FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT
2015-2016
TAB LE O F CO N T EN T S
Foundation Board of Directors.....................................3
Foundation Message....................................................4
Assets at Work..............................................................5
Alumni Spotlights.........................................................6
College Achievements and Initiatives.........................13
Foundation Friends . ..................................................21
Our Scholarships.........................................................22
Foundation Donors.....................................................24
Viking Athletic Donors................................................26
St. Johns River State College Foundation
2015-2016 BOA R D O F D I R ECTO R S
Ronald W. Brown, J.D. Chairman
Melissa C. Miller, J.D., Vice Chairman
Caroline D. Tingle, Secretary-Treasurer
Dr. Melanie Brown
Daniel Byrnes
Wendell D. Davis
Dr. Rebecca Faunce
Terrill L. Hill, J.D.
Shelby Jack
Dr. Anna Lebesch
Dr. Joe H. Maltby
Daniel A. Martinez
Dr. Robert L. McLendon, Jr.
Joyce Oliver
Joe H. Pickens, J.D.
John Roberts
Stephen Russey
Dr. Mark Spatola
John Raymond Theobold
Greg Walker
Emeritus Board of Directors
Dr. Gary B. Lott
Carl C. Beck
SJR STATE F O UN DAT I O N S TA F F
Caroline D. Tingle, Vice President for Development and External Affairs
Peggy Blair-Hall, Administrative Assistant
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The St. Johns River State College Foundation seeks and secures financial support for the College and its students by raising
friends by funds and successfully managing resources and relationships.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
The St. Johns River State College Foundation is a charitable
organization that exists to support the growth and development of SJR State in various ways which are beneficial to its
students, faculty, staff and campus facilities. We fulfill this
mission by actively encouraging private gifts from individuals,
alumni, businesses, associations and service organizations.
To fulfill our mission statement and meet our goals, we perform
three activities: receiving, managing, and disbursing funds. We:
• Receive funds through our volunteer-driven annual fundraising
campaigns, special fundraising events, and through thoughtfully
planned bequests and deferred gifts.
• Manage funds through a conservative cash management and
investment program. Equally as important, we provide careful
stewardship of funds and other assets entrusted to us through an nual audited financial reports and communication with donors.
• Disburse funds through a thoughtful planning process involving
leaders of the Foundation and the College.
Chartered in 1970 by the State of Florida as a nonprofit, direct
support 501(C)3 organization, the SJR State Foundation is governed and guided by an independent board of directors composed of professional, business and civic leaders who have a
vital interest in higher education within Clay, Putnam and St.
Johns counties.
The SJR State College Foundation is organized to receive, invest, manage, and disburse donor gifts in the most effective manner possible.
FOUNDATION MESSAGE
We are pleased to present the St. Johns River State College Foundation’s 2015-2016 annual report and to share our
successes from the past year.
The Foundation’s fundraising efforts and events were strongly supported by the communities throughout the College’s
service district allowing us to increase the number of scholarships awarded in previous years. The Foundation granted
over $340,000 in scholarships to over 300 SJR State students and provided approximately $133,000 in department and
project funds to the College.
Our successes during the past year result primarily from the support of caring donors who recognize the value of an SJR
State College education. Your gifts help us reward excellence and offer support for students in financial need. They allow
us to improve programs, expand services and ensure that students on every campus enjoy a great college experience.
We reach each milestone with thanks to you, our donors. The Foundation, with your help, will continue to grow and
work not only to increase donor participation but also to reconnect with alumni and friends in fostering a culture of
alumni giving. We also are increasing our efforts to connect with new donors in the community via programs such the
President’s Circle and the Legacy Society. Additional information regarding these opportunities can be found at www.
sjrstate.edu\foundation.
The Board appreciates your support and friendship. We sincerely hope that you continue to assist us in sustaining and
renewing our commitment to expand and enhance educational opportunities for students and programs at SJR State.
The momentum you create through giving and volunteering changes the lives individuals and, at times, the paths of
entire families.
With much appreciation,
Joe Pickens
Joe H. Pickens, J.D.
President
Ronald Brown
Ronald W. Brown, J.D.
Foundation Chairman
Caroline Tingle
Caroline Tingle
Vice President for Development
and External Affairs
ASSETS AT WORK
Schedule of Revenues and Expenses with Changes in Net Position by
Account Type for the Year Ending March 31, 2016
The two charts below provide additional detail to last year’s gifts. Organizational support remains the largest category. Our community and
service organizations have been very supportive of the College and its students.
Gift Sources
Designated Uses
Corporations
Scholarships
Individuals
THCA
State Match
Athletics
Employees
Departments
Organizations
Unrestricted
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Alumni Spotlights
Today, Matthew is employed at Westwood Christian School in Live
Oak, Florida, where he teaches algebra, Bible doctrines, health,
and physical education.
Matthew Pennington (2013)
Educator
If former student-athlete Matthew Pennington could repeat his
time at St. Johns River State College, he wouldn’t change a thing
about it. “I thoroughly enjoyed my two years at SJR State, which
provided a smooth transition from high school academic standards
to college academic standards,” he said.
Looking back, Matthew said his most memorable experience at SJR
State took place during his sophomore baseball season, when the
Vikings set the all-time win record. “However, it has since been broken,” he added. “We won our conference to qualify for the state
tournament. Seeing the growth of our team from my freshman
year to my sophomore year was very rewarding, and I enjoyed
playing with my teammates. That was also the year I signed a scholarship with Liberty University. Overall, I loved the time I spent at
SJR State, and I look back and see how God used that time to mold
me and to help me grow closer to Him and to those I met during
those two years.”
Matthew graduated from SJR State with his Associate in Arts degree and continued his studies at Liberty University, where he was
awarded a baseball scholarship and earned his Bachelor of Science
degree in Religious Studies with a concentration in Theology and
Apologetics. While SJR State did not specifically influence his career
decision, Matthew believes his career choice was affected by his
time at the College. “At the end of my freshman year, God called
me into ministry,” he explained. “I was able to take Old and New
Testament Survey classes during my sophomore year, which eventually transferred into my degree at Liberty University.”
During his freshman year at SJR State, Matthew, a pitcher for the
Vikings, appreciated that the athletics department helped create a
successful learning environment for student-athletes by requiring
all freshman athletes to attend study hall. “This greatly enhanced
my ability to earn my degree, because it created a time each week
that I could get my school work done in the midst of a busy athletic
schedule and travels,” said Matthew, who graduated from the College with a 4.0 GPA.
Matthew was inducted into SJR State’s Hall of Fame and received
the College’s Student-Athlete of the Year Award two years in a row.
He was also awarded the John C. Tindall Endowed Scholarship his
sophomore year. While at Liberty University, Matthew received the
Christenberry Award from the Big South Conference.
As an SJR State student, Matthew attended the First Baptist Church
of Palatka and was heavily involved in the church’s college ministry.
It was there that he met Zach Duke and Eddy Parcher, who would
start a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter at SJR State.
Matthew served as the chapter’s president and acted as a liaison
for the baseball team. He was also a member of the Student Government Association as well as an active volunteer with various
community service and public school system events.
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Alena King Lawson (1975)
Chief Investigator, Retired Lieutenant
Alena King Lawson is a hands-on, service-oriented leader with
several notable firsts. When she retired from the Gainesville Police Department after nearly 21 years of service, she was the only
African-American female lieutenant, corporal and sergeant to have
served for the Agency. A student at SJR State from 1973-1975, Alena was instrumental in starting the first Black Student Union, of
which she was the first president.
Today, Alena is the president of the National Organization of Black
Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and works as the chief investigator for the Public Defender’s Office, where she is a Board
Certified Criminal Defense Investigator. “I love people and have a
passion for serving others,” said Alena.
After Alena graduated from SJR State with her A.A. degree, she continued her studies at Florida State University where she received her
bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in criminology. When
asked why she began her college journey at SJR State, Alena explained that not only did the College have a good business program,
but several of her high school friends played sports at the College.
Prior to attending SJR State, Alena was a student at Newberry Junior-Senior High School, where she graduated with honors. In her
Newberry community, Alena later served on the Newberry City
Commission for 12 years, serving as vice mayor for five of those
years. She has also served as the vice president of agency relations
for United Way, the business community liaison at Gainesville Job
Corps, and as a past president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., of
which she has been a member for over 30 years.
In 2012, Alena was one of five women honored with Santa Fe College’s Women of Distinction Award. “This was a big highlight in my
journey to serve mankind,” Alena noted. Then, in 2014, the computer lab at the newly constructed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in her hometown was named after her.
Alena’s heart for children extends through the work of her hands,
as she demonstrated by serving as a volunteer coordinator for the
Department of Children and Families and in her current role as the
chair of SIATech Charter High School’s Board of Directors. She also
serves on the Mycroschool Charter High and Central Florida Community Action Agency Boards and formerly served on the Alachua
County Schools Education Foundation.
About her SJR State experience, Alena reflected, “My entire experience at the College was awesome. I got to know most of the faculty
members and gained lifelong friends as a result of my being there
for two years. I am a proud alum of St. Johns, and much of my success is a result of the education and knowledge I gained. I will be
forever grateful.”
the Big Four CPA firms before returning to Palatka in 1975 to open
his own practice. He maintained a strong and profitable firm for
over 30 years, and then in 2008, he merged his practice with Carr,
Riggs & Ingram (CRI), LLC, the 22nd largest CPA firm in the country.
John is currently an equity partner at CRI.
As an expression of his gratitude for his successful venture in
Palatka, John gives back to the community. He has been an active
member of the Palatka chapter of Kiwanis for over 35 years, having
served in every office. He is also the past chairman and founding
member of Communities in Schools, as well as a former treasurer of
Putnam County’s branch of Habitat for Humanity.
In 2004, John was recognized as the Putnam County Business
Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, where he once
served as vice president. He is a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and he taught at SJR State as
an accounting instructor for two years in the late 1970s. Today, John
continues to give back to the College by serving on SJR State’s business advisory board.
Teaching, according to John, was his way of returning the “exceptional education” he received at SJR State. “The time I spent at SJR
State was very influential in how I reached my current life and career today,” he said. “The teachers were experienced in their fields
and cared about making the learning experience not only knowledgeable, but also enjoyable.”
John Rowe (1971)
Equity Partner of Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Leon Hunter (2011)
Candidate for Juris Doctor, Stetson University College of Law
John Rowe discovered that he had a passion for accounting while
earning his Associate in Arts degree at St. Johns River State College.
Therefore, he went on to get a bachelor’s degree in accounting at
Florida State University after graduating summa cum laude from
SJR State in 1971.
Inspired by his father’s work as a Florida Highway Patrol trooper,
Leon Hunter decided to serve his community by pursuing a career
in law. “In my mind, my father served his community through the
enforcement of the law,” said Leon. “I wanted to serve the community through the drafting, interpretation and arguing of the law.”
After graduating with his Associate in Arts degree from SJR State
in 2011, Leon earned his bachelor’s degree from the University
Following his time at FSU, John spent two years as an accountant at
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of Central Florida. Determined to attend what U.S. News & World
Report ranks as the best trial advocacy college in the nation, Leon
reached out to SJR State professor Jorge Milanes, who played a
crucial role in guiding Leon through the application process for the
Stetson University College of Law. Leon is currently earning his law
degree at Stetson and ultimately plans to become a trial attorney.
Leon serves as a legislative representative for the Stetson Law Student Body and holds positions on the Stetson Law Trial Team and the
Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. Additionally, he volunteers as
a mentor for the Black Law Student Association Pillars and is a member of the Rotaract Club of Tampa. Leon has received the Rotaract
Presidential Citation Award and the Best Advocate Award for the
2014 GGU Bernie L. Segal In Vino Veritas National Mock Trial Competition. At SJR State, Leon was the recipient of the Allen Calliouet
Social Science Award and the Dr. Gary B. Lott Memorial Scholarship.
Leon credits God, family and numerous distinguished educators as
the foundational driving force for his perseverance and unwavering
focus on his academic pursuits. “SJR State was essential to creating
a solid foundation for my academic career,” he said. “The time that I
spent at SJR State prepared me for the various academic challenges
I would eventually meet as I pursued my bachelor’s degree at the
second largest university in the nation, UCF. Although SJR State is
not as large as UCF, the rigorous learning curriculum and the quality of faculty the institution provided made the transition to UCF a
smooth one for me. ”
“My experience at SJR State was incomparable,” Leon continued.
“Not only was I being groomed for the university experience through
the rigorous curriculum, but I also had the opportunity to cultivate
my social skills through interactions with my peers and professors.”
That same year, Bill was presented with an opportunity to assist the
Clay County Board of Commissioners in finding a candidate for the
director of economic development. It did not take long for Bill to convince the Board that he had the intimate knowledge of Clay County
as well as the education needed to take the position himself. Bill now
works with county leaders, using his experience in real estate development to serve Clay County. “It doesn’t even seem like a job - that’s
how much I enjoy it,” he said. “I have the pleasure of working to help
grow the economy of my home county.”
Bill continued his studies at SJR State, pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management with a specialization in
public administration.
An active member of the community, Bill serves as president of the
Clay Hill Community Association. He also serves as a board member for the Clay County Housing Finance Authority and previously
served as the chairman of the Clay Builders Council. In 2010, he was
awarded the Northeast Florida Builders Association Clay Builder of
the Year Award.
Bill said he feels a deep appreciation and gratitude toward SJR State
for the impact his education has had on his life. “Without my A.A.
degree, I would not have even been considered for my current career position,” he said. “With my degree, years of related experience
and current enrollment at SJR State, I was successful in competing
for the position. The classes at SJR State have been genuinely instrumental in my understanding of management theories and practices.
Even after 20 years in the business, I learn something every time I
go to class... I’ve been constantly impressed by every aspect of my
education here. Clay County is fortunate to have such an excellent
educational institution.”
Bill Garrison (2012)
President of the Clay County Economic Development Corporation
Greg Baker, CPCU, CLU, ChFC (1967)
Chairman of Thompson Baker Agency
Bill Garrison was a successful real estate developer for 25 years until
the economic recession forced him to reconsider his career options.
Knowing he needed to sustain his marketability during the financial
crisis, Bill enrolled at SJR State to further his education and graduated cum laude with his Associate in Arts degree in 2012.
Greg Baker earned a respectable reputation in St. Augustine for his
expertise in the insurance industry and for his 45 years of work with
the Thompson Bailey Agency. His journey began when he graduated
from SJR State with his Associate in Arts degree in 1967. Afterwards,
he obtained his bachelor’s degree in risk management and insur-
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ance from the Florida State University College of Business. Along
the way he devoted the time to earn a master’s degree in Insurance
Management from Boston University. In 1970, Greg launched his
career by joining the Thompson Bailey Agency. He later became the
co-owner, changing the name to the Thompson Baker Agency. Greg
currently serves as Chairman for the Agency, which will celebrate its
90th anniversary this year.
In 1992, he was elected mayor for the City of St. Augustine. He
served three years as Mayor and a fourth year as commissioner.
Greg’s previous leadership roles include serving as board chairman
for Flagler Hospital and the Florida Association of Insurance Agents,
as well as a trustee for the State Board of Independent Colleges and
Universities. Recently, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents
awarded him the Mitchell Stallings Memorial Award for lifetime
achievement in the insurance/risk management field.
His most recent altruistic work involves serving as chairman for the FAIA
Good Works Fund. The organization helps foster workforce development programs for students of community and state colleges in Florida.
He has also given back to SJR State by partnering with the College to
offer the insurance specialization program. This scholarship program
was introduced to alleviate the shortage of qualified insurance account
managers in the Northeast Florida area. Graduates with a two or four
year degree who obtain the nine semester hours of approved insurance
education can qualify for their license without further testing.
cal pharmacist in St. Augustine. Ryan’s journey to become one of the
many well-respected pharmacists in the city began when he enrolled
in SJR State’s dual enrollment program as a high school student. The
College provided Ryan with more than math and science prerequisites; it also created an atmosphere that encouraged confidence and
progress. After earning his Associate in Arts degree, Ryan continued
his education at the University of Florida, where he received his degree in Pharmacy.
Ryan has made a name for himself for over a decade as the owner
and manager of the Island Family Pharmacy in St. Augustine. Using
his knowledge and amiable nature, Blanco has successfully built a
strong connection between his business and the community.
When asked about his time at SJR State, Ryan praised the College’s
ability to create a close-knit educational environment among professors and students. “The one-on-one time with my professors was
a huge deal, especially with the type of classes I was taking in preparation for a degree in pharmacy,” he said. “The professors were willing to work with me and were so personable.” Ryan added that the
College’s educational environment played a role in shaping his business perspective. “My experiences at St. Johns helped me realize I
wanted my career to be connected to a community and not just a
matter of finance.”
When asked about his experience at SJR State, Greg recounted how
much the College shaped his current career. “When I enrolled at
SJR State in 1965 . . . my interest in the pursuit of academics was
recharged; the school literally put me back on track,” he said. He recalled a story of how, while he was selecting classes in the business
department, the then Chair of the department, Clyde Ashworth,
suggested Greg take risk management and insurance courses. This
would be the start of his road to success. “I will be forever grateful
for my time and experiences at SJR State.”
Mike Patterson (2007)
Chief of Career Fire & EMS, Putnam County
For more than 30 years, Mike Patterson has dedicated his life to helping others. He began his career as a firefighter and paramedic, before
rising through the chain of command to become Putnam County’s
Chief of Emergency Medical Services.
Ryan Blanco (1987)
Island Family Pharmacy: Owner/Manager
Mike’s education began with earning his Associate in Arts (transfer)
degree. He then attended Flagler College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in public administration. Mike then enrolled in National
Fire Academy’s program for Executive Fire Officer (EFO) certification.
An EFO certification, which is considered the equivalent of a master’s
degree in the Fire and EMS industry and is extremely difficult to obtain.
For the past 11 years, Ryan Blanco, R.Ph. has been voted the best lo-
Serving as the Chief of Career Fire and EMS for Putnam County, Mike
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takes the responsibilities of his position seriously and strives to protect and care for the community. Outside of the workplace, he volunteers as a personal safety and self-defense instructor. He also works
with the Lee Conlee House, providing an insight for EMS personnel
about domestic violence and domestic abuse.
Mike has received several awards throughout his academic and professional career, including be inducted into the Larry S. Jordon Florida
EMS Hall of Fame, and receiving the Gator Fire Council Outstanding
Leadership Award, the North Central Florida Trauma Agency Distinguished Award and the Shands Hospital UF Richard Greig Award for
Outstanding Service to EMS.
Chereese credits SJR State for starting her on the path to focus on
more than just athletics by becoming a serious student. “SJR State
inspired me toward academic successes and interests because it
was such a student-oriented environment,” she said. “SJR State was
the catalyst that changed me from a high school athlete into an
adult learner, paving the way for my current success.”
Mike says he appreciates SJR State for boosting his education and
career. “Attending St. Johns was an incredible experience,” he said.
“There are some outstanding teachers and advisors at our college who
sincerely care about every student; from right out of high school to
non-traditional, returning students like myself... We are fortunate to
have such a great college like SJR State right here in our community.”
Daniel Franzese (1998)
Actor/Director/Producer
After attending the Florida School of the Arts, Daniel Franzese quickly jumped into the acting world with his first appearance in Bully
(2001). The movie brought notoriety to Franzese, who continued to
pursue acting as a full-time career.
Over the past 13 years, he has been featured in many memorable
roles in films including Mean Girls (2004) and Killer Theory (2009),
as well as appearances on television programs such as CSI and Burn
Notice.
Chereese Stewart (1991)
Director of Career and Tech Ed, Clay County School District
Chereese Stewart began her college trek as a student-athlete, enrolling at SJR State with a softball scholarship. However, it was the
education she received off the field that inspired her to take an interest in politics and education. After graduating with her Associate
in Arts degree, Chereese went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at
Texas A&M University and her master’s degree in educational/administrative leadership from the University of North Florida.
In 2006, Chereese was elected Clay County Commissioner for District 4 and served her community for two terms.
Chereese’s career in education includes teaching agriscience for 17
years. She currently serves as the Career and Technical Education
Director for the Clay County School District. When not helping students become successful in their college and career pursuits, Chereese lends a helping hand to the schools’ 4-H clubs, the Clay County
Agricultural Fair and Clay County food banks.
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More recently, Daniel has been involved in several projects. On television, he earned critical praise for his performance in the second
season of the acclaimed HBO series Looking. He was also a series
regular on the ABC Family show Recovery Road, written by fellow
FloArts alumnus Bert V. Royal, writer of the hit film Easy A. Daniel
also produced the film Allee Willis Loves Detroit, which marked his
directorial debut.
While keeping a steady acting career, Daniel found time to give back
to SJR State and Florida School of the Arts. In 2008, he conducted
a series of workshops at FloArts designed to inform students about
the highs and lows in the entertainment business.
He has also made an impact with his work as an ambassador and
spokesman for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, which strives
to spread knowledge and support for those living with HIV/AIDS.
Daniel attributes his success in the entertainment industry to his
theater training, which he received solely from FloArts. “I’m tremendously grateful for the opportunity I had to go there,” he said.
He fondly remembers the education and connections he made
while attending FloArts. “The best memories I have from the Florida School of the Arts are of collaborating and being inspired by my
friends and peers. It was there that I forged lasting friendships with
other artists who have greatly impacted me and my career.”
Ron Brown (1968)
Attorney for the City of St. Augustine, retired 2014
Following a brief stint as a college speech and debate team coach
that ignited his talent for debate, Ron Brown, J.D., has dedicated
more than 27 years to public law and local government - a gratifying career founded on the provisions of practical innovation and
legal solutions, while often under intense public scrutiny.
Reflecting upon his career, Ron recalls how helping public officials
and constituents realize and achieve their goals has been the most
rewarding part of his career.
After earning his Associate in Arts (transfer) degree from SJR State
in 1968, Ron continued his education at the University of Florida,
where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree and then began practicing law at the offices of Dobson and Brown.
encouragement of the faculty and administrative staff in providing
these opportunities for student involvement and growth are to be
commended.”
Charlie Douglas (2001)
Civil Attorney
Since his graduation from SJR State in 2001, Charlie Douglas has
been making big waves in the legal world. After graduating from
SJR State with a 4.0 GPA, Douglas went on to attend the University
of Florida where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in
business administration.
He then enrolled at UF’s Levin College of Law and graduated second in his class. In the legal community, Charlie earned a name
for himself when he took on a case which was featured on ABC’s
20/20. While working as an attorney for a litigation firm in Jacksonville, Charlie fought for, and won, the freedom of a Texas man
serving a life sentence for a parole violation.
He has since returned to his hometown of Palatka, where he has
partnered to create the legal firm Douglas & Hedstrom, P.A. Charlie
continues his passion for justice by serving as a civil attorney. He
also holds Financial Industry National Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Series 7 and 66 licenses and co-founded St. Johns Asset Management, LLC.
Most recently, Ron retired after serving eight years as attorney for
the City of St. Augustine. He is currently providing legal services
through his private practices in Palatka and St. Augustine. He was
also appointed legal counsel for the SJR State District Board of
Trustees.
Charlie enjoys giving back to the community through service organizations such as The Arc of Putnam County, Kiwanis of the Azalea City,
Putnam First Cancer Fund, Boy Scouts of America and Haven Hospice.
Ron continues to serve the community as the board director of the
ARC of the St. Johns and as chairman of the St. Johns River State
College Foundation Board.
Charlie speaks highly of his education from SJR State. “When you
have professors who love their subject matter, you are constantly
engaged,” he said. “That made for a great learning environment.”
Ron said he believes that small community and state colleges like
SJR State are more than capable when compared to larger institutions. “I believed then, and can confirm now, that the emphasis on rigorous and quality instruction by the SJR State teaching
professionals placed my education on par with what I could have
received at a university and at a much lower cost,” he said. “The
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Lori Wagner (2007)
Vice President, VyStar Credit Union - Oakleaf Branch
Rebecca Faunce O’Leary, D.M.D, P.A. (1985)
Specialist in Orthodontics
Since the beginning of her collegiate journey, Lori possessed the
admirable ability to balance her responsibilities as a wife, mother,
student and full-time employee. After all, the business world needs
leaders who can effectively juggle corporate demands while remaining receptive to the complexities of society’s needs.
After graduating as SJR State’s valedictorian in 1985, Dr. Rebecca
Faunce O’Leary took her knack for science and her desire to help
others and pursued an education in dental medicine. She graduated
with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Florida
and completed her Orthodontic Residency Certification at Louisiana
State University.
After earning her Associate in Arts (transfer) degree from SJR State,
Lori continued her education by enrolling at Saint Leo University,
where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business
administration.
In addition to her role as Vice President of VyStar Credit Union’s
Oakleaf Branch, Lori still finds time to give back to her community. She has served as the Clay Chamber’s workforce advisory board
chairman as a way to strengthen the relationship between SJR State
and the workforce community. She has also volunteered for the City
Rescue Mission, Salvation Army and the Take Stock in Children literacy program. Her work with Habitat for Humanity earned her Clay
County’s Peggy Bryan Volunteer of the Year Award in 2013.
As an alumna and an advocate for SJR State, Lori often addresses
audiences with an inspiring message on higher education and how
SJR State has “played a lifetime role” in her journey as a student,
professional and humanitarian.
Lori often instills the importance of education for not just careers,
but for personal growth as well. “Within the classes are experiences
that will enable students to better understand the many facets of
life,” she said. Lori believes the professors at SJR State influenced
and guided her to become a humanitarian in addition to being a
successful business woman.
“The classroom setting is an excellent atmosphere for a wide array of
individuals to share their viewpoints on a variety of topics,” she said.
“By actively listening and participating in classroom conversations, I
became more empathetic toward the needs of our community.”
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After many years of maintaining a practice in Palatka, Dr. Faunce
opened Faunce Antigua Orthodontics, with offices in St. Augustine
and Palm Coast. Outside of her practice, Dr. Faunce participates in
organizations such as Smiles Change Lives, as well as The Smile Train,
where she sponsors children in underdeveloped countries who are
in need of cleft lip surgery. She is also a supporter of the Wildflower
Clinic in St. Augustine, a provider of free dental and medical services
for residents in need.
Dr. Faunce fondly recalls her education at SJR State. “St. Johns River
State College was definitely the right choice for me,” she said. “The
caliber of instructors and the quality of the education well prepared
me for the additional challenges of a university setting. Upon graduation, I had the confidence to set my goals higher and got a great
start toward successfully achieving them. I believe SJR State is a
good choice for any student in a position to choose their place of
higher education.”
College Achievements and Initiatives
SJR STATE NAMED AS ONE OF THE TOP 150 IN THE COUNTRY
Highlighting the critical importance of improving
student success in America’s community colleges,
the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program recently named St. Johns River State College as one
of the nation’s top 150 community colleges eligible
to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and $1 million in prize funds,
as well as Siemens Technical Scholars Program student scholarships.
The Aspen Prize, awarded every two years, is the
nation’s signature recognition of high achievement
and performance among America’s community
colleges and recognizes institutions for exceptional
student outcomes in four areas: student learning, certificate and
degree completion, employment and earnings, and access and success for minority and low-income students. Nearly half of America’s college students attend community college, with more than
seven million students – youth and adult learners – working toward
certificates and degrees in these institutions across the country.
SJR State President Joe Pickens, J.D., said the College is honored to
be recognized for its consistent commitment to student success. “Our
dedicated administrators, faculty and staff strive daily to provide students with the essential pathways to success,” he said. Of the 150
colleges named, Pickens said that SJR State is among the smaller colleges, emphasizing that when it comes to performance, “A college
doesn’t necessarily have to be bigger to be better. We have proven
that our size does not limit us in our mission to achieve academic excellence and make a difference in the communities we serve,” he said.
SJR State and 149 other community and state colleges were selected from a national pool of over
1,000 public two-year colleges using publicly available data regarding student outcomes in three areas:
• Performance (retention, graduation rates including transfers, and
degrees and certificates per 100 full-time equivalent students)
• Improvement (awarded for steady improvement
in each
performance metric over time)
• Equity (evidence of strong completion outcomes
for minority
and low-income students)
SJR State Board Chairwoman Mary Ellen Hancock congratulated
the College on it’s third time as an Aspen Award contender since
the award’s debut in 2010. “It is truly gratifying to be recognized
nationally for our local endeavors in this vital purpose we all share
to provide effective learning environments that ultimately lead to
a productive and prosperous workforce.”
SJR State has been invited to submit an application to the Aspen Prize
for Community College Excellence containing detailed data on degree
and certificate completion (including progress and transfer rates), labor market outcomes (employment and earnings), and student learning outcomes. Ten finalists will be named in the fall of 2016. The Aspen
Institute will then conduct site visits to each of the finalists and collect additional quantitative data. A distinguished prize jury will select
a grand prize winner and a few finalists with distinction in early 2017.
SJR STATE INTRODUCES ROBOTICS AND SIMULATION PROGRAM
St. Johns River State College has introduced a new program designed
to prepare students for employment as entry-level robotics technicians. Robotics and Simulation Technology is a college credit certificate program created to provide students with skills in the areas of
electronics and manufacturing, with content including robotic applications, modeling and simulation, and virtual reality environments.
According to SJR State Director of Computer Education John Etienne, the addition of each IT program provides flexibility for the College to address current and future industry needs. “Programs such
as robotics provide students with the skill sets to enter a growing
industry. Smart Robots applications are found in healthcare, automotive, e-commerce, entertainment, or elderly assistance, almost
everywhere.”
With technology redefining the perception of manufacturing skills,
SJR State computer science student Christopher Jordan said the
new skill sets that are emerging will prepare the workforce for the
way manufacturing positions are transitioning to robotics - anything
from cars to spacewalks.
“It’s all mechanical,” Jordan said. “Someone has to tell the machines
what to do. If you look at a video of cars being manipulated, it’s by a
robotic arm of some kind.”
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a college credit
certificate. The program is an intermediate step toward an Associate
in Science degree in Computer Programming and Analysis.
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SJR STATE NURSING STUDENT PRESENTS AT ARN’S 41ST ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
rehabilitation nursing care.”
Charltray explained that nurses who viewed her poster at the conference appreciated how easy it was to read and understand because of the simplicity and layout. Charltray’s clutter-free abstract
and background color “helped readers focus on the information,”
she said. Additionally, the poster was useful for helping “the role of
nurses as team navigators generate new knowledge in transition of
care across settings,” Charltray stated.
“The New Trend of Healthcare Reimbursement Systems: CompleteCare,” an abstract prepared by Veronica Charltray, Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) student at SJR State’s Orange Park campus, was selected for a poster presentation at the Association of Rehabilitation
Nurses (ARN) 41st Annual Educational Conference. Over 230 abstracts
were submitted this year, and Charltray’s was one of 140 selected to
be presented at the “Beyond Survival: Practice, Policy and Partnerships” conference held in New Orleans, LA.
Charltray’s poster, sponsored by Brooks Rehabilitation, explained
that “the CompleteCare program was initiated in order to create
multiple care innovations where the outcomes and quality of care
are no longer defined as what happens in one setting, but rather
what happens over time. This collaborative effort through the CompleteCare initiative allows nurses to create a complete overview of
care during the transition process in multiple settings that focuses
on improving care delivery, quality, experience, and functional level,
which may be linked to lower the costs of healthcare.”
According to ARN, “Poster presenters are evaluated using criteria
that ensures that each poster will help support the purpose of the
ARN Educational Conference, to provide attendees with opportunities for lifelong learning and promoting excellence in the provision of
Charltray said, “I remember the nurses from California, Texas, and
North Carolina took pictures of my poster as a guide for when they
are ready to present their own posters in the future. Some nurses
sent the pictures to their nurse managers.”
STOP HUNGER NOW EVENT DELIVERS MEALS, AWARENESS
Members of the St. Johns River State College Rotaract Club, together with generous community support, gathered on the Orange Park campus to assemble more than 10,000 meals as part
of a Stop Hunger Now packaging event. Within a few hours,
approximately 40 volunteers packaged and boxed meals for distribution to national and international locations where lack of
food is the cause of malnutrition and other health issues.
During the event, Stop Hunger Now representative Jason Haulbrook explained to the volunteers how each bag (filled with
rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and vitamins) would serve as
one meal for a family of six.
SJR State student Gary Scott, Rotaract district liaison and cochair of the event said, “We want to be a part of the solution
for the 795 million people who are malnourished in the world
today.” The club’s mission aligns with Rotary International’s
theme for this year, which is “Be a gift to the world.”
The packaging event also tied in with World Rotaract Week.
Scott said he is grateful that local and neighboring Rotaract club
members joined together to create awareness about hunger
while demonstrating how the community can work side by side
to support the critical issue. UNF Rotaract club members were
also on campus to lend a hand.
Scott also wanted to send out a thank you to SJR State faculty
and staff, the SJR State Writers’ Society and Student Government Association, the Sunrise Rotary Club of Orange Park, Saint
Leo University, Sweet Frog, and Dairy Queen.
SJR STATE GRADUATES FIRST PARAMEDIC CLASS
St. Johns River State College announces the graduation of its first
paramedic class. The college credit certificate program was added
to the College’s allied health programs in 2015 following the debut
of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program in 2012.
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The graduates were Dino Rubino, David Brawner, Kaleigh Tibbs,
Monica Thomas, and Donald Watson.
Paramedics are highly-trained members of the health care community who perform advanced life support techniques to acutely ill or
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injured patients, including cardiac, stroke and trauma victims.
The program prepares students for certification as paramedics and
adheres to the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National EMS Educational Standards for Paramedic.
SJR State Associate Dean of Allied Health Holly Coulliette said in addition to core classroom and lab instruction, students gained experience
through clinical and field experiences thanks to agencies throughout
the College’s tri-county service district and in Duval County.
Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services, a program that serves as a “one-stop resource” for students interested in
gaining both the medical and academic components necessary for
career advancement.
“These students came into the program with a desire to enhance
the general knowledge they had acquired in their respective EMT
class and have graduated with proficiency in skills such as advanced
airway management, IV therapy, EKG interpretation and trauma
care,” Coulliette said.
Coulliette continued, “The clinical experiences, expertise provided
by preceptors, as well as field experiences provided by fire rescue
agencies in Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties, have helped mold
and shape these future paramedics.”
The program serves as an intermediate step in obtaining SJR State’s
3-D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION AT SJR STATE’S PALATKA CAMPUS
St. Johns River State College’s computer science and technology instructor Ruth Manlandro, gave a demonstration of the College’s 3-D printer to students and faculty. Manlandro created a
bookmark in approximately 48 minutes, printing it layer by layer
using precisely coded instructions and plastic thread. The printer
is an excellent learning tool for robotics and computer program
students.
VIKING VOLLEYBALL TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR GPA
The SJR State volleyball team was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as recipients of the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2015-2016 season. The Vikings were among
764 teams nationwide - with only 16 of those being two-year colleges - to be awarded. Initiated in 1993, the award honors collegiate
and high school teams that have maintained at least a 3.30 team
GPA during the academic year.
Head volleyball coach Jose Rivera said the College strives for student-athletes to excel not only on the court, but in the classroom
as well. “I am very proud of the hard work and dedication our student-athletes have shown in the classroom,” he said. “We would
like to thank the tutors and professors who create a welcoming
learning environment.”
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SJR STATE GRADUATE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
St. Johns River State College alumna Kristina Garcia was honored
with an award from the Association of Florida Colleges. The former
St. Augustine resident and Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
student was nominated by SJR State and won in one of the four categories comprising the LeRoy Collins Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Garcia, a graduate of Florida School of the Arts, was presented with
the “Against the Odds” award, signifying the success she achieved
at the College despite the challenges of being a deaf student.
SJR State President Joe Pickens, who accompanied Garcia on stage
at the AFC annual convention in Orlando, said Garcia’s story is a true
testament to the dedication of the College’s outstanding faculty.
“Kristina enrolled in the Florida School of the Arts as a non-speaking
student with the aspirations of becoming a college graduate as well
as an actress - a challenge that was both accepted and achieved by
Kristina and the FloArts faculty,” Pickens said. “Kristina’s success exemplifies our mission as the community’s college to educate, serve
and enrich the diverse population it serves.”
FloArts acting professor Patricia Crotty, who was instrumental in
coaching and transforming Garcia into a speaking student and actress, said it was an honor to teach such a talented and inspiring
individual. “Kristina is generous, compassionate and fiercely dedicated to her work. She brought that spirit with her to every class
and rehearsal,” Crotty said. “Her work ethic inspired her classmates,
and her talent continually astonished us all.”
Garcia was ultimately cast in six FloArts productions and graduated
with her A.S. degree in Acting. Her final performance on the FloArts
stage included delivering the exhortation during the school’s commencement ceremony. She is continuing her education at LeesMcRae College in North Carolina, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s
degree on scholarship.
Yet, if you ask Garcia who are the real “stars” of the College, she
would say it is the faculty. “They are truly supportive,” Garcia said.
“They didn’t let my ‘disability’ affect their way of teaching, so I felt
equal to the rest of the students.”
“Their passion for teaching is inspiring,” she continued. “They know
what is best for the students and help us discover it. They also know
that our struggles lead to our strengths, so that’s why they do not
give up on us.”
The award was created in 1990 in honor of the former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins and his contributions to the Florida community
college system.
SJR STATE RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM ACHIEVES THIRD CONSECUTIVE NATIONAL DISTINCTION
For a third consecutive year, SJR State’s respiratory care program
has been honored with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success
Award. SJR State is one of only 77 colleges and universities nationwide (7 of 24 Florida programs) to be honored with the award - an
achievement that places the College’s program in the nation’s top
18%.
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
awarded the College after measuring the program’s success using
several rigorous criteria. The CoARC Board selects colleges by using key accreditation metrics the programs must meet or exceed,
including passing rates for the national certification exam and job
placement.
SJR State President Joe Pickens, said he is extremely proud that the
College’s vision for academic excellence and student success has positioned the respiratory care program to receive the esteemed recognition for three consecutive years.
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“While our commitment to provide an exceptional respiratory care
program is evident among our students and health care industry
partners, this national recognition is a much-deserved honor for our
dedicated faculty members who go above and beyond their role as
educators,” Pickens said.
Nancy Hemmert, Flagler Hospital’s manager of respiratory services,
said the well-deserved national distinction affirms what they already
know. “We are fortunate to have St. Johns River State College’s respiratory care program right here in our community,” she said. “The students graduating from this stellar program possess the knowledge, attitude and skills required to provide world-class care to our patients.”
The award is presented as part of the CoARC’s continued efforts to
value the RRT credential as a standard of professional achievement.
From a program effectiveness perspective, the CoARC views the credential as a measure of a program’s success in inspiring its graduates
to achieve its highest educational and professional aspirations.
Susan Pilbeam, MS, RRT, a retired respiratory therapist and author of
one of the College’s textbooks said to receive the award for a third
year in a row is an extremely high achievement. “The benchmarks
that must be accomplished by the faculty and by the college administration are formidable,” Pilbeam said. “This national recognition
award is due in large part to the hard work, dedication and love of
learning of its two key faculty members, Holly Coulliette, program
director and associate dean of allied health, and Debra Maugeri, director of clinical education.”
EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT A SUCCESS!
Florida School of the Arts students raised $1,705 during its
Empty Bowls Project. More than 100 community members,
students and faculty participated in the event to support the
Putnam Backpack program, which helps support the approximately 600 school-aged children whose household income is
considered to be at or below the poverty level.
Diners attending the event were able to choose from a variety of ceramic bowls handcrafted by local FloArts artists, as
well as professional artists, including Darcy Webb Phillips, Eva
Fales, Gary Shindelbower, Tony Berry and FloArts professor Dan
Askew.
Participants enjoyed gourmet soups from local restaurants including Corky Bell’s Seafood, Musselwhite’s Seafood and Grill,
Beef O’Brady’s, the Magnolia Café, and Creative Juices of St.
Augustine.
SJR STATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP
The Orange Park campus Nature and Rotaract clubs at St. Johns River State College recently teamed up to clean up a two-mile section
of Jacksonville Beach in honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day
sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy. Eighteen volunteers rounded
up about 10 pounds of garbage, including items such as cigarette
and cigar butts, plastic bags and bottles, glass bottles, Styrofoam
pieces, a bungee cord, metal stripping and clothing.
This was the second year that the Nature Club participated in
the International Coastal Cleanup. According to Ocean Conservancy, in the 2014 International Coastal Cleanup, “an astounding
560,000 volunteers in 91 countries picked up more than 16 million pounds of trash.”
SJR STATE HOSTS FIRST GENERATION IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
St. Johns River State College hosted a First Generation in College
scholarship luncheon to bring together the College’s donors and
recipients of the First Generation in College Matching Grant program. This program provides financial assistance to degree-seeking,
resident, undergraduate students who demonstrate substantial financial need, are enrolled in eligible participating institutions, and
whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate or higher degree.
The luncheon served as a heartfelt thank-you to the College’s donors for helping students fulfill their higher-education dreams. Vice
President for Development and External Affairs Caroline Tingle said,
“Because of the financial support given to the College, we have been
able to provide dedicated funding to our First Generation in College
students here at SJR State.”
Donors present at the luncheon were Renee Inge from St. Augustine and representatives from the Rotary Clubs of Palatka, Palatka
Sunrise, Orange Park, Orange Park Sunrise, Orange Park Sunset,
and Fleming Island. To them, Tingle said, “For every dollar you,
our donors, have given to this program, you have helped deserving
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SJR STATE HOSTS FIRST GENERATION IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
first-generation college students gain academic opportunities that
no one in their family has ever received.”
Tingle continued, “First generation students, those who are the first
in their families to attend college, face a variety of challenges that
others don’t. In many cases, there exists a lack of support from parents who don’t realize the value of a college education. At the same
time, much more is riding on the students’ success, because it has
the power to positively influence others in their families, creating an
extremely positive ripple effect.”
SJR State business management student Robert Williams, who was
attending the luncheon with his friend Unika Vickers, is a prime example of one creating this ripple effect. “Because my parents didn’t
graduate from high school,” he said,” they pushed me to go further
with my education, and now that I am in college, my mom has received her GED and is back in school this semester.”
In 2015, the SJR State Foundation, in partnership with the SJR State Financial Aid Office, was able to award approximately $40,000 in grants
to 21 students. Funding for the First Generation in College Matching
Grant program is provided in part by the State Legislature. Approximately $1.3 million was allocated by the Legislature in 2015 to the
28 colleges within the Florida College System. SJR State’s share was
$18,000. However, access to these funds was contingent upon matching contributions from private sources on a one-to-one dollar basis.
said. “I am so grateful for the financial and moral support I have been
given here at SJR State.”
To the donors, who listened attentively to the heart-tugging stories
Archer, Meeks and Vickers shared, Tingle said, “The power of your
donations means the stories that you just heard will forever continue
to be told. Thank you again for investing in these dreams. I know that
each one of you understand that the importance of education, as a
building block for our community, is essential. Education provides opportunity. And you have secured that opportunity for these students.”
SJR State scholarship recipients Vickers, Tangie Archer and Michael
Meeks shared their personal and educational challenges with luncheon guests, expressing deep gratitude to the donors for their contributions that afford them the opportunity to continue their education and fulfill their dreams.
According to a five-year survey, between 2009 and 2014, the 2014
U.S. Census listed only 26 percent of Floridians, age 25 and older,
with bachelor’s degree or higher. Tingle added, “Further discovery
within our own communities revealed the following percentages: St
Johns County reported 41 percent; Clay County, 24 percent; and Putnam, 11 percent. Our communities have need,” she said.
“SJR State is home,” Vickers said prior to the luncheon. “I started
here as a dual enrollment student when I was a sophomore at Palatka High School. I just turned 20 years old, and I feel well-grounded
and prepared for my next steps in life because of the solid information I’ve gained at SJR State and the push from the most welcoming and caring professors and staff. However, my reality would have
been a whole lot different without the scholarships I received,” she
SJR State Dean of Enrollment Management Daniel Barkowitz estimates that more than 1,000 of the neediest students in St. Johns,
Clay and Putnam counties qualify for the First Generation in College Matching Grant program. “Therefore, we are always open to
meeting and talking with potential donors about participating in
this matching-grant program, the only one of its kind at SJR State,”
Tingle stated.
PALATKA HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMER RECEIVES THE INAUGURAL
BOBBY STEVENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bobby Stevens, who stood 6 feet 7 inches, continues to stand tall in
the heart of Putnam County. Although he passed away last year, and
his days of stardom on the basketball court at St. Johns River State College (then St. Johns River Junior College) have long gone, a new scholarship created in his memory is providing Putnam County high school
graduates an opportunity to continue their education at SJR State.
Scholarship is renewable and will provide Harrig with 30 credit hours
at SJR State along with an additional $1,000 per year for books.
SJR State President Joe Pickens, said, “Bobby Stevens was way more
than just a great athlete. He was a great contributor to the lives of
hundreds of young men and women in Putnam County through his
coaching and teaching career. The St. Johns River State College family, which Bobby was a tremendous part of up until his passing, is
incredibly proud to award this scholarship in his memory.”
At Palatka High, Harrig was a four-time recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award and was the senior captain of her swim team. She was
also a member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
as well as the Interact Club. Harrig has loved animals since she was a
little girl and intends to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She
has already begun exploring this field, completing clinical hours at a
local veterinary clinic as part of her high school’s Allied Health class.
Harrig said she is delighted that SJR State has given her the opportunity to spend the next two years working on her Associate in Arts
degree right in her hometown.
Elizabeth Harrig, a graduate of Palatka High School, is the first recipient of the Bobby Stevens Memorial Scholarship. To be considered
for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and
have lettered in a varsity sport. Harrig maintained a 4.0 GPA and
lettered in swimming at Palatka High. The Bobby Stevens Memorial
SJR State Vice President for Development and External Affairs Caroline Tingle said, “The primary role of the SJR State Foundation is to
award scholarships. We are always grateful for the opportunity to
work with the community to develop a memorial scholarship, such
as the Bobby Stevens Memorial Scholarship. Bobby was an incred-
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BOBBY STEVENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (CONTINUED)
Stevens’ number 55 for all sports, and Viking athletes have been
wearing decals and patches with his number on their jerseys and
batting helmets since he passed away in 2015.
Stevens was also an All-American player for the University of Tampa, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. Back in Palatka, at Palatka Central High, Stevens served as
the head coach for boys basketball and an assistant football coach,
followed by a lengthy career at Interlachen High, where he served
as the head baseball coach, head coach of boys and girls basketball and track, and defensive coordinator and interim head football
coach. A coach at heart, after spending 34 years with the Putnam
County School System, Stevens continued to coach during his retirement years, coaching baseball and boys and girls basketball at Peniel
Baptist Academy and serving as an assistant basketball coach at SJR
State. Stevens is also well remembered for driving SJR State’s team
bus to and from sporting events, which was his way of staying connected to athletics.
ible athlete, but also an incredible man. I believe he would be very
proud of Elizabeth’s accomplishments, both inside and outside of the
classroom, including her dedication to her sport, which is swimming.”
Stevens’ widow Cheryl agrees that Stevens would be pleased with
Harrig’s selection as the first recipient of his memorial scholarship. “I
know it would also be so cool for Bobby to know that he is representing one of the sports that he did not coach,” she said. Although he
was never a swimming coach, Cheryl said that Stevens was a swimming teacher when the City of Palatka had a community pool. Reflecting on the many sports he coached, Cheryl added, “I only know
of three sports that he did not coach: swimming, golf and boys cross
country, but he’s coached everything else. At times, he even coached
four sports in one year.”
Prior to his coaching days, Stevens was a stellar athlete who graduated from SJR State in 1967 and set NJCAA basketball records for
single-game, single-season and career rebounds. The College retired
“He did good for so many kids, and he had the respect of so many
kids, from as far back as when he played ball himself,” said Cheryl.
She explained that her husband was keenly aware of the invaluable
life lessons taught through sports, such as interacting with others
and sportsmanship. “Even though book knowledge was very important to him, he felt that playing sports was as important in its own
way. Many students he coached came back to credit him for playing
such a vital role in their success.”
Harrig recalled how eager she was to receive the scholarship. “This
scholarship really means a lot,” she stated. “When Mrs. Caroline
(Tingle) called me and told me that I won, I just broke down. This
means so much to me. I remember applying for it and putting my all
into earning it.”
To other high school student-athletes who may be interested in applying for the scholarship next year, Harrig advises, “If you really love
your sport, go all out for it. Just go for it. It really makes a difference.”
And, of course, you should also maintain good grades, she says.
LOCAL EDUCATOR’S LEGACY CONTINUES WITH SJR STATE SCHOLARSHIP
Palatka High School graduate Taylor Seitz was presented a $1,000
scholarship to attend St. Johns River State College, where she will
ultimately pursue a degree in education. The Connie J. Morris Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the veteran educator
who succumbed to cancer in 2013.
The Scholarship is awarded annually to a Palatka High School graduate who plans to study education at SJR State.
Seitz said she is grateful for the scholarship, which will help cultivate her passion for education and children as well as her own
fervor for learning. “I absolutely love children,” Seitz said. “And I
feel like a lot of times within the education system, especially with
younger kids, you need that role model and you need a strong
teacher. I feel like I could be that teacher.”
The SJR State Foundation offers numerous scholarships, funded by
the contributions of businesses, non-profit entities, and individuals, to students who meet the criteria established by the scholarship donors.
SJR STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRADUATES EARN 100% PASSING RATE
St. Johns River State College law enforcement and corrections officer
graduates excelled on their statewide certification exams. The two
classes, which graduated in December 2015, achieved a 100% passing rate for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer
Certification Examinations.
SJR State Dean of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Angela Sockwell
said this level of success is the result of the College bringing the talent and dedication of its instructors together with the drive and de-
termination of its students. “We are proud of our outstanding graduates, dedicated faculty and the department affiliates in Clay, Putnam
and St. Johns counties who work in collaboration to prepare the next
generation of officers to serve our local workforce,” Sockwell said.
The SOCE is the state-required exam that determines whether graduates are prepared for entry-level employment as law-enforcement
and correctional officers.
TOELKEN NAMED 2016 TINDALL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
St. Johns River State College pitcher Andy Toelken was named the
2016 recipient of the John C. Tindall Endowed Scholarship. The
sophomore from Green Cove Springs is furthering his education in
business management at the University of Missouri.
averaged 9.3 strikeouts per game. In 2015, he was a second team
All Mid-Florida Conference selection as well as a member of the
Mid-Florida Conference All-Academic and FCSAA All-State Academic
teams.
Ross Jones, SJR State head baseball coach and athletic director said,
“We are so proud of Andy. He is a well-rounded young man who
exhibits everything we are looking for in a student-athlete. He has
been a first-class representative of SJR State and its baseball program on and off the field.”
The criteria for the Tindall scholarship include demonstrating exemplary work ethic and leadership, as well as quality performance in
the classroom and on the field.
For the 2016 season, Toelken accumulated a 4-0 win-loss record
with a 4.08 earned run average in the 39.2 innings he pitched and
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The scholarship was established in honor of former coach John Tindall, who devoted 30 years to coaching the Vikings through 591 wins
and nine Region VIII tournament appearances, placing him in the
nation’s top 10 for career wins at the time of his retirement in 1997.
Foundation Friends
3rd Street Charity Inc.
Ace Mentor Program of Northeast Florida,
Inc.
Adam Hyers
American Association of Community
Colleges
Angels Baseball
Ann Williams
Anne Eller
Army Emergency Relief
Ashlar Lodge No. 98 F&AM
Association of Florida Colleges
Azalea City Cruisers, Inc.
Bartram Trail High School
Beck Auto Sales Inc.
Bedford North Lawrence Scholarship
Foundation, Inc.
Beta Sigma Phi
Bostwick Community Association, Inc.
BPOE Lodge #1892
Cade Bramlitt Benefit Account
Cancer Center of Putnam County
Capital City Bank
Carol Baker
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Catherine Ayres
Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc.
Charleen McCormick
Charlene Bennett
Charles Douglas
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Clay County Fair Association, Inc.
Clay County Golf Classic, Inc.
Clay High School
Crescent City Jr./Sr. High School
Crescent City Woman’s Club
Daniel Martinez
Dave White Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Donald White, Jr.
Dr. Anand Kuruvilla
Dr. Edward Jordan
Dr. Ellen Burns
Dr. Howard Ramsey
Dr. John Green
Drs. Mike & Shann Purinton
Dr. Robert McLendon, Jr.
Dr. Rosalind Humerick
Dr. Shirley Kennedy
Faith Community Church of God
Family Support Services of North Florida
Inc.
First Coast Black Nurses Association
First Generation in College Grant Program
Flagler Palm Coast High School
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Florida Ground Water Association, Inc.
Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association
Florida Youth Challenge Academy
Foundation for Florida’s Community
Colleges, Inc.
Friends of Agriculture Extension
Foundation, Inc.
FSU Foundation, Inc.
Greg Baker
Interchurch Council of Interlachen
International Scholarship and Tuition
Services, Inc.
Irmgard Graves
Ithaca Labrec
J A G A Charitable Trust
James Caldwell
Joanne Dotson
John P. Hall, Sr. Children’s Charity
Jonathan Blair
Joyce Oliver
Karen Meyer
Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, Inc.
Kingsley Dairy Queen
Lila Elliot
Linda Hall
Lindsay Theado
Lucy Hudson
Mahendra Tiwari
Maria Jefferson Chapter, NSDAR
Maria Verma
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
and Research
Members Association of Glenmoor, Inc.
Michael Castelli
Michelle Gibson
Middleburg High School
Mike Canaday
National Foliage Foundation
Navy Wives Club of America Scholarship
Foundation
NE Chapter FL Nursery Growers &
Landscape Association Inc.
Nelie Petiote
Norma Dunn
Northeast FL Community Action Agency,
Inc./St. Johns Co.
Oliver Oaks & Vines
Orange Park Woman’s Club
Palatka Art League, Inc.
Palatka FFA Alumni
Peniel Baptist Church and Academy
PGA Tour Inc.
Phyllis Cipollone
Pilot Club of St. Augustine
Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Provision Bridge
Putnam Community Medical Center
Putnam Crematory, Inc.
Raymond Singleton
Renee Inge
Republic National Distributing Company
Richard Morris
Ron Dennis
Rotary Club of Crescent City
Rotary Club of Fleming Island, Inc.
Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs, Florida
Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise
Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunset
Rotary Club of Palatka
Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise
Rotary of OP Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Russell Megonegal
SAC Speech Club Scholarship
Saint Leo University
Scholarship America
Sentry Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
Sharon Silcox
SJR State Department of Workforce
Development
SMART Scholarship Funding Corp.
St. Augustine High School
St. Augustine/Ketterlinus High School
Alumni Assoc., Inc.
St. Johns County Education Foundation
St. Monica Catholic Church
Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund
Stephen Russey
Susan Geoghagan
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative
The Bank of America Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
The Blood Alliance
The Community Foundation for Northeast
Florida
The First Tee of North Florida, Inc.
The Garden Club of St. Augustine, Inc.
The Haven Hospice ASSIST Scholarship
The Kiwanis Club of the Azalea City
The Richard Baidas Memorial Scholarship
The University of Mississippi Foundation
Thomas & Elizabeth Hyers
Thomas Hunter
Thomas Palmer
Tijuana Flats Just In Queso Foundation
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation
Tommy Whitaker
Town of Orange Park
Trinity Enterprises LLC
Tulsa Community Foundation
UF Florida 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.
UPS Education Assistance Program
Vivian Cunnyngham
VyStar Credit Union
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Woman’s Exchange
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Our Scholarships
Association of Information Technology
Professionals Scholarship at SJR State
Alice Elkins Dental Scholarship
Alyn E. Pope Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #293
Scholarship
American Legion of Orlando Auxiliary
Scholarship
Anastasia Baptist Church Scholarship
Anastasia Chapter of American Business
Women Association Scholarship
Arts Council of Greater Palatka
Scholarship
Baptist Medical Center at the Beaches
Auxiliary Scholarship
Bass Capital Bass “N” Babes Scholarship
Beck Automotive Group Scholarship
Ben Ebener Memorial Scholarship
Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship
Blue Crab Festival Committee Scholarship
Bob Hudson Endowed Scholarship
Bobby Stevens Memorial Scholarship
Bostwick Community Association
Scholarship
Carrie Ramsey Memorial Scholarship
Children of Fallen Warriors Scholarship
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
Clay County Education Foundation
Scholarship
Clay County Golf Classic Scholarship
Clay County Women for Education
Scholarship
Clayton, Frank & Biggs Funeral Home LLC
Scholarship
C. L. Overturf, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Collier-Blocker In-District Minority
Scholarship
Colonel & Mrs. Clarence E. Jordan Family
Endowed Scholarship
Community Newspaper, Inc. Scholarship
Congressman John and Patricia Mica
Scholarship
Connie Morris Memorial Scholarship
Council for Exceptional Children
Scholarship
Covenant Church Scholarship
Crescent City High School Scholarship
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Crescent City Woman’s Club Scholarship
Crystal River Little League Scholarship
Cypress Village Resident’s Council
Employees’ Scholarship Fund
Dairy Queen of Palatka, Inc. Scholarship
Dale Wilson Scholarship
Dan & Katie Martinez Endowed
Scholarship
Deputy Josh Blyler Memorial Scholarship
Denny Writing Awards Scholarship
Detective Dave White Law Enforcement
Scholarship
Dixie Boys Baseball Scholarship
Dr. Charles E. Barrineau Scholarship
Dr. Gary B. Lott Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Gary B. Lott Scholarship, Rotary Club
of Palatka
Dr. Glen W. Moore Scholarship
Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Lee Evans, Jr. & The
House of God Church Scholarship
Dr. Robert L. McLendon, Jr. Scholarship
Dream Makers - Bank of America
Foundation Scholarship
Emily Tanner & Florida Furniture
Industries Scholarship
Ethics in Business Scholarship
Eva Mae Kelley Endowed Scholarship
FAIA Good Works Scholarship
FFA Scholarship
Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Scholarship
First Coast Pilot Club of St. Augustine
Scholarship
First Generation in College Matching
Grant Scholarship
Florida Baptist Foundation Scholarship
Florida Blue & Putnam Community
Medical Center Scholarship for Nursing
and Allied Health
Florida Creates 2000 Scholarship
Florida Delta Theta Clay County Chapter
Scholarship
Florida School of the Arts Alumni
Scholarship
FV Oliver Edge for Educational
Excellence, Inc. Scholarship
Gamma Delta Chapter Scholarship
Georgia Pacific/Palatka Operations
Employee Scholarship
Gertrude E. Skelly Grant
Gisela L. Ferrell Memorial Scholarship,
Magnolia Point Woman’s Club
Haven Hospice of North Central Florida
Scholarship
Health Information Management
Student Scholarship Support
Helios Education Foundation Scholarship
Herbert and Miyuki Scheidel Scholarship
Hitchcock & Sons Scholarship
Horesh Tiwari SAC SGA Scholarship
Irving & Pauline Weinstein Valedictorian
Award
Irwin & Elizabeth Zekaria Endowed
Scholarship
JAGA Charitable Trust Scholarship
Joe and Linda Pickens Florida Community
College Scholarship
John Tindall Endowed Scholarship
JP Hall Children’s Charity Scholarship
JRWA/SNAP Grant
Judson E. Wilhelm/Dale S. Wilson
Scholarship
Junior Service League of St. Augustine
Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of St. Augustine Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of the Azalea City
Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of the Lake Region
Scholarship
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Life Care Ponte Vedra, Inc. Scholarship
Lillie M. Avrett Scholarship
Lions Club of Interlachen Scholarship
Living Faith Church Scholarship
Mayo Clinic Scholarship
Melrose Woman’s Club Scholarship
Members Association of Glenmoor, Inc.
Scholarship
Middleburg High School Scholarship
Musical Theatre Ensemble Scholarship
NARFE Chapter 1190 Scholarship
National League of American Pen
Women Scholarship
Norma Jo Dunn & Family – Jan Dunn
Keller Memorial Scholarship
Northrop Grumman Scholarship
Olivia Lay Endowed Scholarship
OPC Rotaract Scholarship
Orange Park Lions Club - J. Glenn Allred
Scholarship
Orange Park Medical Center Auxiliary
Scholarship
Orange Park Sunrise Rotary Club
Scholarship
Orange Park Woman’s Club Scholarship
Outreach of America, Inc. Scholarship
Palatka Art League’s Lora Sinks Britt
Scholarship
Palatka Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Pat Connor Technical Theater Scholarship
Paul Dee Causey President’s Award
Pearl Harris Scholarship, Woman’s Club
of Welaka
Penney Memorial Church Scholarship
Philip A. Sargent Memorial Scholarship
Pilot Club of Palatka Scholarship
Pilot Club of St. Augustine Scholarship
Putnam County Gator Club Scholarship
Putnam County Medical Society
Scholarship
Putnam County Scholarship Endowment
Putnam Regional Science Fair Scholarship
Rayonier Foundation Scholarship
Regions Morgan Keegan Geoffrey J.
Roscoe Trust
Robert Moody Memorial Scholarship
Roger & Gail Arrowsmith Performing Arts
Educational Fund
Rotary Club of Crescent City Scholarship
Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs
Scholarship
Rotary Club of Orange Park Scholarship
Rotary Club of Palatka Scholarship
Rotary Club of Palatka Sunrise
Scholarship
Rotary Club of St. Augustine, Inc. Endowed
Scholarship
SAC Speech Club Scholarship
Saint Johns River Blues Festival
Scholarship
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
Seminole Electric Achievement
Scholarship
Sertoma Club of St. Augustine Scholarship
SJR State Adult Education Scholarship
SJR State Allied Health Department
Scholarship
SJR State Business Office Scholarship
SJR State Chapter of Deaf Awareness Club
Scholarship
SJR State College Book Scholarship
SJR State Orange Park Campus Phi Theta
Kappa Scholarship
SJR State Palatka Campus Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarship
SJR State St. Augustine Campus Phi Theta
Kappa Scholarship
Sons of Italy Scholarship
Southside Woman’s Club Scholarship
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Scholarship
St. Augustine High School Scholarship
St. Augustine Ketterlinus High School Alumni
Association Scholarship
St. Augustine Rotary Club Scholarship
St. Johns County 4-H Association Scholarship
St. Johns County Education Foundation
Scholarship
St. Johns River Chapter of Florida Institute of
CPAs Accounting Scholarship
St. Johns Technical High School Scholarship
Take Stock in Children, St. Johns County
Scholarship
Talmadge-Noyes Endowed Scholarship
The Garden Club of St. Augustine Scholarship
The McCurry Foundation Scholarship
The Players Championship Scholarship
The Republican Party of Putnam County
Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach
Scholarship
The Strickland Foundation Scholarship
Tim & Sharon Morris Architectural Scholarship
W.L. Brewer, Ford Parts and Service Club
Scholarship
Winn Dixie Scholarship
Woman’s Club of Palatka Scholarship
Woman’s Club of Keystone Heights Scholarship
Woman’s Exchange of St. Augustine Scholarship
Women of the Moose of Crescent City
Scholarship
W.W. Bunky Roberts Scholarship
YMCA, Bob and Jerry Ann Dye Scholarship Fund
Foundation Donors
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
EMPLOYEE GIVING
Anonymous
Carol Baker
Jonathan Blair
Dr. Melanie Brown
Danny Byrnes
Neal Chancey
Mary Connor
Wendell Davis
Charlie Douglas, Jr.
Norma Dunn
Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Lee Evans, Jr.
& The House of God Church
Drs. Errol & Andrea Findlater
Jack C. Hall
Mike Hawkins
Danny Hemphill
Ed Hudson
Dr. Rosalind Humerick
Marie Inge
Annette Jones
Heather Jones
Mike Keller
Dr. Anand Kuruvilla
Dr. Mary Anne Laney
Susanne Lineberger
Mrs. Gary B. Lott
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Martinez
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L.
McLendon, Jr.
E. Russell Megonegal
Melissa Miller
Joyce A. Oliver
Steve Overturf
Della H. Pickens
Joe Pickens
Dr. Lynn M. Powers
Jim & Marilyn Reid
Mrs. W. W. (Bunky) Roberts
Stephen Russey
Dr. Mark Spatola
Mr. & Mrs. John Theobold
Caroline & Scott Tingle
Juanita Walker
Dr. Christina Will
Richard Anderson
Brittnee Fisher
Jae Millwood
Dr. Patrick Arnwine
Dr. Bruce Fox
Melissa O’Connell
Bonnie Aspinwall
Susan Geoghagan
Bob Olson
Beverly Barker
Michelle Gibson
Robin Perkins
Daniel Barkowitz
Karen Gresham
Joe Pickens
Charlene Bennett
Jack Hall
Dr. Lynn Powers
Merrianne Bieler
Linda Hall
Cindy Reed
Stefanie Billette
Paula Harris
Dr. Traci Reed
Jonathan Blair
Buster Harvey
Tom Reynolds
Peggy Blair-Hall
Mike Hawkins
Mario Rosario
Dr. LauraBoilini
Alain Hentschel
Jill Scott
Mark Breidenstein
Dr. Rosalind Humerick
Jerry Skelton
Dr. Melanie Brown
Buffy Hurtubise
Marsha Smith
Aundria Bryant
Heather Jones
Amy Stanley
Libby Burckhard
Ross Jones
Ginger Stokes
Dr. Ellen Burns
Dr. Edward Jordan
David Stout
Mike Canaday
Michael Keller
Susan Sutliff
Michael Castelli
Briana Kelley
Terry Thomas
William Cintron
Kenya Kelley
Caroline Tingle
Mary Connor
Riley Keshner
Stephen Tomasovitch
Patricia Crotty
Susan Kessler
Juanita Walker
Dominique Davila
Donald Lafond
Melodi Weaver
Gina Denning
Harry Lane
Lee Weaver
Meghan Deputy
Tammy Lane
Dr. Donald White, Jr.
Monica Dubrey
Dr. Mary Anne Laney
Dr. Christina Will
Araina Eber
Dr. Anna Lebesch
Catherine Wright
Elizabeth Edwards
Susanne Lineberger
Ingrid Wright
Anne Eller
Dawn Markel
Dixie Yeager
Dr. Gilbert Evans
Kara McKinley
Anna Zirbel
Jackie Fazzolari
Cassie McQuaig
Renee Fiore
Melissa Miller
THCA MEMBERS
Platinum Circle
Dimitri & Ann Korahais
Gil & Martha Aguayo
Jeanne Frith
Murren Hill & John Nelson
Joe Pickens
Doug & Gretchen Conkey
Stacy Phelps
Wendell & Jackie Davis
David & Jakki Cale
Joseph & Victoria
Terri L. Smith
Lauricella
Michael Quintero
Contributor
Mel & Arlene Yahre
Kathy Easterling
Elizabeth Eveson
WW & Ellen Hill
Beth Gordon
Gold Circle
William & Nancy Walker
Donald & Ashley
Teresa V. Arellano
Solon J. Ellmaker
Martin & Merrie Luke
Van Zant
Bill Kappa
Elise Anderson
Neil & Johnnie Nelson
Johnny Van Zant
Teresita & Michael Dale
Theresa Amato
Dr. Virginia Hash
Patricia B. Williams
Van & Regina Stewman
Gregg & Debra Rutter
Walter & Mary Eckles
Eddy Harris
Dawn Mahnken
Mark Knaier
Gordon & Linda Reynolds
Larry W. Powell
Chad Bedee
Elise Bourne-Mecredy
Nancy & Cecil Broome
Chuck & Pamela Calloway
Lucy & Lamar Pitts
Silver Circle
Paul Armstrong
Friend
Dianna Patterson
Don & Donna Medara
Roger Gifford
James & Ann Smith
Ken Fanning
Robert & Mary Mikesell
Johnnie Odom
Dana Leonard
Michael Divona
Ringo Ramos
Beccy McDonald
Phyllis Collins
James W. Roberts
Peter & Raquel Dutton
Kathy Czako
Michael & Vicki Riggs
Dale R. & Toni L. Charneco
Frank & Shirley Houle
Rebecca Westbrooke
Kim & Virginia Tuell
Thomas & Ann O’brien
Van & Sandra Royal
Chester & Mary Ann
Betsy Nelson
Ronald & Olivia Feltner
Scott & Caroline Tingle
Witczak
Rita Geer
Janet Fox
Jim & Karen Kwaak
Victor & Carmen Thorp
Larry Klaybor
Robert C. & Jayne Tatum
Jonathan & Jackie Haas
Eugene & Ethel White
Hattie & Ronny Willis
Sara Cartledge
Kelly & Kim Bouscher
James Hilt
William & Joanne Byrns
Gayward & Susan Hendry
Donor
Jeff & Anna Eden
Penni Schock
Trent & Stacy Demoss
George & Carol Swift
Patrick & Beth Carson
Nancy Davis
Michael Vanover
Betty Cox
Nick & Carolann Potts
Sherry Dreyer
Martin Abelbeck
Viking Athletic Donors
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Ameris Bank
Frances Dowell
P & F Mini Storage
Anand M. Kuruvilla M.D., P.A.
Futches Enterprises Inc. DBA Futch’s
Palatka Daily News, Inc.
Annette Harper
Power Depot of Palatka
Palatka Heating & Air, Inc.
Annette Jones
Gary Nilsson
Panther Pizza LLC dba Papa Johns
Armstrong Contracting Services, Inc.
Georgia Pacific/Palatka Operations
Peninsular Auto Parts
Artic Air, Inc.
Ginger Stokes
Putnam Community Medical Center
Badcock Home Furniture & More
Hicks Dental
Putnam Feed & Farm Supply, Inc.
Baker’s Sporting Goods
Howard Gelb, M.D., P.A.
R & J Power Equipment, Inc.
Barbara Geevers
Human Resources Development
Dr. Rebecca Faunce
Beck Chevrolet Buick GMC
Services, Inc.
Richard Morris
Board of County Commissioners
Jack Wilson Chevrolet
Richard Richter
Brian Jacobson
James Griffith
River Ratz LLC
Byrnes Farms
James Vaught
Riverside Builders of Putnam County,
C. Maddox
Janice Dolan
Inc.
Cancer Center of Putnam County
Jason Reeves
Robert Payne
Capital City Bank
John Harris
Ross Toelken
CenterState Bank
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home
Russell Allebaugh
Central Florida Lady Hawks 14 U
Jon Aron Livingston
Ryan Manufacturing
Cremer Wood Procurement, Inc.
Jonathan Griffith
Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Dana English
Joseph Cooley, III
Sentry Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
Do-All Pest Control Inc.
Joyce Oliver
St. Johns Auto Body, Inc.
Doris Wilson
Ken Henley, Agent, State Farm
St. Johns Super Service Center, Inc.
Dr. Traci Reed
Insurance Company
State Attorney’s Office, Seventh Circuit
Edith Aldrich - State Farm Insurance
Leah Dowell
Sting and Sting International, Inc.
Agency
Lee Weaver
Strickland Auto Sales Inc.
Elizabeth Whiting
Linda Philpott
Susan G. Helwig, Insurance Agency Inc.
Drs. Errol & Andrea Findlater
Lisa Perkins-Livingston
The Optical Shop
E-TechServices.Com, Inc.
Mathews Moving & Storage
Toni Pollock
Factory Direct Bedding LLC
Maxine Keen
Toni Torres
First Coast Community Credit Union
McKinnon Furniture Inc.
Vystar Credit Union
Florida College System Activities
Medex Medical Express of Palatka, LLC
Walmart
Association
Melodi Weaver
Waste Pro
Florida Collegiate Umpires, Inc.
Mike Tucker
Watts Commercial Flooring, Inc. DBA
Florida Pest Control
Monica Dubrey
Palatka Flooring
Florida Power & Light Company
Oliver Oaks & Vines
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