By Brenda Cannon
Motlow Buzz
Contributing Writer
LYNCHBURG
– Estelle Davis and Michelle Griffith have a lot in common,
including being Motlow State employees. The Motlow connection became even
stronger when both recently became Motlow graduates.
When
Motlow President Michael Torrence conferred degrees at the 48th Annual
Commencement Ceremony in May that recognized the Smyrna campus students, Davis
and Griffith were among the 300 students who received degrees. In his opening
remarks, Dr. Torrence paid special recognition to the Motlow duo.
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| Proud Motlow Smyrna staff member graduates Estelle Davis and Michelle Griffith |
“It
is my honor to recognize two graduates who are also members of the Motlow
family,” Torrence said. “Today they have achieved a goal they have worked for
over the years. Please join me in recognizing and congratulating our peers, Ms.
Estelle Davis and Ms. Michelle Griffith. Please stand.”
Both
are secretaries. Davis is the secretary to the Smyrna campus dean, while
Griffith is the secretary to the vice president for student affairs, whose
office is based on the Smyrna campus.
Both are non-traditional students who graduated Summa Cum Laude, having
earned the highest academic honor, as well as members of Phi Theta Kappa
National Honor Society. Davis was earlier recognized as a Presidential Scholar
for maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average through her Motlow career.
Griffith was not far behind, graduating with a 3.9 grade point average.
Although
alike in many respects, their motivation to return to college was different.
Davis needed to complete what she began years earlier.
“I
did this for me, and me only,” said Davis. “It was my turn.”
Griffith
experienced a major life change at the death of her husband. Having stayed at
home for years, and seeing her children graduate college, she decided it was
her time to graduate as well.
Both
are thankful that Motlow gave them new opportunities, and a new lease on life.
For both, Commencement is only the beginning.
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