Walters State Community College recognized outstanding students during its annual Honors Night banquet on April 22.

The college’s highest honor, the President’s Outstanding Student award, was given to four students: Bret Coggins of Dandridge, Karly Frye of Chuckey, David Johnson of Rutledge and Katelyn Madon of Morristown.

Aimee Robinson of Limestone was named the outstanding student on the Greeneville/Greene County Campus. Randall Wright of Harrogate and Chris O’Connor of Tazewell were named outstanding students on the Claiborne County Campus. Kevin Nickens of Seymour was named the outstanding student on the Sevier County Campus.

Chrisse Lam of Greeneville was recognized as the outstanding dual enrollment student. William Wolff and Bryson McAvoy, both of Morristown; Rebecca Kingsley of Dandridge; Evan Loy of New Market; and Morgan Levenhagon of Greeneville were recognized as Dual Enrollment College graduates. These students, through Dual Enrollment College, have completed the requirements for an associate’s degree while still in high school.

Chad Harris of Kodak received the Faculty Council Scholarship. Autumn Johnson was recognized as the outstanding staff member of Gallery, the college’s literary and arts magazine. Ryan Herald of Morristown was recognized as the Student Government Association president. Cody Giles of Morristown was recognized as the president of the Senators Pages.

The following academic awards were given:

College Express, Allied Health – Jason Shelton of Whitesburg

College Express, Clean Energy – Kevin Bartley of Bean Station

Biology – Heiskell Winstead of Rogersville

Chemistry – Katelyn Madon of Morristown

Physics – Josh Norris of Sevierville

Mathematics – Kara Godsey of Greeneville and Jason Jones of Morristown

Business-related careers – James Ownby and Anastasia Kiosya, both of Sevierville

Paralegal Studies – Ashley Storey of Sevierville

Administrative Office Assistant – Dana Adams of Russellville

Culinary Arts – Kimberly Riemenschneider of Knoxville

Early Childhood Education – Teresa Atchley of Sevierville

Education – Sarah Caylor of Morristown

Agriculture – Donel Shelton of Rutledge

Clean Energy Technology – Ronald Carlisle of Morristown

Engineering Technology – Jonathan Kraft of Bean Station

Computer and Information Science – Donna Fracarossi of Greeneville

Production Horticulture – Linda Morgan of Morristown

Nursing, Morristown Campus Spring – Barclee Cannon of Sneedville

Nursing, Morristown Campus Fall – Kelly Cardwell of New Tazewell

Nursing, Sevier County Campus – Genna Scalf of Seymour

Nursing, Greeneville/Greene County Campus – Susan Greene of Greeneville

Nursing, Career Mobility – Whitney Cantwell of Sneedville

Physical Therapist Assistant – James Shumaker of Greeneville and Brooke Ausmus of Harrogate

Pharmacy Technician – Thomas Lamb of Eidson

Medical Coding – Kelley Owens of Morristown

Medical Insurance Specialist – Barbara Tracy of Rutledge and Sylvia Morrison of Morristown

Health Information Technology – Jeannie Rice of Jonesborough

Respiratory Care – Alfred Thompson of Morristown

Paramedic – Andrew Smith of Goodlettsville

Fire Science – David Casch of Morristown

Criminal Justice – Courtney Newman of Morristown

Learning Support Writing – Jennifer Wilkinson of Morristown, first place, and Hollie McClure of Thorn Hill, honorable mention

Essays of Excellence – Konnor Donahue of Greeneville

Spanish – Joelle Henry of Morristown

English – Autumn Johnson of Morristown

Creative Writing – Teresa Lane of Morristown

Visual Arts – Ashley Lawson of Morristown

Debate – Zachary Moore of Morristown, Sierra Noe of Talbott;

Outstanding student athletes were also recognized. Osmond Robinson of Knoxville was recognized as the outstanding student athlete in basketball; Jacob Farr of Strawberry Plains, outstanding student athlete in baseball; Ryne Thompson of Riceville, Tenn., outstanding student athlete in golf; Marlee West of Morristown, outstanding student athlete in cheerleading; Megan Blaylock of Morristown, outstanding student athlete in volleyball; Karly Frye of Chuckey, outstanding student athlete in women’s basketball; and Kendi King of Russellville, outstanding student athlete in softball.

About Walters State

Over 6,500 credit and 4,000 non-credit students attend Walters State. The college has campuses in Morristown, Greeneville, Sevierville and Tazewell. It offers over 100 associate degrees and technical certificates. Visit Walters State’s website at ws.edu.

About Tennessee’s Community Colleges

Tennessee’s Community Colleges is a system of 13 colleges offering a high-quality, affordable, convenient and personal education to prepare students to achieve their educational and career goals in two years or less. We offer associates degrees and certificate programs, workforce development programs and transfer pathways to four-year degrees. For more information, please visit us online at www.tncommunitycolleges.org