Roane State Community College

Several area students made the Dean's List at Roane State Community College for the spring 2019 semester.

Roane State students were honored for academic achievement during the 2018-19 academic year.

Roane State Community College student Zach McDaniel recently won a national event where opticianry students compete in a "Jeopardy"-style format to answer technical questions about the eye, glasses and contact lenses.

Three Roane State students in the college's Computer Information Technology program brought home gold medals in the statewide SkillsUSA competition and now advance to the National SkillsUSA contest in June.

A Roane State freshman in the college's EMT program is the latest winner of the Colton Stout Memorial Scholarship. Regina Jenks, 21, a graduate of Anderson County High School, was selected by a Roane State Foundation evaluation committee as the winner of the annual $1,000 grant

Going to college at first wasn't in his plans, Nathan Landers said. That was before he read a newspaper article about dual enrollment and the mechatronics program offered by Roane State Community College.

Five Roane State Community College students received scholarships through the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning (ORICL).

Katie Law says she loves to learn, and Roane State Community College is the ideal venue to satisfy her hunger for knowledge.

Roane State Community College student Zachary Marlow was elected to the Campbell County Commission during the August election, and at 18, he's likely the youngest-ever to win an elective office in the county - if not the state.

He thought he was still dreaming. That was Roane State Community College student Jacob Hughett's initial reaction when he was awakened by a phone call at 6 a.m. Aug. 28 and told he would be flying to Washington, D.C., that evening.

Several area students made the President's List at Roane State Community College.

Several area students made the Dean's List at Roane State Community College for the fall 2018 semester.

Several area students made the President's List at Roane State Community College.

Several area students made the Dean's List at Roane State Community College for the summer 2018 semester.

Several area students graduated from Roane State Community College following the 2017-18 academic year. Here is a list of the graduates. Cum laude indicates a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.69. Magna cum laude represents a GPA of 3.7-3.89, and summa cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.9-4.0.

After taking top honors in statewide competition, three first-year students in Roane State's dental hygiene program captured second place in a national competition to showcase their knowledge of current concepts in dentistry.

Several area students made the Dean's List at Roane State Community College for the spring 2018 semester.

Several area students made the President's List at Roane State Community College.

He's gone from being mainly a reserve for a Georgia college's basketball squad to starting forward for the Roane State Raiders. Now, Jeremy Joyner is taking the next step, and it's a big one. The 6-9 Joyner has accepted a full scholarship to play for University of Tennessee-Martin. Joyner said coaches at UT-Martin recruited him after watching him in tournament play.

Roane State students were honored for academic achievement during the 2017-18 academic year.

Archie Clark won top honors for outstanding achievement in art in Roane State Community College's annual juried student art show, said Art Professor Stacy Jacobs. Kevin Rodriguez was awarded the Anne Powers Promise Award, given to an artist deemed to have exceptional potential, while an entry titled "Dripping Pillow" by Taylor McMahan won the Art Spirit Award for experimentation in media.

This baritone says he and other members of a gospel group "sing for the glory of God" on weekends, and he takes Roane State Community College classes during the week.

When she's not hitting the books at Roane State Community College, this student is hitting Middle Tennessee lakes, rivers and ponds, in search of the ones that don't get away.

Roane State dental hygiene students placed first and third in the annual 2nd District Dental Hygiene Society's poster competition, said Melinda Gill, program director.

Rita Neal's world came crashing down when her vehicle was rear-ended by a teenager going 55 mph. She had just gotten off work and was on her way to pick up her children when the teen slammed into her, causing serious injuries, including a broken neck. "It was a really bad wreck," Neal said.

His life shattered by war, this veteran enrolled in Roane State Community College to send a message to young people. "I want to show my five kids no matter how old you are or your circumstances, you can still go to college and better yourself," former Army Sgt. Chris Walters said.

Twenty-two Phi Theta Kappa members have been awarded Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarships to help cover the cost of NCLEX exam fees and study materials.

Three members of the Roane State Raiders basketball team and one Lady Raider have been named to the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association's second team All-Conference.

Roane State students recently volunteered at the 2018 Country Radio Seminar, an annual convention in Nashville that promotes the exchange of ideas and business practices in the country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to country radio. From left are Roane State students Shelby Stout of Rockwood, Elana Douglas of Kingston, Holly Stripling of Rockwood and Roane State staff member Kristi Beason. Back row from left are Roane State staff members Corey Reed, Dana West, Diane Cox and student Clayton Scarborough of Rockwood. Other student volunteers not pictured are Bryson Booth, Tori Duncan, Makayla Kyle, Cassi Maggard, and Olivia Parker.

Members of Roane State women's basketball coach Monica Boles' squad were honored for their runner-up finish in the annual TCCAA and Region VII tournament last month.