2026 Spring Commencement Program

Northwest Mississippi Community College

One Hundred Twentieth Commencement

Thursday, the Seventh of May and

Friday, the Eighth of May Two Thousand Twenty-Six

ONE HUNDRED TWENTIETH COMMENCEMENT

NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Howard Coliseum Senatobia, Mississippi May 7, 2026

School of Health Sciences: 2 p.m.

May 8, 2026

Associate of Arts: 8 a.m. (A-L) & 11 a.m. (M-Z) Associate of Applied Science, Career & Technical Certificates: 2 p.m.

ORDER OF PROCESSION Mace Bearers: May 7—Dr. Craig Lafferty, Dean of School of Health Sciences (2 p.m.); May 8—Kristin Davis, Associate Vice President of Academic Instruction (8 a.m. & 11 a.m.); Dwayne Casey, Associate Vice President for Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education (2 p.m.)

Gonfalon Carriers (in order of procession): DeSoto Center: May 7—Betty Ginn (2 p.m.); May 8—Tarah Crum (8 a.m.), Amanda Lee (11 a.m.), Angel Elliott (2 p.m.) eLearning: May 7—Stacy Taylor (2 p.m.); May 8—Dr. Rebecca Mitchell (8 a.m.), Rebekah Yeaton (11 a.m.), Lori Olson (2 p.m.)

Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center: May 7—James Duke (2 p.m.); May 8—Lance Mejia (8 a.m.), Melissa Cannon (11 a.m.), Kathy Buchanan (2 p.m.)

Senatobia Campus: May 7—Dr. Barton Allen (2 p.m.); May 8—John Ungurait (8 a.m.), Lucia Nelson (11 a.m.), Perk Johnston (2 p.m.)

Platform Dignitaries

Dr. Michael J. Heindl, President The Honorable Shad White, Auditor, State of Mississippi Dr. Matthew Domas, Vice President for Instruction Mrs. Kristin Davis, Associate Vice President of Academic Instruction Mr. Dwayne Casey, Associate Vice President for Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education Dr. Craig Lafferty, Dean of School of Health Sciences Mrs. Angel Nickens, Dean of eLearning Dr. Suzanne Strehle, District Director of Early College Programs

Mr. Bryan McCachren, District Dean of Student Services Ms. Patti Gordon, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Dr. Keith D. Reed, Dean of DeSoto Center Dr. Tonyalle Rush, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Dr. Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations Mr. Jeff Horton, Vice President for Administration and Finance

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Jamie Anderson, Tallahatchie Dr. Rachell Anderson, Tunica Mr. Jerry Barrett, Vice Chairman, Tate Mr. Steve Bostick, Benton Mrs. Jean Ann Casey, Calhoun Mrs. Angie Crawford, Quitman Mr. Steve Cummings, Yalobusha

Mrs. Alee’ Dixon, Secretary, Tate Mr. Jay Foster, Lafayette Ms. Diana Grist, Benton Mrs. Sylvia Hickey, Tallahatchie Mr. Sammy Higdon, Yalobusha Ms. Brenda Hopson, Quitman Dr. Lisa Langford, Calhoun Mr. Sturgis Monteith, DeSoto 2

Mr. Mike Moore, Lafayette Mr. Russell Pennington, Marshall Dr. Del Phillips, Panola Dr. Carrie Skelton, Marshall Mr. Cory Uselton, Chairman, DeSoto Ms. Dorothy K. Wilbourn, Panola Mr. John Lamar Jr., Board Attorney

ACADEMIC REGALIA The Mace The Northwest Mississippi Community College mace stands as a symbol of educational leadership. The origins of the mace can be traced to medieval times when knights carried them as weapons during processions with their kings. As the tradition grew, the mace became a symbol of authority and was often decorated with elaborate embellishments and gems. Today, a college mace represents the authority invested in the president by a school’s governing body. The mace is used only on formal occasions, including commencement exercises and presidential inaugurations, when participants are often in full regalia and the president is in attendance.

The Northwest mace, crafted by minting company Medalcraft Mint, Inc., is the first in the College’s history.

The mace was designed by a committee composed of Julie Bauer, former director of Communications; Sybil Canon, former associate vice president for Development and Special Projects; Jennifer Corbin, graphic designer; and Dan Smith, former Chief of Staff and vice president for Student Services.

Carved from natural walnut and accented with brass, the mace stands 42 inches tall. Topping the mace is the Northwest Mississippi Community College seal, sculpted in brass with an antiqued finish and a walnut surround. The seal depicts the name and initials of the College, an outline of the State of Mississippi, and carries the year of the College’s founding, 1927. The seal and surround sit atop a brass platform that reads “Northwest Mississippi Community College.” Below the platform is a brass banner commemorating Tate County Agricultural High School, first organized in 1915 and the parent institution of Northwest. On the staff of the mace are eleven smaller brass banners further commemorating the sponsoring counties of Northwest—Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha. At the bottom of the mace is a 7.25” brass foot.

The base of natural walnut was crafted by Stanley Isom, a member of the College’s Physical Plant staff. The front of the base features an antique brass College seal to match the mace.

The Chain of Office The chain of office, which is worn by the president on ceremonial occasions, is the visible symbol of the office and authority of the president of the College. The current chain of office was commissioned by the College’s eighth president, Dr. Gary Lee Spears, and was first used at the 2006 commencement ceremonies. The chain of office consists of an ornamental chain bearing brass banners upon which are inscribed the names and years of service of the presidents of Northwest.

The chain terminates in a banner inscribed with the title of the office—“President”—from which hangs the seal of Northwest Mississippi Community College in brass.

The Gonfalons The College’s gonfalons are a set of pageantry banners used during formal ceremonies to represent the institution and campus locations. Included in the set are four 3-by-5-foot fishtail-style gonfalons, each one featuring the logo of the Senatobia campus, DeSoto Center, Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center, and eLearning on a field of blue with a red stripe in the College’s official colors. The institution as a whole is represented by a 4-by-6-foot fishtail-style gonfalon featuring the College name and seal in the College’s official colors on a blue field with a red stripe. The smaller gonfalons are used in the Processional, while the larger gonfalon remains stationary on the stage.

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER The Honorable Shad White Auditor, State of Mississippi In his time as state auditor, Shad White’s team has stopped the largest public fraud in state history, made the largest civil recovery after an auditor’s investigation in the history of the office, and concluded cases that, collectively, led to hundreds of years of prison sentences for fraudsters.

White, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), grew up in Sandersville, Mississippi, population 731, in a blue collar family. His father and grandfather were oilfield pumpers, and his mother and grandmother were public school teachers. On the weekends, his father was music minister at their small country church where his mother played the organ. White went on to earn degrees from the University of Mississippi, the University of Oxford—where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar—and Harvard Law School.

White was appointed the 42nd state auditor of Mississippi in July 2018 and won election to the office after establishing a tough, no-nonsense reputation. Prior to becoming auditor, White served as a special prosecutor, won ethics cases against politicians who broke the law, and earned a certificate in forensic accounting (the use of accounting to discover fraud) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also serves in the military as a captain in the Mississippi National Guard.

Today he and his wife Rina along with their children live in Rankin County and are faithful members at St. Richard Church.

Respect for our degree candidates and dignity for the commencement exercise are important.

Please honor each graduate by reserving all individual celebrations until the end of the exercise.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Please stand during the Processional and Recessional.

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Pomp and Circumstance Processional.....................................................................................................................................

Issac/Elgar Invocation........................................................................................................... May 7: 2 p.m.—Brandi Wolfe Graduate, Class of 2026 May 8: 8 a.m.—Sadler Holley, 11 a.m.—Mabree Phillips, 2 p.m.—Kylar Matherne Graduates, Class of 2026 The Star-Spangled Banner................................................................................... Words: Francis Scott Key Music: John Stafford Smith May 7: 2 p.m.—Adam Wiley May 8: 8 a.m. —Alyssa Hamilton, 11 a.m.—Kendal Moseley, 2 p.m.—Presley Vernon Welcome and Remarks..................................................................................................Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College Introduction (May 8: 11 a.m.).......................................................................................Dr. Michael J. Heindl Address (May 8: 11 a.m.)..................................................................................... The Honorable Shad White Auditor, State of Mississippi Awarding of Diplomas and Certificates...................................................................Dr. Michael J. Heindl Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates................................................................Dr. Matthew Domas Vice President for Instruction Mr. Jeff Horton Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. Angela Dortch Registrar Alma Mater.......................................................................................................................... Triplett/Johnson arr. Todd E. Hill May 7: 2 p.m.—Adam Wiley May 8: 8 a.m. —Alyssa Hamilton, 11 a.m.—Kendal Moseley, 2 p.m.—Presley Vernon Pomp and Circumstance Recessional.......................................................................................................................................

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2026 GRADUATES Associate of Arts Zaineb Alkubra Abdulkarim Michelle Del Carmen Adame Yetunde Risikat Ajisegiri ** Sarah Elizabeth Alderman * Cassidy Allen ** Emberli Rosa Allen Zachary James Alpin Daoud Ahmad Alrawahneh * Francisco Ferreira Santos De Ambrioso Adrianna Da’shay Amos Evan Conner Anderson * Saniyyah Charity Anderson Paul Jakob Anthony Amanda Nicole Antonie * Sophia Lelani Apedaile * Rayuna Janay Armstrong Ava Zaree Arshad * Leilanie Angel Ayala Sammy I. Bahhur Kristy Okita Bailey *** Tyler Blake Bailey * Amiyah Elise Baker Glenn Devon Baker Madison Grace Baker ** Kaylee Grace Ballard Emeka Ray Balthrop + John Christian Barksdale Noah David Barnette * Ann Marie Barton ** Aniyah Denise Beard Mercede Leigh Beavers Savannah Michelle Beech Miniyah Seanise Aquoia Bell * Aisha Leanna Benson *** Mercedes Campbell Benzing Camille Lashuntae Berry * Braden Samuel Beverage * Joshua Jordan Bibbs * Nekiya Delonasha Birge *** Amaya Danielle Black * Savanna Renea Blackford ** Victoria Marie Blackwell Takera Chunte Bland Shelbi Ellis Boddy * Markyla Larsha Bogard Roneisha Emya Booker Miranda Rihanna Bostick

Sylvia Haley Boyd ** Kristy Denise Bradford Maecy Meredith Branch * Andrew Allen Bridges Jamerica Genecia Bridges Amar’E Isaiah Brown Catelyn Elise Brown ** Jasmine Nicole Brown * Karlee Ellese Brown * Alyssa Kaytlyn Browning Cha’Maya Monique Brownlee Carolyn Grace Bryant Paedyn June Bryant Paris Nicole Bryson ** Lorie Anne Buckley * Madison Rae Buckley * Deaonna Dashia Buford Sarah Katherine Bunch * Phykiria Shacole Burnett * Constance Nicole Burnette Carter Allen Burton Abigail Kate Busby * Damon Dashawn Butler Thomas James Butler ** Carleigh Alayna Calarco ** Olivia Grace Callahan *** Laura Camara-Blanco * Madison Leigh Campbell Millian Yvonne Carmack Jose Antonio Caro Aubrie Dilan Carter Carrington Tommiel Carter Teairra Na’Shae Carter Danielle Lynn Casad Caitlin Deshuna Cayetano + Caylee Denise Cayetano + John Connor Champion Andrea Lynn Christian ** Leiann Nicole Christian Adelece Jane Clark *** Emilee Michelle Clark Haleigh Alexis Clark Hunter Lee Clark * Jennifer Lynn Clark Kayla Brooke Colbert *** Sailor Lynn Cole Shakiara D. Cole Nivea Nichole Coleman Adalyn Blair Collins *

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Amireona Natrice Colyer Kendall Loren Conner Holden Jude Cooke ** Britney Denise Cooley Chloe Katherine Copeland Caeyn Quinn Cork Augustus Ray Cosby Leiaidra Mi’Joi Cottom ** Kaitlyn Kamia Covington Mikiah Marie Cox * Lamarcus Shidarren Crawford Lilly Nicole Crosthwait ** Masharion Santell Crudup Litzy Vanessa Cruz Joelle Alyssa Cubbage ** Matthew David Cummings ** Skylaar Lachelle Cummings James Eddy Cunningham William David Daleke Alicia Lynnora Danjou Margaret Crawford Daves *** Arlaina Davis Carinton Beauty Davis Hallie Jane Davis Jermiracle Davis Jhaniya Synae Davis Zaeja Lee-Etta Davis Josie Grace Dawson * Gideon Case Deaton * James Tanner Denison * Mahogany Monyua Donner Kaidan Lezachry Doyle India Denae Draper * Noah Jentezen Duncan Miles Harper Dye Sonia Carrie Christine Ealey * William Robinson Eddins Steven Elias Jermekia Naheem Elliott Mickala Tianna Janae Elliott Landon Tyler Ellis Anne Douglas Enlow *+ Emma Lee Erhart Bryan Allan Eutsey Christian Noel Evans Adel Nabel Fadhel Hagir Nabel Fadhel ** Shakali Antonette Falkner Neko Bralyn Fann **

Makala Marie Faulkner Brennah Joanne Ferguson Skylar Lucille Ferrell ** Kayla Lauren Fishel * Kapatrick Keonte Charles Fleming Radreka Ameria Fleming William Fleming * Kemyiah Dasha Flemons Jade Milan Fletcher * Jhordon Maurice Fletcher Brandon O’Neil Flowers Addison Lauren Forbes *** Brittney Nicole Forsyth Denaija Deeetta Franklin Kanigia Zanee Freeman Deneisia Shunte Fry Joseph Foster Fuller *** Matthew Kent Fulton ** Mabry Alana Gaines Lizbeth Garcia * Alecia Maria Garetson Gabriel Addison Gavrock Anna Rheace Gehrett * Anniston Nicole Genovese Lisa Diane Ghettie Karmyn Eladrien Gibbs ** Keara Chamere Gilliam Lindsey Elizabeth Gillis * Stephanie Ciara Glasper * Izabella Renee Glover * Jahmad Omarion Golden * Anna Gabriela Gomez * Kailey Grace Gooch * Kentavius Ty’rell Gordon * Zoe Mae Gore ** Mary Mobley Gough Raul Granados Jr. Eryanna Alexis Gray * Alyssa Kate Green Aleria Audreanna Griffin * Cayla Marliece Griffin Sonja Denise Grisham * Landon Blayne Gross Ja’Leah Joi Hair + McKenzie Dawn Hair Travis Matthew Hale India Borna Hall Gabrielle Hamilton Itayem * Caroline Lea Hamm **

Franklin Callop Moses Hampton Justice Eugene Hampton Layla Alene Hampton Anna Elise Hankins Chaney Beth Hannaford * Hayden Daniel Hannis Mya Michelle Harden ** William Belton Clarke Hardwick * Anna Marie Harris Kayuna Angela Harris Laura-Leigh Hartsfield Shiloh Leonara Hatch Shelby N. Haun Marian Elizabeth Havens Jodie Lynn Hays Sakr Abdo Hazam ** Niki-Lynn Kay Headley Alexis Diavel Heags Philip Jameson Hectorne ** Allee Belle Helms McMinn *** Samuel David Henderson Riley Lewis Hendricks Marcus Terrell Henley Jr. Jacob Maurice Herring Denise D. Hicks Ca’Darrious Audrell Hill Reece Christian Hill * Alisha Loukaya Hodges Kimberly Ann Hogwood *** Sadler M.L. Holley ** Brady Reeves Holliman * Quintavious Cortez Holmes Alliah Leauni Hoskins Jaden Arionna Howard Ashlyn Nicole Huddleston Madison Crystal Hughes Maya Lillian Hughes Chantel Nicole Ivy Adrienne Trineice Jackson Janiyah Anniece Jackson * Jordan Davon Jackson Lee Margaret Jaynes Erica Deshun Jeffries Emma Lee Ann Jennings *** Kalynne Leigh Jennings Daylin Eve Johnson * Ethan Daniel Johnson * Marie Reid Johnson Eriny Zamia Jones *

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LaToria Frenchie Jones + McKensie Sakora Jones Tyrah N’kelle Jones * Taniya Lasha Joy Alex Dewayne Joy Jr. Karla Daniela Juarez Sherlyn Juarez-Martinez Carter Robert Juzeszyn * Kendal Elizabeth Kasem Kayla Melissa Kelley * Hannah Christine Kelly *** Jackson Lee Kemp Damien Keshaun Kendrick Kemari Jakerria Renee Kinds Mary-Claire Anne King *+ Shakya Kordriana King Amariyah F. Kinney Makenna Leia Klco Zachary David Kolwyck Claire Marie Koonce ** Maggie MaKenna Langston * Kanyla E’mariyah Laws Hallas Rhodes Lawson Miguel Lazaga Robayna * Hannah Elizabeth Lea Rebecca Brooke Lebo Cole Andrew Lee *** Gabrielle Isabel Lee Shayla W. Lee Darrell Arnez Lesure Jr. Latrisha Reanna Lewis Keira Elise Ligon Sania McKenzie Liner Cohen Thomas Lipe Ahmari Elise Lockhart William Stokes Loden ** Emily Grace Loftin Claudia Lopez Chaparro *** Mariah Loving Rebecca Kaitlyn Luther Breannah Danielle Lynch + Jada Elise Lynch Victoria Elizabeth Macias Savannah Ruth Mallet * Alexis Arianna Mallett Savannah Grace Mallett * Sara Elizabeth Maloney ** Summer Alexis Mann Emanuel LeJuan Marion

Lillian Claire Martin Saray Martinez Aubry Madison Massey Aubrey Elizabeth Massing * Aven Mills Mathis ** Katrina Lashae Mayfield Jannell Shante Mays Ava Joyce McCain *** Trinity Rayvine McCaskill Dijuan Lewis McCollough Jr. Mary Alexandra McCown Aniya Yae’l McCullum Lillie Grace McCutchen ** Baylee Anne McElroy * Lilly Brooke McNail Emily Medina Kelsee D. Medlin Mary Grace Merriman Jakob Norman Michel Javarri Dewun Miller Dekyra Mitchell Jordan Christopher Mitchell John Thomas Mobley Siehera Dionne Moody Brooklynn Nickiya Moore Kennedy B. Moore Alexandria Shaw Morehouse Adamaris Sherllyn Moreno *** Bethaney Chrishonna Morgan Mackenzie Marie Morgan ** Nakeryah Michelle Morgan Dakota Reese Morris Luca Oliver Morris ** Kendal Micah Moseley * Sabrina Mosley Paige Murphy * Ivy Ja’nae Nabors Kyhlan Raeshaun Nelson Madison Leigh Nelson Benjamin Scott Newman Nghi Gia Nguyen ** Ayeshan Nicole Nichols Alyssa Paige Nix Kayleigh Brooke Nix + Jakiaya Nixon Evan Samuel Norman ** Noah Nathaniel Norris Devin Lee O’Neal Lucy Grace Oliver *

Willie James Oliver Jasmine Dejanee Outlaw Kendra Somone Owens Brooklynn Taylor Pace Takijah Tiara Pace Charly Alline Park Brandon Roger Parker ** Sarah Brooks Parker Richard Patino Caley Brooke Patterson Olivia Rose Patterson Almonzo Cortez Payne Jr. William Allen Pentecost ** Lucy Elizabeth Perkins *** Jamie Leann Petty * Anna Mackensey Phelps Mabree Clair Phillips Alaysia Desha’ Pigram * Joe Donald Pinegar Audrey Brooke Pinkston *** Yoselin Pinon Marquez ** Jonathan (Cooper) Poe Arianna Simone Pondexter * Julius Raphael Da’Mon Pope Justice Lesett Pope Jaden Jatahj Potlow * Anthony Terrell Powell Caroline Essie Powell ** Ma’Kiyla Ann Powell * Niakeela Laterrica Powell * Angela Kay Powers Kolbi James Price + Keisha Nicole Prymer Houston Tate Pryor Diana Areli Ramos R’reeyanna Nicole Randle Kennedye Amoriyé Rash Mohammad Ahmad Rawahneh Brianna Vaneshia Reaves Karianne Mona Reed ** Takiya Janae Reed Sweetheart Diane Reyes Preston Blaine Rice ** Kaitlyn Elyse Richardson * Matthew Lane Richardson Cody Eli Rivera * Kathryn Annette Roane **+ Claire Alexa Roberts * Christopher Alonzo Robinson

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Dershauria Latia Robinson Elijah Rome Robinson Jace Rhodus Robinson ** Nataliah Reign Robinson Peri Shaw Robinson Taniya Alayshia Roby Nathaniel Reid Rochelle Akalen Ar’licia Rodgers Joshua A. Rodgers Joshua Cole Rogers ** Madison Makayla Roland Tykarris Deon Rose Daxton Chase Rowland ** Kyleigh Paige Rowland Rayven Cierre Rucker Tashiana Sade Rudd Arvyanna Evon Russell Caden Grant Russell Perion Lakeith Russell Sara Camille Russell * William Bryan Russell Kamolakhon Ruzmatova Binta Joanai Samateh Reham Ahmed Mosed Samin Cassandra Sanchez Abby Grace Sanders Damarious Vashon Sanders Mary Wennerlund Sanders * Michael Austin Sanders ** Gurjot Singh Sandhu * Destiny Janee Sanford McKenzie Nicole Sanford Tyambri Marisa Sanford Brandon Monrowe Saturday Jada Aniyah Saulsberry Nakijah Antracia Saulsberry Wilbert Cornelius Sawyer Brenleigh Paige Schweigart ** Chelsea Marie Scruggs * Allison Nevaeh Scurlock ** Morgan K. Scurlock ** Kaitlyn Anne Sebens Landan Paul Shappley Beyonce Ty’Kiara Shaw Teyah Tenae Sheegog Theotis Omari Simmons Anthony Dean Simpson Bayleigh Brooke Sims Christopher William Sims *

Akeria Komora Abya Smith Jakerria Lanyse Smith Jarez Giamani Smith Jordan T. Smith * Ly’Niyah Dayshunna Smith *+ Mylese Monaie Smith ** Tori Chanel Smith Jaden Aracely Gayle Sosa ** Leslie Dayana Sosa Lauryn Rochelle Spates French Eboni Simone Spears Malachai Simeon Speck *** Leah Reese Spencer Hannah Grace Sprouse ** Heather Elizabeth Sprouse ** Dianne Elise Stacks Samantha Michelle Stacks * Chelsea Lauren Stafford Caleb Henry Staggs Tyberian M. Stallings Megan Joy Stanford Ava Reese Stark ** Alorian Rhaleen Story Erica Lea Stowell Anna K. Sullivan *+ Shelby Dawn Sullivan Kaitlyn Rakiyah Sutton ** John Pitner Swain * Kathleen Lee Tadlock Hollyn Brooke Tanner *** John Jacob Taylor * Kaiya Lashae Taylor Miracle A. Taylor Samaria Lachayce Taylor Samoren Kubrinsky Taylor TaNiya Jakira Taylor Gabrielle Lenese Terrell Mary Bailey Theobald Kadeeja Sena’y Thomas Samantha Michelle Thomas ** Kacie Towles Steven Jose Trejo Carmen Alexis Turnmire Chloe Kay Ucci David Ulloa-Duran Riley Thomas Urquhart *+ Karter Edward Vahle *+ John Andrew Vanderford Lashonia Nykeidria Vaughn

Laura Jane Vaughn Logan Anthony Verlangieri *** Kamden Ahmad Viverette Cassidy Walker Kyah Kordae Walker Lily Haynes Walker Nataleigh Anne Walker Cedric Dewayne Walker II Halann Michelle Wallace ** Jaida Arliyah Waller Bianca Mesha Ward Emma Anne Warren ** Kayla Anne Warren Stanley Maurice Warren Jr. Megan Lee Washington Nathan B. Washington Roderick Rodregus Watson Leslie Nicole Welch Daria D. Wells Sophia Corin West * Lillian Jane Whatley Jamarious Leon White Kevan Abram White Zyaira Ariel White Hailey Amanda Wilburn ** Laney Makenna Wilburn Abigail Marie Wilkes Maylee Jamison Willhite Bethany Ann Williams ** James Clayton Williams Joseph Riley Williams * Makayla Kate Williams * McKenzie A. Williams Yasmin Renee Williams Anna Austin Williamson * Thomas Joseph Williamson Kennedy Ne’Angel Wilson Margen Alyse Wilson * Trey Robert Wilson Brandi Nicole Wolfe Destiny Uniyah Woodall Quanneqra Laquette Woodall Skylar Michelle Woodhouse Janiyah Denise Woods Chloe Jade Wooten Dniya Sana Wooten Haley Angel Wortham Garrett James Wright * Lauren Krysten Wright

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John Mark Yarborough Michael John-David Yeaton *** Antonio James Yocco ***

Associate of Applied Science David Shawn Albers ** Nathaniel Jacob Allen * Toby Vincent Alvarez *** Amelia Claire Anderson Katherine Grace Austin ** Taylor Jeremiah Austin William Seth Avent Cameron Christopher Baker Jayden Jamar Baker Matthew Raymond Baptist Loanesha Cicada Barber *** Casey Rhone Barnett * Madelyn Renee Barrett *** James Michael Beckwith *** Julianna Darally Belmont Deshaun Allen Bennett * Kyndra Lashun Berry Charity Alexis Billingsley * Logan Benjamin Bishop Aleah Lachelle Blount * John Laderek Bobo * Mario K. Bonney Jr. Jacob D’Sean Booker Caleb Thomas Bowling *** Emiya Twanae Brown Kaliyah Monijah Brown Dallan Ethan Buchanan II Allison Gray Buehrlen Roneika Leisha Byers Layton Garrett Campbell Noah William Campbell * Seth Michael Campbell Dalton Andrew Carmichael Brody Shane Casteel * Bryson E. Cleveland * Noah Nickles Coker Zachary Dalton Cole Casandra Cosby Eli Milton Cosby Zackary Gavin Cotten Devin Shawn Curry Jordan Austin Dandridge James Thomas Darnell

Jamari Wrintrell Davis Darrell Vanton Dean William Grant Denman ** Darron Daniel Dickerson Easton Whitt Dishman * Jasmine Michelle Dock * Emileigh Grace Doner ** Jason Everett Dowling Natalie Rene’ Duellman ** Ethan Andrew Dulaney ** Jonathan Alan Earnest Halley Elizabeth Eberly Jacob Henry Eftink * Ethan Wayne Ellington * Joel Esslinger Brittany Michelle Evans ** Jaycie Marie Fairly *** Naizala Renea Farr ** Terra Antionease Farris Anna Faith Ferguson *** Jordan Claire Ferguson * Brianna Malia Makaye Ferrell Sallie Blake Fleming * Lilia Victoria Flores-Olvera Bryson Lawrence Flowers * Kade Austin Forsythe ** Trenton Renard Fowler Lena-Grace Franklin Akendra Shanae Gee ** Lederion Dajuan Glover Argenis Gonzalez Jaydn Cerrone Goolsby Landon Wilce Gordon Jeremiah Thomas Graham Beau Samuel Gray *** Carter Sylvan Gross *** D’Undrea Bre’Airel Hall Braden Blake Hardison Edricks Terrell Hardy Andrea Danielle Harlow Dane Patrick Harmon * Bryant Herdia Harp * Jimyla Tajuan Harris ** Juliyah Sharmaine Hawkins Jordan Lorenzo Hayes Davis Hayes III Demetrius Cortez Heard ** Lucas Wayne Hensley Jolene Rose Hewitt

Zykeirah LaMonyae Higginbottom Jonathan Gabriel Hill * Kayla Hilliard Andrew John Hoekstra Phalithea Nakkia Hooper Auriana TraNae Horton ** Elizabeth Claire Houston ** Antonio Miguel Hunsaker Woodrow Wesley Isaacks * Aiden Isbell Christopher Cortrell Isom Miracle Monshae Jackson Trakevia Shaneal Jackson Molly Cole Jenkins Brenda Jimenez Che-Rita Tiarra Johnson Elaina Marie Johnson Jaylon D’undray Johnson Sharonsky Daquon Johnson * Robert William Johnston Alyssa Senay Jones Shakyra Alicia Jones ** Walker A. Jones Ja’rod Cornelius Kimmons Rylan Hunter King Grissom Jayla Katrice Lamb Jacob Gilmer Lambert ** Colston Davis Langston Kayla Marie Lashlee * Hallie Grace Lester Cortez Amarion Lewis Keaton Tyler Lofton Hannah Marie Logan Randy Lopez-Alfaro Gabriel Keon Love Madahlyn Justine Luker Roger Maurice Marable Kylar John Matherne Aaron Mathew Mauldin *** Ebrima Mbenga London Parks McCandless Ian Scott McInnis *** Braylen Allen McMullin Eythan Harley McNair * Dequarius Devonate McNeal * Chea Panhnha Meas Zoe Deonna Merriweather * Chase Evan Michael Slayden Zain Mooneyham

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Jeremiah Jamone Morgan Galilea Murguia Caleb Seth Neagle *** William Tyler Nehls * Mason Miguel Nino Kayla Brooke Oberschmidt Roberto Joelle Opio Katelyn Grace Pace Joshua Alexander Paige Myles Haden Parnell Luke Wyatt Reid Patrick Rebecca Lynn Patrick * Troy Lee Payne * Kylie Nicole Perkins Shaun Kordan Pittman William Terry Pitts *** Walker Jackson Plunk Logan Riley Powell Clayton Michael Powers Jacob Austin Poynor Demarris Traytin Prather Elaysha Michelle Pryor Kaleb Josiah Rager Kaylie Brooke Raines * Essence Sanii Reed * Shayla Nickole Danielle Reynolds Sidney Hayden Rhodes * Jakya Vernay Richardson * Grant Walker Ricketts *** Mitchel Landon Roberts Remington Reid Roberts Clay Neal Rodgers Devin Michael Rollason Ameeyah Seaera Ross Jace Alan Ross * Adora Danielle Rowell Rosemary Ella Ruth * Jennifer Sanchez Mason Taylor Shelton Brandon Louis Shirley Tyler Guy Simmons Trey Michael Skutnik Kayla Makenzy Smart Aaron Smith Edward Juwan Smith Jared Scott Smith Tucker Harris Smith *** William Harrison Smith Steven Allen Song *

Jeddah Caryn Sookraj * Alexandra Nichole Spell Kameron Isaiah Stacy Hutton Anderson Stephens Jackson Tyler Still Evan Luke Swearingen *** Landon Bailey Swinford * Kamia Kakawana Taylor Benjamin Luke Thompson Damien Alexander Thompson Elkanah C’ce Thompson Rachel Marie Thompson * Preston Collier Todd ** Ethan Kenneth Treadway Joshua Ellis Twilley Jordan Whitsell Tyler * Landon Mical Vangilder Garrett Wade Vanvoorhis Joseph Russell Wagner * Jakobe Isaiah Walker Aniya Christine Ward * Richard Conner Warden Kaedence Michelle Warren Keundra Janell Watts * Cayleigh Nicole Weathers ** Deundre Jamaal Weatherspoon William Brady Webb Bryan Cleveland Westmoreland Caleb Stone Whitehead Amyiah Whitfield Barrett Ethan Wilkinson *** Ja’Terrius Wendell Willey Anthony Martell Williams Dana Pryor Williams Hunter Glenn Williams Christopher Chase Willing Emma Renee Wilson ** Trent Robert Wilson ** Shelby Paige Womble * Jamison Alma’Rea Woodson * Savannah Rayne Woodson Javion Isaiah Wright Alaina Veronica Yarnall * Leya Megan York Zane Richard Zolnay ***

Career Certificate Iyesha Jenia Allen Alexia Davine Anderson

Lakara D. Armstrong Ta’Naja N. Armstrong Bradley Carl Arnold Sta’San Heaven Ayers Courtney Le’Ann Baker Tyler Deaire Baker Chloe Nevaeh Baldwyn Courtney Banks Jayda Marie Barksdale Chasity Marie Barnes Kobe Christopher Barnes Tamarius Lucille Barnes Alyssa Renee Barnett April Nichell Baskin William Kyle Bennett Parish Rose Benson Megan Larraine Bishop Katelyn Marie Bloodworth Daybreyonna Latrice Bohanna Alexia Faith Bolden Patty-Brooke Marie Booth Evangela Tatalic Boyd Ariana Jeshay Bradley Rashieka Brianne Bradley Markendrick Bramlett Terricca Ji-Anna Bratcher Riley Jo Carin Brister Rihanna Deasia Brown Shania Ashanti Brown Chamiel Chonte’ Bryant Santasha Mercedes Buchanan Wilson Cade Buchanan Emarion Tyshunn Buford Jolisa Burnside Panthy Louise Bush Ashley Ann-Marie Byers Leondriyah Caldwell Lucy Louise Campbell Vasesthertie Campbell James Marshall Cargile Totynesha Adri’una Carpenter Jesus Servando Carrera Shaquita Lasha Carson Ashley Lynne Cash Shanika Nicole Cathey Jemica Michelle Causley Mayra Chacon Cameron O. Chatman Karley Blair Clark Julie Ann Clayton

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Mason Coats Janesia Dyshell Cobbs Madison Michelle Cole Marcus Lavet Cole Justin Rondell Coleman Will Thomas Collier Savanna Noel Collins Chance Mason Cook Makenzie Elizabeth Cooper BreLyn Keriunna Cox Erica Cossetta Cox Madisyn Danielle Crites Holly Nichole Crook Ashley Cruz Torres Marsha Mishell Daniels Chantia Lynette Lashae Davis Keristin J. Davis Samuel Davis III Victoria Elaine Davish Destiny La Che’ Dickerson Tonisha Lashay Dorsey Railey Nacole Doss Anastasia Puleara Doughty Abbigail Harleigh Dover Brittany Renee Dulin Tekela Tasha Echols Oscar Scott Edmond Harlow Brian Ellis Morgan Nicole Ellis Kayla Lasha Ford Nevaeh Aeriyan Fox Devyn Nicholas Gaines Madison Jasyia Gant Francisco Garcia Jr. Shamareeyen JaEmbryiah Gates Mariah Chanel Alyse Gibson Ja’Kyla Shantell Gilliand Kassidy Lynn Gillis Nakysia Korea Mykiuana Gipson Justin Troy Griffin Allyson Elizabeth Grimes Ualyric Alexandria Grizzard Antonio Dewayne Gross Abigail Christine Hale Jamia Marshay Hall Lameika Abbriel Hall Zakiyah Shi’Nique Hargrove Alana Grace Harrison Aniyah Haymore Ella Claire Herring

Adaysia Lachelle Hervey Hayley Hickerson John Crenshaw Hickey Jakiya Malasia Hickinbottom Reem Mugib Himed Destini Michelle Holloway Caine Kirby-Lynn Hollowell Madelyn Brooke Holmes Kaniyah Sharnise Holts Sierra Sharda Hosey Asia Cameo Hoskins Sydney Jane Hoskins Hannah Marie Houston Kaylin Brooke Hubbard John Blake Huggins Andrew Mitchell Hunt Joseph Markeith Hutchins Katelyn Rena Jackson Madilyn Klaire Jackson Jamal Markell Jamison Carleassia Ranise Jeffries Ashley Monique Jenkins Chloe Arianna Johnson Christopher James Johnson Desmond Rayshun Johnson Raleigh Jeremiah Johnson Reece E. Johnson Ry’Ann Johnson Shunteri Lavone Johnson Kristin Faith Johnston Mary Braden Johnston Justavious Jaquon Joiner Alyssa Louann Jones Jeffie Michelle Jones Kyndall Antoni Jones Roderick Dewayne Jones Trishana Annyell Jones Martha Brianna Jordan Limmie Jurrell Elizabeth Anne Keel Randarian Lashaun Kelly Jonahius Kiprono Kemboi Parker Bruce Kessler Delvin Dewayne Kimmons Colton Gray Knight Jackson Kyle Laging Jessica Lalremruati James Dylan Lancaster Jakambria Shar’Rielle Lantern

Elesha Summer Latham Malik Ladarius Lathon Kylee Grace Laughter Lauryn Adalynne Leasure Christion Dewan Lewis Walker Fortune Lipscomb Abigail Grace Lofton Emalee Frances Lollar Anna Sartin Long Jacob Logan Lovelace Sarah Grace Luckett Yadhira Yazeth Lugo Miley Idelle Luper Jamarion Malik Maddin Brittney Cherrell Malone Ariana Michelle Manuel Makenley Rae Manuel Gershom Mwenye Mathews Tameria Creshuna Mays Destiny Diane McAfee Cole Morris McCorkle Katisha Monique McCuiston Molly Anne McIngvale Ariel Lashay McKinney Katelynn Jewel McMillan Jokira Debrion McShane Dnasia Monae Meeks Shanntavious Meeks Cristian Joel Meraz Molly Maddox Merrell Myles Elliot Merriweather Makaylias Annmerie Milan D’Shunta Sharnisha Miles Kaylee Ann Mills Jayla Elise Mitchell Valerie Anahi Monzon Victoria Paige Moss Briana LaShae Mull Lillian Devonn Myles Brooklyn Paige Nance Tommy Andre Noble Kenzie Delawn Norlander Dynasty Nicole Norman Abigail Diana Obermark Mikayla Renee Oquinn Mackenzie Leigh Ormon Rebecca Herrin Osborne Charnekee C. Parks Demetria Monic Parks

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Bryson Jarrod Patterson Henry Preston Peck Layla Pennington Adrean Kalece Perry Porsche Breya Bruce Pierre Blake Anthony Pride Bethany Mae Pryor Aubrey Leigh Ragsdale Xavier Ryan Reaves Lindsay Deshée Reeves Cakya Domonique Richard Breanna Graceann Riley Madison Leigh Roark Zack Lee Roberson Jazalyn Kiara Robinson Makalyn Anjanette Robinson Vanessa Ann Rodriguez Megan Carol Romberger Janyah Mariee Ross Diamond Darne Roy Koltton Nathaniel Rudd Lakylia Kebreaun Ruffin Mason Isaiah Russell Nakiva Simone Russell Kayla Jade Sanborn Adriana Sanford Madeleine Aurelia Schatzman Leighton Elise Schifano Detario Donquez Scott Alexandria Denise Seamster Ryan Jalen Shaw Anna Cathryn Shirley Leah Sabrina Shorty Jakeylia Arie Small Ameeah Shana Smith Ashley Renee Smith Elise Hayley Smith Gage Ross Smith Haley Michelle Smith I-Ashia Sharay Smith Latoya Shanta Smith Katherine Renee Souter Jada Larissa Sproles Nathaniel A. Stack Dalton Wayne Stanford Letavion Tyrese Stephens Jakiah Lashaye Stokes Kennedy Claire Story Tyler Jordan Stringfellow

Jimeka Lacole Suggs Michael Connor Swagerty Elektra Latrice Taliaferro Alyssa Jordan Talley Bakee’ Al-Kashi Taylor Takeria Perryana Taylor Lucas Brian Terry Arneeder Corsarah Thomas Avery Dianne Thomas Crystal Danielle Thomas Elizabeth Lauren Thomas Presley Parker Thomas Markavia Aurelle Thompson Alyson Threatt Wendarius Keyshun Townsend Alana Samone Trammell Noah Michael Tudor Antwoine Vaughn Eiatiahy Myesihieia Vaughn Tanarie Sariaya Vaughn Corie Elizabeth Verble Madelyne Grace Wallace Saless Renae Walls Sharea Corneila Walls Cassandra Lynn Ward Brandon Washington Lauren Weathersly Takyra Arielle Webster Thomas Anthony Wells Jr. Marcus Dentez Weston Aquaysheonna Shaniyia White Danny Jerome White Kierstan Marcia White Brennan Cole Whitehurst Felicia Denise Wilkins Abeni Elizabeth Williams Celeya Breon Williams Lorri Rena Williams Brooklyn Nicole Williamson Brittney Nicole Wilson Ella Katherine Wilson Shanisha Lashon Wilson Alisha Elizabeth Wingo Jessica Rena Woodard Nakyla Antionette Woodard Breeunna Shuntrice Wrenn Datavia Leenise Wright Johni B. Wright Audrianna Yarbor Tyree Dashun Young

Technical Certificate Cedaijah Cedreuna Alexander Aleah Faith Bean Presley Reese Callihan Luis Alfonso Cavazos Jarrylicia Danielle Davis Georgia Helen Ellard Camryn Ford Madison Paige Frazier Camden Ashley Gayhart Rockale Arieanna Gray David Hyde Gross Stephen Wade Harris Jason Henderson Isaac Wei-Jywun Henley Mya Bailey Holmes Lynsey Claire Leachman Aiden Michael Lehman Canarania Alexandria Love Isaac Samuel Lunz Alexander Scruggs Lynch Addison Grace McCord Ella Grace McInvale Tatiana Wrenn McRee Skarleth Daniela Mejia Padilla Nathan Owen Meredith Chloe Elizabeth Overall Eduardo Quezada Jr. Madisen Carole Rainey Noah Chase Redding Mikayla Brooke Robbins Mya Talia Roberts Laquanika Robinson Michael Mendez Rodriguez Angel Misael Salazar Tion Z. Sanders Addison Bailee Smith Louden Edward Smith Martin David Smith Jonathan Thomas Tutor Angelina Michelle Tzib Lemuel William Tzib Xavier Armond Webster Kaylen Renee’ Wilson NiQuisha Monquie Woodard

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HONORS AND ACADEMIC SOCIETIES Graduation Honors (based on GPA)

Academic Honor Societies

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Regalia cords and tassels worn by graduates denote the following:

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Gold stole & tassel

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Purple & white cord with white tassel

National Technical Honor Society

Cum Laude (3.50-3.79) Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.99) Summa Cum Laude (4.00) Scholastic Institute

Peach double cord Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society

Honors based on Northwest hours only Does not include current semester

Black & gold cord Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society

NORTHWEST CAMPUSES

Red & black cord

TRIO Scholars

Kelly green cord

Honors Institute

2026 GRADUATION COMMITTEE

MAIN CAMPUS 4975 Highway 51 North • Senatobia, MS 38668 662-562-3200

Dr. Angela Dortch, District Director, Admissions & Records/Registrar, Committee Chairman Mary Ayers, Director, College Construction & Maintenance Dr. Blake Bostick, Director, Heindl Center for the Performing Arts Katie Broadway, Director, Career-Technical Education & Program Advancement Kristin Davis, Associate Vice President, Academic Instruction Kenneth Free, Chief of Campus Police Jake Gordon, Director of Athletics Patti Gordon, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement Dr. John Hagan, District Director, Fine Arts Instruction Missy Kelsay, Disability Services Coordinator Pam King, Facilities Use Coordinator Dr. Craig Lafferty, Dean, School of Health Sciences Robert Skipper, District Director, Auxiliary & Facilities Services Brian Oakley, Sports Information Specialist Dr. Keith D. Reed, Dean, DeSoto Center Carlous Robinson, Supervisor, Custodial Services Jennifer Williams, Director, Adult Education

DESOTO CAMPUS–SOUTHAVEN 1210 Church Road • Southaven, MS 38671 662-342-1570 DESOTO CAMPUS–OLIVE BRANCH 8750 Deerfield Drive • Olive Branch, MS 38654 662-895-7600 LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA CAMPUS 1310 Belk Drive • Oxford, MS 38655 • 662-236-2023 BENTON COUNTY CAREER-TECH CENTER 25 Industrial Drive • Ashland, MS 38603 662-224-8904 THE CONCOURSE 325 Lakewood Drive • Batesville, MS 38606 14

ALMA MATER Lyrics: Carl Johnson, class of 1956

Music: Glenn Triplett Jr., class of 1957

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Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms. edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.

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