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Class of 2026 Commencement The Sixty-Third

August Third, Two Thousand Twenty-Six

Guests are asked to silence cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices.

Please refrain from talking on cell phones during the ceremony.

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Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of 2026 Dear Graduates, I am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to each of you, the members of the Tri-County Technical College Class of 2026. You have reached a significant milestone toward achieving your career and personal goals. We celebrate your accomplishments and a job well done.

Earning a college degree, diploma or certificate is an outstanding achievement for every student, and, in particular, for those who are the first in their families to graduate from college. Student success is our top priority. This means that, when you succeed, we succeed. We applaud you for the tenacity, hard work and dedication you showed during your time as a student at Tri-County Technical College.

I am certain the education you received at Tri-County will provide the foundation and career preparation you need to succeed in life and work. You are well positioned to meet future challenges and opportunities because of your talents, skills, education and strong work ethic.

I want to thank faculty and staff for helping to prepare our graduates for the future. Our commitment and passion for teaching, learning and student success are the very heart of what makes Tri-County Technical College the top-rated technical college in South Carolina by nearly every measure—student success, graduation, transfer rates and more.

I also would like to offer special thanks to parents, spouses, children and friends for their patience, sacrifices and support of our graduates. You can share in the feeling of pride and excitement in what your graduate has accomplished and the many opportunities that lie ahead.

Graduates, you now join the ranks of thousands of Tri-County Technical College alumni who are making a difference in our communities. We encourage you to stay connected to the College in the coming years. Tri-County is your lifelong partner, and we stand ready to assist you in meeting your career and personal goals.

Sincerely,

Galen DeHay, Ph.D. President

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*Processional Welcome...................................................................................................... James D. “Jim” Wanner Chair, Tri-County Technical College Commission *National Anthem............................................................................................................. Rin Hoyt Associate in Arts Student *Invocation................................................................................................................John M. Powell Tri-County Technical College Commission Remarks..................................................................................................Kenneth “Mac” McIntyre President, Student Leadership Council Recognitions and Awards...........................................................................Dr. D. Galen DeHay President, Tri-County Technical College Address to the Class of 2026............................................................................Dr. Laura Ullrich Director of Economic Research in North America, Indeed Hiring Lab Conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates........................................................................Dr. D. Galen DeHay Dr. Jacquelyn C. Blakley, Dean, Business and Public Services Division Lori Burkett, Department Head, Nursing Dr. Mark R. Dougherty, Dean, Students Jennifer B. Hulehan, Dean, Arts and Sciences Division Paul R. Phelps, Dean, Engineering and Industrial Technology Division *Recessional

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2026 Linda C. and Dr. Ralph D. Elliott Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence Matthew Woodall, Department Head for Industrial Technology, Engineering and Industrial Technology Division The medallion is presented each year to the instructor who has contributed the most during the academic year to the profession of teaching, to the development of the College and to the students.

Matthew Woodall joined Tri-County Technical College in 2010 as a Welding instructor in the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division and was promoted to department head in June 2023.

Woodall creates deeply engaging, hands-on learning environments that simulate industry conditions. He integrates current American Welding Society (AWS) standards, real-world fabrication challenges, and individualized coaching that meets students where they are. His students consistently describe his instruction as “clear, realistic, and life changing.”

Instructors note that Woodall demonstrates an ongoing commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement. By actively engaging in virtual training sessions and reviewing technical materials provided by the AWS, he ensures his instruction reflects current industry standards and emerging practices.

Colleagues also stress that he is committed to meeting the diverse needs of his students. By maintaining high expectations and reinforcing industry standards, Woodall ensures that students leave his classroom with the technical skills and confidence needed to pursue certifications and employment in the welding field.

Woodall is a 2007 graduate of TCTC’s Welding program. He holds a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation, an internationally recognized certification of proficiency in weld inspection as well as Certified Welding Educators (CWE) credentials.

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Address to the Class of 2026 Laura Ullrich, Ph.D. Director of Economic Research in North America, Indeed Hiring Lab Laura Ullrich, Ph.D., is director of economic research in North America at the Indeed Hiring Lab. Prior to joining Indeed, Dr. Ullrich served as a senior regional economist and senior manager at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, primarily focused on research related to higher education and workforce dynamics.

For over a decade, she was an economics professor and associate dean for undergraduate programs at Winthrop University.

Dr. Ullrich’s research interests include higher education, community college policy, labor participation, and the economic impact of local development.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree and doctorate degree in economics from the University of Tennessee.

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Arts and Sciences Division Associate in Arts Rebeka A. Glenn Emma Grace Hoyt Kameron Wayne Jones Truman Augustus Jones Stephen Kelke Bella Caroline Lynch Michael Papazis* Zoe A. Paschal Vrajkumar Jitrendra Patel Lea Brooke Payne

Paisha Brianna Phillips Matthew L. Reynolds Adriana Schwab Cassandra Grace Stephenson Taylor Elizabeth Stuckey Heather Brooke VanGieson Alexia Clarrisse Vidal* Maleah Shea Walker Landon Williams

Associate in Science Bryson Acker Alma Adriana Alvarez* Aniel Elizabeth Alvarez Zumaran Anna Brooke Autry Ashley Marie Bailey Allyson Balbuena Jennifer Nicole Bearden Rachael Kathryn Fay Berger Erin Rebekah Boyter Isabel Johanna Buntenbach Jessica Hope Callaham* Charley Coleman Catherine Hope Crouch Trevor Crowe* Miller Louis Dimond Brittany Nicole Dishnow* Natalie Edwards* Lisa Marie Hawley Zy’Adriya Lenora Johnson Hayden Lyndsie Jones David Keasler Sophia Kruse*** Jenny-Lynn Lawson* Kinzlee Savannah Lewis

Logan C. Maness Arayah Mattis Johalinx Meralus*** Emily Grace Moore Nabecca Nicole Moore Kelsey Nicole Mosteller Gracin Renee Murphy* Riley Phillips** Morgan G. Pursley*** Riley Ann Quandt Cadence N. Rasmussen Cheyenne Nicole Reid Gabriel Andres Riesgo Rivera Jimena C. Rodriguez Amaya Brianna Scott Olivia Grace Sevcik* Havana Isabel Smith Avery D. Stephens Hunter Lee Stephens Landan Stephens* Taylor Elizabeth Stuckey Kalyn Grace Welborn* Carmen Skye Wolfe

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University Studies Certificate Bryson Acker Marie Katherine Banta** Gatlin C. Bickley Alex Dias Branco* Isabella Mckinlee Cobb Charley Coleman Natalie Edwards* Rebeka A. Glenn Cristian Gonzalez* Brianna N. Grimes Lisa Marie Hawley Hayden Lyndsie Jones Kameron Wayne Jones Stephen Kelke Sophia Kruse*** Jenny-Lynn Lawson* Gabriel Jalen Lewis Kinzlee Savannah Lewis

Katie Littleton Bella Caroline Lynch Johalinx Meralus*** Zoe A. Paschal Lea Brooke Payne Jaden Tyler Porter*** Morgan G. Pursley*** Riley Ann Quandt Heidi E. Reed** Gabriel Andres Riesgo Rivera Amaya Brianna Scott Anna G. Smith Hunter Lee Stephens Cassandra Grace Stephenson Alexia Clarrisse Vidal* Max Brennan Walton Landon Williams

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Business and Public Services Division

Accounting Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Accounting Emily Rider

Administrative Office Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Administrative Office Technology - Medical Emphasis Lauren Reece*

Administrative Office Technology Data Entry Clerk Certificate Ashley Ann Harbert Retonya Annette Penry Lauren Reece*

Administrative Office Technology Medical Office Specialist Certificate Retonya Annette Penry

Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration Mary B. Badovick Myles Tandy Chapman Celeena Julia Douglas Amber Nicole Fabian Sophia Pereira Martins

Taylor Marie Moore Jordan Kelly Roper Kyle Sloan Stevens* Drasyn Akobi Williams Jamarias Deshaun Williams

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Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Entrepreneur Emphasis Nichole Lucas Londyn Paris Turner

Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Management Emphasis Richard Lee Cox Izabell C. Pilgrim

Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis Jeremiah Campbell*

Business Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Business Administration - Operations Management Lorelai Jeanette Rosenoff

Business Technology Business Foundations Certificate Karissa Monyel Littlejohn Kyle Sloan Stevens* Jamarias Deshaun Williams

Business Technology Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate Nichole Lucas Londyn Paris Turner

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Business Technology Fundamentals of Business Ownership Jada Beth Chastain

Computer and Information Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Computer Technology - Cybersecurity and Forensics Emphasis Chelsea Jane Camden Katelyn Virginia Fontaine Braylen Isaiah Haywood Jessica Michelle Johnson Nikki Eva King

Kevin Michael Nelson* Avita Perez-Tedeschi* Logan Alexander Ray** Skyler Cloud Tucker

Computer and Information Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Computer and Information Technology - Cybersecurity and Network Administration Jaquetta Hudson**

Computer and Information Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Computer Technology - Software and Web Development Emphasis Deidra Anmaria Brown* Alexandro J. Busby** Tianna Domonique Cowan Jocelyn Rae Godwin

Kalia Victoria Hudson Charles Wesley Kirby, Jr. Luke Garrison McAtee*** Kyle Anthony McGuffin

Computer and Information Technology Computer Technician Michael James Burdette*** Braylen Isaiah Haywood

Luke Garrison McAtee*** Kevin Michael Nelson*

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Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Criminal Justice Technology Jessie A Brooks Arrowood** Austin Levi Burton E’Lexis B. Clark*

Olivia A. Jones** Brian Lee Page Addison Rose Smith*

Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement Operations Emphasis Daniel Justin Brock* Tamia Rachelle Grate April E. Trevino**

Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies Emphasis Noah James Beebe*** Elane R. Nabors*

Heather Brooke VanGieson John Robert Williams**

Early Care and Education Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Early Care and Education Terry Gillespie**

Early Care and Education Early Care and Education Assistant Terry Gillespie**

Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Development Certificate Terry Gillespie**

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Media Arts Production Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Media Arts Production Armani K. Hairston Kyndall Helms** Henry Paul Kent**

Julien Bray Mccraw Clarence Matthew Merriweather Palmer James Smith

Media Arts Production Audio Production Certificate Tracey Lott McFadden*** Clarence Matthew Merriweather

Media Arts Production Advanced Media Production Henry Paul Kent**

Media Arts Production Graphic Communications Certificate Thomas Joseph Miller***

Media Arts Production Graphic Design Certificate Constance Pearce

Media Arts Production Photography Certificate Jalen Lamont Brown-Bentley Sarah Hope Palmer James Smith

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Engineering and Industrial Technology Division Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Automotive Technology Daniel De Jesus Chimal Ethan Elgin Adrian C. Gilliland Isai Giovanni Hernandez Jeremy Benjamin Jones

Mena Nashed Tiahnni Amanda Oyelowo Carson Lance Sentell Ben Edward White, III

Automotive Technology Automotive Braking Systems Certificate Daniel De Jesus Chimal Ethan Elgin Isai Giovanni Hernandez Isaac Logan Howerton

Jeremy Benjamin Jones Tiahnni Amanda Oyelowo Matthew Stancil

Automotive Technology Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate Daniel De Jesus Chimal Ethan Elgin Adrian C. Gilliland Isai Giovanni Hernandez

Tiahnni Amanda Oyelowo Carson Lance Sentell Matthew Stancil

Automotive Technology Automotive Engine Performance Systems Certificate Daniel De Jesus Chimal Ethan Elgin Adrian C. Gilliland Isai Giovanni Hernandez

Mena Nashed Tiahnni Amanda Oyelowo Carson Lance Sentell Matthew Stancil

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Automotive Technology Automotive Transmission Systems Certificate Daniel De Jesus Chimal Ethan Elgin Adrian C. Gilliland Isai Giovanni Hernandez Isaac Logan Howerton

Jeremy Benjamin Jones Tiahnni Amanda Oyelowo Carson Lance Sentell Matthew Stancil

CNC Programming and Operations Associate in Applied Science With a Major in CNC Programming and Operations Stefanos Dimas* Benton Davidson Hayden Jonah Mark Holcombe Bailee Kay***

Jaden Tyler Porter*** Michael Kyle Revis* Devan Walker White James Whitmore**

CNC Programming and Operations Introduction to CNC Certificate Stefanos Dimas* Ashton M. Guin Benton Davidson Hayden Bailee Kay*** Seth C. Lang*

Jaden Tyler Porter*** Michael Kyle Revis* Devan Walker White James Whitmore**

CNC Programming and Operations Introduction to Machining Certificate Ashton M. Guin Benton Davidson Hayden Bailee Kay*** Seth C. Lang*

Cheyanne Love O’Shea Jaden Tyler Porter*** Devan Walker White James Whitmore**

CNC Programming and Operations Manual Machining Certificate Ashton M. Guin Benton Davidson Hayden Bailee Kay*** Seth C. Lang* Cheyanne Love O’Shea

Jaden Tyler Porter*** Michael Kyle Revis* Devan Walker White James Whitmore**

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CNC Programming and Operations Manual and CNC Fundamentals Certificate Stefanos Dimas* Ashton M. Guin Benton Davidson Hayden Bailee Kay***

Seth C. Lang* Jaden Tyler Porter*** Michael Kyle Revis* Devan Walker White

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Jake Cerecedo Hernandez* Nicholas Marvin Hight* Ryland Garrett Holbrooks** Lee H. Holt*** Blake Douglas Hurst Andrew Langley Jeffery Paul Lansdale*

Nathaniel Gage Latshaw Jeremiah Walter Light Angelina Marie Mcintyre Gavin Medlin Logan Josiah Smith Craig Tyson Willey

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC Apprentice Certificate Jake Cerecedo Hernandez* David Landon Erwin Nicholas Marvin Hight* Ryland Garrett Holbrooks** Lee H. Holt*** Blake Douglas Hurst

Andrew Langley Jeffery Paul Lansdale* Nathaniel Gage Latshaw Angelina Marie Mcintyre Jason Eric Stevens** Craig Tyson Willey

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology HVAC Installer Certificate Jake Cerecedo Hernandez* David Landon Erwin Nicholas Marvin Hight* Ryland Garrett Holbrooks** Lee H. Holt*** Blake Douglas Hurst

Andrew Langley Jeffery Paul Lansdale* Nathaniel Gage Latshaw Angelina Marie Mcintyre Stephen Ratajczak* Craig Tyson Willey

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Manufacturing Management and Leadership Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Manufacturing Management and Leadership Stephanie Marie Becker-Wilbanks* Marcillia Watson Pilgrim

Manufacturing Management and Leadership Introduction to Manufacturing Management Technology Certificate Palmer Alexander Johns* Owen Drake Pickens* Marcillia Watson Pilgrim

Manufacturing Management and Leadership Introduction to Quality Assurance Certificate Stephanie Marie Becker-Wilbanks* Owen Drake Pickens* Marcillia Watson Pilgrim

Manufacturing Management and Leadership Manufacturing Production I Certificate Samantha Macinsey Burnett Jordan Taylor Butts Kayla Eskew Kenleigh Michele Harris

Hykeem Demarcus McGrier Zoe Grace Mckeown Ronald Anthony Montes Channing Usher

Manufacturing Management and Leadership Manufacturing and Continuing Process Improvements Certificate Stephanie Marie Becker-Wilbanks* Owen Drake Pickens* Marcillia Watson Pilgrim

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Mechatronics Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Mechatronics Technology Rhett Martin Anderson Justin Lee Baker Austin Tyler Beers Brandon Michael Bibb*** Alexander Todd Black* Cole Elton Brewer* Bryson David Bunn Richard Kyle Burton Christopher Bryson Ayers Campbell Johan Carrillo Cortes*** Landon Day Cawthon** Colby Alan Cooper Preston Daw Cade Bowers Durham Elias Foss Ebenhack Ashton Emory Edmonds* Zamory Davion Edwards Johon Avaz Emenov* Maxwell Isaiah Ford William Daniel Fowler Malachi Aaron Gibson* Quentin David Michael Gilstrap Ian Miles Graham* Zander Wade Gravely Bethany Lynn Griffith Nolan Parker Guest Benjamin Dalton Gursky Lester Ryan Haley Anika Renea Hall Samuel William Hall Ethan Hawkins Joshua Seth Horne Jared Weston Howery* Frantz Elijah Jean* Tucker Paul Johnson Christopher Lee Jones Jackson Noah Kelly* Matthew Edward Lamar**

Tyler Joshua Lamunyon Bryson Lee Lewis** Colin Bryce Locke Christopher Michael Marshall, Jr. Kadarius McGowan** Brycen Isaiah Mcdaniel Steven Jake Mcgahey Nicolas Bennett Meola Ashton Jaylon Moore Aidan Patrick Moran Colton Guy Nelson* Christopher Kyler Newton* Cooper Riley Odom Ethan Owens* Joseph Matthew Owens* Austin Pendleton Skyler Dean Pennington*** Zachary Andrew Philpott Hunter Blake Poole Lewis Waymon Powell Jason Michael Rasley Devontae Markeel Richardson Wyatt Roper* Isaiah Rivera Sanchez Anthony Randall Seigler* Ethan Cade Sexton** Steven Tyler Shkor** David Andrew Smith** Jacob Nelson Spoden Bowen Gabriel Strang Trenton Taylor Keaton Merritt Van Duinen Tyler Reid Vaughn* Jase Rivers Watson** Zachary Scott White*** Brooklyn Williamson** Savannah Alexus Young

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Mechatronics Technology Technical Operators I Certificate Rhett Martin Anderson Justin Lee Baker Brandon Michael Bibb*** Alexander Todd Black* Cole Elton Brewer* Bryson David Bunn Johan Carrillo Cortes*** Preston Daw Elias Foss Ebenhack Ashton Emory Edmonds* Zamory Davion Edwards Johon Avaz Emenov* William Daniel Fowler Quentin David Michael Gilstrap Zander Wade Gravely Bethany Lynn Griffith Nolan Parker Guest Benjamin Dalton Gursky Lester Ryan Haley Anika Renea Hall Ethan Hawkins Jared Weston Howery* Frantz Elijah Jean* Tucker Paul Johnson Christopher Lee Jones Daniel Jaden Kinross Tyler Joshua Lamunyon Bryson Lee Lewis** Colin Bryce Locke Christopher Michael Marshall, Jr. Kadarius McGowan**

Akin Zahkasius Mcalister* Brycen Isaiah Mcdaniel Nicolas Bennett Meola Ashton Jaylon Moore Aidan Patrick Moran Colton Guy Nelson* Christopher Kyler Newton* Cooper Riley Odom Ethan Owens* Joseph Matthew Owens* Austin Pendleton Zachary Andrew Philpott Hunter Blake Poole Lewis Waymon Powell Jason Michael Rasley Devontae Markeel Richardson Wyatt Roper* Isaiah Rivera Sanchez Anthony Randall Seigler* Ethan Cade Sexton** Steven Tyler Shkor** David Andrew Smith** Jacob Nelson Spoden Bowen Gabriel Strang Trenton Taylor Paul Riley Tench Keaton Merritt Van Duinen Tyler Reid Vaughn* Micah James Warren Zachary Scott White***

Mechatronics Technology Technical Operators II Certificate Rhett Martin Anderson Justin Lee Baker Brandon Michael Bibb*** Alexander Todd Black* Cole Elton Brewer* Bryson David Bunn Richard Kyle Burton Johan Carrillo Cortes*** Preston Daw

Elias Foss Ebenhack Ashton Emory Edmonds* Zamory Davion Edwards Johon Avaz Emenov* William Daniel Fowler Quentin David Michael Gilstrap Zander Wade Gravely Bethany Lynn Griffith Nolan Parker Guest

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Mechatronics Technology Technical Operators II Certificate (Continued) Benjamin Dalton Gursky Lester Ryan Hailey Anika Renea Hall Ethan Hawkins Jared Weston Howery* Frantz Elijah Jean* Tucker Paul Johnson Christopher Lee Jones Daniel Jaden Kinross Tyler Joshua Lamunyon Bryson Lee Lewis** Colin Bryce Locke Christopher Michael Marshall, Jr. Kadarius McGowan** Akin Zahkasius Mcalister* Brycen Isaiah Mcdaniel Nicolas Bennett Meola Ashton Jaylon Moore Aidan Patrick Moran Colton Guy Nelson* Christopher Kyler Newton* Cooper Riley Odom

Ethan Owens* Joseph Matthew Owens* Austin Pendleton Zachary Andrew Philpott Hunter Blake Poole Lewis Waymon Powell Jason Michael Rasley Devontae Markeel Richardson Wyatt Roper* Isaiah Rivera Sanchez Anthony Randall Seigler* Ethan Cade Sexton** Steven Tyler Shkor** David Andrew Smith** Jacob Nelson Spoden Bowen Gabriel Strang Trenton Taylor Paul Riley Tench Keaton Merritt Van Duinen Tyler Reid Vaughn* Zachary Scott White***

Welding Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Welding Technology Aaron Alba** Sam James Bennett** Alexander Elliott Butts Jacob Lee Delk William Jacob Durham Zander Grey Gholson Kimberly Lynne Gibson** Casey James Hogan John Dylan Johnson Benjamin Paul Johnston** Evan Nicholas Jones Kathy Rose Kravchuk**

Jacob Taylor Mason James D. Mckee** Mavrick Graham Mcwhorter Christopher James Morgan* Austin Michael Pittman Cooper William Russell Johnnie Dalton Shelton Brandon M. Smith** David Mendez Vazquez Bobby Worley Carson Blake Wright

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Welding Industrial Welding Certificate Aaron Alba** Sam James Bennett** Bryson Aden James Burton Alexander Elliott Butts William Coyle Jaelyn Jeremyah Davis Jacob Lee Delk Samuel Dukes William Jacob Durham Mason Galloway Farmer Zander Grey Gholson Kimberly Lynne Gibson** Casey James Hogan John Dylan Johnson Benjamin Paul Johnston**

Evan Nicholas Jones Kathy Rose Kravchuk** Jacob Taylor Mason Bailey A. Mcclain James D. Mckee** Mavrick Graham Mcwhorter Christopher James Morgan* Austin Michael Pittman Cooper William Russell Johnnie Dalton Shelton Brandon M. Smith** David Mendez Vazquez Bobby Worley Carson Blake Wright

Welding Multi-Process Welding Certificate Aaron Alba** Sam James Bennett** Bryson Aden James Burton Alexander Elliott Butts William Coyle Jaelyn Jeremyah Davis Jacob Lee Delk Samuel Dukes William Jacob Durham Mason Galloway Farmer Zander Grey Gholson Kimberly Lynne Gibson** Casey James Hogan John Dylan Johnson Benjamin Paul Johnston**

Evan Nicholas Jones Kathy Rose Kravchuk** Jacob Taylor Mason Bailey A. Mcclain James D. Mckee** Mavrick Graham Mcwhorter Christopher James Morgan* Austin Michael Pittman Cooper William Russell Johnnie Dalton Shelton Brandon M. Smith** David Mendez Vazquez Bobby Worley Carson Blake Wright

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Welding SMA Pipe Welding Certificate Aaron Alba** Sam James Bennett** Bryson Aden James Burton Alexander Elliott Butts William Coyle Jaelyn Jeremyah Davis Jacob Lee Delk Samuel Dukes William Jacob Durham Mason Galloway Farmer Zander Grey Gholson Kimberly Lynne Gibson** Leon O’Ryan Glover Casey James Hogan John Dylan Johnson

Benjamin Paul Johnston** Evan Nicholas Jones Kathy Rose Kravchuk** Jacob Taylor Mason Bailey A. Mcclain James D. Mckee** Mavrick Graham Mcwhorter Christopher James Morgan* Austin Michael Pittman Johnnie Dalton Shelton Brandon M. Smith** David Mendez Vazquez Bobby Worley Carson Blake Wright

Welding SMA Structural Welding Certificate Ava Reese Alexander*** Bryson Aden James Burton Alexander Elliott Butts William Coyle William James Crowe Jaelyn Jeremyah Davis Jacob Lee Delk Samuel Dukes William Jacob Durham Zander Grey Gholson Kimberly Lynne Gibson** Leon O’Ryan Glover Casey James Hogan John Dylan Johnson

Evan Nicholas Jones Kathy Rose Kravchuk** Jacob Taylor Mason Bailey A. Mcclain James D. Mckee** Mavrick Graham Mcwhorter Christopher James Morgan* Johnnie Dalton Shelton Hunter Mcgrath Slawson* Brandon M. Smith** David Mendez Vazquez Bobby Worley Carson Blake Wright

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Health Education Division Allied Health Science Personal Care Aide I Certificate Sarah Jeanette Badger Jessica Paige Donald Mashonda Shanell Grant Caralynn Kasey Claire Kerr

Lauran Rayann Mckittrick Claudia Amanda Minter Quashaun Nykerrius White Jasmine Vernita Brianna Williams

Emergency Medical Technology Associate in Applied Science With a Major in Emergency Medical Technology Alex Dias Branco*

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Diploma Olivia G. Boyd Emma Summer Brown** Jessica M. Carson** Sara Ashley Flores

Allie Dawn Gentle Ketty M. Perez Hailey Michelle Shirley Alea Sommai Turner

Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Diploma Hensel Mariana Bautista Samyra Akya Boyd Haley Morgan Butts Stephanie Garcia Beverly A. Holden Karlee Joy Keaton

Ashley Danielle Martindale Kristen Elaine Smith Mackenzie Taylor Smith Mckenzie Lynn Strickland Alea Tracy

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Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Diploma Keyarri Daileixs Alexander Naiseth Antonio-Hernandez Allyson Balbuena Daisha LaRenn Bates Jennifer Nicole Bearden Shenandoah Bishop Courtney Marie Carter Tanyjae Dyekeena Carter Shaylee Reigh Chandler Kendra Joy Christian Jacquelyn Rhyanne Conklin Arianna Nichelle Curry Toni M. Glenn Debbie Grawehr Jeremy Greer Brianna N. Grimes Ashley S. Hallums Torah Vee Hartsfield

Alexandria Lane Henry* Cherish Janae Jones Madison Lee Jones Mary Jane Maciejewski Cynthia Paige Martinez Brianna Nicole McCurley Ebony Latrice McMorris Nicholas Montgomery Miller Daniela Olivo-Quintero Kileigh Jade Poole Carolina Renee Raycroft Jennifer Gilstrap Reese Raegan Renae Sanders Hannah Simmons Kaden Blythe Simmons Cheondra Nicole Thompson Carolina Vallejo-Ojeda Tia Q. Young

Note: The listing of graduate names in the commencement program is accurate at the time of printing and is based upon the anticipated successful completion of program requirements. It is possible that graduates listed may have been unable to complete all requirements for their degrees. This document should not be taken as an official record that degrees have or have not been awarded. Graduates whose names are not listed may have applied for graduation after the printer’s deadline.

Honor standing, as indicated in this program, is based upon academic work completed prior to summer 2026. Final honor standing will be announced during the commencement ceremony.

Special Recognitions and Criteria *Cum Laude – Student earned a 3.5-3.74 cumulative GPA. Represented by a royal blue cord. **Magna Cum Laude – Student earned a 3.75-3.94 cumulative GPA. Represented by a silver cord. ***Summa Cum Laude – Student earned a 3.95 or higher cumulative GPA. Represented by a gold cord and gold tassel.

Military and Veterans – Student currently serves or previously served in the U.S. military. Represented by a red, white and blue cord.

National Society for Leadership and Success – National leadership society. Students are invited to join and complete a leadership curriculum. Represented by a black and gray cord.

Phi Theta Kappa – National two-year honor society. Students are invited to join based on earning a 3.5 or higher GPA. Represented by a gold stole.

Student Leadership – Student contributed significantly to the leadership of a TCTC student organization. Represented by a light blue and light green cord.

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Alpha Zeta Beta Members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity 2026 The first honor society was organized at Tri-County Technical College in 1981. To be invited to join, a student must be enrolled in an associate degree program, must have accumulated 12 credit hours, and must have achieved and maintained a GPA of at least 3.50.

Alma Adriana Alvarez - Associate in Science Simeon Jaysson Bailey - Criminal Justice Technology Noah James Beebe - Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies Jessica M. Carson - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Terry Gillespie - Early Care and Education Benton Davidson Hayden - CNC Programming and Operations Evan Nicholas Jones - Welding Technology Luke Garrison McAtee - Computer Technology - Software and Web Development Elane R. Nabors - Criminal Justice Technology - Paralegal Studies Alexia Clarrisse Vidal - Associate in Arts

National Society of Leadership and Success Summer 2026 The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Our members are invited to join the Society based on their number of completed credits and their cumulative GPA. They subsequently complete a rigorous program of leadership training sessions, public speeches, and small group workshops to become fully inducted members.

Jessie A Brooks Arrowood - Criminal Justice Technology Stephanie Marie Becker-Wilbanks - Manufacturing Management and Leadership Rachael Kathryn Fay Berger - Associate in Science Whitney Mae Bradshaw - Associate in Science Austin Levi Burton - Criminal Justice Technology Shaylee Reigh Chandler - Practical Nursing E’Lexis B. Clark - Criminal Justice Technology Isabella Mckinlee Cobb - Associate in Science Samuel Dukes - Industrial Welding Amber Nicole Fabian - Business Administration Terry Gillespie - Early Care and Education Jocelyn Rae Godwin - Computer Technology

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National Society of Leadership and Success Summer 2026 (Continued) Jeremy Greer - Practical Nursing Benton Davidson Hayden - CNC Programming and Operations Lee H. Holt - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Evan Nicholas Jones - Criminal Justice Technology Olivia A. Jones - Welding Technology Matthew Edward Lamar - Mechatronics Technology Tyesha Renee Mattison - Associate in Science Anaya Rachelle Mcgowan - Associate in Science Melanie Faye McIntyre - Associate in Arts Clarence Matthew Merriweather - Media Arts Production Elane R. Nabors - Criminal Justice Technology Elizabeth Diaz Olvera - Associate in Arts Brian Lee Page - Criminal Justice Technology Zoe A. Paschal - Associate in Arts Lewis Waymon Powell - Mechatronics Technology Morgan G. Pursley - Associate in Science Devontae Markeel Richardson - Mechatronics Technology Lorelai Jeanette Rosenoff - Business Administration Steven Tyler Shkor - Mechatronics Technology Jacob Nelson Spoden - Mechatronics Technology Hunter Lee Stephens - Associate in Science Landan Stephens - Associate in Science Mckenzie Lynn Strickland - Medical Assisting Cheondra Nicole Thompson - Practical Nursing April E. Trevino - Criminal Justice Technology Alea Sommai Turner - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Heather Brooke VanGieson - Associate in Arts Maleah Shea Walker - Associate in Arts John Robert Williams - Criminal Justice Technology

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Tri-County Technical College Foundation, Inc., Scholarships 100 Women 1 Vision Nursing

Daris and Broy Moyer Memorial

General Machine of Anderson

Al Norris

David A. Armstrong Memorial

George B. “Bud” Nalley, Jr.

Alice Manufacturing Company

George Michael “Mike” Kelly

Alvin Fleishman Marketing Education

David and Claudia Boles Engineering and Industrial Technology

Anderson Area Homebuilders’ Association

DeHay First Generation College Student Despo P. Stathakis Memorial

Greer/McWherter

Anderson County Woman’s Club

Dixie Chapter No. 395 UDC of Anderson

Anderson Marketing, Inc. Anderson Rotary Club Anita L. Nalley AnMed Health Arthrex Scholars Avondale Mills, Inc. Bank of America BASF Catalysts Belk Betty and Earle Youngblood Bolt W. Smith Memorial Brenda B. Nix Memorial Brenda Mattison Accounting Bruce Norton Memorial Cameron and Margaret Murdoch Carissa Faith Raffa Memorial Carol and William Kenley Carol S. Garrison Charles and Lucile Battle Memorial Charles T. and Mollie B. King Christ Community Church/ELM Christine Worthy Claude L. Reeves Claude Moore Clemson Downs CNA Cpl. Freddie Stowers, Medal of Honor Recipient D. L. Scurry Foundation

Don C. Garrison Memorial Donald B. McPhail Memorial Downing-Nix Veterinary Technology Dr. and Mrs. Jim Mullikin Veterinary Technology

Glen Raven Mills, Inc. Greg Shaloski Memorial Gwendolyn B. Owens Harold Vandiver Sullivan Memorial Hayden Abney Fulp Memorial Hazel and Grace Jensen Hazel Strickland Booth Memorial Helen Rosemond-Saunders

Dr. C. Lynn Lewis Health Sciences

Hill M. Seigler Memorial

Dr. Charlotte Kay Memorial

Home Builders Association of Oconee/ Donald J. Andrews Memorial

Dr. Henry Cowart Drake Memorial Dr. J. C. Holler Memorial Dr. O. Wray Smith Memorial Dr. R. K. Nimmons, Jr. Dr. Valerie R. Ramsey Duke Energy E. Steve Darby Memorial Earle Rochester Memorial Early Childhood Development Easley Custom Plastics Edwin C. Anderson Emory Russell McGinley Memorial Eric M. Hansen Memorial Ernest H. and Ruby Sharp Hicks Faculty SOAR Award Five Smith Sisters’ Florence Gates Fleishman Memorial G. B. Nalley Memorial Gambrill Foundation Gene Haas Foundation

Honorable Marshall J. Parker Honoring Their Service, Inc. Horton EIT International Association of Administrative Professionals Memorial Ione P. Gallant Memorial J. Byrnes Ouzts Memorial J. Cameron Murdoch Memorial J. E. Sirrine Textile Foundation Jack L. Ford Service Legacy Jackie Oakley Jackie Jackson Memorial Jackye Kiser Murphy James D. and Annie Reid C. Smith James D. Rutledge Memorial Jim and Betty Barton Jim and Jane Reeves HVAC Joe F. Mason Memorial John D. and Pamela Bondi Wakefield Family

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Tri-County Technical College Foundation, Inc., Scholarships (continued) John Sam and Zonell McPhail Lay

Manufacturing Legacy

Sarah McFall Sullivan Memorial

Judy Schneider Physical Therapy Assistant

Ms. Boseman Practical Nursing

Seneca Rotary Club

Julia M. Darby

Nixon and Augusta M. Cox

Sheriff E. E. “Duck” Cooley Memorial

Oconee County Medical Society

Smith E. and Frances Hendricks Memorial

Karen Eubanks Memorial Nursing Kathie O. Jones Kathryn Taylor White Memorial Katie M. Marshall Ken Thomas Kenyon Family Fund Keowee Key Community Partnership Keymark, Inc. Kim and Jim Wanner

Oconee Family Community Leaders Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association Oconee Machine and Tool Company, Inc. Oconee Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Orian Rugs, Inc. Pathways to Success Patriot Place

South Carolina Association of Veterinarians South Carolina Broadcasters Association South Carolina Broadcasters Association/Cleatus O. Brazzell South Carolina Upstate Equine Council Sue Lawrence Gignilliat and Thomas McCutchen Gignilliat

Paul and Lucy Wilkerson

Susan and Tom O’Hanlan “Infinity and Beyond”

Peggy Fleming Anderson

T. Rhett and Gaynell Evatt Memorial

Pete and Kleo Stathakis Memorial

Thirteen Smith Grandchildren

Pete and Sally Smith Foundation

Thomas and Laura Johnston

Pickens Lions Club

Tomi E. Shuler Garrison Memorial

Pratt Sosebee Memorial

Tribble Foundation

Preston and Cynthia Williford

Tri-County Board of Realtors

R. Clyde and Florence G. Stewart Memorial

Tri-County Technical College Alumni Association

Marjorie C. Smith

Randall E. “Randy” Lusk Memorial ROTC

U. S. Engine Valve Corporation

Martha Barham Parker Memorial

Robert A. and Jane R. Harris

Mary (Sally) M. Smith Mary Katherine Littlejohn

Robert D. and Louise Mathews/ BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.

Robert Lawrence Sherard, Jr., Memorial

W. Erskine Gallant Memorial

Robert W. Smith Memorial

Walhalla Woman’s Club

McPeak Family

Ruth B. Seabrook Memorial

Weston and Ruth Reeve Memorial

Michelle Hammond Memorial

Ryobi Motor Products Corporation

Will A. Watson Memorial

Milton Ford

S. Lewis and Lucia B. Bell Memorial

William Law Watkins Memorial

Milton H. Hansen Memorial

Sally M. Wakefield Memorial

William Y. Hazlehurst, III, Memorial

Mina Lee Lesley Memorial

Santee Cooper

Moore & Balliew Industrial

Sara L. and Nathan R. Fleishman

Yuda Family at Compact Air Products, Inc.

Kreager Family Kym and Kelly Cleveland Lawrence B. Miller Memorial Lawrence F. and Sandra Yuda Lynn Garrison Memorial Margaret Gallant Sullivan Memorial Marilyn Memorial Marion and Mary Davis Marion Davis

Mary Davis

United Community Bank Upstate Federal Credit Union Upstate Vet VyTech Industries, Inc.

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Executive Staff Dr. D. Galen DeHay, President Dan T. Cooper, Executive Director, External Affairs Dr. Amanda L. Elmore, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Rhonda D. Gibby, Vice President, Human Resources Cara T. Hamilton, Vice President, Business Affairs Dr. Darren L. Lipscomb, Vice President, Student Affairs Karen K. Potter, Associate Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Executive Operations Sarah J. Shumpert, Associate Vice President, Organizational Development and Planning Courtney B. White, Executive Director, TCTC Foundation

Deans Tiffany J. Blackwell, Enrollment Pathways Dr. Jacquelyn C. Blakley, Business and Public Services Division Dr. Amanda L. Elmore, Interim Dean, Health Education Division Dr. Mark R. Dougherty, Students Melanie L. Gillespie, Enrollment Operations Jennifer B. Hulehan, Arts and Sciences Division Somervell Linthicum, Learning Commons Bryan C. Manuel, Integrated Workforce Solutions David M. Moore, Academic and Career Foundations Division Paul R. Phelps, Engineering and Industrial Technology Divison Tasheka V. Wright, Advising and Academic Support Network Tri-County Technical College Foundation Board Officers Kym J. Cleveland, Chair Emily B. Holland, Vice Chair Curtis T. Evatt, Secretary William B. Harley, Treasurer

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State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Anthony G. Barker, Chairman, Third Congressional District Terry A. Hardesty, First Congressional District Benjamin W. Satcher, Jr., Second Congressional District Vacant, Fourth Congressional District Ralph A. Odom, Jr., Fifth Congressional District Rachel T. Gainey, Sixth Congressional District Kathleen Richardson, Seventh Congressional District Roger P. Schrum, At-Large Member Carolyn Swinton, At-Large Member Warren A. Darby, Jr., At-Large Member Orville S. Smith, III, At-Large Member Ellen Weaver, S.C. Superintendent of Education, Ex-Officio Member Harry M. Lightsey, III, S.C. Secretary of Commerce, Ex-Officio Member Dr. Tim Hardee, President, S.C. Technical College System Tri-County Technical College Commission James D. “Jim” Wanner, Chair, Oconee County James P. “Jim” Kaplan, Vice Chair, Pickens County Melanie H. McLane, Secretary, Pickens County Leon “Butch” Harris, Anderson County Hamid R. Mohsseni, Anderson County John M. Powell, Oconee County Helen P. Rosemond-Saunders, Oconee County Thomas F. Strange, Pickens County J. Allard “Al” Young, Anderson County

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Gonfalons The five academic gonfalons on display represent the College and its four academic divisions.

Gonfalons, which are banners hung from crosspieces on poles, have been used since medieval times as symbols of state or office. The navy gonfalon with the official College Seal represents the institution as a whole. The gonfalons for the four academic divisions display the division names and the colors associated with the academic disciplines of the divisions: Arts and Sciences – white and science gold; Business and Public Services – crimson, drab, light blue, midnight blue, peacock blue, and science gold; Health Education – apricot, gray, and sage green; and Engineering and Industrial Technology – orange and science gold.

Mace The Tri-County Technical College Mace is carried by the president of the Faculty Senate, who leads the academic procession at commencement. Historically, the use of a mace dates back to the Middle Ages and was carried before or placed near a magistrate or other dignitary as an ensign of authority. In commencement exercises, the mace specifically indicates the authority of the College president to award degrees. The College Mace is made of pecan and brass and depicts the official College Seal. It was designed and manufactured by students in the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division.

Regalia Academic regalia worn by persons in the procession varies in style and color according to the highest degree earned. The border and edging of the hood are in the color of the discipline for which the degree was earned as follows: Accounting....................................Drab Agriculture....................................Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities..............White Business Administration................Drab Commerce, Accountancy, Business.....................................Drab Dentistry........................................Lilac Economics.....................................Copper Education......................................Light Blue Engineering...................................Orange English...........................................White Fine Arts (including Architecture)..............................Brown Forestry..........................................Russet Health and Rehabilitation.............Sage Green History..........................................White Industrial Arts...............................Science Gold Information Technology...............Science Gold

Journalism.....................................Crimson Law................................................Purple Library Science.............................Lemon Mathematics..................................Science Gold Medicine.......................................Green Music.............................................Pink Nursing..........................................Apricot Oratory (Speech)...........................Silver Gray Pharmacy......................................Olive Green Philosophy.....................................Dark Blue Public Administration (including Foreign Service)........Peacock Blue Public Health................................Salmon Pink Public Service................................Peacock Blue Science..........................................Science Gold Social Work...................................Citron Theology.......................................Scarlet Veterinary Science........................Gray

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TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE VISION, MISSION, VALUES

Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.

Mission Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly skilled workforce.

Values Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.

Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness and understanding.

Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.

Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.

Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees and our community.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.

ACCREDITATION Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Tri-County Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical 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).

Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its admissions policies, programs, activities, or employment practices. TCTC will take steps to assure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

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Mailing Address Tri-County Technical College P. O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670 Pendleton Campus 7900 SC Highway 76 Pendleton, South Carolina 864-646-8361 Anderson Campus 511 Michelin Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina 864-260-6700 Easley Campus 1774 Powdersville Road Easley, South Carolina 864-220-8888 Oconee Campus 552 Education Way Westminster, South Carolina 864-613-1900

Main Number: 864-646-TCTC (8282) Toll-Free Number: 1-866-269-5677 Tdd/Voice: 1-800-735-2905 tctc.edu

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