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Recipient: Jasmine “Jazz” Kirk - Carpentry
John Bertrand was president of Berry College from 1956 until 1980, and is considered the architect of the modern Berry College. Dr. Bertrand came to Berry at a difficult time as economic forces and societal changes were threatening the college’s ability to remain financially viable. Dr. Bertrand overcame numerous obstacles to transform Berry into the college we know today while at the same time continuing its traditional mission of educating the head, heart, and hands. A generous gift from his family and friends funds the outstanding supervisor award, a plaque and a check for $1,000.
Each year, the LifeWorks Office asks student workers and work supervisors to nominate supervisors who teach exemplary work skills and ethics, encourage student contributions in a manner that fosters participation and creative expression, serve as a role model and mentor, stimulate development of confidence, and give advice on personal and career interests. This year’s nominees for the Bertrand Award were: Milton Chambers, Operations Manager for Student Enterprises; Diana Haase, Residence Life Office Manager; Steve Litton, Physical Plant HVAC Technician; Erin Moniz, Assistant Chaplain; Brant Sanderlin, Public Relations Digital Assets Manager; and Jasmine “Jazz” Kirk, Carpenter.
This year’s winner is Jazz Kirk. Jazz’s nominators praised him as a role model through whom students “gain an appreciation for hard work and dedication to the job”, a teacher who gives students “opportunities to try and fail and try again”, and a mentor who shows students how to “take life’s twists and turns in stride and to always see the bright side” of every situation. One nominator summed it up this way. “It’s hard to fit a year and a half’s worth of learning, laughing, and listening into a white rectangle on a computer screen. It’s hard to put into words the impact one person can have on your life when it’s something you’ve become so accustomed to that you never really take a step back and try to quantify it. It’s hard to give enough credit to someone who’s so humble. However, there is one thing I can say with confidence; my time at Berry as well as my growth as a person have been profoundly impacted by my time working for Jazz.” Congratulations, Jazz, and thank you for all you do at Berry College and for our students!
Winfred “Chief” Moore was a student at Berry High School from 1926-1930 and then at the college from 1930-1934. While a student he worked as Martha Berry’s chauffeur. After graduation, Chief Moore remained at Berry and worked first as an instructor in History and Science at the Boys' High School, and then in 1937 he became superintendent of grounds at the Boy’s High School. He left Berry in 1941 but returned in 1954, working until he retired. Chief Moore passed away in 1986. A generous gift from his family funds these awards, a plaque and $150 check.
From the nominations received each year, a selection committee chooses one female and one male student for the award. The award recognizes students who make major contributions to the college and their departments through their work and who model the learning outcomes of taking initiative, solving problems, contributing to the team, serving others, and being accountable and dependable.
Female Recipient: Kinsey Farmer, Director of the Academic Support Center
Kinsey is a senior History and Secondary Education major from Fort Oglethorpe, GA. She is currently the student director of the Academic Support Center, which provides tutoring services to hundreds of Berry students each semester. Kinsey supervises 60 peer tutors, desk coordinators, and office assistants. She also serves as a tutor herself. Most impressively, she was thrust into a leadership role during the winter break when she directed the effort to move the center from the basement of the library to the first floor. With only a week to go before classes, and while the director of the center was out with the flu, Kinsey ensured the move was successful and that the center was open for business on the first day of the semester. When describing Kinsey, her supervisor, Anna Sharpe, wrote, “she has served as a role model and mentor to many” and that “her work has impacted hundreds if not over a thousand students since she began working with the center in 2017.”
The other nominees were: Aubrey McFayden, Assistant Director of First-Year Experience; Victoria Millard, Director of Student Orientation; Kelsi Nichols, Student Director of the Chemistry Lab; and Anna Claire Tucker, Kinesiology Research Assistant and Nutrition Specialist.
Male Recipient: Robert (Ben) Lord, Admission Social Media Coordinator
Ben is a senior communications major from Fitzgerald, GA. He is one of the most recognizable students on campus, having directed and worked with Berry’s student-operated business enterprises for years. He has also worked in Admission for two years, recruiting applicants and giving tours. In his most recent position, Ben and his team of three students created new social media content designed to attract high school students. Observing his leadership style, Ben’s supervisor, Shira Kerce, wrote, “He is a servant leader with the ability to see where there is room for growth. I have watched as he has taken his team’s newest member, a freshman with little experience, under his wing. He has helped him find his place in the office and on the team.” In summing up Ben’s contributions to Admission, Ms. Kerce also summed up Ben’s contributions to Berry. “His passion for Berry and understanding of our brand are what makes his work so impactful. Ben will leave a legacy at Berry, and I am beyond thankful that our office was one of those lucky enough to have him as long as we did.”
The other nominees were: Antonio Brown, Chaplain’s Office Ministry Leader; James Jackson, Financial Aid Operations Specialist; Robert Newton, Dairy Student Director; and Matthew Smith, Environmental Studies Research Assistant.
Wayne Rollins was an Atlanta businessman and rancher. His family still operates successful ranches and owns the Orkin pest control company. Mr. Rollins had a keen interest in higher education and served as a Berry trustee during the 60s, 70s and 80s. He was also a major donor to the Student Work and Animal Sciences programs. His contributions as a donor and advisor are evident today at the Rollins Research Center on Rollins Road. His generosity also provided the original funding for the Dean of Student Work position and for the fencing along U.S. 27. Mr. Rollins believed strongly in the value of work as part of a college education. The following seniors and juniors received the Rollins Work Awards certificate for their employment contributions to their departments.
Senior Recipients
Hunter Abell | Office of Information Technology
Chris Arnold | Dean of Students Office
Joseph Aucoin | Alumni Relations
Grace Bailey | Biology
Sosa Barboze | Residence Life
Julie Belvin | Student Activities Office
Megan Benoit | Marketing and Communications
Rachel Bibbey | Office of Information Technology
Jacob Bishop | Student Activities Office
Landon Bosworth | Student Activities Office
Antonio Brown | Chaplains Office
Emily Burriss | Dairy
Jessica Clements | Student Activities Office
Jenny Coelho | Biology
Rosemarie Davidson | Residence Life
Orlando De la O Marchena | Biology
Heitor De Paula | Marketing and Communications
Bailey Dingley | Chaplains Office
Anna Katherine Drew | Student Affairs
London Elrod | Student Affairs
Sarah Enger | Chaplains Office
Kinsey Farmer | Academic Success Center
Nicholas Farmer | Career Center
Bailey Fowler | Residence Life
Brayden Fulton | Business Office
Elise Hackett | Office of Information Technology
Rachel Hartdegen | Residence Life
Shannon Hindman | Cashier's Office
Daniel Holder | Residence Life
Abby House | Residence Life
Kendall Jackson | Residence Life
James (Stephen) Jackson | Office of Financial Aid
Casey Johnston | Office of Financial Aid
Olivia Jones | Gunby Equine Center
Kaylin Kaun | Athletic Department
Kelly Knott | Gunby Equine Center
Ansley Kozar | Gunby Equine Center
Kasey Locke | Gunby Equine Center
Ben Lord | Office of Admission
Josh Mabry | Viking Fusion
Sarah Grace Macala | Student Activities
Ben Majors | Residence Life
Abby Mayne | Career Center
Aubrey McFayden | Office of First-Year Experience
Danielle McGaha | Chemistry
Victoria Millard | Dean of Students Office- SOAR
Alexis Miller | Student Activities Office
Samantha Mosely | Gunby Equine Center
Hayden Murphy | Student Activities
Lauren Naylor | Athletics
Diamond Newsome | Student Activities
Rob Newton | Dairy
Kelsi Nichols | Chemistry
Kathryn Nichols | Gunby Equine Center
Hannah Norman | Student Activities Office
Katie Ott | Viking Fusion
Caroline Parrish | Residence Life
Sydney Partlow | Residence Life
Miriam Pitts | Residence Life
Peyton Price | Counseling Center
Karina Rangel | Residence Life
Isabella Robbins | Residence Life
Maggie Sanford | Gunby Equine Center
Matt Smith | Chemistry & Environmental Science and Studies
Madison Smith | Gunby Equine Center
McKenzie Smith | Student Activities
Gabby Sola | Alumni Relations
Savannah Sterling | Residence Life
Lexikay Stokes | Viking Fusion
Lauren Swink | Sports Medicine
Jessie Tackett | Office of Financial Aid
Emma Talley | Residence Life
Anna Tamborello | Gunby Equine Center
Cameron Taube | Guest Cottages
Anna Claire Tucker | Kinesiology & Recreation
Carson VanCampen | Recreation
Callie Whitesell | Counseling Center
Joshuah Woodard | Residence Life
Jed Woodward | Residence Life
Junior Recipients
Ben Allee | Viking Fusion
Sosa Barboza | Residence Life
Madison Barshick | Biology
Rose Blanchard | Mail Services
Elizabeth Bradshaw | Office of Admissions
Faythe Choate | Marketing and Communications
Julia Churchill | International Experiences
Madeline Clyburn | Viking Tutoring
Melody Creamer | Student Diversity Initiatives
Rosemarie Davidson | Residence Life
Emilie Davis | Sports Medicine
Lindsey Davis | Sports Medicine
Johnathan Dockery | Recreation
Adalyn Eason | Gunby Equine Center
Nicholas Fernandez | First-Year Experience & Recreation
Heather Flemming | Gunby Equine Center
Sara Freeman | Alumni Relations
Emma Garcia | Whitehead Scholars Program
Kylie Hamilton | Office of Admissions
Lauren Hanna | Residence Life
Nancy Belle Hansford | Recreation
Madelynn Hardin | Biology
Becca Harper | Residence Life
John "Jack" Heerema | Digital Marketing and Media
Savanna Herron | Alumni Relations
Jaden Holcombe | Sports Medicine
Jacob Ivey | Student Diversity Initiatives
Elisa Jimenez | Viking Fusion
Clair Jones | Mountain Grounds
Hannah Lambert | Mail Services
Ashlyn Larsen | Chemistry
Jacqueline Lea | Health Center
Emmi Losasso | Mail Services
Delaney Lutjens | Residence Life
Ashley Malone | Alumni Relations
Hannah Grace Mann | Marketing and Communications
Matthew McConnell | Marketing and Communications
Alison McDermott | Office of Information Technology
Hallie McErlain | Residence Life
Sarah Moore | Gunby Equine Center
Madison Morris | Career Center
Nick Munoz | Office of Information Technology
Tasha Mwangi | International Experiences
Sara Myers | Viking Tutoring
Matthew "Bryce" Nethery | Student Activities
Ei Noe | Bonner Center
Maggie North | Sports Medicine
Olivia Nye | International Experiences
Brooke Olinger | Gunby Equine Center & Student Activities Office
Austin Perry | Mail Services
Journey Pitts | Mail Services
Rebecca Raines | Student Activities
Shannon Rainey | Marketing and Communications
Hannah Register | Office of Information Technology
Allison Rhodes | Sports Medicine
Daisy Casabona Rivas | Student Diversity Initiatives
Andrew Roell | Student Enterprises
Alexandra Saputo | Chemistry
Savanna Sartain | Athletics
Jamil Sawyerr | Mail Services
Isbel Schueppel | Student Activities Office
Shelby Sims | Viking Fusion
Brooke Sproat | Chemistry
Chase Sumners | Office of Information Technology
Noah Syverson | Viking Fusion
Lauren Tenpenny | Residence Life
Donna Torrence | Residence Life
Matthew Wall | Music
Tanayja Warren | Mail Services
John Wills | Office of Information Technology
Madison Wilder | President’s Office
The Berry College Certificate of Work is awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated sustained participation in and commitment to the LifeWorks program. These students have not only gained valuable skills and meaningful work experiences from performing “worthwhile work well done” but have also, through their employment, significantly contributed to the success of the college and its students.
Hunter Thomas Abell
Laura Graciela Aguilera
David Odell Allen
Zachary Edward Amador
Carmen I.R. Angel
Stephen Joseph Arena
Lacey Mae Arnold
Emily Elizabeth Askew
Hannah Irene Atsma
Joseph Russell Aucoin
Hannah Ruth Avery
Grace Ferguson Bailey
Grace Heriot Bailey
Natalie Jean Bailey
Grace Ellison Baker
Elizabeth Naomi Barnett
Summer Nicole Beckham
Julia Elizabeth Belvin
Megan Nichole Benoit
Rachel Elizabeth Bibbey
Brianna Leigh Black
Rose Christy Blanchard
Ethan Cade Blevins
James Edward Blount
Caitlin Virginia Born
Landon Charles Bosworth
Kailey Nichole Bradley
Moriah Lynne Braswell
Rosa Elena Brenes Rodriguez
Haley Jacqueline Brown
Laura Alison Brown
Leah Jacqueline Burnett
Bailey Matthew Burns
Emily Catherine Burriss
Mikayla Alexandra Camacho
Gregory Peyton Carden
Gabrielle Nicole Carr
John Robert Cendoya
Emma McLean Chambers
Josiah Daniel Chapman
Jessica Kay Clements
Tristan Nathaniel Cline
Jenny Christine Coelho
Brittanny Nicole Crane
Luke Michael Crawford
Brieanne Taylor Cullen
Meagan Frances Dalrymple
Griffin Charles Davis
Shannon Leigh Davis
Orlando De la O Marchena
Blake William Dean
Billy Don DeBerry
Christian Earl Delmarter
Caitlin Rose Densmore
Jenna Elaine Dilbeck
Karleigh Makayla Dills
Bailey Alexis Dingley
Macy Renae Dominey
Hannah Patricia Draut
Anna Katherine McFarland Drew
David Michael Driskell
Emma Faircloth Duke
Kathryn Olivia Eichele
Rachel Annalise Eichholtz
London O'Donnell Elrod
Sarah Elizabeth Enger
Kinsey Grayson Farmer
Amber Leigh Foley
Bailey Elyse Fowler
Laura Grace Frederick
Zoe Alexandra Friedl
Brayden Price Fulton
Daniel Edward George
Cami Grace Glass
Alejandro Javier Gonzalez
Briyana Louise Greyling
Whitney Marie Gribble
Amber Lynn Guynn
Elise Marie Hackett
Josie Carter Hadaway
David Ellington Haithcock
William Reed Hall
Bailey Adrian Hanner
Camille Lauren Hanner
Abbey Elizabeth Hardman
Hannah Marie Hardwell
Tatiana De'nae Hargrove
Savannah Raye Harris
Rachel Marie Hartdegen
Shelby Lynn Henry
Meredith Lanier Herman
Rebecca Carroll Hettrick
Jacob Michael Hills
Marjorie Lynn Hodapp
Nicole Elizabeth Hunt
James Stephen Jackson
Kendall Marie Jackson
Madison Blake Jacobs
Caroline Rose Jennings
Jasmine Felicia Jiang
Alexis Tierra Johnson
Rachel Morgan Johnson
Kaitlynn Christine Jones
Olivia Faith Jones
Sara Elaine Jordan
Kaylin Foster Kaun
John Michael Kelly
Mariah Kay Kelly
Meghan Ranes Kelly
Thomas Joseph Kessler
Sarah Grace Keys
Alex Michael Killingsworth
Kelly Michelle Knott
Shelby JoAnn Koch
Olivia Hays Kolosna
Isabella Marie Kukor-Laureano
Cathryn Cecilia LaJeunesse
Hannah Elizabeth Lambert
Emily Ann Lange
Kathryn Liuan Lanyon
John Bailey Lawson
Genesis Devine Leggett
Lily Grace LeRoy
Kimberly Catherine Lince
Kasey Lynne Locke
Andrew Braden Lockhart
Olivia Gabrielle Logan
Emily Iva Losasso
Zachary James Lott
William Jackson Luker
Sarah Grace Macala
Nathaniel Michael Maiwald
Benjamin Kneath Majors
Kathryn Kathan Malcolm
Cameron Michael Mallett
Benjamin Stephen Marx
Abigail Nena Mayne
Brandon Kyle McCormick
Aubrey Elizabeth McFayden
Danielle Ann McGaha
Carlye Clark McKillip
Marc Anthony McLendon
Ethan Gerald Milam
Victoria Isabelle Millard
Alexis Brooke-Louise Miller
Kirren Tessa Miller
Jamie Allyson Mitchell
Sarah Katherine Moore
Ryan Michael Moran
Kendall William Morgan
Alexandra Elizabeth Morton
Samantha Alexis Mosley
Davis Kyle Murphy
Hayden Luke Murphy
Andrew David Myers
Lauren Ashley Naylor
Diamond Elizabeth Newsome
Robert Alexander Newton
Kathryn Danielle Nichols
Kelsi Jean Nichols
Hannah Lea Norman
Mariana Nicole Novakovic
Pierce McConnell Nufer
Coleman McGowan Ott
Katie Margaret Ott
Caroline Blair Painter
Brandon Michael Palmer
Caroline Victoria Parrish
Sydney Marie Partlow
Blake Andrew Phillips
Tanner Madison Pickett
Jacquelyn Pamela Pierce
Hannah Elizabeth Pitts
Miriam Grace Pitts
Madison Mae Pollock
Jordan Marie Potter
Peyton Madison Price
Maria Guadalupe Ramirez
Kerrigan Hunter Ramsey
Karina Rangel
Isabella Rose Robbins
Parker John Roberts
James Kobe Russell
Marc Issa Saboura
Jacob Aaron Sanders
Maggie Elizabeth Sanford
Benjamin Jordan Schoon
Jada Elizabeth Scott
Jesse Tyler Selph
Ashlyn Nicole Sharpe
Darin Dalton Sharpe
Savannah Leanne Shooter
Matthew Michael Shupenus
Anne Elizabeth Small
Anthony Maurice Smith
Madison Grace Smith
Matthew Scott Smith
McKenzie Breana Smith
Miranda Narin Smith
Morgan Shea Smith
Emma Caroline Smothers
Gabriela Michelle Sola
Alina Syed Ali Somani
Eugenia Alana Sosa Barboza
Marcus Anthony Spears
Haley Elizabeth Stafford
Ross Franklin Staples
Joseph Michael Stewart
Alexis Makayla Stokes
John Chandler Stucky
Carrie Elizabeth Sturniolo
Danielle Bree Swearengin
Katelyn Louise Sweeney
Lauren Olivia Swink
Jessie Kathryn Tackett
Emma Kathryn Talley
Anna Sophie Tamborello
Adam David Taylor
Lydia Claire Taylor
Amanda Raye Tomlinson
Kara Noel Truitt
Abigail Jillian Trzyzewski
Anna Claire Tucker
Sarah Adele Turner
Brittany Nadine Tuttle
Mallory Brooke Umberhandt
Carson L. VanCampen
Kristin Claire Voltarel
Benjamin Douglas Walker
Wesley Karl Walker
Tanayja Brionne Warren
Noah James Watson
Madeline Leola Weaver
Thomas Davis Weldon
Emily Ann White
Joseph Emmanuel White
Callie Ann Whitesell
Lindsey Dillan Whittenburg
Amberlee Kimiko Williams
Jacob Wilkins Williamson
Joshuah Blade Woodard
Neilson Charles Woodfield
Jed Phillips Woodward
Caitlyn Kenta Wooldridge
Timothy Ward Wooley
Keilah Joy Worley