SPC celebrates the Class of 2016 at 131st commencement

About 300 graduates of St. Petersburg College crossed the stage during the 131th Commencement Ceremony at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks on Saturday, July 23.

A total of 1,030 students earned 1,046 degrees from SPC this term, President Bill Law told the crowd of well-wishers. Graduates ranged in age from 17 to 72, with 15 graduates over the age of 60. Check out all the graduation stats.

With this graduating class, the college has awarded 156,574 degrees since the college was founded in 1927.

Among other milestones, since 1927 SPC celebrated the following:

• 122,737 associate degrees
• 9,906th baccalaureate graduate
• 2,406thbaccalaureate nursing graduate
• 1,071th baccalaureate elementary education teacher graduate

Sane Haidara

Sane Haidara, an international student from Timbuktu, Mali, address fellow graduates and guests.

“I encourage you, graduates of today, to use the skills and knowledge you learned at SPC to help your communities through civic engagement,” Haidara said. “By doing so, you will not only make a difference in the world but you will also feel a sense of great accomplishment.”

At St. Petersburg College, Haidara served as the vice president of SPC’s ICMA (City/County Management Association and received the 2016 Most Engaged International Student award. He participated in Phi Theta Kappa, the American and Arabic Cultural Association and served as the former president of the International Club. Haidara’s mother has traveled to St. Petersburg from their home in Mali to see her son graduate.

Also addressing guests, Darcy Warms, who is graduating with her Associate in Arts degree.

“SPC helped me academically and personally, faculty was always there for me,” said Warms. “We all fail sometimes, we are all humans. All we can do is grow from our mistakes.”

See more photos from the event on the college’s Facebook page or look at the event Tagboard with posts and pictures from the graduations and their family and friends.

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St. Petersburg College marks 131st commencement on July 23

St. Petersburg College will hold its 131st commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Approximately 300 of the 1,030 summer graduates are expected to participate in the ceremony.

Sane Haidara, an international student from Timbuktu, Mali, will address fellow graduates and guests. He will earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy Administration with a 3.3 GPA.

Haidara has overcome many hardships to study in the United States. His family was forced to flee Mali due to political unrest in the country and lost their livelihood. His family has only recently returned to Mali to try to start over. In Mali, Haidara had his own business as a tour guide and saved up enough money to begin his studies.

SPC’s 2016 Summer Graduation by the numbers

At St. Petersburg College, Haidara served as the vice president of SPC’s ICMA (City/County Management Association and received the 2016 Most Engaged International Student award. He participated in Phi Theta Kappa, the American and Arabic Cultural Association and served as the former president of the International Club. Haidara’s mother has traveled to St. Petersburg from their home in Mali to see her son graduate.

“At St. Petersburg College, I was able to gain leadership and community service skills, which I believe will allow me to help the people of Mali address the issues such as malnutrition, illiteracy, and instability,” Haidara said. “SPC has made me feel at home and I was welcomed as a valuable member of the college community.”

Also addressing guests will be Darcy Warms, who is graduating with her Associate in Arts degree.

With this graduating class, St. Petersburg College will have awarded 156,574 degrees since the college – Florida’s first community college – was founded in 1927. The youngest graduate is 17 years old, the oldest is 72 years old and 15 graduates are over the age of 60. Fifty-nine percent of the graduates are female.

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SPC celebrates the Class of 2016 at 130th Commencement

More than 1,200 graduates of St. Petersburg College crossed the stage during the 130th Commencement Ceremony at Tropicana Field on Saturday, May 7.

A total of 2,746 students earned 2,887 degrees from SPC this term, President Bill Law told the crowd of well-wishers. Graduates ranged in age from 16 to 75, with 28 graduates over the age of 60. Two of the graduates were celebrating the momentous occasion on their birthdays. Check out all the graduation stats.

With this graduating class, the college has awarded 154,693 degrees since the college was founded in 1927.

Among other milestones, SPC celebrated the following:

• 10,413th student to earn an Associate in Science degree in nursing
• 9,792th baccalaureate graduate
• 2,390^th baccalaureate nursing graduate
• 1,065^th baccalaureate elementary education teacher graduate

Before diplomas were handed out, the college’s Apollo and Alumni Achievement award winners addressed fellow students and guests.

Clearwater Campus student Courtney Kent received the Apollo Award, the highest honor a two-year graduate can achieve. Clearwater Campus student Amy Bhatt was named the Alumni Achievement Award winner, bringing home the highest honor for a four-year SPC graduate.

Kent served as president of the Clearwater Campus Student Government Association and was St. Petersburg College’s first Financial Assistance Services Peer-Advisor. He participated in Phi Theta Kappa and is a Student National Education Association member. Kent has a 3.69 G.P.A.

“St. Petersburg College is a community within a community,” said Kent. “And unlike some communities who build walls of exclusion… We build relationships that encourage, promote and enhance the benefits of inclusion.”

His goals are to graduate from SPC with a B.A.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership and obtain a budgeted position within the education community of Pinellas County.

Bhatt graduates with a B.A.S. degree in paralegal studies with a 4.0 GPA and was SPC’s 2015 Alumni Association Apollo Award winner. During her time at SPC, she served as Vice President of the SPC Legal Studies Society, President of the Honors College Student Consortium, a National Model United Nations Delegate, an Acting Representative for the Florida Model Legislator and a Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Also, as Co-Chair of the SPC Pre-Law Committee.

“I am convinced that our great visionary executives and wonderful professors, have made St. Petersburg College a great college,” said Bhatt. “My professors supported and guided me. They inspired me to boldly go where no student had gone before!”

Also honored at the ceremony was SPC’s 2016 Outstanding Alumnus, United States Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R). Representative Bilirakis attended St. Petersburg Junior College before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1986 and a J.D. from Stetson University in 1989.

He was first elected to Congress on November 7, 2006, and is currently serving his fifth term representing Florida’s 12th Congressional District, which includes all of Pasco and northern parts of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Bilirakis remains deeply connected to SPC, where he has an office on the Tarpon Springs campus – he teaches government classes at the college.

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Graduation milestones celebrated as a true family affair

St. Petersburg College’s 130^th graduation would not be complete without extraordinary students with family ties.

After completing 20 years of service in the Navy, Guy Critelli’s daughter, Anjanette, challenged him to complete his B.A.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership degree alongside her, as she earned her high school diploma and her A.A. from St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.

“I couldn’t pass up the challenge and her motivation to motivate me,” said Critelli.

This Saturday, father and daughter will walk across the stage together.

The perfect Mother’s Day gift

 

Just in time for Mother’s Day, two SPC graduates will complete major milestones with their daughters, both students of St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.

Diane Sanchez, a bachelor’s in Business Management graduate and proud mother, graduates with daughter Daniella, a senior at St. Petersburg Collegiate, who will also be receiving her high school diploma and A.A. degree.

“I do think it is good for our children to see us take classes, see how to study, how difficult it is as an adult, and to make a commitment and follow through with a goal,” said Diane Sanchez.

Also, SPCHS graduate Crystal Harvey and mom Marie Rogers will be sharing the stage. Rogers will receive a B.A.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership and plans to open her own business.

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St. Petersburg College marks 130th commencement on May 7

St. Petersburg College will mark its 130^th commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at Tropicana Field, One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. Approximately, 1,200 of the 2,746 Spring 2016 graduates are expected to participate. View graduation info graphic.

At the ceremony, St. Petersburg College will honor U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), who also teaches government courses at SPC, as its 2016 Outstanding Alumnus.

The youngest graduate is 16 years old and the oldest is 75 years old. More than two-thirds of the graduates are female.

With this graduating class, St. Petersburg College will have awarded 154,693 degrees since the college – Florida’s first community college – was founded in 1927.

Since 1927, SPC has awarded:

• 10,413 Associate in Science degrees in nursing
• 9,792 baccalaureate degrees
• 2,390 baccalaureate nursing degrees
• 1,065 baccalaureate elementary education teacher degrees

Courtney Kent, winner of the 2015-16 Apollo Award, and Amy Bhatt, recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award, will address their fellow graduates and guests.

Kent served as president of the Clearwater Campus Student Government Association and was St. Petersburg College’s first Financial Assistance Services Peer-Advisor. He participated in Phi Theta Kappa and is a Student National Education Association member. Kent has a 3.69 G.P.A.

“The student centered pedagogy of SPC was fundamental in assisting me to overcoming my own shortcomings to excel as a husband, a student, an employee, and a leader in our community,” Kent said.

Bhatt has a 4.0 G.P.A. She is vice president of the SPC Legal Studies Society, president of the Honors College Student Consortium, a National Model United Nations delegate, an acting representative for the Florida Model legislator and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.

Bhatt, who will graduate with a B.A.S. degree in paralegal studies, touted the active learning opportunities provided by professors with real-world experience that shaped her education at SPC.

“I am an embodiment of SPC’s mission of ‘Student success through education, career development, and self-discovery,” Bhatt said.

SPC’s 2012 Student of the Year and domestic violence survivor, Melissa Dohme, will be graduating with her Bachelor’s of Applied Science in business management and organizational leadership. In January of 2012, Dohme was brutally attacked by an ex-boyfriend who attempted to take her life.

“After the attack, I was told I wouldn’t do well in school, but they didn’t know me,” said Dohme, who previously graduated from SPC with an associate degree. “Everything in my life is falling into place and SPC has been there all the way!”

The cost for parking in Lots 1-7 is approximately $10. Disabled parking will be available in Lots 1, 6 and 7, and a drop-off circle is available by Gate 5 along 16th Street South. Guests can enter through Gates 3, 4 and 5.

 

 

 

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SPC honors Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis as 2016 Outstanding Alumnus

St. Petersburg College is honored to announce United States Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R) as our 2016 Outstanding Alumnus. Congressman Bilirakis (R) will be honored at SPC’s Spring graduation May 7, at 9 a.m. at Tropicana Field.

Representative Bilirakis attended St. Petersburg Junior College before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1986 and a J.D. from Stetson University in 1989.

Prior to being elected to Congress, Representative Bilirakis served four terms in the Florida House of Representatives (1998-2006) where he won bipartisan acclaim for his leadership efforts to make communities safer, improve transportation, reform government, recognize veterans and expand community health centers.

As a young state legislator, his leadership and determination became quickly apparent when he sponsored the bill that would expand SPJC into a four-year institution – the first community college in the state to make the transition.

He was first elected to Congress on November 7, 2006, and is currently serving his fifth term representing Florida’s 12th Congressional District, which includes all of Pasco and northern parts of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

As a young boy, Gus learned the importance of public service from his father, Michael Bilirakis, who represented Florida’s Ninth Congressional District from 1983 to 2006.

The elder Bilirakis also instilled in his son a pride in the family’s Greek heritage, which Gus proudly carries today.

During his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Bilirakis has been selected for numerous leadership and committees posts, including the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, of which he is Vice Chair.

He also serves as Chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Task Force for the Republican Policy Committee, Co-Chairman of the Military Veterans Caucus and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance.

He continues to be recognized for his bi-partisan approach to resolving issues and has made veteran’s affairs, controlling government spending, creating jobs for middle class Americans, finding ways for government to operate smaller and smarter, his top priorities. He is also committed to strengthening homeland security, improving education, increasing access to health care and ensuring the viability of Social Security and Medicare. Congressman Bilirakis and his wife have four sons and reside in Palm Harbor.

He is also committed to strengthening homeland security, improving education, increasing access to health care and ensuring the viability of Social Security and Medicare. Congressman Bilirakis and his wife have four sons and reside in Palm Harbor.

In his spare time, he teaches government classes at St. Petersburg College.

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Apollo, Alumni Achievement award winners for 2015-16

St. Petersburg College will honor its top graduates and alumnus during commencement ceremonies May 7 at Tropicana Field. Courtney Kent was selected as the Apollo Award winner, the highest honor an associate degree graduate can achieve. Amy Bhatt will receive the Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor a bachelor’s graduate can achieve.

The Apollo Award is presented annually by the SPC Alumni Association. Winners are chosen for their outstanding leadership abilities, scholastic standing, community service, honors and awards. It has been presented each year since 1966.

This year’s finalists are:

“As a benefactor of the institutional strengths promoting student development and success, the student centered pedagogy of SPC was fundamental in assisting me to overcoming my own shortcomings to excel as a husband, a student, an employee, and a leader in our community. These experiences have equipped me with knowledge and confidence previously uncultivated that will continue to promote my will to succeed in all my future endeavors.”

Courtney Kent, Clearwater Campus, Winner

Mr. Kent is a 2016 A.A. degree graduate. He served as President of the Clearwater Campus Student Government Association and was St. Petersburg College’s first Financial Assistance Services Peer- Advisor. He participated in Phi Theta Kappa and is a Student National Education Association member. Mr. Kent has a 3.69 G.P.A. As a Pinellas County School Board Mentor, Mr. Kent mentored 4th and 5th grade students at Belleair Elementary School. He also was a 5th grade math and science classroom volunteer. He has volunteered for numerous community events, including: Step-Out 5k, Paint-Your-Heart-Out, Human Trafficking Awareness 5k, SVA Beach Clean-Up and Bellaire Elementary School Open House. Mr. Kent was a Field Advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous: Tri-County. Mr. Kent received multiple Clearwater Campus Awards, including: Most Dedicated Student of the Year 2014, Student Veteran of Exceptional Character Award 2015, Faculty Governance Organization Award 2015 and Provost Leadership Award 2015. Clearwater Campus Associate Provost Matt Brown said: “Courtney is a student with passion, who constantly strives to do the right thing. He truly is one who puts the needs of others before his own.” His goals are to graduate from SPC with a B.A.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership and obtain a budgeted position within the education community of Pinellas County.

“I have found myself growing academically at SPC. I have been more challenged than I have ever been in school, and that has helped me grow. Also, I have had time to learn about my personal interests and further confirm that I am on the correct career path, as well as prepare me for it. SPC has played a big part in my education. SPC is one of the best, if not the best, decisions I have ever made academically and personally.”

Sydnie Coraggio, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Ms. Coraggio is a 2016 A.A. degree graduate. She served as the Secretary for St. Petersburg/Gibbs Student Government Association and Student Ambassador for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the National Honors Society. She was a coordinator for the National High School Ethics Bowl team. Ms. Coraggio has a 3.8 G.P.A. She volunteered at Bauder Elementary School, where she assisted teachers with lessons and tutored students. She also volunteered as an administrative assistant for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School. Ms. Coraggio received the St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Service Award and Outstanding Junior of the Year Award. She also received the National Honor Society Top Junior Community Service Volunteer Chapter Award. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Counselor Constance Boyle said: “When I think of Sydnie, I would describe her as bright, persistent, dedicated, honest and inquisitive.” Her goal is to attend the University of Florida and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with the ultimate goal of becoming an entertainment lawyer.

“I must endure several years of college education to become a doctor. Yet, I am looking forward to the process as much as I am the end result. SPC has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to succeed in my bachelor’s degree.”

Michaela Polmann, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Tarpon Springs Campus

Ms. Polmann is a 2016 A.A. degree graduate. She participated in the Tarpon Springs Campus Early College Club, Pinellas County 4-H and Phi Theta Kappa. Ms. Polmann served as the president of the Rotaract Club and was a member of the Dunedin High School National Honor Society. She has a 4.0 G.P.A. As president of Rotaract on the Tarpon Springs Campus, Ms. Polmann represented her club and SPC while participating in many events, including International Day, Veteran’s Day and Welcome Back Week. She mentored high school juniors and taught college success skills. Ms. Polmann volunteered at the Florida Hospital North Pinellas, where she assisted Medicare patients and case managers. She coordinated a campus-wide clothing drive for the Tarpon Springs Shepard Center. Ms. Polmann was recognized in the Mayor’s Showcase of Achievement and was a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Scholar. She won first place in the 2016 Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott’s Black History Month Essay Contest. Early College Program Academic Counselor Alice Hall said: “Michaela is the consummate student who takes joy in the learning process. She maintains the highest expectations for herself in every area of study and vigorously pursues fields of study that interest her both inside and outside of the classroom.” Her goal is to attend the University of Florida to become a registered Dietician, with the ultimate goal of obtaining an M.D. specialized in Internal Medicine.

“I found incredible mentors here who taught me about the amazing resources and opportunities available. Through their assistance and example, they encouraged me to challenge myself, and gave me the tools necessary to meet those challenges. With those characteristics, SPC has set me on the road for success and showed me how to continue forging my path”

Iliana Yanes, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Ms. Yanes is a 2016 A.A. degree graduate. She was the President of the St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Student Government Association and Treasurer of SPC Gibbs Student Government Association. She participated in Phi Theta Kappa, the St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Ethics Bowl, Rotary Interact and was the winner of the 2015 SPC Great Debate. She has a 4.0 G.P.A. She regularly volunteered for the North Branch Community Library, Youth United for Global Awareness and Action and Community Tampa Bay. Through Community Tampa Bay, Ms. Yanes worked with an association dedicated to promoting equality and attended their Lobby Days in Tallahassee to advocate in support of a bill that would protect victims of human trafficking. Ms. Yanes received numerous awards, including the St.Petersburg Collegiate High School Service Award, Anne Frank Humanitarian Award, National Hispanic Recognition Award and the Vilma Fernandez-Zalupski Academic Excellence Award. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Principal Starla Metz said: “I have known Iliana for the past three years as her principal and know her to be a dedicated scholar and compassionate leader who demonstrates a level of maturity and poise beyond her years.” Her goal is to pursue a baccalaureate degree and higher education while improving her community through advocating for human rights, education reform and equality.

Alumni Achievement Award Finalists

Four outstanding St. Petersburg College students have been selected as finalists for the annual Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honor a bachelor’s graduate can achieve.

The Alumni Achievement Award is presented annually by the SPC Alumni Association. Winners are chosen for their outstanding leadership abilities, scholastic standing, community service, honors and awards.

This year’s finalists are:

“I am an embodiment of SPC’s mission of ‘Student success through education, career development, and self-discovery.”

Amy Bhatt Clearwater Campus, Winner

Ms. Bhatt will receive her B.A.S. degree in paralegal studies. She has a 4.0 G.P.A. Ms. Bhatt is Vice President of the SPC Legal Studies Society, President of the Honors College Student Consortium, a National Model United Nations Delegate, an Acting Representative for the Florida Model Legislator and a Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Also, as Co-Chair of the SPC Pre-Law Committee, Ms. Bhatt organized an interactive visit to Stetson University College of Law for fellow students. She volunteered for the Teen Court Arbitration Program and mentored the Model United Nations Team at Countryside High School. Ms. Bhatt coordinated the annual Legal Clinic hosted by SPC’s Legal Studies Society that offers free legal advice to students. Ms. Bhatt received numerous awards, including: the SPC Alumni Association Apollo Award, the All-Florida Academic Award, the Dr. Theodore J. Mazzu Scholar of the Year Award and the Honors College Student of the Year Award. Interim Director for the SPC Honors Program Earl Fratus said: “Amy Bhatt is the type of extraordinary student who faculty only get the honor of interacting with a few times in their career.” Her goal is to earn her J.D. at Florida State University College of Law and then L.L.M degree from Harvard University College of Law. Her hope is to work her way up from Attorney to Justice on the United States Supreme Court.

“There have been many joys, memories, and also bumps in the road, but through it all the support I received from administrators and my professor was awe-inspiring.”

 

 

Sara Jenkins, Tarpon Spring Campus

Ms. Jenkins will receive a B.S. degree in education. She has a 3.5 G.P.A. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and Secretary of SPC Student Government. She traveled to Costa Rica with the science department and became a member of the Florida Reading Association after attending the 2015 conference. Ms. Jenkins is an active volunteer with United Way and assists with day care at local churches. She also runs a basketball ministry in Port Richey with her husband. She was recognized on the President’s Honor List every semester while obtaining her bachelor’s degree. Calusa Elementary School ESE/Intervention Teacher said: “I believe that Sara will continue to grow and become an amazing educator. She has the intellect, passion and motivation to become an outstanding teacher.” Ms. Jenkins’ goal is to work with ESE children who are in need of an individualized education.

“SPC has been instrumental in my success and I fully intend to be a part of theirs.”

Giny Kapili, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

Ms. Kapili will receive a B.A.S. degree in technology development and management. She has a 3.8 G.P.A. She participated in the inaugural Exploratory Lab Boot Camp and helped promote the program to other students both on campus and online. She also is a student member of the

SPC Workforce Council and Advisory Committee. Ms. Kapili volunteered with the Pinellas County School system, helping to enhance the reading skills of high school students. She also volunteered as a computer programming tutor on the St. Petersburg/Gibbs campus. She was recognized by the Oracle Certification Program as an Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer. She also was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from SPC for her service as a tutor. Learning Resources Team Leader Dr. Gail Lancaster said: “Giny is a very talented, selfless young woman. She is gifted in the area of computer programming and openly shares her gift with others.” Ms. Kapili’s goal is to be hired as a Systems Analyst Programmer I at the City of St. Petersburg and ultimately start an apprenticeship program for SPC students.

“My experience at SPC has instilled honorable values and has given me great opportunities to prepare me for my next steps.”

 

Miseanne (Nguyen) Tang, Clearwater Campus

Ms. Tang will receive a B.S. degree in biology. She has a 3.8 G.P.A. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, High Achiever’s Club and Tri Beta Biological Honors Society. She also participated in the Clearwater Campus Student Government Association. Ms. Tang volunteered as a Researcher at Bay Pines VA Medical Center and as a Receptionist at Homeless Emergency Project Dental Clinic that provides free dental care to the homeless through volunteer dentists. Through Junior Achievement, she taught a first-grade class about the meaning of community. She was awarded the Excellence in Writing award by the B.S. Biology faculty and was recognized on the President’s Honors List throughout her time at SPC. SPC Professor Dr. Katherine Siegler said: “I have rarely met an individual so focused on her final goal. She sees this as a tribute to her family and their struggles to provide her with every opportunity to success and obtain her goals.” Ms. Tang’s goal is to become a dentist and hopes to attend dental school next year.

 

“New and flexible characteristics have become part of my learning devices that have helped push my passion and desire to succeed; while teaching others to strive and never give up on their dream as well.”

Robert Vigre, Caruth Health Education Center

Mr. Vigre will receive a B.A.S. in health services administration. He has a 3.5 G.P.A. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Golden Key International Honor Society. He participated in the inaugural Exploratory Lab Boot Camp and the Capstone Student Experience. Mr. Vigre volunteered at the Awana Kids Club and East Bay Rehabilitation, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. He received a scholarship from St. Petersburg College Foundation as well as the Nadine and Dan Carlisle “New Life” Education Scholarship. Lakeside Community Chapel Pastor Ben Kreloff said: “Rob Vigre is a hardworking, devoted husband, giving of his time to serve those around him.” Mr. Vigre’s goal is to obtain a master’s degree and become a servant leader, helping co-workers succeed and lead in their respective industry.

 

 

 

 

 

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