complete her bachelor of science in nursing degree and obtain certification as a neonatal nurse practitioner. Swancey is MCC’s homecoming queen for 2011, a member of the Organization of Student Nurses, Phi Theta Kappa, dean’s list scholar, and has served on the Public Relations Committee.  She is a member of North Crest Baptist Church and participated in Operation Christmas Child, and made hats for persons with cancer.

    Candidates for graduation included:

    Ashley N. Hawkins, Heidemarie E. Odom, Jerry Brown, Kimberly Ann Grantham, Taylor Elizabeth McDaniel, all of Bailey; Mitchell McCraw and Rhonda McLaurin Newell, both of Bay Springs; Kayla Bilbrew of Vossburg; Linda Jean Sims of Canton; George M. Crosby, Kristina Crawford Russell, Rachael Faye White and Shannon D. Pilgrim of Carthage; Shayla Dixon of Choctaw; Emily Kastla and Melissa Cook, both of Chunky; Alexa Flaskamp, Angela Barnett Gamber, Jennifer F. Williamson, Jennifer I. Flowers, Jessica Jalon St. Clair, Kevin McLelland, Laney M. Livingston, Sherri McClure            and Vanessa Poole Lee, all of Collinsville;

    Adrian L. Cavenaugh of Decatur; Racheal Lea Addy of DeKalb; Casey L. Kirkman, Dana M. Phillips, Emily Louise Redmond and Shaye Ann Askew McCraney, all of Enterprise; Sherrill Smith Ferrand of Epes, Ala.; Kristen Rochelle Curry of Forest; Julie Kristen Sparks of Golden; Terry Lynn White of Heidelberg; Kellie Jo McGee of Hickory; Deshone J. Docher, LaTosha Lynette Ester, Monica Bacon and Te’Asha Wells, all of Jackson; Lindsey Brooke Miesel of Kosciusko; Harriett Cantrell, Jacob Matthew Loper, Karen D. Grayson, Lauren Elaine Webb, Tamara Jones and Vanessa Randle, all of Lauderdale; Elizabeth Jane Nichols of Laurel; Haleigh Elizabeth Brown of Leakesville; Mamie E. Grays of Lexington; ,Anika JaVonne Tanks ,Melissa Ann Hearn and Tersheria Q. Mitchell, all of Lisman, Ala.;

    Wanda Alice Johnson and Laura Davis, both of Little Rock; Shaunmetria  Alexander of Livingston, Ala.; Matic Leskovar of Ljubljana; Chiquita Qunae Jordan, Taccarra Kennedy and  Tomaryiun Passion Yarbrough, all of Louisville; Adriana Lyn Jenkins of Madden; and Laquita Thomas and Whitney Ward, both of Marion; Alexis Shantell Ruffin, Alishia Latrice Baylor, Althea L. Merritt, Angela Lee, Anna Lewis, Ashley Nicole Cofield, Augustine A. Cervantes IV, Barbara Buntin Bosarge, Bayleigh Sha Creel, Blanche Elizabeth Ryals, Brittany D. Williamson, Brittany Diane Spears Gonzalez, Calisha Danielle Crowell, Carl Douglas Deweese, Cassandra R. Armstead, Charla Carey, Christopher Lee Courtney, Jr., Constance Jean Walters, Corey Thedford, Courtney Morgan Stokes, Courtney Shelton, Crystal  Hill, Crystal Hill, Cynthia L. Leonard;

    Daon Barksdale, DeMarcus Brown, Deborah Routt, Deborha Colton, Delecia Foster, Dustin Smith, Ebonie Aisha King, Elizabeth J. Brandenburg, Elizabeth Larson Woods, Evelyn Collier McClelland, Felicia N. Weir, Geartina White, Gerald D. Collins, Gregory M. Payne, Hytoyia Shannell Williams, James D’Angelo, James T. Feeley III, Jana Johnson Ford, Jazman Hinton, Jennifer Couch, Jeremiah Jones, Jessica Pickard, John V. Beard, John William Molitor, Jr., Josh Johnson, Joyclyn Cole, Justin C. Miller, Jymeka Johnson, Kacy Elizabeth Lucky, Karina Willitta Hodges Sims, Kasey M. Atkins, Katherine B. Badgett, Kierra S. Rogers, Kimberly Crawford;

    Kimberly Renea Harper, La’ Porche Jones, LaJaunna M. Little, LaJaunna Marlese Little, LaKiesha  Elfe, LaQuandra Bolden, LaQuindria Larkin, LaQuonda Terrell, Lakeia Kirksey, Laquonda Tierra Scott, Latoya S. White, Latoya White, Laura Elizabeth Lang, Laura M. Morris, Lepoleon Bray, Lindsay Elizabeth Dearman, Lindsey N. Rigdon, Lindsey Ware, Lois Jones, Machelle Evans, Mary Crabtree, Melanie Dienek Jones, Meredith Paige LaBruyere, Michael Levon Thomas, Mitchell Lamar Johnson, Morgan Danielle Swancey, Mydesker Shontaye Cole, Nandi Franklin, Patricia Ann Slusher, Patrick Johnson, Patsy A. Wilson, Phillip James Culpepper, Phyllis Walker, Quintin A. Bland, Racheal Joy Smith;

    Robert Paul Cummings III, Robin Michele Fox, Rodney D. Brooks, Jr., Rosalind Denise Odom, Rose Hampton, Ryan Burns, Ryan H. Burns, Samantha Goffrier, ShaTasha V. Collins, Shamir R. Gordon, Sonya G. Barron, Sonya G. Graham, Sonya Gracena Barron, Stephanie Laird Dunlap, Sylvia Cherisse Hall, TaTanisha Berry, Tabitha Anne Brunelle, Tammy Lynn Irby, Tasmika R. Eason, Tatashia Randle, Tawanda Baylor, Tempestt J. Kennedy, Terri A. Bourrage, Terry L. Jensen, Jr., Terry T. Carpenter, Terry Tyrone Carpenter, Thomas D. Clark, Tina L. White, Tracey M. Johnson, Tyrone David Daniels, Valerie G. Lee, Victoria McNeal, Wendy Marie Evans, William Gregory Haygood and Yasmine Shalissa Hampton, all of Meridian;         

    Edward Walker of Newton; Samantha Kaitlin Kinard of Noxapater; Conesha LeShae Coleman of Pearl; Alexandria S. Graham, Betty Pongerayter Fedrick, Brandie Whittle, Brittany Lynn Bell, Charles Dean Sims, Christopher D. Bounds, Christopher Stoliby, Greta Lee Swan, Jerica Shea Williamson, Kelly D. Fulton, Kesha Lindsey, Kimberly Denise Rayburn, Latoya N. Jones, MyLyndie Hoyot Ima Bell, Natalia Keshonna Fulton, Nola Faye Parker, Parish Chamberlin, Paul Martin Moss, Rachel E. Chapman, Shawnee Minyon Hill, Shelly Hudnall, Shelvie Willene Dixon, Tasha Boswell and  Tiara Logan all of Philadelphia;  Lamario Lashaun Hopson of Porterville; Christina Marie Davis, Cotina Eva Dearman, Heather Marie Rozar, Merranda Marie Angel Schrank, Morgan Reeves, Morgan Stanley, Rikita Brown, Seth Elijah Balaski Tibbetts, Shacoria Napier, Sharonda Robson, Shea Gilmer, Teresa R. Grice, Teresa Ramsey Grice and  Whitni Lauren Johnson, all of Quitman;

    Aeiprail Sharae Nobles, Brooke Howell, Brooke Robinson, Inez Sumrall and Linda Dyess, all of Shubuta; Christy Lynn Kennedy and Lynchelle Trinise King, both of Stonewall; Jessica Hannah Roberts, Jill Elizabeth Caine and Tashaya Whitehead, all of Toomsuba;       Jerica M. Bonner of Toxey; Anna Morgan Rettberg, Chelse R. Walker, Jamie Owen Hilyer, Jana Adkins Thornton, Lisa K. Moulds, Mildred Reeves and Monica Chesney, all of Union; Renee Kristen Isaac of Walnut Grove; Marshall Tykela Ann Dozier, Nakeena R. Carter and Shakira McLaughlin, all of Waynesboro; Corey Young and Kamesha McNeal, both of York, Ala.