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Judy Chesnut, Spanish professor and pioneer faculty member, was honored at the class of 1999 graduation banquet as an honorary alumna. Professor Chesnut has watched, and been a part of the growth and development of MVNC since the beginning. She has received the President's Excellence in Teaching Award twice in her tenure. Advising and nurturing students through their college days with academic and emotional support is her speciality. Professor Chesnut says, "Working students both academically and personally is my fulfillment."

When she is not teaching, she is busy using her Spanish language skills in the community and around the world. She spends her summers traveling and has visited 31 countries. In addition to all her responsibilities she collects and delivers supplies to the needy in Nicaragua and has been involve in this for ten years. Professor Chesnut also aids Spanish speaking people in the community by translating, counseling, and facilitating their integration into the American culture. She speaks at various church and community functions, as well as translating and interpreting for the Church of the Nazarene. The MVNC alumni association is proud to welcome Judy Chesnut into its membership.