Fall 2010 Awards Day

The Fall Trimester at the Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie ended with Awards Day on December 16th. The ceremony, organized and sponsored by the campus-wide Student Senate, was held at the McKenzie Cumberland Presbyterian Church and led by the Center’s director Dr. Brad White.

A total of 67 students received their diplomas or final certificates and numerous others were recognized for completing certificate levels during the Fall 2010 Trimester. Also recognized during the ceremony were students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, and students who attained Perfect Attendance.

The students who completed requirements for graduation are: Automotive Technology- Candace Whitt, Corey Nooner, Michael Scott; Bio-Medical- Thomas Belew, David McIntosh, Robert Hooper, Steven Newman, William Riley, Monty McCartney, Justin Pierpoint; Business Systems McKenzie- Jane Dublin, Kimberly Johnson, Shantell Milton, Denise English, Debbie Keylon, Barbara Stegall, Sandra Williams, Evea Holt, Michelle Knight, Alta Tate; Business Systems Weakley County- Pamela Clark, Linda Pogue, Donna Eaves, Jamie Holloman, Loretta Stoops; Green Electronics- Steven Crawford, Lynn Martin, Robert Forbus, Roger Hanks, Kristopher Simpson; HVAC/Refrigeration- Richard Allen, William Pennington, Justin Savage; Industrial Maintenance McKenzie- James Batten, David Boyd, William T. Brown, David Goodrum, Ethan Lee, Larry Martin, Troy Rutowski, Gene T. Weathers; Industrial Maintenance Weakley County- Hasan Ansari, Matthew Chapman, James Dowden, Steven Lassiter, Michael Markle, Kevin Webb, Shawn Whitehead; Practical Nursing- Christie Brown, Susan Butler, Dawanda Graves, Varleria Hampton, Lucreshia Hampton, Kelsey Johnson, Melissa Jones, Jennifer King, Lee Ann Long, Jessica McMackin, Kristen Robbins, Sherwood Tackett Jr., Ashley Thomas, Carol Tucker, Sheila Vermillion, Toni Yoder; Welding- Clayton Craddock, Joseph T. Hooper, Robert Reed.

Eleven students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Honor Society inductees include Michael Scott, Kimberly Marr, Doris Berryhill, Jamie Holloman, Howard Webber, Dawanda Graves, Melissa Jones, Jennifer King, Lee Ann Long, Sheila Vermillion, and Farris Bartholomew.

Fifteen students were recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the previous Summer Trimester. Those receiving Perfect Attendance certificates were Brent Gordon, Kenneth Koontz, Barbara Stegall, Russell Horn, Dixie Timmons, Bradley Stafford, Brian Cruse, Andrew Stockdale, Richard Wright, Michael Warren, Josh Murray, Steven Lassiter, Jace Porter, Sheila Vermillion, Toni Yoder.

Halloween 2010

Coat Drive

The McKenzie Technology Center Student Senate hosted a new and used coat drive for the upcoming winter months. Over 140 new and used coats were donated to the United Neighbors of Carroll County program to be given to residents in the area. “The coat drive idea came from our students wanting to make sure that area residents had adequate clothing for the winter” said Student Senate President Debbie Keylon, student at the McKenzie Technology Center. The coat drive is just one of the many charitable programs the Student Senate hosts throughout the year.

Dailey Named Outstanding Student of the Year

The Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie presents Mr. TJ Dailey with the 2010 Outstanding Student of the Year Award. Mr. Dailey is a Green Electronics student from McKenzie, TN whom has been in the program for over a year and holds many qualities of a Student of the Year. He also won a Silver Medal in Electronics Technology at the State Skills USA contest in the spring of 2010. A cash prize and trip to Nashville were given to Mr. Dailey for his accomplishments on the local level. Mr. Dailey will now go on to represent TTC McKenzie at the Regional Competition in Jackson, TN in January 2011. The winner of the Regional Competition will move on to the Statewide Competition where the winner will be awarded a new automobile and will represent all 27 Tennessee Technology Centers as the Outstanding Student Ambassador for Technical Education.

Summer Awards Day 2010

The Summer Trimester at the Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie ended with Awards Day on August 26th. The ceremony, organized and sponsored by the campus-wide Student Senate, was held at the McKenzie Cumberland Presbyterian Church and led by the Center’s director Dr. Brad White.

A total of 60 students received there diplomas or final certificates and numerous others were recognized for completing certificate levels during the summer 2010 Trimester. Also recognized during the ceremony were students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, and students who attained Perfect Attendance. Students who obtained the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge were also recognized by State Representative Curtis Halford.

The students who completed requirements for graduation are: Automotive Technology-Joseph Cole, William Wright, Andrae Jordan; Bio-Medical-Michael Bell, Thomas Malone, Patrick DeMonia, Michael Irby, Donna Sanders; Business Systems McKenzie-Virginia Dean, Lesia Gilbert, Chris Smith, Guillermina Zargoza; Business Systems Martin-Carol Dunivant, Petrina Mansfield, DixieTimmons; Computer Information- James Cooper, Sherrus Cooper, Graham Vickers; Electronics- Jeffery Vermillion, Brian Bates, Nicholas Castleman; HVAC/Refrigeration- Bobby Moore, Michael Hairrell, Charles Maness, Kenneth Pollworth; Industrial Maintenance McKenzie- Steven Roberts, Robert Ridings, Gregory Hardin, Nathan Todd, Osker Seiber, Luis Gonzalez; Industrial Maintenance Martin- Teresa Cunningham, Terry Dunn, Rose Pettie, Josh Murray; Machine Tool- Robert Douglas, Jacob McClain, James K. Storey, Zeb Robinson; Plumbing- Jimmy Garcia, Ronnie Orr, Jeremy Riddle, Ralph Turnbow, Charles Horne, Kila Palmer, William Sledd, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Phelps, Terry Traywick, Jeffrey White; Welding- Joseph Micuda, Mark Kissell, Farris Bartholomew, Joseph Crocker, Dylan Hawks, Brock Davidson, Jeffrey Scott, Brian Zollicoffer, Billy Hopkins, David Rigsby.

Twelve students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Honor Society inductees include Thomas Malone, Virginia Dean, Barbara Owens, Nicole Taylor, Linda Pogue, Pamela Clark, Osker Seiber, Robert Ridings, Gregory Hardin, Kristen Robbins, Christie Brown, Carol Tucker.

Twenty students were recognized for achieving perfect attendance during the previous Spring Trimester. Those receiving Perfect Attendance certificates were Gregory Camper, Larry Eaton, Thomas Malone, Nicole Taylor, Thomas Dailey, Michael Warren, Michael Howell, Mark Reed, Robert Ridings, Rose Pettie, Eric Henderson, James Dowden, Steven Lassiter, Ronnie Orr, Jack Nicholson, Christie Brown, Lee Ann Long, Varleria Hampton, Sheila Vermillion, and Andrew Doster

A group of students in the Green Technology class were presented with Presidents Challenge Physical Fitness Awards by Representative Curtis Halford of Milan. Receiving Bronze Medals were Brian Cruse, Joseph Shattuck, Thomas Dailey, Tammy Holley, Correna Dycus.

Green Technology Class Tours Solar Facility

Our Green Technology Class took a tour of Sharp Electronics in Memphis TN on Wednesday the 4th of August. Sharp is a global leader in solar electricity, Sharp powers more homes and business than any other solar manufacturer worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to look at what goes into the manufacturing of solar panels.

TTC Brings Home the Gold Again

Two students at the Tennessee Technology Center at McKenzie brought home first place honors at the National Skills USA competition.

Brian Cruse of McKenzie and Steve Crawford of Paris placed first in the Sustainable Solutions event. Their Micro-Hydro display won rave reviews from the judges and fellow competitors for there creativity and craftsmanship. Both students received a $50 gift card from Lowes.

TTC McKenzie also competed in two other events at the National Competition. Mark Reed of Trenton placed fourteenth in the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning event. Ralph Turnbow of Dresden placed sixth in the Nation in the Plumbing and Pipefitting competition.

Skills USA is a national organization serving teachers, high school, and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. Skills USA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills. At the annual national-level Skills USA Championships, over 5,000 students competed in 87 occupational and leadership skill areas.