Vanessa Vinson, a 2021 graduate of Woodlawn High School, has accepted a Dr. Kermit Parks Public Service Endowed Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.
She is the daughter of Vickie Vinson of Rison.
The scholarship is funded through the SouthArk Foundation.
EL DORADO, Arkansas—Below is the list of spring 2021 graduates from South Arkansas Community College:
From Alexander
Certificates of proficiency: Ethan Bergen Allen (emergency medical technology).
From Benton
Certificates of proficiency: Tyler Jordan Riffe (EMT).
From Calion
Certificates of proficiency: Tyler Laine Sharpe (metal inert gas welding).
From Camden
Associate’s degrees: Lacie Ann Landon (physical therapist assistance).
Technical certificates: Gracie Mae Muckelrath (general studies); Courtney Shea Pirtle (pre-health science); Joshua G. Jeffers (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Austin Jace Nixon (EMT); Timothy David Preston (MIG welding); Anna Grace Sanders (nursing assistance); Jeffers (shielded metal arc welding).
From Conway
Certificates of proficiency: Adam Terril Jackson, Courtney Jordan Steward (EMT).
From Crossett
Associate’s degrees: Brett Allen Carter (computer information technology); Kacy Lynn Wells, Sunni Elizabeth Lee (PTA); Garrett Lyle Trussell (general studies). Technical certificates: Jaylon Darnell Brown, Rebekah Ann Frisby (general studies); Carter (CIT); Mackenzie Brooke Reed (practical nursing); Jana Lyn Kelly, Jessica Renee Gunter (pre-health science). Certificates of proficiency: Carter (computer networking).
From El Dorado
Associate’s degrees: Chavez Emonte Curley, Johnny Ray Murphy, Parker August Amason (CIT); Shamequa Dayleon Burks, Zachary Faulkner (criminal justice); Nakeysha Desha Brown (early-childhood education); BriAnne Jennine Ruiz, Caliyah Dashae Johnson, Da'qua Henderson, Lisa Marie Rodriguez (general business); Emigdio Torres (general technology); Allison Layne Snider, Savannah Corrinne Slaughter (PTA); Brenda Giuliani Morales, Justin Bryan Vansickle, Katelyn Nicole Ham (arts); Devin A. White, Keelyann Havens Fennell, Whitney R. Lee (general studies); Wendy Raley (education). Technical certificates: Allison Paige Goodwin, Morales, Ruiz, Charissa Rose McCallister, Evan Richard McGoogan, Hannah McGaha, Kyla Simone’ Frazier, Matthew Wolfskill, McKenzie Khyerra Tate, Toni Denell Crutchfield, Trinity Treyan Simpson, Tyler Jerence Everette (general studies); Airam Roberto Sanchez, Johnson, Henderson, Vansickle, Rodriguez, Maria Fernanda Sanchez, Tonya T. Furlow (accounting); Jason Alexander Custodio, Scott August Pieroni (automotive service technology);
Burks (criminal justice); Casey Marie Thurlkill (culinary arts); Raley (education studies); Furlow (general business); Aryca Saiselu Campos, Crystal Owen, Estefania DeLeon, Juana Melody Sierra, Kayla Dumas, Quiana Jackson, Raven Dane Dunn, Sophie Elise Lowery (practical nursing); Asia Armani Brown, Brian Tanner Williams, Gracie Lynn Ragan, Hannah Elizabeth Callender, Hayleigh Elizabeth Farish, Kayla Ann McDougald, Kennedy Webb, Kenya Yakesha Singleton, Slaughter, Susan Lee Tolin (pre-health science); Daniel E. Cervantes, David Russell Martin, Rodney M. McDowell (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Elijah Brazle, Custodio, Michael Schlipp, Roger Edward Whitcher, Pieroni (automotive diagnostics); Conner Jones, Custodio, Matthew P. Hernandez, Maverick Michael Jerry, Schlipp, Whitcher, Sidney Jax Todd (automotive maintenance); Murphy (computer technology); Kade Wayne Newton (criminal justice); Hannah Marie Jerry (early-childhood education); Asiaa Bionca Taylor Jones, Shamequa Dayleon Burks (EMT); LaShonna Net Williams (industrial technology); Austin Wyatt Dumas, Carey Haynes, Hunter Powell, Newton, Kadedra Ranaye Henry, Kinsley Jane Dumas, Madisen Dodson, Tyler Raley, Wynter Mathis (law enforcement); Cleanthia Willis, Miranda Elizabeth Jerry (medical coding); Anthony Olivar, Bradey Joseph Williams, Byron Osiel Ruiz, Daniel Santos, David Santos, Eduardo Javier Olmos, Keegan Smith, Luis Bryan Trujillo, Rodrigo Christian Torres, Sawyer Lane Morgan, Shane Anthony Modica (MIG welding); Kenzie Nicole Mixon, Sarah Guadalupe Benites, Stormy Cheyenne Lewis (nursing assistance); Kayla Ann McDougald (phlebotomy); Austin Tyler Hutchins, Brandon Vasquez, Cervantes, Martin, Francisco Echavarria, Howard Jacob Skinner, Howard N. Skinner, Kenneth Earl Frazier, Nicholas Jack Kent (tungsten inert gas welding); Chandler Herron, Martin, Jake Meguaion Mattox, James Logan Anders, Jovanni Arias, Justin Kooms, Quantavious Singleton, Rodney M. McDowell, Sawyer Lane Morgan, Shawn Morrison, Timothy Patrick Turbeville (welding layout and pipefitting).
From Emerson
Technical certificates: Treyanna Dionjalae Robinson (practical nursing).
From Fordyce
Associate’s degrees: Jillian Shantay Belin (criminal justice). Technical certificates: Belin (criminal justice). Certificates of proficiency: Belin (law enforcement).
From Fountain Hill
Technical certificates: Lilly Mae McCraw (pre-health science).
From Glenwood
Technical certificates: Ryan Tyler Franks (general studies).
From Greenbrier
Certificates of proficiency: Kaela Irene Martinez (EMT).
From Gurdon
Associate’s degrees: Michaelynn Denise Rogers (PTA).
From Hamburg
Technical certificates: DeeDee Catherine Austin, Lowry Seth Sweeney (pre-health science).
From Hampton
Associate’s degrees: Taylor Breanne Clemons (arts). Technical certificates: Mackenzie Grace Ivy, Shelby Susie Belin (pre-health science). Certificates of general studies: Tanner James Virden, Taylor Breanne Clemons.
From Jacksonville
Certificates of proficiency: Michael Anthony Wiggs (EMT).
From Junction City
Associate’s degrees: Whitley Renee Meeks (early-childhood education); Abigail Lucille Pierce (arts). Certificates of proficiency: Nicholas Patterson (automotive diagnostics); Lance Skyler Bedgood (MIG welding);
Ethan Daniel Holmes, Jonathan Blake Wilson (TIG welding).
From Lake Village
Technical certificates: Kaitlin Beth Burton (pre-health science).
From Lawson
Associate’s degrees: Jordan Faith Vonneumann (arts).
From Little Rock
Certificates of proficiency: Brandon Nicholas Lee Medlock, James Alexander Gonzales, Jared Michael Allison, Kalilah Eshe Siddiq, Taylor Green, Whitley Elaine Page (EMT).
From Louann
Associate’s degrees: Tristian Nycole Eiland (arts). Technical certificates: Eiland (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Abben Smith (MIG welding), Eiland (TIG welding), Eiland (welding layout and pipefitting).
From Magnolia
Associate’s degrees: Mary Virginia Russell (PTA), Markeveon Javarious Strickland, Parker Ellen Tinnell (arts); Kalynn Javaughn Easter (education). Technical certificates, Strickland (general studies), Kiara Bradford, Shaniqua Shanay Cooper (early-childhood education); Madison Hope Hall (education studies); Haley Brice (practical nursing); Abigail Nichole Wells, Tinnell (pre-health science). Certificates of proficiency, Bradford, Cooper (early-childhood education), Lexi Michelle Sievert (phlebotomy).
From McGehee
Associate’s degrees: Samantha Marie Gannaway (PTA).
From Monticello
Associate’s degrees: Lynda Allison Hawkins (PTA). Technical certificates: Karley Madison Berryman (practical nursing); Anna Marie Funderburg, Jennifer Santos Andrade (pre-health science).
From Norphlet
Technical certificates: Preston Alan Oliver (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Eliah Winer, Wesley Murphy (MIG welding); Oliver (welding layout and pipefitting).
From North Little Rock
Certificates of proficiency: Omar Pena-Romero (EMT).
From Smackover
Associate’s degrees: Ashley Nicole Holt (CIT); Kenlee Faith Hill (PTA). Technical certificates: Holt (CIT); Tishona Campbell (culinary arts); Lindsey Michelle Strickland, Stormy Jane Donham (pre-health science), Hannah Renea Davis, Rylee Ann Darden (general studies). Certificates of proficiency: Cody Reed, Evan Matthew Pietranski, Ronnie Tucker (MIG welding); Gracyn Nicole Belin (nursing assistance); Breylon Love (welding layout and pipefitting).
From Stamps
Technical certificates: Lindsey Leigh Downs (pre-health science).
From Stephens
Associate’s degrees: Austin Eugene Jones (arts). Certificates of proficiency: Audrey Lynn Dearman (nursing assistance).
From Strong
Associate’s degrees: Kristerica Janesha Scott (arts); Tamara Carol Smith (general studies). Technical certificates: Taunisha Fuller (early-childhood education). Certificates of proficiency: Fuller (early-childhood education); Caster Broussard, Russell Pridgen (MIG welding); Adrian Bradley Martinez, Natalie Allissa Pace (nursing assistance); Brantley David Jerry (TIG welding); Jerry (welding layout and pipefitting).
From Vilonia
Certificates of proficiency: Justin Kyle Patterson (EMT).
From Waldo
Certificates of proficiency: Courtnie Annette Huffman (Phlebotomy).
From Warren
Associate’s degrees: Rosie Alonzo (general business); Dana Lynn Harvey (arts). Technical certificates: Harvey (general studies), Alonzo (accounting), Catera Nakole Thomas (culinary arts), Stephanie Kaye Smith (practical nursing), Torres (welding technology). Certificates of proficiency: Jose Luis Torres (TIG welding); Torres (welding layout and pipefitting)
From Wilmar
Associate’s degrees: Megan Nichole Davis (PTA).
From Athens, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Tania Guadalupe De Leon Rodriguez (pre-health science).
From Bastrop, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Charity Nicole Anderson, Krystal Bagby Hickman (pre-health science).
From Bernice, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Paula Danette McCutcheon, Yessica Lopez (pre-health science).
From Choudrant, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Shanice Hardy (practical nursing); Holly Denice Younse (pre-health science).
From Dodson, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Amanda Howard Garrett (pre-health science).
From Downsville, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Heather Nicole Hancock (general business); Amber Nicole Ortega (pre-health science).
From Dubach, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Victoria Cole (practical nursing).
From Farmerville, Louisiana
Associate’s degrees: Benjamin Nolan Monk (PTA). Technical certificates: Bailee Rebecca Hurst (practical nursing).
From Grambling, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Mariah Woodard (pre-health science).
From Haynesville, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Ayanna Monae Crow (pre-health science).
From Lillie, Louisiana
Associate’s degrees: Braydon Michael Wilson (process technology). Certificates of proficiency: Corey Pate (automotive diagnostics).
From Marion, Louisiana
Technical certificates: Conner William Armstrong (pre-health science).
From Minden, Louisiana
Technical certificates: LaShavion Bonner (practical nursing); Richard Lee McKissack (pre-health science).
From Oak Grove, Louisiana
Technical certificates: April Nichole Pardon (pre-health science).
From Ruston, Louisiana
Technical certificates: LaQuasha T. Huey, Lashondra Minnifield (pre-health science).
From Spearsville, Louisiana
Associate’s degrees: Myleka Sade’ Pryor (early-childhood education). Certificates of proficiency: Jordon Lynette Barron (phlebotomy); Clayton Charles Millien, Eduardo Reyes (TIG welding).
From Summerfield, Louisiana
Associate’s degrees: Frederick Michael Daniel (education). Technical certificates: Daniel (education studies). Certificates of proficiency: Robert Jackson Pate (MIG welding).
From Katy, Texas
Associate’s degrees: Tasha Annette Gardner (arts). Technical certificates: Gardner (general studies).
A $680,095 grant has been awarded to South Arkansas Community College by the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to complete a fourth phase of renovations to the 1922 W.F. and Estelle McWilliams House, located on the college’s West Campus.
Purchased by the college in 2006, the historic home is located at the corner of Summit Avenue and Wesson Street next to the college library. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The restoration project will focus on exterior work, including the replacement of front-porch tiles and roof, the construction of an accessible rear porch, the addition of storm windows, exterior painting and the removal of a separate, dilapidated outbuilding, which will be replaced with an outdoor restroom facility.
Beginning this fall, the McWilliams House will serve as SouthArk’s student activities building, providing space for study and leisure for SouthArk students. Vice President Dr. Derek Moore, noted his appreciation for the ANCRC funding and said, “SouthArk will now have a dedicated location for its student center. Research has shown that increased student engagement can lead to higher retention and graduation rates, in which we will use the student center to help with our efforts.”
By the start of the fall semester in August, the space will be equipped with video-game consoles, pool and table-tennis tables, comfortable seating and a full kitchen. The yard area also be used for outdoor activities.
“With the continuation of funding for renovations at the historic McWilliams House, including the addition of accessibility features, South Arkansas Community College will further enhance student support, engagement and success,” SouthArk president Dr. Bentley Wallace said. “The new facility will be a hub of student activities where a campus culture of learning and respect is mixed with college life and a lot of fun.”
SouthArk has three buildings on its campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the McWilliams House, the West Campus also is home to the 1905 Thomas Administration Building—the oldest building on an Arkansas two-year college campus that has been used for education continuously—and the 1940 Works Progress Act Gymnasium. Each structure has been restored and rehabilitated with funds from ANCRC, and each contains unique architectural and design elements.
The ANCRC, a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, funds projects that protect and maintain state-owned natural areas, historic sites and outdoor recreation.
Melissa Light of Monticello, right, a nursing student at the South Arkansas Community College campus in Warren, is the first recipient of the Karen Boykin Endowed Scholarship. Boykin, who died in 2017, was a SouthArk nursing instructor for 14 years and was instrumental in the development of the college’s nursing program in Warren. The scholarship was established through the South Arkansas Community College Foundation by her husband Buddy Boykin to commemorate her lifetime of teaching achievements in the health sciences field. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support for a student who is seeking a practical-nursing certificate at the college’s Warren location. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (870) 864-7130.
Austin Looney, a 2021 honor graduate of Parkers Chapel High School, has accepted a Presidential Scholarship to attend South Arkansas Community College this fall.
The son of Mark and Janie Looney and of Wes and Gina Taylor, all of El Dorado, was a member of the football and tennis teams in high school, as well as of the National Beta Club. He also was a member of the All-Conference baseball team, a recipient of the Superintendent’s Award and was Mr. Parkers Chapel High School.
