NPCC students/employees recognized at Honors Convocation

Mid-Plains Community College President Ryan Purdy presents the Presidential Award to Erica Hopping, of Sutherland, during the North Platte Community College Honors Convocation Monday in NPCC’s McDonald-Belton Theater. 

The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during NPCC's annual Honors Convocation Monday. 

The ceremony was in the McDonald-Belton Theater on NPCC's South Campus. Honorees included representatives from various college clubs and organizations and recipients of the following awards.

Area Vice President of Academic Affairs and North Platte Community College Dr. Jody Tomanek presents the Vice President of Instruction award to Slavomyr Marchenko, of Kyiv, Ukraine.

Cabinet Awards 

Presidential – Erica Hopping, Sutherland      

Vice President of Instruction – Slavomyr Marchenko, Kyiv, Ukraine 

Vice President of Student Services of the Year Award – Alysen Daniels, Mullen 

Area Vice President of Student Affairs Kelly Rippen presents the Vice President of Student Services of the Year Award to Alysen Daniels, of Mullen, during the North Platte Community College Honors Convocation Monday in NPCC's McDonald-Belton Theater. 

Division Awards 

Applied Technologies 

Diesel – Caleb Vote, Wallace 

HVAC – Brecken Loftin, Cozad 

Electrical – Ethan LeGrande, Ogallala 

Business and Technology 

Business Student of the Year - Jackie Reyes, Lexington 

Business Office Technology – Przemyslaw Zygmunciak, Włocławek, Poland 

Graphic Design – Michael Richey, North Platte 

Health Occupations 

Nursing, Second Year – Antonia Villani, Frederick, Colo. 

Mathematics and Science

Science – Mahala Sanchez, Broken Bow 

Agriculture – Amber Wolever, Snyder, Colo. 

Spirit Awards:

Students - Alysen Daniels, of Mullen; Georgia Flanders, of North Platte; Maricela Melendez, of Arnold; Stephenie Nelson, of Stapleton; Christopher Terry, of Grant; Josiah Wriedt, of Norfolk 

Adjunct instructor - Carol Sandau 

Faculty Achievement in Student Success Award (Presented to an outstanding faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student success and student retention.): 

Dr. Jessie Allen, English instructor 

Professional Achievement in Student Success Award (An outstanding employee who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student support and student retention.): 

Kendra Betts, custodian