Piedmont Technical College honors 33 distinguished students
Thirty-three students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) were honored Wednesday at the 51st annual Student Awards and Recognition Program.
The top honor – the President’s Award – went to Amber Hardin. She also received the distinguished student honors for the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division and the Horticulture Program.
“Amber is extremely outgoing, very passionate about everything that she's doing,” said Daniel Greenwell, department head for Horticulture and Agriculture. “Everything she does she puts her whole heart into it. She has been extremely engaged within the whole college community.”
Greenwell said he was impressed with how Hardin successfully juggled her academic endeavors with motherhood.
“It's a miracle and amazing to me that she's been able to balance both those things and to continue on with her success and her growth professionally and personally.”
Hardin will continue her studies by pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of Mount Olive.
The other students who were honored at Wednesday’s event include:
Academic Divisions:
Health Care: George Boyd
Arts and Sciences: Charvis Stevens
Business, Information Technology & Public Service: Princetta Richmond
Engineering and Industrial Technology – Amber Hardin
Specific programs:
Administrative Office Technology - Crystal Simmons
Business – Jan Hill
Commercial Art - Addison Allen
Criminal Justice – Jessica Howard
Computer Technology – Jacob Felker
Human Services – Princetta Richmond
Funeral Service – Hannah Wenrich
Automotive Technology – Brandon Fitz
Building Construction Technology – Michael Corley
Engineering Design Technology – Adolfo Rojas-Lopez
Mechatronics Technology – Owen Syswerda
Electronic Engineering Technology – Benjamin Rabun
Mechanical Engineering Technology – Elijah Ingram
Gunsmithing – Jason Mincey
Horticulture – Amber Hardin
Diversified Agriculture – Calen Graybill
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology – Andrew Keown
Machine Tool Technology – Joe Brehmer
Welding – Ana Ramos
Associate in Arts - Charvis Stevens
Associate in Science – Jo Ann Moore
Cardiovascular Technology Adult Echocardiography - Alana Mitchell
Associate Degree Nursing – Wendyn Hershberger
Practical Nursing - Alyssa Abercrombie
Medical Assisting – Charnelle Stevens
Patient Care Technician – Stephanie Bedenbaugh
Pharmacy Technician – Julia Busby
Radiologic Technology – Maggie West
Surgical Technology – Jazleen Davis
Paramedic/EMT - George Boyd
Occupational Therapy Assistant – Amanda Graber
Respiratory Care – Kristen Chayka
Veterinary Technology – Maggie Howard
PTC President Dr. Hope E. Rivers said she was inspired to learn about the accomplishments of the students who were honored Wednesday.
“I have loved every moment of this,” Rivers said.
In addition to congratulating the honorees, she also thanked their parents and family members.
“We know that without your support, the students would not and could not do all that they are doing here on campus.”