LCC Celebrates 100th Graduating Class with Spring 2024 Commencement
May 14, 2024
Parsons, KS – Labette Community College (LCC) announces its 100th graduating class, marking a significant milestone in the institution's history. This centennial commencement celebration was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Forest Park at the Seaton Family Pavilion, located at 13th & Broadway in Parsons, KS.
This year's commencement not only honored the latest cohort of graduates but also celebrated a century of academic excellence and community impact. Dr. Mark Watkins, President of LCC, reflected on this milestone, stating, "Today marks a historic moment for Labette Community College. As we celebrate a century of service and success, we are reminded of the profound impact our institution has had on generations of students. This commencement is not just about the achievements of our graduates but is a testament to the enduring values and educational excellence that define LCC."
This year, there were 257 total degrees earned, which is an 7% increase from last year, and 62 certificates earned, representing an increase of 10%
A recording of the commencement ceremony and photo album are available on the college’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LabetteCards.
The 2024 graduates are listed alphabetically by city with their degree(s) following their hometowns. Kansas graduates are listed first then graduates from other states and finally international graduates:
In-State Graduates:
Jadyn Barr, Altamont, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Katherine Bath, Altamont, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Shelby Blackburn, Altamont, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Lauryn Hall, Altamont, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Anthony Verga, Arma, KS, Associate in General Studies
Brooklynn Albertson, Bartlett, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Kyler Irwin-Spangenburg, Bartlett, KS, Associate in General Studies
Ona Pitts, Baxter Springs, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Kennedy Shouse, Baxter Springs, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Ema Rinehart, Benedict, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Jayden Willard, Blue Mound, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Ethan Hernandez-Moreland, Caney, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Marie Hernandez, Chanute, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Capri Hinson, Chanute, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Julia Jasper, Chanute, KS, Associate in General Studies
Natalie Mann, Chanute, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Kolton Misener, Chanute, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Rhylee Sevart, Chanute, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Rylea Walker-Messner, Chanute, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Zachary Wyckoff, Cherokee, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Kimberly Bonine, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Angela Cook, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting
Colton Poole, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Clifton Sinclair, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Ricci Smith, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Jacey Whitcomb, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in Science, Biology
Emma Woodward, Cherryvale, KS, Associate in General Studies
Meagan Wright, Chetopa, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Summer Gomez, Coffeyville, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Shanique Shobe, Coffeyville, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Lacey Weber, Coffeyville, KS, Associate in Science, Criminal Justice
Alexis Cochran, Columbus, KS, Associate in Science, Biology
Tricen Cook, Columbus, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Sydney Stanley, Columbus, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Denise Zook, Columbus, KS, Associate in General Studies
Mia Howard, Dennis, KS, Associate in Science, Communication
Erika Conley, Edna, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
DeAndera Lear, Edna, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Paige Shomber, Edna, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
CeCe Lockmiller, Elmdale, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Tya Lerma-Lange, Erie, KS, Associate in Science, Early Childhood Education
Andrea Pontious, Erie, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Nichole Daly, Fort Scott, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Haley Steeley, Fort scott, KS, Associate in Science, Early Childhood Education
Avery Couch, Fredonia, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Katie Fry, Frontenac, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Sydney Linahan, Frontenac, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Anna Lovell, Frontenac, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Olivia Wilcox, Frontenac, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Keeley Daniels, Galena, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Coulter Huddleston, Galena, KS, Associate in General Studies,
Aubriana Osborn, Galena, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Jailyn Pierson, Galena, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Heather Fitzgerald, Galesburg, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Quinten Heady, Galesburg, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Zoe Gladson, Girard, KS, Associate in General Studies
Kadie Pouche, Girard, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Jalee Wohler, Greenleaf, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Victoria Childs, Hutchinson, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ryan Bruce, Independence, KS, Associate in Science, History
Jenni Bunyard, Independence, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Graci Carr, Independence, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Ryann Gray, Independence, KS, Associate in Science, Sociology
KathrineAnn James, Independence, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Sadie Sewell, Independence, KS, Associate in Science, Criminal Justice and Associate in Science, Social Work
Jordan Wilson, Independence, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Haven Harvey, LeRoy, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Addison Stokes-Todd, McCune, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Sara Harrison, Moran, KS, Associate in Science, Criminal Justice
Copenhagen Browning, Mound City, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Jude Kerr, Mound City, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Jamarius Koshko, Mound City, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Tayler Beard, Mound Valley, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Payton Surridge, Mound Valley, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Sydney Hart, Mulberry, KS, Associate in Arts, English
Yesenia Torres, Mulberry, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Kaitlyn Allen, Neodesha, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Gage Bell, Neodesha, KS, Associate in General Studies
Lillian Crawford, Neodesha, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Peyton Neises, Neodesha, KS, Associate in General Studies,
Erica Schlegel, Neodesha, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Darcy Simpson, Neosho Rapids, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Jenna Marion, Olathe, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Kaylyn Burk, Osage City, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Elijah Collins, Osage City, KS , Associate in Science, Secondary Education/History
Keri George, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Brenda Lewellen, Oswego, KS, Associate in General Studies
Amy Reynolds, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Secondary Education/Art
Ashlynn Sinclair, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Jennifer Singleterry, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Social Work
Jillian Teel, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Social Work
Whitney Wimp, Oswego, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Aaron Clevenger, Ottawa, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Cooper Garner, Ottawa, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Torrie Albertson, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Elementary Education
Ava Alloway, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Katrina Balke, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Crystal Barlow, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Social Work
Kyler Barragar, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Minna Bolt, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology and Associate in Science, Sociology
Rachel Bortz, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Brady Brown, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Abigail Callahan, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Carlos Collins, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies,
Natalia Correa Silva, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Talya Couch, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies,
Jarod Cruse, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Social Work
Heather Finley, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Javier Flores, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Isaiah Fox, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Israel Fox, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Jackson Fugate, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies, Associate in Science, Business Administration Associate in Science, Accounting, and Associate in Science, Communication
Brandylee Gilpin, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Kaycee Gowens, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Kaylee Groff, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Mitchell House, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Anita Jackson, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Khiani Jackson, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Spencer Jackson, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Emily Langston, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Karie Leslie, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Liset Lujan, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting
Mary Matlock, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administrative Technology - Medical Administrative Assistant
Russell McCarty, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Grant Morris, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Anthony Morton, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology and Associate in Science, Social Work
Faith Mustain, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
David Ortiz, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting
Kyla Reyes, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Gavin Salyers, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Jason Schaaf, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Dante Sexton, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Jackson Shields, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Engineering Technology
Kenzi Smith, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Carmella Stoneberger, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Ryleigh Surridge, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Tate Thurman, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Applied Science, Welding
Robert Tobel, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Morgan Vaughn, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Andrew Vodopich, Parsons, KS, Associate in General Studies
Tasha Vodopich, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Henrietta Wyland, Parsons, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Janice Young, Parsons, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administrative Technology - Medical Administrative Assistant
Jazlynn Applegate, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Karina Becerra-Mendez, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Maggie Francis, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Secondary Education/English
Reagen Hipfl, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Chelsea Holstine, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Brian Hood, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in General Studies
Alyssa Hoskins, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Heaven Jackson, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Social Work
Avery Johnson, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Hayli Keith, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Health Science
Nallely Piedra, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Esmeralda Pineda, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Jeri Scholes, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Rebecca Shackelford, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Abbigail Short, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in General Studies
Elle Slaughter, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science, Psychology
Matthew Smith, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in General Studies
Benjamin Stephens, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting
Savanah Tichenor, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Jillian Vanderpool, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in General Studies
Morgan Ward, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kristina Ware, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Christine Williamson, Pittsburg, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Kori Umphenour, Pleasanton, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Stevie Amos, Savonburg, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting and Associate in Science, Business Administration
Jacob Scott, Scammon, KS, Associate in Science, Accounting
Elise Doherty, St. Paul, KS, Associate in General Studies
Olivia Jerred, St. Paul, KS, Associate in General Studies
Jeanette Sevart, St. Paul, KS, Associate in General Studies
Kimberly Standridge, St. Paul, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Business Administrative Technology - Administrative Assistant
Tonya James, Thayer, KS, Associate in General Studies
Melissa Pearson, Thayer, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Joshua Miller, Topeka, KS, Associate in General Studies
JonRay Munoz-Frye, Topeka, KS, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Claire Bradshaw, Walnut, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Halie Taylor, Walnut, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Caitlyn Antoni, Weir, KS, Associate in Science, Psychology
Kelsey Galindo, Weir, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Quincey Rogers, Wellsville, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Cheyenne Marshall, West Mineral, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Brenna Bradley, Wichita, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Francheska Rizo, Wichita, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kaylin Watkins, Wichita, KS, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Out-of-State Graduates:
Jonathan Edwards, Bentonville, AR, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Noah Goodshield, Cave Springs, AR, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Quentin Edwards, Rogers, AR, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Braxton Haywood, Rogers, AR, Associate in Science, Accounting
Christian Yeates, Decatur, GA, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Emmaya Liaina, Grovetown, GA, Associate in General Studies
Kaila-LeeAnn Kaahu, Hauula, HI, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Angela Pollard, Upper Marlboro, MD, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tiffany Grindstaff, New York Mills, MN, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Amy Ismil, Verndale, MN, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Allison Plumlee, Carl Junction, MO, Associate in Science, Psychology
Preston Spicer, Carl Junction, MO, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Taylor Storm, Carl Junction, MO, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Christian Brinkley, Florissant, MO, Associate in General Studies,
Ryen Willhite, Lamar, MO, Associate in Science, Health Science
Landon Austin, Neosho, MO, Associate in Science, Psychology
Charlotte Ghering, Nixa, MO, Associate in General Studies
Margaret Czachowski, Spokane, MO, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Ashlyn Pentecost, Springfield, MO, Associate in Science, Psychology
Finley Bunch, Webb City, MO, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Emma Welch, Webb City, MO, Associate in Science, Elementary Education and Associate in Science, Psychology
Anthony Scranton, Henderson, NV, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Mohamed Maxamud, Westerville, OH, Associate in Science, Accounting
Kyli Cannon, Bartlesville, OK, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Emily Jones, Collinsville, OK, Associate in Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Will Thetford, Collinsville, OK, Associate in General Studies
Jayden Thornton, Collinsville, OK, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Dillon Prutch, Duncan, OK, Associate in Science, Physical Education/Coaching-Teaching
Allison Gideon, Grove, OK, Associate in Applied Science, Radiography
Sidney Hailey, Miami, OK, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing
Jazen Brown Rosado, Midwest City, OK, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science, Psychology
Heidi Noisey, Moore, OK, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Zoey Sparks, Oologah, OK, Associate in Science, Psychology
Bennett Flanary, Owasso, OK, Associate in General Studies
Caydon Miller, Sapulpa, OK, Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design Technology
Kenly Dixon, Talala, OK, Associate in Science, Biology
Landon Bunch, Tulsa, OK, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science, Psychology
Tatum Watie, Tulsa, OK, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science, Psychology
Bryce Gillespie, Welch, OK, Associate in Science, Exercise Science
Tobin Brummett, Sperry, OK , Associate in General Studies
Makayla Lee, Jefferson City, TN, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kariela Torres, Hutchins, TX, Associate in Science, Health Science
Khait Sarapao, Midland, TX, Associate in Applied Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Jared Mack, Rosharon , TX, Associate in Science, Criminal Justice
Zachary Isbell, Valley View, TX, Associate in General Studies
Surre Mota, Ephrata, WA, Associate in General Studies
International Graduates:
Leticia Franco, Recife, Brazil, Associate in Science, Secondary Education/Art
Mariana Franco, Recife, Brazil, Associate in Science, Secondary Education/Art
Angelo Falcade Consorte, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Associate in Science, Business Administration
Aleks Koppel, Kiili Harjumaa, Estonia, Associate in General Studies and Associate in Science, Business Administration
For more information about LCC’s graduation, please contact Dean of Enrollment Management, Theresa Hundley, at theresah@labette.edu or 620-820-1274.