THE SEVENTY-SECOND COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
December 2025
LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE
FOUR CORNERS | LEESBURG | SOUTH LAKE | SUMTERVILLE
THE SEVENTY-SECOND COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
Wednesday, December 10 , 2025
Arts & Recreation Center
Clermont, Florida
Thursday, December 11 , 2025
Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center
Leesburg, Florida
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
Dear Lakehawk Graduates and Families,
On behalf of the District Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff of Lake-Sumter State College, congratulations on reaching this extraordinary milestone. Today is the culmination of your dedication, resilience, and hard work; this is also a day to celebrate all that you have accomplished.
Lake-Sumter State College is committed to expanding access to higher education and to preparing students for meaningful careers that strengthen our regional workforce. Your success demonstrates the transformative power of education and its impact on families, employers, and communities. You represent the promise of our community, united in your drive to learn, grow, and succeed; you embody the hope for a brighter future.
For many of you, beginning this journey required courage and sacrifice. You balanced jobs, family responsibilities, and life’s challenges while staying focused on your goals. With the support of your family, friends, instructors, and advisors, you persisted and proved that determination can open doors to new opportunities and career pathways. Take a moment to thank those who encouraged you and believed in your potential.
As you prepare for the next chapter— entering the workforce, advancing in your current career, or continuing your education—carry with you the confidence and skills you have built here. Employers across our region and state are looking for graduates like you: problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and compassionate leaders ready to contribute from day one. Your future is
bright, and the communities you live and work in will be stronger because of you.
To the families and loved ones who supported these students, thank you. Your encouragement, patience, and belief in their dreams helped make this day possible, and you share in this remarkable achievement.
Graduates, as you cross the stage, you join the proud legacy of LSSC alumni who are making a difference in businesses and organizations throughout our community and beyond. Use your education not only to build a successful life, but also to be a positive force—mentor others, give back, and help someone else discover the lifechanging power of education.
Thank you for allowing Lake-Sumter State College to be part of your journey.
John P. Temple President
LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Each of the 28 colleges in the Florida College System is operated under the local control of a District Board of Trustees composed of citizens who volunteer their time and are legally vested with decision-making authority in all matters of college policy, programs, facilities, budgets, and personnel. The Governor appoints each member to the board. Seven citizens from Lake County and Sumter County serve four year terms. This group of dedicated individuals meets regularly to guide the development of Lake-Sumter State College and ensure that it continues to fulfill its mission.
PRESIDENT'S CABINET
Bret Jones
Clarence ‘Steven’ Munz
Ivy Parks
Samantha Scott
Tim Morris
John Temple Anita Geraci-Carver
Roger Croft David Hidalgo Chair Vice Chair President Board Attorney
Karen Hogans Vice President of Academic Affairs
Nick Kemp Vice President of Technology Innovation and Chief Information Officer
Thom Kieft Vice President of Facilities Planning & Operations
Dr. Joseph Mews Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Dr. Laura Byrd Executive Vice President & Executive Director, LSSC Foundation
Michelle Matis Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Transforming Lives and Futures
across Lake & Sumter Counties
Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) is a story of vision, growth, and transformation. It began in 1961, when the citizens of Lake and Sumter counties rallied to establish an institution of higher learning for their communities. The first students started classes in modular buildings at Leesburg High School.
After merging with Johnson Junior College, Lake-Sumter found a home near Silver Lake in Leesburg and the campus opened in 1965. In 1970, the College changed its name to Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC), reflecting its role in the State of Florida’s newly created Division of Community Colleges.
Lake-Sumter continued to expand facilities and programs over the next two decades. In 1995, the Sumter Center was opened with a dedication ceremony led by Governor Lawton Chiles. And in 1999, the South Lake Campus opened in Clermont, featuring a joint-use facility between Lake-Sumter and the University of Central Florida.
In 2012, the college was renamed to Lake-Sumter State College with the addition of baccalaureate degree programs.
The College has continued to see tremendous population growth in its service area necessitating the expansion of academic programs, infrastructure investments, and student enrollment. Collaborative industry partnerships have been a crucial component of the College’s capacity to expand to meet the
needs of students and local employers. These strategic alliances have enriched student opportunities in a wide array of career pathways.
The rapid growth in the Orlando metropolitan area, particularly in the service area of Lake and Sumter Counties, is driving growth, innovation, and workforce demand in an array of industries offering high-skill, high-wage positions. Students have opportunities to pursue associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and certificates in over thirty areas of study that meet their career goals and align with employer demand.
In 2025, Lake-Sumter achieved a significant milestone in its history by serving over 10,000 students in one academic year for the first time. As the College continues to grow, Lake-Sumter remains committed to embracing its rich history of high-quality education and personalized student support services.
By rapidly adapting and responding to this demand in the region, Lake-Sumter State College will continue to be the premier workforce engine driving training and education opportunities in these counties.
Together, we can create a significant impact to meet the needs of today’s students and prepare for future generations.
Four Corners Leesburg Campus South Lake Campus Sumterville Center
2025 Year of Impact
Fastest growing state college in the Florida College System for the second year in a row
John P. Temple selected as the College’s 8th President
Record Fall 2025 enrollment with over 7,300 students
A historic first: three fall sports nationally ranked at once (Volleyball, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country)
AS Nursing program boasts 97.3% first-time pass rate for the NCLEX
Named a Top 200 U.S. Community College by Aspen Institute
College unveils digital scoreboards and dedicates ballfield complex in honor of Coach Mike Matulia
$1,742,568
Class of 2025 is the largest graduating class in College history!
Scholarships awarded in 2025 to 2,700+ students by the LSSC Foundation
College opens Lakehawks’ Harvest Food Pantry to support students
CLERMONT CEREMONY
Wednesday, December 10, 5:00 p.m. ~ Arts & Recreation Center
*PROCESSIONAL
*FORMAL OPENING OF CEREMONY
*NATIONAL ANTHEM
*INVOCATION
WELCOME
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOME
STUDENT SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
STUDENT SPEAKER
ORDER OF THE LAKEHAWK
SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
ACADEMIC HONORS
PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES & REMARKS
CONCLUDING REMARKS
*RECESSIONAL
*AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND
Ms. Nora Rackley Faculty Marshal
Sung by Caitlin Frampton '27, Colors presented by Lake County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Bret Jones Chair, District Board of Trustees
Alexis Singleton
Dr. Joseph Mews Vice President, Enrollment & Student Affair
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Donna Kirtland Live Well Foundation of South Lake
Karen Hogans Vice President, Academic Affairs
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Ms. Nora Rackley Faculty Marshal
LEESBURG CEREMONY
Thursday, December 11, 5:00 p.m. ~ Everett A. Kelly Convocation Center
*PROCESSIONAL
*FORMAL OPENING OF CEREMONY
*NATIONAL ANTHEM
*INVOCATION
WELCOME
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOME
STUDENT SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
STUDENT SPEAKER
ORDER OF THE LAKEHAWK
SPEAKER INTRODUCTION
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
ACADEMIC HONORS
PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES & REMARKS
CONCLUDING REMARKS
*RECESSIONAL
*AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND
Ms. Nora Rackley Faculty Marshal
Sung by Caitlin Frampton '27, Colors presented by Lake County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Bret Jones Chair, District Board of Trustees
Dejah-Thoris Waite
Dr. Joseph Mews Vice President, Enrollment & Student Affair
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Representative Nan Cobb Florida House of Representatives
Karen Hogans Vice President, Academic Affairs
John P. Temple President, Lake-Sumter State College
Ms. Nora Rackley Faculty Marshal
CLERMONT COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
DONNA KIRTLAND, MBA, CFRE
Clermont Ceremony Commencement Speaker
ALEXIS SINGLETON
Clermont Ceremony Student Speaker
Donna Kirtland is the inaugural Executive Director of the Live Well Foundation of South Lake, where she was entrusted with launching and leading a $128 million private foundation. She has shaped the organization’s strategic direction, operational infrastructure, investment policies, and data-informed grantmaking, in close collaboration with a dedicated volunteer board she affectionately calls her “Diligent Dozen.” They have transformed the foundation into a highly visible catalyst for community health investing in mental health, food security, healthcare access, and innovative partnerships that elevate the well-being of south Lake County.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Alexis Singleton now calls the South Lake area home, and will graduate with her Associate in Arts degree. She discovered her passion for the logistics field through a family member and was drawn to the field's focus on solving complex, real-world problems. Alexis will transfer to Florida Gulf Coast University to pursue a bachelor's degree in logistics.
During her time at LSSC, Alexis served as both a dedicated student and student employee. She was grateful to have received scholarships from the LSSC Foundation to support her education. As she finishes her time at
Donna’s 25-plus-year philanthropic career centers on one theme: ACCESS. At the Live Well Foundation, she advances access to health and wellness. During her 14 years at the Valencia College Foundation, she championed access to education, knowing its transformative power for individuals and families. At the Florida Bar Foundation (now Funding Florida Legal Aid), she fundraised for access to civil legal aid and children’s legal services and helped staff the first statewide Commission on Access to Justice. Donna holds an MBA from Belhaven University, a BS in Business from the University of Central Florida, and a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification.
LSSC, she is pleasantly surprised by the depth of resources available, reflecting that "the encouragement, mentorship, and opportunities I found made all the difference in my college journey." She fondly recalls the unwavering support of staff who guided her through challenging times.
In her free time, Alexis enjoys reading, going to the beach or movies, and spending time with her kittens and family.
Alexis leaves LSSC with profound gratitude, ready to tackle the logistics field with confidence and the Lakehawk spirit.
LEESBURG COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
REPRESENATIVE NAN COBB
Leesburg Ceremony Commencement Speaker
DEJAH-THORIS WAITE
Leesburg Ceremony Student Speaker
Nan Cobb is a 38-year resident of Lake County who is currently serving Lake County, District 26, as your Florida House Representative. Nan and her husband Jerry, proudly own and operate Cobb’s Tractor, a wellknown local Tractor dealership in Eustis. The dealership has been serving Lake County & Central Florida for the past 44 years.
She is a board member of the Lake County Sheriff’s Charities, a graduate of Leadership Lake 2010 and a member of the Lake 100. In 2021, Cobb won, unopposed, a seat on the Eustis City Commission, where she was an advocate for major quality of life improvements and
Dejah-Thoris Waite, from Eustis, graduated from Florida Virtual School and has previously earned an Associate in Arts degree from Lake-Sumter State College. She will earn her Associate of Science in Nursing this fall. She plans to continue her studies at LSSC where she will pursue a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
Dejah-Thoris has plans to earn an Masters of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and become a midwife and nurse practitioner before later going to medical school to become a surgeon. Her own mother and children helped fuel her passion and inspiration for supporting women and
investments in infrastructure. She is an advisory board member of Lake County 4-H, and a member of the Leesburg, Mt. Dora, Tavares and the Eustis Chamber of Commerce.
A dedicated wife, mother and Mimi, Nan Cobb enjoys baking, floral arranging, and welding horseshoe art.
children through her career path.
Outside of work and school, she also runs a nonprofit that donates essential items in one-of-a-kind boxes to expectant and new mothers. Through these donations she hopes to provide inspiration to mothers and support for the babies. She met her husband here at Lake-Sumter when pursuing her A.A. degree and fondly recalls spending time together on campus. They have been married for eight years and have three young girls, aged 3, 2, and 6 months.
CAPS AND GOWNS, AN EXPLANATION
Academic Regalia
The tradition of the academic dress dates back nearly eight centuries. Scholars, both teachers and students, wore long gowns to keep warm in the damp and drafty halls of learning. Gradually, styles were adopted which were characteristic of the individual college and of the highest academic degree held by the wearer. In 1895, a commission was established to come up with a uniform code for academic costume. Today the gowns, hoods, tassels and mortarboards worn by the graduating students of most institutions, follow this code.
At Lake-Sumter State College, certificate and associate degree candidates wear black regalia and baccalaureate degree candidates wear green regalia. Candidates wear a matching square “mortarboard” cap that is traditional for all degrees – a tradition started at Oxford University.
LSSC faculty and staff wear caps, gowns, and hoods representing the institution and academic discipline of their highest earned degree.
The tassel is worn on the right side of the cap until the degree is conferred and moved to the left side as part of the Commencement ceremony.
Processional
The processional is a symbolic representation of the academic community coming together to celebrate a significant event, such as an inauguration, graduation, or a formal convocation ceremony. It represents the collective strength and unity of the college community, as well as its commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting learning.
College Mace
The college mace is a ceremonial staff that the faculty marshal carries during formal academic ceremonies. It symbolizes the institution’s authority and its commitment to upholding academic excellence and fulfillment of its mission At our institution, the mace features the seals of Lake-Sumter State College and the State of Florida, representing the college’s commitment to local and statewide academic pursuits.
The Presidential Medallion
The college president's gold medallion, worn at formal and ceremonial events, designates the president as a distinguished scholar and administrator—the highest official dedicated to upholding the College's mission.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Faculty Marshal
Serving as the faculty marshal at Lake-Sumter State College holds a special significance, marking years of services to the institution. The longest serving faculty member serves in this role and represents a legacy of commitment and service. The current faculty marshal is Nora Rackley, a Librarian who has served the College since 1995.
In ceremonial events like commencements and convocations, Nora leads the procession, carrying the college mace. Beyond its symbolic weight, this duty embodies the institution's pursuit of excellence and the faculty's collective dedication.
Medallion
Gold Cords
Green & White Cords
Lapel Pins
Orange Cords
Medallion
Royal Blue Stole
Medallion
Silver & Black Cords
Black Cords
Red Cords
Gold & Blue Cords, Stole
Blue Cords
Medallion
Red, White, & Blue Cords
As the faculty marshal, Nora sets the tone for these significant occasions, symbolizing the values and ethos of the college. It's a role that reflects the institution's deep-rooted traditions and emphasizes the importance of academic decorum and pride in its achievements.
Adornments to Academic Regalia
Cords, stoles, medallions, and tassels representing various academic achievements or other honors are also worn at the discretion a degree-granting institutions. At LSSC, cords and stoles identify the academic discipline of baccalaureate candidates and recognize achievements such as graduation honors, membership in honorary societies or select groups, service in the U.S. Armed Forces, and other student leadership positions.
These adornments to the regalia must be reviewed and approved by the College’s Convocation Committee for inclusion in the academic regalia. Only approved adornments are allowed at Commencement ceremonies.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
ACADEMIC HONORS
AMBASSADORS
ASN GRADUATES
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
HONORS PROGRAM
NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR LEADERSHIP & SUCCESS (NSLS)
NSLS LEADERSHIP
NSLS ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
NSLS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
STUDENT ATHLETES
STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP
UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS
Nora Rackley
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Presented to graduating students who have maintained a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA through August 2025 in pursuit of an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Bachmann, Ella
Berry, Laken
Burgwald, Kennedy
Croasdale, Dana
Dole, Kaitlin
Encinosa, Blanca
Fernandes, Hannah
Gonzalez-Rivera, Diego
Hawks, Anderson
Henriques, Rajkumar
Knight, Kate
Logue, Alex
Naqvi, Ahmad
Otero-Hemphill, Olivia
Owens, Ryker
PHI THETA KAPPA
Searles, Tristan
Spahn, Addisen
Swaydis, Marabella
Zumot, William
In order to be invited for membership in the international honor society for community colleges, students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a minimum of 15 college-level credit hours and also possess desired qualities of citizenship. Inductees are usually nominated by faculty members who believe the students are worthy of membership.
Allen, Emily
Anderson, Crystal
Belthrop, Marceline
Bergmann Panetta, Ana
Bishop, Charity
Bisnauth, Matthew
Chesnova, Marharyta
Crawford, Samantha
Croasdale, Dana
Daughtrey-Lopez, Arthur
Dole, Kaitlin
Dumont, Julia
Edwards, Ahleah
El Sabbagh, Tracie
Erazo, Melanie
Faber, Morgan
Fantauzzi, Jurnee
Fernandes, Hannah
Garcia Arana, Jose
George, Austin
Haggins, Emani
Hawks, Anderson
Hernandez, Emily
Jabbour, Jad
Johnson, Aveion
Kemp, Corinne
Kruckenberg, Sean
Madriles, Peter
Marroquin, Mauricio
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Moulton, Christopher
Naqvi, Ahmad
Otero-Hemphill, Olivia
Paradee, Jeannette
Prather, Damani
Ramirez, Diego
Reich, Giavanna
Reyes, Jacob
Richardson, Joshua
Ruiz, Angelic
Santiago, Matthew
Sedillo, Zara
Smith, Andrew
Snyder, Thomas
Spahn, Addisen
Strack, Edward
Szabo, Rhiana
VanHoose, Rachel
Vargas, Miranda
Velez, Taina
Vidal, Rafael
Vizcaino, Alberto
Wagner, Cori
Waite, Dejah Thoris
Wiles, Sydney
Wilson, Krista
Wynn, Meghan
Yahya, Hannah
The Order of the Lakehawk is Lake-Sumter State College’s highest student honor, recognizing outstanding academics, dedicated college involvement, and meaningful community service. Inducted students exemplify the excellence of our student body and a lasting connection to LSSC. This year’s recipients are:
Bryce Absheir
Associate in Arts, General Studies
Crystal Anderson
Associate in Science, Nursing
Edward Strack
Associate in Arts, General Studies
Past inductees into the Order of the Lakehawk
Bigard, Alexis
Boodhoo, Christine
Brooks, Bianka
Burke, Shallan
Campi, Kendyll
Candelario, Elise
Ceron, Angelica
Chicas, Brianna
Coffman, Anna
Czerniakowski, Samantha
Davis, Hannah
Davis, Lane
De Flaviis, Virginia
Demps III, Terrence
Dodge, Shayla
Duperme, Sakia
Farrell, Paul
Ford, Taylor
Francis, Amanda
Goehring, Jonathan
Gohrs, Kendall
Lahssaini, Sophia
Marcial-Rodriguez, Ivan
Norwood, Jordan
Paradee, Jeannette
Ramirez, Chrissy
Razo, Kaley
Rodriguez, Jann Marco
Sewsankar, Suronjni (Sally)
Simmons, Shelby
Smith, Hannah
Sowder, Ciera
Threlfall, Jordan
Urban, Amy
Valdes, Cassandra
Wagar, Hannah
Weller, Robert
White, Tamera
Worden, Michael
Bachelor of Applied Science
Leadership
Madriles, Peter
Mohamed DarHamed, Hanin
Rains, Henry
Strategic Leadership
Belthrop, Marceline
Bidessi, Nandranie
Bishop, Charity
Blaine, Jeramyah
Brown, George
Contreras, Jennifer
Harris, Kaidance
Julien, Taylor
Lott, Janeisa
Madrid, Darkis
Pate, Andrea
Peters, Weston
Rivers, Shekinah
Rozar, Garrett
Strickland, Ethan
Stryker, Kayla
Tessitore, Nicolas
Vidal, Rafael
Wagner, Cori
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Bachelor of Science
Nursing (RN-BSN)
Adkisson, Kristen
Allen, Emily
Alli, Shaleeza
Arceneaux, Danielle
Aten, Isis
Baker, Jada
Barker, Scott
Bergmann Panetta, Ana
Bonilla Feliciano, Yaranitza
Castillo, Cynthia
Corbin, Justin
Ellis, Ashlee
Enz, Alex
Esquea, Kimberly
Esquen, Elena
Eury, Taylor
Evans, Amanda
Flohre, Kaci
Grinstead, Payton
Hall, Terra
Hosein, Amara
Jenifer, Amber
Jones, Tiffany
Justiniano, Olena
Kozlowski Kastrup, Juliana
Kruckenberg, Sean
Leon, Ethan
Lewis, Ellie
Lima, Andrea
Longo, Hannah-Faith
McCarthy, Lucy
Medina-Camacho, Tita
Moore, Heather
Morell, Lindsey
Nibungco, Jonathan
Nowell, Briana
OBrien, Andrea
Pierre, Samira
Pitts, John
Prather, Damani
Ramirez, Nicholas
Rentas, Emily
Restor, Randi
Sam, Emily
Santiago, Matthew
Scott, Shyra
Staton, Miranda
Stowell, Karen
Udokwu, Nneka
Vang, Mary
Wells, Mikala
Wilson, Jennifer
Yahya, Hannah
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
IN MEMORIAM
We remember and celebrate the lives of students who passed this year.
Matthew Dolan
Associate in Arts
General Studies
Abbott, Madeleine
Abshier, Bryce
Acker, Robert
Adams, Brooke
Adams, Paris
Alderman, Jessica
Alfaro, Colby
Ali, Aliya
Allen, Anthony
Allen, Travis
Almeida Candido, Joao
Alvarez, Michael
Alvarez-Trejo, Yadira
Amoah-Mensah, Afrifa
Anderson, Bradley
Anderson, Ryan
Andral Colon, Jaden
Ardizone, Jake
Ashu, Edward
Askew, Maachiah
Ayala, Joby
Ayala Ramos, Nairelys
Azar, Nafisah
Babin, Courtney
Bachmann, Ella
Bak, Amy
Balderas, Elian
Balkaran, Aartie
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Bennett, Kiana
Bernaldes, Anne Marie
Bernard, Ahjanae
Bernson, Rachel
Berry, Laken
Beza, Jason
Bezares, Paola
Bhagwan, Amelia
Bisnauth, Abigail
Bisnauth, Matthew
Blakeley, John
Bobadilla, Jared
Bogumil, Elena
Bostic, Destiny
Brewer, Hannah
Bryant, Madeline
Burnett, Kyla
Byer, Indaya
Camolilla, Edward
Carter, Lauren
Case, Chelsea
Castillo, Kyle
Chandler, Brooklynn
Chapman, Matthew
Chaudhuri, Elora
Chen, Morgan
Chesnova, Marharyta
Choudry, Fatima
Ciccotelli, Addison
Collier, Owen
Collins, Sarah
Colon, Celenia
Cook, Brie
Cosme, Jarieliz
Crawford, Samantha
Crossland, Allyson
Cute, Carolynn
Dass, Emily
Daughtrey-Lopez, Arthur
Davidson, Keiana
Davis, Jetta
Davis, Crystal
Day-Russell, Tanya
Dean, Isabella
Dean, Jon
Del Villar, Julie
Delgado, Blaze
Deshauteurs, Cherlande
Diaz, Enrique
Doman, Jeffrey
Draper, Lillian
Dulin, Reilly
Dumont, Julia
Duncan, Christina Dunn, Abigail
Dye, Kylie
Edelston, Alexa
Edmonds, William
El Sabbagh, Tracie
Emamali, Arianna
Ernest, Channing
Estro, Adison
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
Fantauzzi, Jurnee
Febo Guzman, Orlando
Feier, Jasmine
Fernandes, Hannah
Ferriola, Samuel
Fish, Anderson
Fittro, Adelaide
Floran, Natalie
Galvao, Lydia
Galvez, Emely
Gan, Joel
Gant, Briane
Garcia Arana, Jose
Garcia-Moreno, Leonardo
Gates, Abbie
Gaytan, Valeria
Giron, Juliana
Gonzalez, Rosario
Gonzalez-Rivera, Diego
Gordon, Shannon
Grasso, Mya
Greata, Benjamin Green, Imani
Gryl, Devin
Guerriero, Mia
Haagensen, Signe
Haggins, Emani
Hall, Annagrace
Hamade, Joelle
Hamilton, Brittany
Harkless, Mekhi
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Hart, Angelique
Hasselberger, Ethan
Hauss, Michael
Hawkes, Kerri
Heaney, Corbin
Heath, Erin
Heise, Amy
Henderson, Bailey
Henriques, Rajkumar
Hernandez, Emily
Herrera, Thiago
Hess, Donald
Hierholzer, Stephen
Hinote, Kyle
Holling, Kayla
Hritzik, Gavin
Hume, Alexis
Hyppolite, Chelya
Jabbour, Jad
Jackson, Marissa
Jardim, Camille
Jeckovich, Hailey
Jemmott, Kevin
Jerome, Jasmine
Jimenez Ayala, Katie
Johnson, Aveion
Jones, Dejor
Jones, Breanna
Jordan, Kimberly
Karkevich, Taylor
Khan, Anjali
Khan, Fardeen
King, Anastasha
Kirkland, Brittney
Kruger, Kasey
Kunz, Nathan
Kushnir, Denys
Lavine, Aimee
Lester, Kaleigh
Lojewski, Skylar
Lopez, Rose
Lopez Ortiz, Bryan
Lopez-Hinz, Edward
Lora, Jesus
Louys-Moroney, Tuscany
Lutz, Chase
Maldonado Rosa, Paola
Marquez, Nadia
Marroquin, Mauricio
Marte, Ismarie
Martinis, Nicole
Mausser, Lauren
Mazar, Gwendolyn
McCarthy, Sydney
McConnell, Peyton
McCoy, Kendall
McDuffie, Brittany
Mckenzie, Shamari
Meadows, Austin
Medina, Ginesy
Mellone, Brandon
Melo, Lucca
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
Miles, Briana
Mogollon, Valeria
Mohammad, Rania
Moix, Emily
Monroy, Joshua
Montalvo, Sabrina
Moore, Courtney
Moore, Asia
Mootoo, Timothy
Morales, Arianna
Morency, D'Jennie
Moreno, Alahnna
Moretti, Nicholas
Morse, Katrina
Murillo, Natalie
Naidu, Ananya
Nausrudeen, Sarimdeen
Nhieu, Damon
Nicolas, Sylvie
Nicoletti, Matthew
Nieves-Santos, Nicole
Norton, Rachel
Norton, Adam
ODonnell, Ashley
Ortega, Dana
Ortiz, Lisette
Ortiz, Jessenia
Ortiz, Matthew
Ough, Kelly
Overstreet, Molly
Owens, Ryker
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Padgett, Margaret
Paradee, Jeannette
Paredes, Gabriel
Parker, Kimberly
Parker, Alicia
Paul, Madisyn
Pearson, Hannah
Piersall, Sophie
Puello, Arianna
Quezada, Dallas
Quiceno, Melanie
Quinby, Amanda
Quinones, Kai
Rabon, Madison
Ramcharit, Giovanna
Ramjeet, Kishun
Ramjit, Ashanie
Ramnanan, Joseph
Ramos, Tabitha
Raulerson, Avery
Rayl, Travis
Reich, Giavanna
Reid, Alexander
Reina, Jonah
Rendon, Camila
Renelien, Sulette
Reyes, Jacob
Rice, Elizabeth
Rivera, Christina
Rojas, Joshua
Rosario, Mya
Roy, Robert
Rubio-Flores, Ramon
Ruiz, Avida
Ruiz, Joenanish
Ruiz, Joselyn
Sacco, Anthony
Sahadeow, Trista
Sanchez, Caylene
Saucier, Brian
Saucier, Ja'Darian
Savoy, Nicholas
Schick, Emery
Scott, Ella
Scott, Joselyn
Searles, Tristan
Shah, Khushi
Shepler, Melissa
Shields, James
Sierra, Sophia
Simpson, Christioni
Singh, Kamesh
Singleton, Alexis
Smith, Andrew
Smith, Brooklyn
Smith, Connor
Smith, Andrew
Snavely, Audrey
Snyder, Thomas
Socorro Soto, Luis
Solomon Johnson, Tyra
Sommer, Amber
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
Spahn, Addisen
Spencer, Haley
Stewart, Chad
Stokeling, Stevana
Story, Calley
Strack, Edward
Stull, Natalie
Sustarsic, Carson
Swavely, Alexa
Swaydis, Marabella
Szabo, Rhiana
Tabio, Miranda
Tatum, Payton
Taylor, Kiersten
Tefft, Logan
Tefft, Brayden
Temple, Julia
Terrazas, Anthony
Thomas, Rayanne
Thomasec, Caleb
Tingler, Sarah
Tolbert, Morgan
Torres, Sarah
Trejo, Alaina
Trejo, Bryan
Tremper, Alex
Umrigar, Damian
Unger, Renee
Valenta, Ava
Vance, Taylor
Vargas, Francisco
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Vargas, Miranda
Vasquez, Diana
Vega, Ismael
Veneziano, Nicholas
Villarin, Rianne
Vizcaino, Alberto
Walker, Chuckayla
Watkins, Annalee
Weatherspoon, Courtney
Weirich, Schylar
Welch, Eve
Welch, Brianna
Wert, Madelyn
Wheeler, Nicholas
Whitfield, Trinity
Wiles, Sydney
Wisinski, Chloe
Wolfe, Dylan
Wong, Hayley
Wood, Natalie
Wormuth, Christine
Wright, Twylla
Wright, Madison
Yero, Mckenzie
Zimmermann, Zachary
Zumot, William
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
Associate in Science
Business Administration
Earl, Lisa
Johnson, Olivia
Leksell, Cheyenne
McCullough, Kaden
Munoz, Nicole
Pino, Jaiden
Reyes, Nathaniel
Robinson, Rebekah
Computer Information Technology
Crocker, Austin
Davis, Devonte
Logue, Alex
Marcial-Rodriguez, Ivan
McAdams, Matthew
Smith, Jamari
Stinson, Jessica
Criminal Justice
Farnham, Ashlinn
Guerrero, Radames
Wilson, Krista
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Engineering Technology
Barrera, Daniel
Blazuk, Connor
Crowder, David
Retherford, Jeremy
Tucker, Larry
Woodside, Alden
Health Services
Management
Cruz, Jordan
Medical Lab Technology
Aguirre-Jimenez, Jimena
Banuelos, Diana
Bickford, Shelly
Davila Marcano, Ashley
De Cerqueira, Anastasia
Doan, Cynthia
Dolcharran, Jankie
Iqbal, Areeb
Joseph, Madge
Lopez Carreno, Ariannys
Lorenz, Michael
Steens, Shannon
Turchiano, Heather
Wynn, Meghan
Nursing
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Alejo, Stephanie
Anderson, Crystal
Arroyo, Fabiola
Bachmann, Andrea
Bang, Macy
Belthrop, Genai
Brick, Ethan
Bridger, Sarah
Brown, Shamya
Burgwald, Kennedy
Caballero, Diego
Calandrino, Sophia
Castro, Monica
Coffee, Tiana
Croasdale, Dana
Cuenca, Arvi
Curambao, Gabriela Kaye
Desir, Carmel
Dorio, Dianna
Edwards, Ahleah
Gabat, Clarke
Gonzalez, Alejandra
Grabinski, Khadija
Gray, Codi
Harris, Charleigh
Hermosa, Noe Ian
Herzog, John
Hosseinzadeh, Maria
Hughes, Caleb
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Jean, Edwiana
Jobi, Elda
Johnson, Joriann
Kimmel, Amanda
Klaas, Sherri
Ledgister, Doranett
Lozano, Jeanette
Lopez Carreno, Ariannys
Machado, Tayla
Mata, Jessica
Merrill, Parker
Mortimer, Ahmaal
Motilall, Alyssa
Nettles, Tyra
Oyanedel, Evelyn
Philius, Rose
Ramirez, Diego
Ramkishun, Sarah
Ray, Liza
Sands, Rachel
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Saucier, Ja'Darian
Shedek, Heidi
Silva Acosta, Grethel
Simpson, Kayla
Slagle, Cynthia
St Pierre, Karen
Stowell, Zoey
Tolbert, Morgan
Tran, Angela
Waite, Dejah Thoris
Weaver, Corie
Whiteside, Ciara
Williams, Lydia
*Cum Laude **Magna Cum Laude ***Summa Cum Laude Honors indicated for associate and baccalaureate degrees as of August 2025 cumulative GPA.
FALL 2025 GRADUATES
Advanced Technical Certificates
Criminal Justice Leadership
Harris, Kaidance
Pate, Andrea
Rains, Henry
Health Services Administration
Alvarez Sisiruca, Maria
Madrid, Darkis
Organizational Management
Bishop, Charity
Project Management
Contreras, Jennifer
Julien, Taylor
Rivers, Shekinah
Business Management College Credit Certificates
Desanto, Juliana
McCullough, Kaden
Moore, Rebekah
Pino, Jaiden
Robinson, Rebekah
Information Technology Support Specialist
Cardoza, Manuel
Logue, Alex
McAdams, Matthew
Smith, Jamari
Medical Information Coder/Biller
Crawford, Katherine
Encinosa, Blanca
Galvao, Lydia
Chemical Lab Specialist
Camolilla, Edward Business Specialist
Help Desk Support Technician
Jurena, Elijah
McAdams, Matthew
Smith, Jamari
Information Technology Analysis
Logue, Alex
McAdams, Matthew
Smith, Jamari
Swaffar, Cheryl
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