MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Bullhead Campus held its Student Recognition Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 30 to celebrate them for their outstanding achievements in the classroom, student clubs and service. Students were celebrated among family, friends and MCC employees.
This year, Lisa Wolf received The Anthony Dominguez Student Leader of the Year Award which recognizes a student who embodies an appreciation for diversity and mutual respect. The award is named after MCC student Anthony Dominguez, who was named Vice President of Student Activities Council for the 2022-2023 year. Dominguez engaged fearlessly, lived authentically, and was planning to build and create a better future for the community. He lost his life tragically in a car accident on August 13, 2022.
Outstanding Academic Achievement: This award is given to students who are at all stages of their educational goals—from new students to students who are graduating. Nominations are made by faculty, staff and program directors.
Adult Education
Ahida Alvarez
Steve Fernandez
Automotive Collision Repair
Angel Garcia Bojorquez
Ruben Mario Garcia
Automotive Service Technology
Charles Decheney
Jose A. Tor Sablon
Business
Ambar Lopez Rubio
Cade Blanton
Jose Martinez
Chemistry
Gennifer Pagente
Jennifer Schaefle
Computer Information Systems
Kari Willcuts
Nathan Way-Holmes
Noah Welch
Dental Hygiene
Cassidy Torrey
Nora Prisciandaro
English & American Literature
Erin Lynch
Katie McElroy
Marcelo Paredes
Mary Meadows
English Language Acquisition
Crecenciano Murillo Espinoza
Edgar Salas Pantoja
Fernando Maytorena Salvatierra
Gina Carroll
Margarita Herrera Paredes
Silvia Ibarra Cossio
HVAC/R
Brandon Brooks
Robert Overholt
Tiffany Kelly
Uneke Washington
Life Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology)
Gennifer Pagente
Life Sciences (Biology)
Madison Hebert
Life Sciences (Microbiology)
Jennifer Schaefle
Medical Assisting
Kimberly Eriksen
Nursing
Rowan Gerdes
Phlebotomy
Katelyn Cote
Radiologic Technology
Anna Grasso
Emily Krebs
Janae Kidwell
Melissa McAdams
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Alessandra Faccioli
Cortez Thomas
Courtney Sinclair Smith
Daniela Hartter
Welding
Arley Carroll
Caedence Giese
Clint Kemnitz
Destiny Hernandez
Jacob Rogers
Nathanael Smith
Outstanding Service or Club: This award is awarded to active students involved with campus clubs and organizations for their leadership and service to the college’s internal and external communities. Nominations are made by faculty and staff club advisors.
Arts Club
Brandon Patterson, President
Business Club
Brandon Patterson, Club Member/Former Officer
Eric Estrada, Treasurer
Erin Lynch, President
Tobi Rose, Vice President
Culinary Club
Gwen Witherell, President
Sabrina Short, Secretary
Phi Theta Kappa
Jennifer Schaefle, President
Student Activities Council
Jennifer Schaefle, President
Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association
Aspen Sykes, Fundraising Coordinator
Brandi Baker, President
Caryn Bargerhuff, Vice President
Chelsey Coble, Secretary
Hailey Miniet, Treasurer
Lisa Armendariz, 1st Year Representative
Samantha Covey, Historian
Beta Beta Beta
Samantha Covey, President
Welding Club
Clint Kemnitz, President
Pinnacle Award: This award recognizes students graduating from a degree program, meeting an established GPA and contributing to the college or community through service, scholarship and leadership endeavors. Nominations are made by faculty and staff.
Charity Adams
Jennifer Schaefle
Shelby Andersen-Mosher
Tenny McWilliams
Student Service Award:
Student Life Award
Jebadiah Seibert
Lisa Wolf
Lorenia Wolcott
Dean’s Award for Service: is given to a graduating student(s) for their academic excellence and integrity, demonstrated scholarship ability, and dedicated leadership and service to the college community. The award is granted by the Dean of Student and Community Engagement.
Shelby Andersen-Mosher
All-Arizona Academic Team
Jennifer Schaefle
Samantha Covey
Tenny McWilliams
Student Leader of the Year Award
Lisa Wolf 
