FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DCC STUDENTS RECOGNIZED  

AT AWARDS CEREMONY                                                                                          Click Here for Photos

            DANVILLE, VA, May 12, 2004  -- Sixty-nine Danville Community College students were recognized recently at the Seventh Annual Awards Recognition and Reception.  The students were recognized for their leadership and community service, academic skills, and their work with clubs and other campus organizations.  Todd Yeatts, Assistant City Manager for Government Affairs for the City of Danville, was the guest speaker.  Awards were presented by Dr. Carlyle Ramsey, DCC President; Dr. Betty Jo Foster, Vice President of Academic & Student Services; and Mr. Peter A. Castiglione, Director of Student Development and Enrollment Management.

            Scholarship awards were presented to the following students who will transfer this fall to four-year universities. They are:

Barksdale Honors Scholarship

Denise A. Stickel, Chatham - $4,000

Andria Cocke, Gretna - $2,000

Shana A. Jonas, Danville - $1,000

James T. Catlin, Jr. - Kiwanis Scholarship Award

Tammy W. Campbell, Ringgold - $1,500

James Bustard Endowed Scholarships

Matthew R. Shepherd, Danville - $3,000

Kim L. Pool, South Boston - $2,400

Amy M. Merricks, Keeling - $2,400

McGovern General Excellency Award

Shannon M. Compton, Dry Fork - $1,000

Danville Virginia Tech Alumni Award

Stephanie N. Saunders, Danville - $750

Danville Retired Teachers Award

Angie N. Hermanson, Danville - $500

DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Award

Kimberlee W. Trout, Collinsville - $1,000

Other students recognized at the ceremony from the City of Danville include:

Vickie S. Baker

Becky D. Brown

Ashley D. Carter

Latifa A. Carter

Cathy L. Clark

Brain W. Farmer

Judith C. Francis

Marquita Jones Graves

Eureeka L. Hairston

Zena E. Hibbler

Walter L. High

David J. Holloway

Shanna A. Jones

Timothy M. McBride

Hollye R. Meade

Joseph A. Merricks

Derrick D. Morrison

Kaye A. Moyer

Megan W. Oliver

Hope M. Peek

Darnesha R. Poke

Linda Poke

Sherry H. Roberson

Delia A. Richardson

Matthew T. Shelton

David S. Slaughter

Corrie M. Teague

Myra E. Valentine

Carey R. Walker

Michael R. Warren

Clinton H. Wickers

Students from Pittsylvania County honored are:

Carol Bouldin-Pruitt, Chatham

Justin B. Brown, Hurt

Tammy L. Campbell, Ringgold

Eric L. Carter, Axton

Sue A. Carter, Chatham

Terrie C. Crumpton, Chatham

Lorena M. Everhart, Blairs

Mitzi D. Finney, Callands

Donna A. Haskins, Chatham

Bret M. Hyler, Dry Fork

Adam K. Keesee, Chatham

Leslie H. McMinnis, Ringgold

Sheila W. Meadows, Java

Amy M. Merricks, Keeling

Kasey M. Rowland, Gretna

Tammy C. White, Blairs

Students from Halifax County honored are:

William S. Adams, Vernon Hill

Gerald L. Brandon, Alton

Steve A. Carr, Nathalie

Dorothy J. Comer, South Boston

Audrey T. Crews, Scottsburg

Barbara C. Farrar, Halifax

Janet W. Ford, South Boston

Pamela G. Gentry, Halifax

Donna P. Gentry, South Boston

Donna P. Gilbert, South Boston

Jillena A. Harston, Scottsburg

Laura M. Jones, Vernon Hill

Marvin K. Jones, Nathalie

Justin King, South Boston

Teresa King, Scottsburg

Kim L. Pool, South Boston

Kim N. Richardson, South Boston

Marty R. Saunders, Halifax

Patricia D. White, Buffalo Junction

Linda Williams, South Boston

Students recognized from other areas include:

Jessica L. Harville, Pelham, NC

Kimberlee S. Trout, Collinsville, VA