SwVCC Announces Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

2007 SwVCC News

SwVCC Announces Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

Southwest Virginia Community College is fortunate to have some of the most dedicated, intelligent students to be found at any college or university. The following SwVCC students have been listed in the 2007 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges. These students were recognized because of their academic excellence and dedication as outstanding campus leaders.

The students were nominated by the administration, faculty and student body. Editors of the annual directory have included the names of these students based on academic standing, participation in community service as well as extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.

They join an elite group of students selected from more then 1,000 institutions of higher learning across the country. Outstanding students have been honored in the directory since it was first published in 1934.

The following SwVCC students stand among the best and brightest at Southwest.

Stella Marie Beavers is a student in the Education program. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Art Club, Inter-voice, Project ACHIEVE, a work-study in the America Reads program, and on the Honor’s and Dean’s List. Stella plans to continue her education and wants to become a teacher. She resides at North Tazewell with her husband, Jerry, and two sons, Auston and Aaron.

Photo Not Yet Available Cala Elizabeth Crigger is a Respiratory Care student and wants to become a registered Respiratory Therapist. She is on the Dean’s List. Cala resides with her parents, Claude and Alice Crigger, at Keen Mountain.

Lisa Marie Deel is in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She has been on the Dean’s List, Honor’s List, an AIMS Scholar, and a SwVCC Foundation Scholarship recipient. Lisa is the daughter of Randy and Della Deel of Haysi.

Dale Lee Dye, Jr. is a Business Administration student and very active in his church, a senator in the Student Government Association, a Collegiate All-American Scholar, a SwVCC Ambassador, a work-study in the Barnes Noble Bookstore, and on the Dean’s List. He enjoys playing golf, follows NASCAR, and Virginia Tech sports. Dale is the son of Dale Dye of Sandston, VA and Linda Dye of Richlands and resides in Richlands.

Margaret Ellen Dye is in the Administrative Support Technology program with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support and is also in the Medical Coding program. She is employed at Southwest Virginia Community College in the Business Division and doing her internship at the Washington Square Clinic. Margaret is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, American Aca demy of Professional Coders, participates in Campus Crusade for Christ and on the Dean’s List. She is the daughter of the late Henry G. and Ivory J. Horn. Margaret has two sons, Donny and Ricky, and resides with her husband in Richlands.

Tristan Stacy Earls is in the General Studies program and plans to transfer to the College of William & Mary or Virginia Tech to receive her bachelor’s in Business and hopes to continue her education by earning a master’s degree. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a senator in Student Government Association, and works in the College’s work-study program. Tristan is the daughter of Bryan and Cynthia Earls and resides at Pounding Mill.

Photo Not Yet Available Amanda Beth Hackworth is a Respiratory Care student and plans to become a registered Respiratory Therapist and become employed at a local hospital. She is on the Dean’s List and a recipient of the Sam McCall Scholarship. Amanda resides with her parents, Ronald and Carolyn Hackworth, at Cedar Bluff.

Gregory Hankins is in the Music program and would like to be a music educator at the college level. He plays in a jazz band, Blu Note Trio, enjoys basketball, racquetball, and Virginia Tech sports. Gregory is the son of Danny and Miriam Hankins and resides in Richlands.

Jason Hayes is a Business Administration student and plans to transfer to Virginia Tech. He is President of the Student Government Association as well as Virginia21 and employed as a student worker at Southwest Virginia Community College. Jason has received several scholarships and has been on the Dean’s List every semester. He is the son of Dennis Hayes and Beverly Chitwood and resides in North Tazewell.

Whitney Ann McReynolds is in the General Studies program and would like a career in the fashion industry. She is Miss Virginia International 2006-2007 and serves on the Special Events Committee at Southwest. Whitney is on the Dean’s List, has received several SwVCC scholarships, is the Breast Cancer Awareness Spokesperson for the State of Virginia, and employed by Trendz. She resides in Richlands with her parents, Gary and Priscilla McReynolds.

Megan Renae Matney is a Business Administration student and would like to become a successful banker and possibly obtain a law degree. She is Miss Tazewell County 2006-2007, a member of the Student Government Association and Virginia21, and an AIMS scholar. Megan has been employed at Ramey Ford for three years. She resides with her parents, Greg and Jane Matney, in North Tazewell.

Whitney Amber O’Quinn is enrolled in the General Studies program and plans to attend Bluefield College in Fall 2007 and major in Biology. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Virginia21, a recipient of the Jeffersonville Woman’s Club Scholarship, received the Collegiate All-American Scholar Award, and is on the Dean’s List. Whitney is employed by Clinch Valley Community Action. She resides with her parents, Tony and Jean O’Quinn, in the Thompson Valley section of Tazewell County.

Isaac Webb is in the General Studies program and plans to obtain his bachelor’s eventually going to law school or into the ministry. He is a SwVCC Presidential Scholarship recipient, on the Honor’s and Dean’s List, and volunteers as a teacher’s aide at the Keen Mountain Christian Academy. Isaac is the son of Randy and Diana Webb and resides in Richlands.

Paula Middlebrook is a Respiratory Care student and plans to take the CRT and RRT examinations to become a licensed practitioner. She hopes to work in one of the smaller hospitals in the area. Paula is a member of SARC, AARC, Project Achieve, and on the Honor’s and Dean’s List. She is a single mother of two children, Gabriel and Raegan, and resides in Belfast. Paula’s parents are Zed and Jeanette Tiller.

Brittany Lavonne Musick is a Respiratory Care student and plans to become a registered Respiratory Therapist. She is a member of the Russell County Youth Service Board, SADD, Lebanon High School Buddy Club, and on the Dean’s List. Brittany is the daughter of Donnie and Peggy Musick and resides in Lebanon.

Clayton Trout is in the Education program and plans to transfer to Old Dominion University and eventually obtain his master’s. He would like to teach college English and continue his writing. Clayton is employed at Southwest Virginia Community College and Save-A-Lot. He has received the VCCS Student Showcase Award, was a nominee for the USA Today Scholarship and PTK Academic Team, President of Phi Theta Kappa and received the Outstanding Chapter President Award, and a recipient of the HTAP scholarship. Clayton is the single parent of three children, Justin, Nicholas, and Liz Hatfield and resides in Lebanon.

Jennifer Whisenhunt is in the Administrative Support Technology program with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and on the Dean’s List. Jennifer is the daughter of Harold Dingus (deceased) and Buretta Dye. She is the mother of three children and resides with her husband, Ralph, in Lebanon.

Photo Not Yet Available Tim Leon Whited is in the Respiratory Care program and plans to pursue his master’s in the Physician Assistant program at Mountain State University. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, class representative for SARC, and on the National Dean’s List. Also, Tim received the Commonwealth of Virginia Career Readiness Award, United States Achievement Academy National Collegiate Medical Professions Award and was Respiratory Care Most Outstanding Student Practitioner 2006. He is employed as a part-time worker in the Charles R. King Community Center. Tim resides with his parents, Luther and Helen Whited, at Swords Creek.

	Stella Marie Beavers is a student in the Education program. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Art Club, Inter-voice, Project ACHIEVE, a work-study in the America Reads program, and on the Honor’s and Dean’s List. Stella plans to continue her education and wants to become a teacher. She resides at North Tazewell with her husband, Jerry, and two sons, Auston and Aaron.
Photo Not Yet Available	Cala Elizabeth Crigger is a Respiratory Care student and wants to become a registered Respiratory Therapist. She is on the Dean’s List. Cala resides with her parents, Claude and Alice Crigger, at Keen Mountain.
	Lisa Marie Deel is in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She has been on the Dean’s List, Honor’s List, an AIMS Scholar, and a SwVCC Foundation Scholarship recipient. Lisa is the daughter of Randy and Della Deel of Haysi.
	Dale Lee Dye, Jr. is a Business Administration student and very active in his church, a senator in the Student Government Association, a Collegiate All-American Scholar, a SwVCC Ambassador, a work-study in the Barnes Noble Bookstore, and on the Dean’s List. He enjoys playing golf, follows NASCAR, and Virginia Tech sports. Dale is the son of Dale Dye of Sandston, VA and Linda Dye of Richlands and resides in Richlands.
	Margaret Ellen Dye is in the Administrative Support Technology program with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support and is also in the Medical Coding program. She is employed at Southwest Virginia Community College in the Business Division and doing her internship at the Washington Square Clinic. Margaret is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Beta Lambda, American Aca demy of Professional Coders, participates in Campus Crusade for Christ and on the Dean’s List. She is the daughter of the late Henry G. and Ivory J. Horn. Margaret has two sons, Donny and Ricky, and resides with her husband in Richlands.
	Tristan Stacy Earls is in the General Studies program and plans to transfer to the College of William & Mary or Virginia Tech to receive her bachelor’s in Business and hopes to continue her education by earning a master’s degree. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a senator in Student Government Association, and works in the College’s work-study program. Tristan is the daughter of Bryan and Cynthia Earls and resides at Pounding Mill.
Photo Not Yet Available	Amanda Beth Hackworth is a Respiratory Care student and plans to become a registered Respiratory Therapist and become employed at a local hospital. She is on the Dean’s List and a recipient of the Sam McCall Scholarship. Amanda resides with her parents, Ronald and Carolyn Hackworth, at Cedar Bluff.
	Gregory Hankins is in the Music program and would like to be a music educator at the college level. He plays in a jazz band, Blu Note Trio, enjoys basketball, racquetball, and Virginia Tech sports. Gregory is the son of Danny and Miriam Hankins and resides in Richlands.
	Jason Hayes is a Business Administration student and plans to transfer to Virginia Tech. He is President of the Student Government Association as well as Virginia21 and employed as a student worker at Southwest Virginia Community College. Jason has received several scholarships and has been on the Dean’s List every semester. He is the son of Dennis Hayes and Beverly Chitwood and resides in North Tazewell.
	Whitney Ann McReynolds is in the General Studies program and would like a career in the fashion industry. She is Miss Virginia International 2006-2007 and serves on the Special Events Committee at Southwest. Whitney is on the Dean’s List, has received several SwVCC scholarships, is the Breast Cancer Awareness Spokesperson for the State of Virginia, and employed by Trendz. She resides in Richlands with her parents, Gary and Priscilla McReynolds.
	Megan Renae Matney is a Business Administration student and would like to become a successful banker and possibly obtain a law degree. She is Miss Tazewell County 2006-2007, a member of the Student Government Association and Virginia21, and an AIMS scholar. Megan has been employed at Ramey Ford for three years. She resides with her parents, Greg and Jane Matney, in North Tazewell.
	Whitney Amber O’Quinn is enrolled in the General Studies program and plans to attend Bluefield College in Fall 2007 and major in Biology. She is a member of the Student Government Association, Virginia21, a recipient of the Jeffersonville Woman’s Club Scholarship, received the Collegiate All-American Scholar Award, and is on the Dean’s List. Whitney is employed by Clinch Valley Community Action. She resides with her parents, Tony and Jean O’Quinn, in the Thompson Valley section of Tazewell County.
	Isaac Webb is in the General Studies program and plans to obtain his bachelor’s eventually going to law school or into the ministry. He is a SwVCC Presidential Scholarship recipient, on the Honor’s and Dean’s List, and volunteers as a teacher’s aide at the Keen Mountain Christian Academy. Isaac is the son of Randy and Diana Webb and resides in Richlands.
	Paula Middlebrook is a Respiratory Care student and plans to take the CRT and RRT examinations to become a licensed practitioner. She hopes to work in one of the smaller hospitals in the area. Paula is a member of SARC, AARC, Project Achieve, and on the Honor’s and Dean’s List. She is a single mother of two children, Gabriel and Raegan, and resides in Belfast. Paula’s parents are Zed and Jeanette Tiller.
	Brittany Lavonne Musick is a Respiratory Care student and plans to become a registered Respiratory Therapist. She is a member of the Russell County Youth Service Board, SADD, Lebanon High School Buddy Club, and on the Dean’s List. Brittany is the daughter of Donnie and Peggy Musick and resides in Lebanon.
	Clayton Trout is in the Education program and plans to transfer to Old Dominion University and eventually obtain his master’s. He would like to teach college English and continue his writing. Clayton is employed at Southwest Virginia Community College and Save-A-Lot. He has received the VCCS Student Showcase Award, was a nominee for the USA Today Scholarship and PTK Academic Team, President of Phi Theta Kappa and received the Outstanding Chapter President Award, and a recipient of the HTAP scholarship. Clayton is the single parent of three children, Justin, Nicholas, and Liz Hatfield and resides in Lebanon.
	Jennifer Whisenhunt is in the Administrative Support Technology program with a specialization in Medical Administrative Support. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa and on the Dean’s List. Jennifer is the daughter of Harold Dingus (deceased) and Buretta Dye. She is the mother of three children and resides with her husband, Ralph, in Lebanon.
Photo Not Yet Available	Tim Leon Whited is in the Respiratory Care program and plans to pursue his master’s in the Physician Assistant program at Mountain State University. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, class representative for SARC, and on the National Dean’s List. Also, Tim received the Commonwealth of Virginia Career Readiness Award, United States Achievement Academy National Collegiate Medical Professions Award and was Respiratory Care Most Outstanding Student Practitioner 2006. He is employed as a part-time worker in the Charles R. King Community Center. Tim resides with his parents, Luther and Helen Whited, at Swords Creek.