NOVEMBER 1, 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

24 Graduate From SMC Paralegal Certificate Program

SPARTANBURG – Spartanburg Methodist College recently presented certificates to 24 graduates of the College’s Paralegal Certification Program. 

The 2007 graduates include: 

• Pamela N. Adams, of Spartanburg, SC
• Dr. David Mark Bomar, Sr, of Spartanburg, SC
• Sharon J. Easler, of Chesnee, SC
• Jacqueline File, of Moore, SC
• Jamie Hassler Fleetwood, of Cowpens, SC
• Sharon D. Gaggar, of Spartanburg, SC
• Norma A. Galvez, of Summerville, SC
• Falecia M. Irby, of Spartanburg, SC
• Jessica King, of Chesnee, SC
• Mary Anna Lancaster, of Spartanburg, SC
• Angela M. Mayfield, of Gaffney, SC
• Cheryl Venita Means, of Spartanburg, SC
• Queen Elizabeth Smith Mims, of Jonesville, SC
• Leslie P. McDonald, of Spartanburg, SC
• Julie Harris Mostiler, of Boiling Springs, SC
• Noel Price, of Wellford, SC
• Juliana Susan Ranke’, of Gaffney, SC
• Lindsey Elizabeth Russell, of Spartanburg, SC
• Theresa R. Sexton, of Pacolet, SC
• Angela Gail Shock, of Roebuck, SC
• Gwen M. Shoneke, of Spartanburg, SC
• Tanya W. Stanley, of Roebuck, SC
• Elizabeth Bowen Ward, of Moore, SC
• Shelley Marie Williamson, of Spartanburg, SC 

Hope Blackley, the South Carolina Crime Victims’ Ombudsman, served as the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremonies; Queen Mims served as the student speaker. 

A total of 20 courses, with each course meeting 10 times, and a 40-hour internship are required for completion SMC’s Paralegal Certification Program. All legal specialty courses within the program are taught by local attorneys and/or paralegals. General education courses are taught by persons with advanced degrees. 

Spartanburg Methodist College is in its 96th year of providing a quality education to students in a Christian environment. More than 90 percent of SMC graduates continue their education at other institutions of higher learning. 

For further information on the program, please contact Yvonne Harper, director of the Paralegal Certification Program, at (864) 587-4278. 

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