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TCAT Dickson holds summer commencement
by: Janine Wine
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
TCAT Dickson
DICKSON, TN: Fifty-four Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Dickson (TCAT Dickson) graduates, representing ten of the college’s fourteen programs, had their diplomas and technical certificates conferred by President Laura Travis during summer commencement.
Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett who represents part of Dickson County was tapped as the guest speaker. Barrett told the graduates, “It’s okay to take pride in your accomplishments and stand a little taller on days like today. Graduation is not the end. Instead, it is a new beginning. It’s the period at the end of the page. Tomorrow, you turn the page.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud of you for what you have accomplished. But you haven’t won the race yet. This is only a heat. I can’t wait to read the chapters you all are about to write.” Barrett said.
TCAT Dickson Vice President for Academics and Compliance Levi Mayer recognized Practical Nursing student Bladin Burkey for having perfect attendance.
Graduates who had received third party certifications were also recognized. That list included Taylor Ahlheit, Jordan Gahagan, Rosa Garcia, Makensi Greer, Ragan Lamastus, Jillian Rachford, Rayna Richardson, Sarah Smith, Marlee South, Leslie Sullivan, Asia Tapscott, and Katlyn Warren from Cosmetology; John Lott from Diesel Powered Equipment Technology; Joshua Barnhill, Michael Estabrook, Samuel Lucas, Joseph Lyda, Brandon Morgan, John Peterson, and Eleazar Randolph from Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; Luke Guelcher from Machine Tool Technology; Jameson Bledsoe, Blayne Bullock, David Gerald, Devon Hiland, Nathan Ose, Makavin Stepp, and Jacob Stonebraker from Welding Technology.
Graduates who carried banners during the processional were recognized for their achievements. To be a banner carrier, students had to have the highest grade point average in their career clusters. Banner carriers were Jameson Bledsoe – SkillsUSA, John Petersen – Construction, Meagen Hagler – Health Services, Jordan Gahagan – Human Services, Collin King – Information Technology, Nathan Ose – Manufacturing, John Lott – Transportation, and Simon Del Pilar – Visual Arts.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inductees were applauded for their accomplishments. To be included in NTHS students must have an A average, attend at least 95 percent of their total program hours, and be nominated by their instructors. Those recognized were Eleazar Randolph, Ariel Erwin, Mimmie Harris, and Luke Guelcher.
Eleazar Randolph led the Pledge of Allegiance and Creek Wood High School JROTC Color Guard presented the colors for the ceremony.
President Travis conferred diplomas and technical certificates for the following students: Joshua Barnhill, Michael Estabrook, Samuel Lucas, Joseph Lyda, Brandon Morgan, John Petersen, and Eleazar Randolph in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; Mallery Allen and Ronald Van Daele in Computer-Aided Design Technology; Bladin Burkey, Alexis Dickerson, Ariel Erwin, Meagen Hagler, Mimmie Harris, Taylor Heath, Hannah Heithcock, Harmony Kreiss, Sarina Mejer, Tiffany Ortega, Blaise Stiles, and Jordan Thomas in Practical Nursing; Taylor Ahlheit, Jordan Gahagan, Rosa Garcia, Mackensi Greer, Ragan Lamastus, Faith Rachford, Rayna Richardson, Sara Smith, Marlee South, Leslie Sullivan, Asia Tapscott, and Katlyn Warren from Cosmetology; Collin King from Computer Information Technology; Luke Guelcher from Machine Tool Technology; Jameson Bledsoe, Blayne Bullock, David Gerald, Devon Hiland, Nathan Ose, MaKavin Stepp, and Jacob Stonebraker from Welding Technology; John Lott from Diesel Powered Equipment Technology; Simon Del Pilar, Braeden Emmel, Laura Gilbert, Dylan Madden, and Ashten Slavinski from Digital Graphic Design.
TCAT Dickson is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and complies with non-discrimination laws: Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA. Located on Highway 46 in Dickson, the technical training college also has extension campuses in Clarksville, and Franklin. Additional information about the school is located at www.TCATDickson.edu.
TCAT Dickson Graduates Class of Summer 2024
Dickson County Graduates
Hickman County Graduates
Houston County Graduates
Humphreys County Graduates
Maury County Graduate
Montgomery County Graduates
Williamson County Graduate
TCAT Dickson Vice President of Operations Corey Choate
TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis
TCAT Dickson Summer 2024 Graduation Guest Speaker Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett
TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis
TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis presenting guest speaker Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett with a gift.
Vice President of Academics and Compliance Dr. Levi Mayer
From left: Director of Nursing and Healthcare Careers Stephanie Murphy, Vice President of Operations Corey Choate, Vice President of Academics and Compliance Dr. Levi Mayer, Guest Speaker Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett, and TCAT Dickson President Laura Travis.
