South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) presented students Kychelle Barnes and Jemoi Davis with the 2024 Outstanding Student Award at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Kychelle and Jemoi were nominated by staff and faculty to recognize their personal growth, academic achievement, and contributions to the college and community during their time at SPSCC. Each student was awarded a $500 scholarship from the SPSCC Foundation.
Kychelle Barnes graduated with High Honors and earned an Associate in Biology degree. She is active in the community through local farmer's markets at the ASHHO Cultural Center and involved in BIPOC initiatives, including the BIPOC lunch at Tumwater High School and the IGNITE program at SPSCC. Kychelle plans to attend Spelman College starting in Fall 2024. After a few years of gaining medical experience, she plans on taking the MCAT and one day attending Howard University.
Jemoi Davis graduated with an Associate in Science degree. He enjoyed being a student-athlete on the Clipper Men’s Basketball team, playing in the Northwest Athletic Conference’s (NWAC) Basketball Championships for two consecutive years. Outside of the classroom and off the court, Jemoi worked closely with SPSCC’s Advising, Career & Transfer Center as an Office Assistant. He plans on transferring to a four-year college to continue his academic journey in the field of Information Technology. When reflecting on his time at SPSCC, Jemoi shared, “SPSCC has been one of the best experiences of my life with so much support and help when it comes to my career and education.”