Academic Affairs

HCC honors students’ academic achievements

Hagerstown Community College would like to recognize students from the 2022-2023 academic year who have earned competitive and special program awards.

Recipients of the competitive awards included Alyssa P. Neff, of Waynesboro, Pa., and Caniah Mayo, of Hagerstown, for the All-Maryland Community College Academic Team – Transfer Pathway Award; Christina M. Robinson, of Sykesville, for the All-Maryland Community College Academic Team – Workforce Pathway Award; Danielle S. Shepherd, of Hagerstown, and Lindsay R. Campbell, of Rohrersville, for the Award for Personal and Professional Growth in Nursing; Alyssa P. Neff, of Waynesboro, Pa., for the Campus Leadership Award and College Community Service Award; Nicholas D. Mayonado, of Middletown, for the HCC Alumni Association Life Membership Award and the Student Government Association Award; Heidi J. Kielek, of Hagerstown, for Phi Theta Kappa Award; Josef Marthony G. Ricafort, of Hagerstown, for Outstanding Early College Degree Program Graduate; Cara R. Rakes, of Sykesville, for the David Wayne Moser Memorial Award; Maria Fernanda Orozco Castillo, of Hagerstown, for the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award; Alexis M. Peck, of Greencastle, Pa., for the Judith Kofoet Professionalism Award for Radiography; Jennifer L. Alma, of Hagerstown, for the Lowry Johnson Award for Excellence in Radiography; Jordan F. Noll, of Shady Grove, Pa., for the Nursing Program Scholastic Award; Abigail R. Sprecher, of Smithsburg, for the Outstanding Scholar Athlete Award; Ofelia C. Vargas, of Falling Waters, W.Va., for the Outstanding Student in Business; McKenna Clevenger, of Hagerstown, for the Outstanding Student in Dental Assisting; Edgar Jose Mora-Herrera, of Martinsburg, W.Va., for the Outstanding Student in Dental Hygiene; Alexis H. Kriner, of Hagerstown, for the Outstanding Student in Education; Tyler R. Lindley, of Frederick, for the Outstanding Student in Exercise Science and Health; Dolores Sanchez Rojas, of Hagerstown, for the Outstanding Students in Health Information Management; Anastasia J. Jordan, of Williamsport, for the Outstanding Student in Human Services; Caniah Mayo, of Hagerstown, for the Commendation for Outstanding Graduate in Mathematics; Cayleigh N. Hensley, of Clear Spring, for the Outstanding Student in Psychology; Eva A. Jovel, of Hagerstown, for the Commendation for Outstanding Graduate in Science; Kaywattie T. Ramnarain, of Hagerstown, for the Outstanding Student in Sociology; Alexandria P.T. Carter, of Hagerstown, for the R. Benjamin and Rebecca Jones Visual Arts Merit Award; Jacob A. Mayonado, of Middletown, for the Richard A. Reynolds Memorial Award; Catherine L. Ehmer, of Hagerstown, for the Robinwood Players Drama Award; Manuel A. Gentile, of Boonsboro, for the James and Georgia Pierne Merit Scholarship Award; and Heather L. Johnson, of Thurmont, for the Colgate Star Award.

Recipients of the Technology and Computer Studies Leadership and Service Awards were Quentin D. Campbell, of Greencastle, Pa., for advanced manufacturing systems; Dade H. Howell, of Hagerstown, for electrical engineering technology; Elizabeth G. Boehmer, of Fayetteville, Pa., for graphic design technology; Jacqueline M. Boese, of Hagerstown, for interactive design and game management; and Fatima Mohamed Ali Suleiman, of Hagerstown, for web and multimedia technology.

Recipients of the Technology and Computer Science Professionalism Awards were Quentin D. Campbell, of Greencastle, Pa., for advanced manufacturing systems; Carleton E. Walker, of Thurmont, for alternative energy technology; Trevor J. Mullen, of Myersville, for electrical engineering technology; Hannah Bivona, of Smithsburg, for graphic design technology; Ethan E. Swope, of Hagerstown, for interactive design and fame development; and Fatima Mohamed Ali Suleiman, of Hagerstown, for web and multimedia technology.

Recipients of the Career Programs Awards of Excellence were Meaghan A. Sebrosky, of Hagerstown, for accounting and business; Olivia J. Moats, of Waynesboro, Pa., for administration of justice; Quentin D. Campbell, of Greencastle, Pa., for advanced manufacturing systems; Mikala D. Cunningham, of Hagerstown, for biotechnology; Drew N. Gordon, of Big Cove Tannery, Pa., for dental hygiene; Diana Alvarado Once, of Hagerstown, for early childhood and primary grades education; Carleton E. Walker, of Thurmont, for electrical engineering technology; Alyssa P. Neff, of Waynesboro, Pa., for graphic design technology; Alaina H. Boehmer, of Fayetteville, Pa., for health information management; Hunter D. Barnhart, of Fayetteville, Pa., for management; Omobolanle A. Akinde, of Hagerstown, for nursing; Leah C. Semmont, of Hancock, for radiography; and Keiana L. Stern, of Falling Waters, W.Va., for substance abuse counseling.

Recipients of the Commendation for Academic Excellence in Mathematics and Science were Caitlin E. Lennon-Puthoff, of Hancock, for biology; Josef Marthony G. Ricafort, of Hagerstown, for chemistry; Carrington E. Hilliard, of Hagerstown, for engineering; Jenny Thi Ha, of Hagerstown, for environmental studies; Lochlan C. Joyce, of Sharpsburg, for mathematics; and David A. Buckwalter, of Greencastle, Pa., for physics.

Recipients of the TRIO: Student Support Services Awards of Excellence were Dolores Sanchez Rojas, of Hagerstown, for academic achievement; Melanie L. Carter, of New Market, Czireus Gabe L. Corpuz, of Hagerstown, and Chloe Fishpaw, of Williamsport, all for aspiring scholar; and Katy A. Smith, and Latifa V. McGoldrick, both of Hagerstown, for perseverance.

Photo Caption: HCC held its 21^st Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 18 in the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center. Graduates Ofelia Caalim Vargas (left) and Elizabeth R. Levasseur (right) gave student remarks.

(May 19, 2023)