Northwest Mississippi CoMMuNity College
CoMMeNCeMeN t One Hundred Eighteenth
thursday, the eighth of May aNd
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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH COMMENCEMENT
NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Howard Coliseum Senatobia, Mississippi
May 8, 2025
School of Health Sciences: 2 p.m.
May 9, 2025
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 8—Dr. Craig Lafferty, Dean of School of Health Sciences (2 p.m.); May 9—Kristin Davis, Associate Vice President of Academic Instruction (8 a.m. & 11 a.m.), Marla Kennedy, Career-Technical Education Counselor (2 p.m.)
Gonfalon Carriers (in order of procession):
DeSoto Center: May 8—Stephanie Childress (2 p.m.); May 9—Dr. Denise Willis (8 a.m.), Ramona Brawner (11 a.m.), Susan Sugg (2 p.m.)
eLearning: May 8—Courtney McMullen (2 p.m.); May 9—Amanda Wilson (8 a.m.), Chris Twilley (11 a.m.), Beth Dickerson (2 p.m.)
Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center: May 8—Katina Johnson (2 p.m.); May 9—Josh Guest (8 a.m.), Dr. Carol Cleveland (11 a.m.), Johnny Powell (2 p.m.)
Senatobia Campus: May 8—Jessica Barham (2 p.m.); May 9—Robert Foster (8 a.m.), Brady Alder (11 a.m.), Shelli Benton (2 p.m.)
Platform Dignitaries
Dr. Michael J. Heindl, President
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. 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
Mr. Jeff Horton, Vice President for Administration and Finance
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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr. Bill Dawson, Marshall
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
Mr. Mike Moore, Lafayette
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.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Processional .................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
Pomp and Circumstance
Invocation ........................................................................................... May 8: 2 p.m.—Mrs. Morgan Dalton Graduate, Class of 2025
May 9: 8 a.m.—Miss Amaura Calhoun, 11 a.m.—Mr. Cole Stoddard, 2 p.m.—Mrs. Shannon Crabb Graduates, Class of 2025
The Star-Spangled Banner ..................................................................................
Words: Francis Scott Key Music: John Stafford Smith
May 8: 2 p.m.—Marcus Hill
May 9: 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.—Ranger Consort, 2 p.m.—Brenda Jimenez
Welcome and Remarks ................................................................................................. Dr. Michael J. Heindl President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
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 8: 2 p.m.—Marcus Hill
May 9: 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.—Ranger Consort, 2 p.m.—Brenda Jimenez
Pomp and Circumstance
Recessional ...................................................................................................................................... Issac/Elgar
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.
Associate of Arts
Tyler Deshawn Albright
Joshua Braden Algee *
Shelbi Elizabeth Allen
Shelby Lynn Andersen **
Jakayla Lashaun Anderson
Macy Elizabeth Appleton
Jaylen Deshun Armstrong
Jaci Grace Arrington *
Mattie Grace Atkinson *
Taniyah Lataejia Austin
Mary Kathryn Ayers
Kyndle Amara Bailey
Zoie Racquel Baker
Jacklyn Balderas Arredondo *
Rudy Thomas Baldwyn **
Alexis Lynn Barbour
Ikema Auanna Barnes
Laila Tamya Barney
Austin Wade Batts *
Rachel Marie Beach
Tyler Andrew Beach *
Kameron Alexander Beavers
Loren Riley Beck **
Kaylee Paris Betts ***
Bryanna Alexis Bing
Faith Elizabeth Bishop
Aidan Matthew Blackwell ***
Riley Marie Blackwell
Janiyah Rashae Bland
Brandon Reece Blankenship *
Amanda W. Bonner
Devontarius Arnell Booker
Dorian Donnell Booker
Gabrielle Renee Booker
Zoe Caroline Boos *
Nolan Ryan Boucher *
Daniel Robert Braddock **
Bennett Thomas Bramlett
Lana Erin Branch **
Matthew Josiah Branch
Michael David Joshua Branch **
Jakyra Lanay Braxton
2025 GRADUATES
Jacob Paul Breland **
Kaitlyn Emma Brewer *
Morgen Leigh Brewton
Brianna Presley Britt
Chelsey Lynn Brock
Simon Buckley Brock
McKenzie G. Bronson
Kandi Patrice Brookins
Montimmia Corderria Shamia Brooks
Alisia Nicole Brown
Kody Wayne Brumley
Alexis Grace Buckley **
Dalton Douglas Buford
Ayana Milan Burks *
Macy Diana Burr *
Elisah Ann Burton *
Lauren Taylor Gillespie Busby
Carolyn Jane Bush *
Abby Stine Bush-Chambers
Trevor Stephen Butts ***
Lacey Michelle Byrd **
Jozsi Lane Caine *
Leondriyah Lashon Caldwell
Amaura Calhoun **
Olivia Grace Callahan ***
Janet Campbell
Simba Mykaloff Campbell
Aldaesha Bernice Carr *
Tucker Thomas Carroll
Alexandria Jalise Carter
Antonia T. Carter
Avery Elise Carter **
Da-Sjah Ariauun Carter
Kqwiela Tranique Carter
Michael Jason Carwile
Karely Castellanos
Caroline Grace Chandler **
Alan Ricardo Chavez-Acosta
Elisa Jane Chrestman
Henry Allen Clark *
Sophia Elizabeth Clark
Amelia Grace Clausel
Carra Marie Cobb
Brandon Deshun Collins
Jasmine Nicole Collins
Rhilee Nycol Colvin
Dalton Lane Conrad
Hannah Grace Cook **
Victoria Grace Cook
Lajavion O. Corner
Denisse Alexa Corona **
Madeline Grace Cosby
Atoria Nicole Cooper Cotton
Katelyn Nicole Cousin
Daniel Dymetri Cortez Crawford
Shelby Wells Crawford *
Morgan Hayes Creel
Paige Lee Cresswell
Hunter Wade Crockett
Iniya Nicole Crockett
Morgan Grace Dalton
Fletcher Stanford Daniel **
Gladys Louise Daniel
Autumn Honey Davis
Blessyn Marshay Davis
Brianna Leigh Davis
Calihya Janae Davis
Elizabeth Claire Davis
Stephanie Shaquida Chamelle Davis
Jadon Deshun Deamer
Lauren Aliyah Deep *
Mari Julia Delgado
McKenzie Lynn Delucia
Bailey Anne Dempsey
Charlotte Grace Denniston
Aamiya Cyni Denton
Nolan Campbell Domas ***
Dekoshia Montrell Dorsey
Wyatt Jackson Downs
Chandler Kyle Drummond *
Lila Octavia Dunavent
Carly Beth Dunigan *
Stephanie Jade Dunn
Braylen Cortez Dunnigan
Layla Lynn Dyer *
Emma Morgan Earwood ***
Erin Leighann Edwards
Kelli Edwards
Gabriel Erwin England
Aidan Kai Esquivel ***
Ashley I’kesha Evans
Taylor Rae Evans ***
Ashely Monique Farmer
Asia Lillye Farris
Skylar Danielle Farris
Payton Caroline Feagin **
Alyssa Carol Ferguson
Savannah Hope Ferguson *
Sydni Alexis Ferguson
Brianna Marie Fernandes ***
Kali Collette Figueroa ***
Magaly Anahy Figueroa
Janiya Ashanti Fleming
Donovan Marcel Flie
Carmen Rhea Foley
Hannah Grace Fong
Summer Leigh Fos
Alexis Nicole Franks
Jessica Nicole Freeman
Lillian Elyse French
Victoria Angelique Fresonke
Megan Elise Frierson
Camaria Calyse Toles Frierson +
Destiny Noel Frieson
Ellie Grace Fryar **
Aeneas Jaeshun Fuller
John Thomas Gaines **
Syna Manish Gandhi * +
Lila Nekia Gandy ***
Arianna Garcia
Amy Marie Gardner
Benjamin Glenn Gardner
Brock Anthony Garey *
Takysha Trishay Garvin *
Corwin Derielle Gatewood
Grace Catherine Gatlin *
Julianna Taylor Gavin *
Andrea Gonzalez Gazaway
Amanda Lashell Geter
Johnathan Douglas Glasco *
Dawson Allen Goe
Julie Angel Gonzalez
Karla Ines Gonzalez
Sabrina Gonzalez
Angel Manuel Gonzalez-Aramburo
McKenzie Taylor Goodwin *
Terry Gordon
Shyniah Marie Gorman
Laney Claire Goss
Jose Rodrigo Gouveiabandeira *
Tucker Cole Graham
Elijaha Emillion Lamonte Green
Quenzella Alease Green
Allison Reed Greer **
Chaliya Arshane’ Griffin
Allyson Elizabeth Grimes
Samantha Kay Hadley
Makayla Jamaya Hale
Selena Jewell Haley
Morgan Josephine Hallmon
Sydnei Marie Hamilton
O’Riah Breshuna Hampton
Hayden Stephen Hankins
Seniya Annese Harbin
Owen James Hardin *
Leslie Laken Hardy
Summer Rena Harper *
Meagan Lynn Harrelson
Dashia J. Harris
Aleigha Nychole Harvey **
Anaesia Estelle-Marie Hasley
Aniyah Haymore
Tereah Nickole Hayslett
Lily Grace Hazlewood **
JaCorey Tyrie Heard
Harrison Michael Heindl **
Makayla Lanae Henderson
Sabria Unique Henley *
Anahi Hernandez
Selene Bellahil Hernandez Mata *
Kalecia Shuntanae Herrod
Christina Shanta Hervey
Jordan Leigh Heuser
Kaitlyn Nicole Hicks
Erin Grace Higginbotham **
Ambreya Jornette Higginbottom
Courtnee Lashae Hill
Katherine Alyssa Hill *
Marcus Dean Hill
Nolei Rayn Hill *
Samantha Joanne Hixson
Makyah Zaire Hodges
Jaden Alexander Holland
Amanda Nicole Holliday ***
Mylena Holmes
Amarion Ju’lion Hooks
Leilani Rajae Hoskins
Carrie Curtis Howell **
Aidan Nathaniel Hoy
Kelli Reese Hubbard *
Chelsey Leeann Hudson
Jhon Huerta
Emma Grace Hunsucker **
Juan Jose Iriarte Lopez
Khristana Markie Irwin Harper
Amejia Tatyana Jackson
Garrett Tyler Jackson
Kaleb Brandon Jackson
Kayla Brooke Jackson
Mesheka Meshay Jackson
Sabria Simone Jackson *
Jaylin Dentrell James
Zariyah Abiyah Jeffery
Amber Simone Jeppe
Daniel Eduardo Jimenez
Dykwan Jeremey Johnson
Kaitlyn Marie Johnson **
Kamiree Arianna Johnson
Wesley Styner Johnson
Kevin Arturo Johnson Rodriguez **
Ashton Jarod Jones
Asya Indea-Neka Jones
Daniel Lane Jones
Jeffery Martez Jones
Kayce Bell Jones *
Kedrick Deon Jones
Travis Lashun Jones
Zoey Denise Jones + Wil-Lasha Quaneria Jones-Garner *
Morgan Keely Joyner *
Kharri Danae Judon
Patrick Grant Kelley
Kaileigh Brooke Kellum *
Ashley Delnikia Kelly
Thenya Bradeah Kennedy *
Michael Scott Kistler
Cameron Nicholas Kones
Gabriel Eugene Koonce
Charay Kounhavong
Kelly Christine Lacey
Anna Denton Landrum *
Peter Joseph Landsgaard
Tori Rae Larson **
Sawyer Christian Lawhorn
Erica Monique Lawson
Kelly Lauren Layton
Anaria Latrice Lee
Sylkirriya D’Asia Lee
Michaelann Lemons *
Lauren Elizabeth Lewis **
TaShayla Kneshe’ Lewis
Tiffany Elizabeth Lewis
Julie Iana Lindley *
Taylor Jaleah Lindsey ***
Josiah James Lott
Oswaldo Loya-Perales
Jakaylon Howard Lucas
Destiny Alysse Lynch *
Jamarion Malik Maddin
Xitlaly Magana-Ramirez *
Camran Alexander Mahan **
Daijah Sharda Malone
Marleigh Capps Mancini **
Hailey Elizabeth Mann *
Sebastian Cole Mann
Anna Morgan Manscoe
Chekera Maples
Lynda Ilene Marlar
Madison Ann Marshall *
Cartria Aerial Martin
Emily Marie Martin
Aniesha Monice Mason
Barron Dewayne Matthews
Robert Martin May
Madison Kate Mayer
Truitt Carter Mayhue
Donovan Duane Mays
Saleeria Jamesha McBride-Horne
Kaitlyn Yvonne McConnell * +
Kyla Trena’ McCracken
Ashlyn Taylor McCullough **
Kolby Luke McKinney *
Lindsey Brianna McMahon
Jacob Randal McMullen
Olivia Jordan McNeal
Bre’Aunna Alexia McWhorter
Mary Margaret Menne *
Reagan Alyse Meredith **
Gabriella R. Miller ***
Logan Joseph Miller *
Ansley Rayna Mitchell *
Reniyah Ayunna Mitchell
Kendall Danielle Moody *
Aniyah Latrice Moore
Breanna Kaye Moore
Trinity Alexis Moore
Cathy Rochelle Moorehead
Yvette Julie Mora
Emily Ann Moretta *
Jason Chantel Morgan
Mackenzie Gail Morris **
Euronica Denise Morton
Sophie Brianne Moyers *
Kamari Asaad Muhammad
Hayley Brett Mullen **
Imelda Murillo
Chloe Grace Murphy *
Jemiryah Dashey Nelson *
Dekayla J. Newson
Jamil Caleb Newson **
Shavurdacour Charun Nicholas
Laurelee Ann Nicholson
Kennedi Elise Norfleet
Elijah Ja’quon Norphlet
Brooklyn Alexis Norris
Carson Bryan Norton *
Julisa Ava Olvera
Ryan Nathaniel Ores
Annelise Taylor Osborne +
Raniya Labressia Outlaw *
Addison Elise Owen ***
Allie Kate Page **
Lucas Stearns Pair
Dynasty Daraneke Palmer
Paris Kaitlyn Parks **
Keanu Daone Patrick
Jaycee Ward Patton *
Hunter Reed Peeks *
McKenzie Nichole Pegues
Emily Perez
Alex Cornelius Pete
Leyna Amanda Pham ***
Mabree Clair Phillips
Virginia Gladys Pinnick
Jonathan Ricardo Pittman
Trinity Joan Pleas
Laila Nicole Poole
Hannah Kathryn Potter **
Ethan McGregor Potts **
Tanner Addison Pounders
Nalisa Prak *
Charles Adam Prestridge
Michael Alan Prestridge *
Verkeria Michelle Price
Cyrus Elijah Pritchard
Kimberly Nicole Pritchard
Kaliyah Janae Quinn *
Kelon Katrez Raimey Jr.
Christian Ramos
Syan Janae Rankins
Allie Lynn Rawles *
Iyana Lachun Reed
Mariah Salice Reed-Jones
Ashton Nicole Richardson *
Nicole Dawn Richardson *
Ja’Quise Dasean Richmond
Javier Rios Sanchez
Giselle Roberts *
Ava Michelle Rodgers *
Mallory Sue Rodgers
Asiel Rodriguez +
Abigail Lindsey Rogers **
Marcus Terrell Rogers
Alexa Leigh Ross
William Glenn Rowsey **
Drake Alan Russell *
Nakiva Simone Russell
Jayla Tamia Sanders
Mattison Staten Sanders ***
Payton Hunter Sanders **
Zykerria Jaliha Sanford
Hailey Kaye Schexnayder
Christina Gage Scott
Gabrielle Catherine Scott
Kenya Zipporah Scott
Leeann Lou Scott
Ryan Elise Scurlock *
Samariya Ariel Sesson
Adam Moammer Sharhan
Golden David Sharpe IV
Tyler Isaiah Shephard
Eycis Noelle Short *
Ladaija Nyesha Sharnell Simmons
Patrice Lashay Simmons
Leslie-Brooke Singletary
Haley Morgan Sizemore *
Jerlyiah Danesieyah Skillom
Brittani Carolynn Smith *
Caleb Thomas Smith
Dasia Macaryia Smith
Jeremiah Jamal Smith
Kara Lynn Smith
L’Asia Shekendrea Smith
Michael Hayes Smith
Noel Leann Smith
Ryan Jeffery Smith
Sarah Grace Smith
Sophie Brooke Smith
Trey Alexander Smith **
Cody Dylan Smothers
Bryant Smyth
Tyler Joseph Spears
Ellis Brett Spencer *
Caitlin Makenzie Stanford
Rachel Gwendalyn Stegall
Mary Katherine Jones Stephens
Marli Carol Stevenson
Jackson Roman Stewart *
Karyn Renee Stockbridge
Nicole Marie Stocking ***
Cole Avery Stoddard ***
Konnie Kalondria Suggs *
Brooklyn Nicole Sullivan
Catherine Elizabeth Sullivan
Danielle Aniya Swearengen
Abbey Nicole Swift
Kaitlyn Angela Swindle
Hannah Grace Sylvester
Audtrese Daviona Tabor
Sajel Cheyenne Tanksley *
Elisabeth Suzanne Tarpley
Aaliyah Hope Taylor
Alexandra Faith Taylor
Bobbie Tamisha Taylor
Janiya Lashon Taylor
Jordan Solomon Taylor
Joshua Bryce Tedford **
Trinity Michelle Tedford
Melanie Thiriot
Kaylee Ann Thompson +
Ross Mathis Thompson ***
Matthew Alan Thornburg *
Taylor Marie Threatt
Jaylan Jakobe Todd
Makenzie Anna Toles +
Anthony Undra Torrance
Taylor Alexandria Townes
Katie E. Troutt
Emma Paisley Trulove
Alayna Claire Tucker
Akiria Arieh Turman
Isabella Corrine Turman **
Amberly Logan Turner ***
Jarrod Landin Turner
Mae-Elizabeth Brooke Tutor
Sommer Synclair Tyes ***
John Thomas Ungurait
Noemi Urbina-Reyes * +
Jackson Tyler Uselton ***
Magdalena Vazquez-Benitez ***
Cimone Akiva Virges
Soren Voges-Haupt **
Callie Sawyer Wages *
Colton Thomas Walker *
Destinee Lanecia Walker
Emma Grace Walker **
Shannon Elaine Walker
Tambranikia Gordon Wallace *
Katy Kendell Ware **
Connor Bradley Warren *
Julie Day Warren **
Destinee Chianne Washington
Ja’Kiya Jaliyah Watson
Paul Jessie Webb ** +
Madison Alise Weeks *
Jeremy Richard Weis
Madalyn Faith Weisenberger ***
Cherrie Westley
Chapman Wayne Whatley *
Chloe Jaden White
Jaime Delaney White
Trenise Shrell White
Larry White Jr.
Cyara Faith Whyte **
Steven Lee Wilkins * +
Ashanti Alise Williams
Ashley Samya Williams *
Brianna D. Williams
Jalynn Leigh Williams ***
Morgyn Janine Williams
Wade Michael Williams
Yasmin Sian Williams
Brice Kyle Willingham
Kursta Shaliyah Wilson *
Melody Yvette Wilson *
John Logan Womack
Taurus H. Worthey
Isabella Grace Wyatt
Syncere Lei Victoria Yates *
Heather Magnolia Yates-Velez
Sadie Gibbons Yearwood
William Trager Yeoman *
Patonjja Lerravia Young
John Zhong
Associate of Applied Science
Jayda Elizabeth Armstrong
Emily Grace Avery
Brittany Nicole Baggett
Patricia Abigail Bailey
Jordan La’run Banks
La’Dwain Jamal Bankston
Emma Grace Belk *
Patrick Dewayne Bell
Ginger Marie Bennett *
Matthew Christopher Berry
Victor Dinu Bhattacharjee *
Joshua Daniel Blake
Jada Kathryn Bledsoe *
Valerie Marie Bolanos **
Amiyah Jennell Bowens
Brittany De’Shay Bowens ***
Asa Braddock Boyette **
Brad Mitchell Braden
Mary Gray Braggs *
Brayden Lane Branson *
Jabari Keajuan Brassell
James Anthony Brewer
Japheth Michael Brinkman
Christopher Dominic Brooks *
Haley Mulan Brown
Katelyn Callia Brown
Zaria Michelle Brown
Maleeka Bryant
Zaureyia Desirra Buford Faulkner *
Henry Michael Burgess
Byron Bryar Burns
Aidan Kyle Busby *
Christian Blaise Calvert *
Katelynn Kamilla Carter *
Madelyn Grace Caulder *
Bryan Keith Clayton
Makenzie Anne Coats
Presley David Coker **
William T. Cole
William Thomas Collier
Colt Walker Conway *
Nicolous Cooper
Andrew Christopher Copeland **
Shannon Nicole Crabb ***
Alejandro Ismael Cruz
Aaliyah Curtis
Daviunna Camillia Dandridge **
Cole Michael Daniels *
A’Mashua Er’Janae Davis
Antwone Demeatric Davis **
Jakesia Jamaya Davis *
Kade Garrett Davis
Nathan Reed Delucia
Ana Louise Dent ***
Travis Keshaun Dockery
Brad Darnell Donaldson *
Makiya T’Ashia Dotson ***
Lane Aaron Douglas
Aubrey Alexis Downs **
Wyatt Mathew Dunham
Joncarlo Lee Dunlop
Joseph Jeremiah Dunson
Fakeliya Shanti Ealy
Lackesha Shanequa Echols
Karson Owen Eddings *
Jason A. Edwards
James Kyle Elam **
Jaquaylynn Tashun English
Amber R. Espino *
Daniel Roy Evans
Tabarious D. Evans
Jonathan Tate Ferguson
Nathan Patriot Hale Fernholz
Jamiya Makenzie Freelon
Mary-Britton Freeman *
Emily Noel Fugate
Ashton James Fulp
Javelyn Shianne Garrett
Rylan Tyler Gayhart *
Andrew Lafayette Gibson
Logan Andrew Glaze
Cameron Drake Goodwin
Harmony Natalia Gordon
Nicholas Lashawn Gordon
Sean Patrick Green *
Lewis Velton Gullett **
Bryson Jekulve Hale
Gatlin Cody Hale ***
Aubree Brianna Hall ***
Jesse Dalton Hall ***
Baylas Trinity Hamilton
Nicholas Carlton Hanson *
Samantha Grace Hardison
Amber Elizabeth Harris
Daija Makensee Marie Harris *
Christopher Damon Harris Jr.
Robert Edward Lee Hatton
Tyria Armauni Hayes *
Rylan Tony Hetterick
Melinda Isis Hewitt
Tyriq Deshawn Hibbler ***
Corzell Lamar Hill
Emory June Hill **
Jackson Edward Hill ***
John Michael Hill
Mikayla Jane Hill **
Celiyah C. Hilson
Zachary Matthew Hines
Caleb Austin Holcomb **
Hunter Locke Hollingsworth *
Caleb McCallum Holmes *
Lakevia Chevon Holmes
William Connor Hood *
Brooklyn McKensie Hope
Shativa L. Horton
Tremiah Janae Howard
Ira Christian Huggins
Ruger Gage Hussey *
Vinesha Lashaiya Irby
Cody Michael Johnson
Percy Reed Johnson
Jaheim Ja’Quez Jones
Literyon Tremel Jones
Ranquez Derrell Jones
Clifton Caleb Kennedy *
Avery Kaleal Key
Khalil Jabari Kimble
Aidan Elliott Lafaver *
Caleb C. Lantern *
Jabari Malik Lawrence
Devin Ledford
Brandon Kortez Lester
Logan Michael Lipscomb
Shania R. Lloyd *
James Dylan Long
Nuria Lopez
Jessy Lunares
Mallory Danielle Manning ***
Tiffany Minnie Martin **
Yasmin Maya **
Tyler Jaden McCaster
Perry Logan McCool
Hadassah Rachele McGee *
Samya Ann McGlothian *
Tyla’r Aviane McGraw
Victoria S. McMorris ***
Kristiona Lamarshae McPherson
Carlie Savannah Medley
Jose Eduardo Meraz
Connor James Merrill
Ebonee Aunjenaye Merritt
Ivy Denise Merriweather
Cody Aaron Miller *
Ryan Cole Mitchell *
Joseph Bradley Moody *
Jerrod Collin Moore
Keenan J. Moore
Shquentin Tyrisha Moore ***
Walter Larry Moore *
Alfonzo Lamonte Morris
Kelvun Lamond Moton
Delaney Cathleen Naifeh ***
Joshua Blake Nelson
Territon Bernard Newsom
Hayden Chase Odell ***
Cameron Tyler Owens
Daniel Paez
Zsa’kedra Lashae Parrott **
Dylan Jaye Patterson **
Tylian Trevon Payton
Darlisa Delane Pearson
Brandon Ray Perkins *
Aylaijah Trenyce Phillips
Bernadette Avery Phillips *
Tyler Hayden Pierce
Justin Marrice Pollard *
Jason Allen Porter
John Michael Powell **
Michael Powell
Aa’Qwavian Jawon Presley
Jordan James Prewitt *
Jacob Wayne Pugh
Henry Allison Pullen III
Chandler Reese Ragland *
Thomas Harrison Raulston *
Katherine Grace Rich ***
Landon Bailey Rines
Dezmon Martez Roberts
John T. Robinson
Rauna Tamyla Robinson
Royal F. Rock
Daniel Andrew Romine **
Brandon J. Rudd *
Tyler Chadwick Russell
Ahmed Abdulrahman Saba **
Ricardo Sanchez Jr. *
Jaren Christian Santiago
Hailee Nicole Scallorn *
Kaitlyn Ikel Seals
Deundria Shaw
Conner Stewart Shelton
Ella Grace Shelton *
Maxwell Richard Shipley
Trever Alan Sizemore
Allison Ann Skinner
Aniyah Rayel Slate
Aiden James Smith *
Courtnee Ko Smith *
Jackson Riley Smith *
Jacob K. Smith
Kyla Patrice Smith *
Miranda Jennifer Smith *
Reagan Skye Smith *
Brittney Dawn Spears
Luke William Stanley
Carson Ford Stephens
Hunter Gage Stephenson
Charles Kentrell Stokes Jr.
Christopher Ray Strickland
Adrian Joshua Strong
Arion Demitri Sutton
Annika Irene Swearingen
Dylan Christopher Tatum
Avery Ryan Taylor ***
Derius Devon Taylor
Derrien Juan Taylor
Dawson Matthew Tedder *
Lakyla Shaparish Tennin
Andrew Hunter Thomas
Colin Heath Toliver
Jacqueline Torres *
John Cole Tramel
Benjamin David Trouy Jr. *
Colten Levi Tubbs
Kirsten Lashay Tunstall
Jordan Rose Tyson
Gavyn Walker *
Mya Camora Ward
Tylan Antrell Watson
Carsyn Kathleen Webb
Ava Diane Whitehead **
Bentley Claire Williams **
Brandon Williams
Emarian Davon Williams
Saniya Brandashia Williams
Thomas Wesley Williams *
Aerdereus Demhaun Wilson
Jacob Alexander Wilson
Joseph Stetson Wimberly
Dustin Ramon Winter
Taylor Nichole Wolfe *
Logan Cole Womble **
James Anthony Woods II ***
Julie Elizabeth Woolfolk
Pauline Jerramy Dizon Wright *
Alexandria Avery Young
Dru Kinsley Zaleska
Career Certificate
Greenlee Nicole Adams
Jakayla Monae Allen
Lauren Marie Allen
Ekayla Dashay Anderson
Shamiya Maria Autman
Cameron Christopher Baker
Dazaria Lashay Baker
Kailey Ann Baltes
Alexandria Elizabeth Banks
Sharla Barnes
Gloria Marie Barrera
Kimberlyn LaDona Bass
Travion Damon Batemon
Stephen Shane Beavers II
Jershalin Felise Nicole Beckwood
Jeasmine Correll Bell
Channing Javon Berry
Telesha Levon Berry
Bryce Tyler Black
Summer Layne Blades
Taniya Kamia Bolton
Baylie Renee Bomar
Jacob Anthony Bounds
Ivy Leigh Box
Tyquiez Keiwon Brassell
Mary Addison Brewer
Chatoni Beloved Bridges
Emma Grace Brooks
Lydia Renae Brooks
Ta’Neriea Alexanderea Brooks
Raven Jovon Broom
Joseph Alexander Brotherton
J’Kwavius Nakari Brown
Lauren Leigh Brown
Shantiva Charmaine Brown
Marquis Antony Burk
Hayden Alexandria Bynum
Janice Carol Byrd
Haylee Madison Cadena
Jada Olivia Caldwell
Chloe Isabella Cancio
Anthony Malik Cannon
Kristi Shae Carwile
Arizona Stephon Catchings
Mikayla Carissa Cathey
Veronica Alejandra Chacin Anez
Alexis Nicole Chambers
Leamber Anna Chapman
Aileen Chavez
La’Niya Shanice Connor
Carson Andrew Cook
Tyasia Amani Cooper
Jabarion Rashad Copeland
Laney Michelle Cotton
Presley Katherine Cousar
Zyikeria Lantrise Cowan
Morgan Alise Cox
Nikkia Samaia Cox
Tristan Joseph Cox-Rodriguez
Haley Elizabeth Crawford
Zandaisha Chateria Crawford
Abbey Grace Davis
Katelynn Alexis Davis
Shawn Nicole Dawson
David Ernest Dehetre
Abby Caroline Doane
Ellie Carlton Donaldson
Chamiya Maree’ Edwards
Deja Donye Edwards
Carlus Breanna Ellis
Keontrae Laron Ellis
Madalyn Faith Ennis
Bryuana Shuanice Evans
Tyler Cinque Fairbee
Landon Allen Floate
Courtney Nicole Ford
Portia Dinea Fox
Abby Catherine Freeman
Ella Grace Frischhertz
Averie Michelle Fuller
Sara Jane Gammill
Madisyn Alexis Garrett
Owen Dale Gayden
Seydina Housseynou Gaye
Wisdom Gibson
Nakysia Korea Mykiuana Gipson
Emileigh Mae Gomez
Evelyn Veronica Gomez
Kaneisha Shante’ Gooden
Emma Claire Graham
Geraldine Gaibieal Gregory
Natalie Ann Gross
Nicole Shante’ Hall
Brianna Lashell Hammond
Allie Ann Hankins
Marshyski Danyell Harmon
Kaitlyn Shanora Harris
Diamond Hazzard
Mya D’Angelia Henderson
R’Landria Drashuana Hendrix
Kelby Dashun Henry
Thomas Matthew Herrington
Qydashya Shita Hickey
John Thomas Hill
Brody Alan Hodge
Jamaria Lashea Hokes
Azsa Danielle Holcomb
Kirby-Lynn Hollowell
Taneria Lachanta Holts
Charles Cornealius Hoskins
Cameron Howard
Syhra Jereme Hughes
Chatrina Denise Hunt
Joseph Markeith Hutchins
Annette Jackson
Miracle Monshae Jackson
Lebron Alexander James
Jasmine Monea Jeffries
Jada Danyell Jennings
Joy Lakita Jennings
Lacey Nicole Johnsey
Hannah Nicole Johnson
Kalibre Nashe’ Johnson
Kamya Michelle Johnson
Lailah Nakole Johnson
Taylen Keshawn Johnson
Mary Gracin Johnston
Chasity Lashae Joiner
Elizabeth Anne Jones
Lamarion Ryshunn Jones
Mallory Saige Jones
Shantavia Cieara Jones
X’Zorria Richelle Jones
Lisha Jeanai Jordan
Alicia Tamara Kautzky
Kyra Michelle Kelley
Tawanda Kimbrough
Katelynn Sylvia Kirkendall
Shane Wyatt Kraft
Kaniyah Ti’Shay Kuykendall
Ekerria Lakeyia Laws
Leah Addison Leasure
Tyrique Deundray Lewis
Madison Lynn Lindley
Samantha Briane Little
Jada Elise Lynch
Te’Darius Jytavion Maggiefield
Brittney Cherrell Malone
Emanuel LeJuan Marion
Hunter Scott Marsh
Chloe Grace Martin
Savannah Leeann Martin
Ashley Jean Mathews
Brycelen C. May
Jocelyn Marie Mayfield
Fredrick McCarroll
Landis Avant McKinney
Mat’Laysia Le’Shae McKinney
Terrence Dewayne McKinney
Ashley Nicole McNeil
Sarah Grace Malonnie Melton
Karli Shea Monaghan
Kevin Hazzael Montes
Fernando Anthony Montoya
Brianna Nicole Moore
Caitlin Elizabeth Moore
Christopher Daniel Moore
Emily Mae Moore
Jaden Isiah Morgan
Jamariya Shambrie Morgan
Jordan Makhi Morgan
Ella Catherine Moyer
Kemorya Janae Neely
Austin James Nichols
Christian Uriel Nieto
Rheagan Elise Odle
Michael James Pacenza
Morgan Scott Parker
Emily Grace Patrick
Madison Gabrielle Payne
Isabella Christine Pearce
Dekya Denique Perkins
Elijah Jeramiah Pointer
Ariel Jamiya Pondexter
Leslie Virginia Pounders
Keymorriah Alexsiana Powell
Tralisa Chrisse Prince
Tyquisha Monea Pritchard
Colton Matthew Rayman
Katherine Hallene Reed
Tranaja A’Myre Richardson
Lacey Danielle Roberson
Jenna Marie Robinson
Makenzie Bryce Robinson
James Brantley Rodgers
Noel Victoria Rohling
Mason Shane Rose
Donald Perrin Roten III
Andrew Walker Russell
Rosemary Ella Ruth
Thomas David Salloum
Damarioun Sanchez Salter
Lakaya Brooke Sandridge
Anthony Darnell Saulsberry
Rosa Alice Schlenker
Dana Louise Shoffner
Marleigh Reese Shoffner
Cashe Newell Shows
Santana Danielle Simmons
Vasinee Sitthiprasert
Madison Chyann Skelton
Alana Nicole Smith
Haley Michelle Smith
Katelyn Nycole Smith
Katie Elizabeth Smith
Marcailyn R. Smith
Sophia Nicole Smith
Eric Santos Sosa
Brianna Roshell Lasha Spain
Brennan Patrick Speight
Kenyada Monquie Stitts
Cora Grace Story
Lekylon Rashard Street
Savanna Nicole Swanner
Corey Sermone Swims
Joshua Hernandez Tapplin
Cilicia Nichole Tate
NaTaisha Shadelle Taylor
Daisha Onevia Thomas
Markira Onikka Thomas
Raven Jaichelle Thomas
Tatiana Aniya Thompson
Aundrerick Marquette Toy
Maddox Wyatt-Douglas Trigg
Kamya Janise Tucker
Katlyn Kiarra Tumblin
Madelyn Grace Turner
Jamiyah Mari Tyler
Yahir Eduardo Villafana
Jaliya Lashay Wallace
Lamorrious Walls
Elijah Donnell Warren
A’Tea Antnoneshia Watson
Zylexus Ariyna Watson
Jordyn Avah Watts
Mikayla Shante Welch
Hannah Frances Grace West
Bridgette Katrina White
Harley Laine White
Kierstan Marcia White
Jakayla Shanise Whitehead
Anna Grace Whitver
Adriana Shenell Williams
Jasmine K. Williams
Saige Taylor Williams
Ashley Iyona Wilson
Jasmine Nichole Wilson
Makinley Brynn Wilson
Lauren Krysten Wright
Alannah Denise Yeager
Jaidyn Jamier Young
Technical Certificate
Jacob David Allen
Amari Kidre Armstrong
Troy Russell Barbieri
Brianna Monique Blake
Joseph Christian Cagle
Presley Reese Callihan
Makayla Jeneen-Rose Campbell
Lane Allen Carlton
Jasyah Persha Carothers
Patrick Kyle Conner
Seth Alexander Evans
Bradley Sean Ferguson
Arthur Fielder
Amber Lynn Gibson
Markel De’Jaun Gladney
Patrick Gonzalez
Haley Ellen Green
Karla Nicole Greer
Joshua Reagan Harrison
Kristie Renee Homolik
Daniel Lee Hood
Braylen Jakobe Hoskins
Travious Cornell Jamison
Tradarious Johnson
Karen Rheannon Johnston
Nicolaas Jacobus Jooste
Zavior Christopher Laster
Julius Butler Lewis-Yates
Keith Thomas Lloyd
Triston Thomas Mason
Tynisha Kianna Mayes
Kilan Tyrique Miller
Patrick Louis Montgomery
Tyler Ashton Montgomery
John Robert Ramsey II
Madison Nichole Reid
Delta Zoey Rippee
Savannah Rayne Rippee
Avery Jaylan Shavers
Catherine Alsip Shaw
Robbin Christopher Skeen
Alexandria Elizabeth Smith
Jacob Thomas Spencer
James Easton Sprouse
Aaron Rilee Tapley
Ronald Wayne Taylor
Charleston La’kyeous Walker
Exzelman DeAndre Ware
Michael Ledon Warren
Chelcy Jakayla Washington
Willie Alexander Washington
Victoria Sherrianna White
Madison L. Windham
Hannah Marie Woolsey
Today’s Commencement Ceremony can be viewed via the livestream at www.youtube.com/ NorthwestCC
View the 2025 Spring Commencement Program online here: https://issuu.com/ northwestmisscommunitycollege
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HONORS AND ACADEMIC SOCIETIES
Graduation Honors (based on GPA)
Asterisks beside the graduate’s name denote the following:
* Cum Laude (3.50-3.79)
** Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.99)
*** Summa Cum Laude (4.00)
+ Scholastic Institute
Honors based on Northwest hours only Does not include current semester
NORTHWEST CAMPUSES
MAIN CAMPUS
4975 Highway 51 North • Senatobia, MS 38668
662-562-3200
DESOTO CAMPUS–SOUTHAVEN
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway • 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
Academic Honor Societies
Regalia cords and tassels worn by graduates denote the following:
Gold stole & tassel Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Purple & white cord National Technical Honor with white tassel Society
Peach double cord Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society
Black & gold cord Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
Red & black cord TRIO Scholars
Kelly green cord Honors Institute
2025 GRADUATION COMMITTEE
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
Dwayne Casey, Associate Vice President, Workforce
Solutions & Career-Technical Education
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
Dr. Don Jones, Assistant Dean, DeSoto Center
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
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.