West Kentucky Community & Technical College

More than 700 full-time and part-time students were recently named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC). To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time student must earn at least a 3.5-grade point average (GPA) or higher and successfully complete 12 hours or more of coursework numbered 100 or above for the academic term.Part-time students must have a cumulative 3.5-grade point average (GPA) or higher and a cumulative total of at least 15 KCTCS semester credits.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized its 2020-2021 honors students during a virtual tribute today on the college's Facebook page and YouTube channel May 15, 2021. More than 70 WKCTC students were recognized in a variety of subject areas for outstanding achievement. The complete list of honors recipients can be viewed online and can be seen in alphabetical order by award and county. The college produced the tribute video to help recognize the accomplishments of this year's honors students, as an in-person celebration could not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions. Student honors recipients were asked to submit photos for the video. "Through this video tribute, we want to salute you, our distinguished students, and celebrate your accomplishments with family and friends," said WKCTC President Anton Reece. Speakers on the virtual program were Dr. Reece; Carrie Hopper, dean of allied health and personal services; Stephanie Milliken, dean of applied technologies; Britton Shurley, dean of humanities, fine arts, business and social science; Dr. Shari Gholson, dean of nursing; Heather Coltharp, dean of science, math and computer information technologies; Dr. Kevin Gericke, retired Phi Theta Kappa advisor and professor; and Amy Elmore, student life coordinator. WKCTC faculty and staff introduced the names of each of the award winners in more than 25 categories.

Congratulations to Patrick Stephens and Kevonte Kilby for being selected to represent West Kentucky Community and Technical College on the 2021 KCTCS-All Academic Team! They are two of 32 top students to be recognized for this honor from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized its 2019-2020 honor students during a virtual tribute May 20. More than 90 WKCTC students were recognized on the college's Facebook channel in a variety of subject areas for outstanding achievement. The college produced the tribute video to help recognize the accomplishments of this year's honor students, noting that an in-person celebration could not be held due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Eighteen diesel technology students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College recently earned a biodiesel certification from the Kentucky Soybean Board and the National Biodiesel Board (NBB). The students were presented with their certificates during a presentation at the college's Purchase Area Training Center on November 29, 2018.

Congratulations to the 60 nursing students who recently received their nursing pins at West Kentucky Community and Technical College's 2018 Spring Commencement! Thirty-four WKCTC students received pins representing the completion of the associate degree in nursing program and 26 received pins representing the completion of the practical nursing program. Congrats everyone on your fantastic accomplishment!

Emily Sands, a sophomore at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, has been selected as a 2018 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar. A Paducah resident, Sands will receive a $1,500 scholarship for fall 2018. Selection as a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar was based on scores Sands earned in the All-USA Academic Team competition, for which more than 2,000 applications were received this year. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Congratulations Emily!

Gavin Posey and Meagan Truitt have been named to the 2018 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) All-Academic Team.

Seven students in the inaugural cohort of the Kentucky Federation for Advancing Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) program recently graduated from West Kentucky Community and Technical College with an advanced manufacturing credential.

Paducah resident Brandon Gossett is the first student at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) to receive I-CAR Pro Level 1 certification in painting and refinishing. Gossett's accomplishment of receiving the industry-recognized certification was announced during the November 16 ceremony naming the Collision Repair Technology Classroom at WKCTC in memory of B.A. Hamilton

Sixty-five nursing students crossed the Carson Center stage on May 6 to receive nursing pins in their respective programs with 41 receiving pins representing the completion of the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program and 24 receiving pins representing the completion of the practical nursing program (LPN). Congratulations!!!

Twenty-four West Kentucky Community and Technical College diesel students received certificates upon completing a biodiesel training course provided by the Kentucky Soybean Board. The board donated $500 to WKCTC for the college's Diesel Technology program and the biodiesel training course. Congrats to all the students!

Several nursing students were recently recognized for their academic achievements during West Kentucky Community and Technical College fall 2016 nursing pinning ceremony.

Erin Henry and Rebecca Crews, physical therapist assistant students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, were recently named to the PTA All-Academic Team this summer. Congrats!!

West Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized 100 of its top students during its 2016 Honors Ceremony April 28 in the Clemens Fine Arts Center.

Two West Kentucky Community and Technical College students were recenly named to the 2016 All-USA Academic Team and will be recognized for thier achievements during the college's Honors Ceremony April 28 in the Clemens Fine Arts Center. Congratulations Georgiana Roberts of Mayfield and Jansen Barrett of Benton on this honor!

On the heels of being named Student of the Year, Georgiana Roberts of Mayfield was recently named a prestigious New Century Scholar. She is only the second WKCTC student to receive the national honor.

Fifty West Kentucky Community and Technical College nursing students participated in the college's Fall 2015 nursing pinning ceremony December 14 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center.

Jason Kirks of Murray is one of twelve students across Kentucky to be named to the 2015 Kentucky Physical Therapy Association All-Academic Team. "I am privileged to be selected to the 2015 KPTA All Academic Team," said 32 year-old Kirks, a 2001 Calloway County High School graduate and United States Air Force veteran. "It means so much to be recognized for this honor." Students are chosen for the competitive team based upon academic and clinical performance, extracurricular, campus and community service activities, participation in physical therapy-related activities and organizations, and a personal statement discussing the student's career goals and the importance of being an advocate for the physical therapy profession.

Clarissa Pease of Paducah was one of 92 students recognized at West Kentucky Community and Technical College's 2015 honors Ceremony April 30 in the Clemens Fine Arts Center. Clarissa received a Certificate of Excellence in Education: Elementary. She was also named to the 2015 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) All-Academic Team. The KCTCS All-Academic Team recognizes outstanding students in Kentucky's community and technical colleges. She will be one of two students speaking during the 2015 WKCTC Spring Commencement at the Luther Carson Four Rivers Center Saturday. Congratulations Clarissa!!

Tara Isbell of Mayfield was one of 92 students recognized at West Kentucky Community and Technical College's 2015 Honors Ceremony April 30 in the Clemens Fine Arts Center. Tara received a Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges award and the ADN Florence Nightingale award. She was also named to the 2015 Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) All-Academic Team. The KCTCS All-Academic Team recognizes outstanding students in Kentucky's community and technical colleges. She will be one of two students speaking during the 2015 WKCTC Spring Commencement at the Luther Carson Four Rivers Center Saturday. Congratulations Tara!!

Heather Vandiver of Paducah was one of two West Kentucky Community and Technical College students named to the 2015 All-USA Community College Academic Team. All-USA Team members are selected by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. The award is presented to exceptional students at the nation's community colleges with consideration of grades, academic rigor, growth and how well the students use their education to benefit their schools and communities. "I am honored to be awarded the opportunity to be an ALL-USA Academic Team member," said Heather, 25, a Hopkins County Central High School graduate. "From all that I have achieved, it is rewarding for me just to have made it this far. I thought I would never be in college. I thought I would never have the chance." In addition to the All-USA honor, Heather recently received an Outstanding Achievement in Business Administration award and a Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges award. Way to go, Heather!

Ninety-two students were recognized during the 2015 Honors Ceremony Thursday, April 30 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Cassandra Grace of Boaz was one of two West Kentucky Community and Technical College students named to the 2015 All-USA Community College Academic Team. Graduating from WKCTC in December 2014 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in medical information technologies, Cassandra was recently hired as a medical coding specialist with Lourdes Mercy Health. Her future plans include possibly returning to college to earn a bachelor's degree. Congratulations Cassandra!

Benton resident Shea Wilson was one of nine students named to the 2014 Kentucky Physical Therapy Association All-Academic Team (KPTA). The Kentucky Physical Therapist Association and RehabCare, a leading provider of rehabilitation services, bestowed the honor to students from Kentucky's PTA and Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs.