Outstanding Students of 2021
Not every student recognized on this page is graduating in 2021. But they have all been recognized for outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the TCC community.
Ellen Pinto Outstanding Students of the Year
Named after former a former TCC Trustee and civic activist, TCC’s Ellen Pinto Outstanding Student of the Year Award acknowledges high academic achievement, contributions to the TCC learning environment, and service to the surrounding community. At their May Meeting, the TCC Board of Trustees voted to name all three of the 2021 finalists Ellen Pinto Outstanding Student of the Year. Each student will be awarded $1,000.
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| Mariana da Silva Lima Wray | Thi Hyunh | Malcolm Clay |
All Washington Scholars
The annual All-Washington event celebrates two outstanding students from each community and technical college in Washington. Celebrated online this year, the event is hosted by South Puget Sound Community College.
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| Gina Marie Jones | Katrina Wangen |
TCC Departmental Awards
These annual awards are based on nominations from the campus community including academic departments, individual Faculty and Staff, other campus leadership, and the Office of Student Engagement.
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS |
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Student Name |
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Earth Science/Math, Science, and Engineering |
Waverly Shauffler |
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Corrections, WCCW/MCCCW |
Erin (last name redacted) |
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Writing & Tutoring Center, Student Learning Centers/Student Retention & Success |
Kayla Shaffron |
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AESL/C&TS |
Nguyen,Nhu Thi Quynh |
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Business-Transfer |
Rebecca Reinmuth |
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Engineering/CAPE/MSE |
Joseph Paul Heitman |
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HBPS: Applied Management BAS program |
Gabriel Madison and Andrea Plitkins |
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Workforce Education/Food Pantry |
Savan Delong |
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Math |
Wesley King |
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Radiology HBPS |
Oksana Lohvin |
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Radiology/ HBPS |
Arthur Piccoli |
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Radiology/ HBPS |
Bryan Dorian |
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Radiology/ HBPS |
Lauryn Collins |
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Department of Music |
Vicky Bratcher |
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Math, science, engineering - MESA |
Stephanie Mansperger |
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Nursing/HBPS |
Matthew Anderson |
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AHSS -Art |
Teala Sadler |
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BEECh/MSE |
Chantelle Davenport |
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Math Advising Resource Center (MARC) |
Nina Polkinghorn |
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Running Start |
Carter Archuleta |
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HBPS/Business |
Ana Illan-Vazquez |
Student Leadership Award
The Student Leadership Award recognizes students who have held planned and implemented events through student clubs and the Office of Student Engagement (OSE), led Student Government, and helped their fellow students find ways to engage with student life during a year when most activities had to be held online.
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Mariana Da Silva Lima Wray |
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Angelique Butler |
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Myrah Ballentine |
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Von-na Chism |
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Allan Jude Ilano |
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Ellis Westbrooks |
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Candace Wheeler |
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Malcolm Clay |
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Jade Truong |
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Ketsia Kamarashavu |
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Ivy Tran |
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Elroy Mbabazi |
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Melissa Littleton |
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Daniel Mansulla |
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Rica Mae Olson |
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(Name Redacted) |
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Hannah Shea |
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Karrah Jackson |
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Athena Wahlstrom |
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Stephanie Tisby |
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Jade Truong |
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Rebekah Hawthorne |
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Judith Malone |
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Thi Huynh |
Club Awards
Collaboration Award
This award goes to clubs or organizations that have successfully worked together to
sponsor or host an event or program that has benefited the TCC community.
API (Asian and Pacific Islander) Club
Engineering Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Chinese Literature Club
Student Organization of the Year
The Student Organization of the Year award is presented to an organization that has made a significant effort to further its purpose through its contribution to TCC and our overall community. This award recognizes the student organization that has demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance through its activities and programs. Furthermore, the organization embodies TCC's spirit through its commitment to leadership development, collaboration among groups, and programmatic efforts to enhance the quality of campus life. The Student Organization of the Year is considered a role model for other organizations on our campus and has remained resilient and a role model for organizations and clubs throughout the pandemic.
BSU (Black Student Union)
Club Officers of the Year
This award is presented to Club and Organization officers who have demonstrated commitment,
passion, and dedication to their clubs. They have served with an inspirational and
infectious optimism and leads the way for others through their actions and involvement.
Angelique Butler
Stephanie Tisby
Mariana Wray
Ellis Westbrooks
Athena Wahlstrom
Community Impact and Commitment to Social Justice
This award recognizes a club/organization that has contributed time, support, resources,
or money on a local level to better the Tacoma community. This award will be presented
to the club or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to justice and/or has
been an activist, trying to create positive change for the campus, the TCC community,
and/or the world.
BSU (Black Student Union)
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa)
API (Asian and Pacific Islander Club)
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