2020 Graduates of Note Recognized

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Since 2012, Tompkins Cortland Community College has recognized a special segment of each graduating class. The “Graduates of Note” designation was created to pay tribute to graduating students who achieved notable success in their respective degree program. 


The selection of the honorees is done by the chair of the academic program, often with consultation with other members of the faculty in the program. 

2020 Graduates of Note
Accounting A.A.S. - Rachel Martinez        
Accounting A.S. - Alaric Saufley
Biology A.S. - Thomas France
Biotechnology - Makayla Weisbrodt
Broadcast Production - Eli Dockstater        
Business Administration A.A.S. - Diane Carr
Business Administration A.S. - Jake Guida    
Chemical Dependency Counseling - Hyelim Lee            
Communication and Media Arts - Scott VanEtten        
Computer Science (General) - Seth Canfield        
Computer Science (Information System) - Patrick Temple        
Construction and Environmental Technology - Scott Umiker    
Creative Writing - Melisa Piquet    
Criminal Justice A.A.S. - Ronald Petrella        
Criminal Justice A.S. - Tamesha Ridgell        
Culinary Arts - Hannah Kalabanka    
Digital Cinema - William Korb
Early Childhood - James Spaulding    
Engineering Science - Ryan McElfresh        
Environmental Studies - Ariadne Vazenios            
Graphic Design - Anna Gallegos
Hotel and Restaurant Management - Shaine Turner
Human Services - Sarah Creeden       
International Studies - Ian Stewart    
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education - Erin Harkenrider
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Early Childhood - Auburn Noce
Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies - Stormy Young
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Math/Science - Emily Snyder        
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science - Yessenia Vargas
New Media - Lucas Stewart            
Outdoor Recreation - Benjamin Thorne        
Recreation Exercise Studies - Deanna Kilanowski    
Paralegal - Colleen McColgin
Sport Management - Kassidy Egan        
Sustainable Farming and Food Systems - Melissa Baxter Martin    
Wine Marketing - Sarah Hansen