Walters State Honors All-Star Students
May 5, 2026
Outstanding Students Recognized at Banquet
Karina Mesa Ramirez, a pre-imaging science major from Sevierville, received the President’s
Outstanding Student Award during the college’s Honors Banquet. This is the highest
honor given to a Walters State student.
Ramirez also received the biology award and was honored as a Sevier County Campus
Outstanding Student. She served as an Earl Rowe Scholar, tutoring other students in
natural science subjects. She was also named to the All-Tennessee Academic Team and
was named a Coca-Cola Global Leader of Promise. She plans to continue her studies
in radiologic studies at East Tennessee State University.
Kolton Goins of Lafollette was named the Claiborne County Campus Outstanding Student.
Taylor Talley of White Pine was named the Morristown Campus Outstanding Student. Ramirez
and Michael O. Campadonico of Knoxville were named Outstanding Sevier County Campus
Students. Kirston Landers-Osborn of Greeneville was named the Niswonger Campus Outstanding
Student. Kassidy Cates of Cosby was named the Newport Center Outstanding Student.
Faculty Senate Scholarships were awarded to Jayden Byrd of Sevierville, Leslie Stiles
of Jefferson City and Emma Worley of New Tazewell.
The following departmental awards given during the banquet.
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Education Award: Faith Whited, Jefferson City
Award for History, Geography, and Political Science: Gavin Phillips, Sevierville
Outstanding Student in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work: Jacquelyn Moreno, Morristown
Outstanding General Studies Major: Morgan Fowler, Greeneville
Mathematics
Outstanding Math Major: Jamison Gary Johnson, Seymour
Outstanding Math Major: Maria Cruz Olivos Rubio, Russellville
Outstanding Engineering Major (Civil): Nathaniel Lee Murphy, Newport
Outstanding Engineering Major (Mechanical): Garrett M Miller, Bean Station
Natural Science
Biology Award: Karina Mesa Ramirez, Sevierville
Chemistry Award: Ariel Ferrell, Rogersville
Physics Award: Annabelle Schwartz, Luttrell
Humanities
“Gallery” Outstanding Staff Member: Anna Walker. Surgoinsville
Creative Writing Award: Anna Walker, Surgoinsville
English Award: Elijah Dunn, Talbott
Philosophy Award: Taylor Talley, White Pine
Outstanding Spanish Student Award: Sage Gourley, Limestone
Digital Media Award: Keyle Hembree, Townsend
Music Award: Jenna Geringer, Seymour
Studio Arts Award: Lamar Aburas, Pigeon Forge
Debate Award: Shannon Erickson, Parrottsville
Business and Technical Education
Accounting: Vishwa Patel, Gatlinburg
Agriculture: Ashlynn Fuentes, Sevierville
Computer Information Technology, Networking: Trinity J. Lewis, Sevierville
Computer Information Technology, Programming: Talan A. Gaff, Sevierville
Culinary Arts: Michael Campadonico, Knoxville
Engineering Technology: Tyler D. Weeks, Morristown
Hospitality Management: Ava Kelly, Newport
Management: Jesse Stump, Mooresburg
Paralegal Studies: Hannah Couch, Rogersville
Public Safety
Criminal Justice: Rachel Young, Rogersville
Paramedic Academic Award: Rayonna Gregg, Greeneville
Health Programs
Nursing – Morristown Campus: Megan Beeler, Washburn
Nursing – Niswonger Campus: Nehyla Thadathil, Greeneville
Nursing - LPN to RN Pathway: Rebecca Chandler, Rogersville
Respiratory Care Academic Award: Tia Wilkins, Sevierville
Physical Therapist Assistant Outstanding Student: Hayden Carroll, Rutledge
Occupational Therapy Assistant: Abilene Hurd, Greeneville
Health Information Management Program: Janice M. Hall, New Tazewell
Medical Coding Technical Certificate: Dawn Denise Connor, Chuckey
Medical Insurance Specialist Technical Certificate: Rebekah Diane Holt, Morristown
Entry-Level Pharmacy Technology - Fall 2025: Kailey Hartley, Limestone
Entry-Level Pharmacy Technology - Fall 2025: Chloe Stubblefield, Maynardville
Advanced Pharmacy Technology - 2026 and Entry-Level Pharmacy Technology - Fall 2025:
Taylor Oakley, Sevierville
Surgical Technology: Zoey Greene, Morristown
Surgical Technology: Alexandria Rea, Newport
Athletic Academic Awards
Men's Basketball: Jamar Livingston, Johnson City
Women's Basketball: Anaya Mulholland Natt, Columbia
Baseball: Tim Tyler, Bear, Delaware
Softball: Allie Jones, New Tazewell
Golf: Alex Gaetz, Knoxville
Volleyball: Mykanna McMahon, Knoxville
Men's Cross Country: Samuel Runyan, New Market
Women's Cross Country: Chloe Williford, Greeneville
Esports: Le'Andre Cook, Greeneville