TCAT Graduation

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald held their Spring Graduation Ceremonies on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Hohenwald, TN. The Practical Nursing Graduation began at 10:00 a.m. and included Shasta Carroll, Student Service Coordinator, as the guest speaker. Ms. Carroll spoke words of wisdom to the nursing graduates and encouraged them to “always work hard and never hesitate to reach out if they needed help.” The Practical Nursing Graduation included speeches by Dr. Randy Young, TCAT-Hohenwald Vice-President, Dr. Kelli Kea-Carroll, TCAT-Hohenwald President, Haylee Hall, Coordinator of Medical Programs, and Jennifer Chapman, Valedictorian and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) member. Following the calling of the names, the Practical Nurses were capped by their instructor, Dannye Rhinehart, and pinned by Karen Gilley. The group then performed their candle lighting ceremony and read a poem in unison.

TCAT-Hohenwald’s General Graduation began at 1:00 p.m. and included guest speaker, Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner. Mr. Keltner informed graduates that, “in making the decision to go to TCAT-Hohenwald and learn a trade, you all have opened up a door to a whole new world of opportunity.” Dr. Young and Dr. Kea-Carroll also spoke a few words of wisdom to the graduates. Montavius Akins, Digital Graphic Design Technology student, gave a speech and served as the student speaker. Tony Harris orchestrated a slideshow filled with student photographs and memories of the Spring Class of 2023. Following the slideshow and special recognitions, the graduating names were called. TCAT-Hohenwald is so proud of their graduates and is looking forward to their bright future ahead of them, stated a faculty member. The Summer Trimester begins Wednesday, May 3.

General Graduates were Kimberly Flanagan, Rain Miles, Megan Dinwiddie Reeves, Nichol Mayberry, Montavius Akins, Jennifer Byler, Dawson Runions, Bridget Jones, Brandon Galloway, Angie Erwin, Joshua Strickland, Joshua Godwin, Kim Bowers, Jeramy Gobbell, Caleb Balentine, Brexton Litle, Caitlyn Bass, Kace Brewer, Chase Jewell, Christian Jewell, Makenzie Carroll, William Eccher, Emily Galbraith, Tyler Russell, Nathan Mundy, Ryan DeLaBruere, Jace Westmoreland, Noah Kelly, Adam Dixon, Gavin Potts, Alia Franks, Corey Stack, Akara Moore, and Holly Burian.

Practical Nursing Graduates were Anna Brown, Jennifer Chapman, Joseph Clark, Riley Jarvis, Adree Johns, Sydney McManaway, Mackenzie Russell, Daryan Reavis, Destiny Reavis, Michael Tanner, and Carla Webster.